Q& Awith Bill Gray,

R.Ph Senior Pharmacist

Q: Will B-HRT help my bones since I am older and don’t have symptoms any longer?

A: Yes, the natural estrogen helps prevent more bone loss. Testosterone can help with good strong bone formation; progesterone can help build bone. DHEA helps to build bone, also.

Q: Will B-HRT cause me to get blood clots or have a heart attack?

A: Not usually, especially if you are not a smoker, regularly exercise, and eat a good, balanced diet. Some women do add in an aspirin 81mg E.C. to take along with the regimen every morning. This is even less risky if you start therapy and stay on therapy before you become fully menopausal.

Q: How can I improve my libido and energy?

A: DHEA can improve energy and libido. Then to be balanced correctly with the estrogen, progesterone and testosterone in the natural form is usually a very good way to help with those issues.

Q: Can I just use progesterone to build bones and help with sleep?

A: Progesterone can build bone, but without the estrogen, the results won’t be as good. Progesterone is not a sleeping pill; it only has drowsiness side effects for some women, not all women. We advise it not be used alone as a sleep aid.

Q: What are some of the downfalls to using DHEA and some of the advantages?

A: It may help protect against heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. DHEA can also: w of a I felt first cle pr I w proc

• Increase and enhance energy levels, libido, memory, and immunity.

• Protect against the effects of stress.

• Aid in weight loss.

• Help prevent wrinkles and dry eyes. However, too much DHEA can cause some acne and hair loss.

Q: What hormones do I need to use if my uterus was removed years ago?

A: Estradiol or Biest can be used along with testosterone and DHEA. Women without a uterus do not officially need progesterone, but we oftentimes recommend a low dose of progesterone to get a good balance in the body. Of course, the progesterone could be stopped if a patient experiences bloating, breast and nipple tenderness, and weight gain. Those who get headaches from estrogen oftentimes use progesterone to achieve balance and stop the headaches.

Q: Will natural B-HRT help my moods and/or depression?

A: Estradiol does help increase serotonin and endorphin levels, so yes. Progesterone often has a calming effect, which can help with bad moods. Too much progesterone can cause a down feeling, which can be confused with increased depression. In most women, if you achieve a balance of all the hormones needed by their bodies it will help alleviate mood swings and depression.

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