New understanding of the risks of hormone therapy has resulted in a great deal of interest in alternatives that could help with hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. What should you know about potential alternatives to hormone therapy? What might work, and what does not work?
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Hormone Therapy and Menopause
In recent years, many women have stopped taking hormone replacement therapy because of growing evidence that the risks outweigh the benefits for most women. However, millions still struggle with the decision: should I go on, should I stay on, or should I go off? A closer look at the questionable need for hormone therapy, and it’s risks and benefits.
Read More »Emergency Contraceptives
Emergency contraception has been used by millions of women safely and effectively. Learn more about how the benefits of using these pills outweigh the risks.
Read More »Should You Consider a Birth Control Patch?
When choosing a method of birth control, most women want what is the most effective and convenient. Women who want “hormonal” birth control can choose a pill, patch, injection, or vaginal ring, yet not all of these options have equal risks. In fact, the Patch, Ortho Evra, is now shown to put women at greater risks than birth control pills did by exposing women to high levels of estrogen. But, how does Ortho Evra work, and why is it more dangerous than other forms of birth control?
Read More »Low T: Are Testosterone Treatments Safe and Effective for Men?
Testosterone therapy was developed for good reason, but hormones should not be taken lightly in an effort to stave off aesthetic affects of aging.
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