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Andropause

Andropause - Male Menopause
 
The existence of andropause is recognized by some of the best researchers in medical science, including the international medical community.
 
In fact, a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report, states that “male androgens progressively decline with age.” The study tested androgen levels at age 25 and by age 70, androgen levels were only 10 percent of what they were during youth.
 
The impact of decreasing androgens is known as andropause, also called "male menopause" or PADAM – Partial Androgen Deficiency in the Ageing Male. It is a normal part of aging, although, for some men it is accompanied by a gradual and undesired decline in their sexuality, mood and overall energy. Sometimes it can even expose men to more serious health risks.
 
As with women, andropause in males begins at a time when life often offers some of its greatest rewards. This site has been designed to arm you with actionable information about andropause - what causes it and what you can do about it. And if you are going through andropause, we hope this information will help you maintain a healthy and active quality of life throughout your middle years.

Hormones: What is Progesterone?

In my practice I find that most women are Estrogen Dominant, that is to say that the ratio between Estrogen and Progesterone is favoring Estrogen, there by contributing to symptoms like PMS, breast tenderness, cystic breast, fibroid uterus, and endometriosis just to name a few.
 
The goal is to identify the underlying causes for the imbalance, and correct them using a holistic approach and supplementation, when indicated.

 
Natural progesterone is a vital hormone in the female body.

Bioidentical Hormone replacement for Men

 

ANDROPAUSE
By Michael A. Werner, M.D., FACS

Andropause describes an emotional and physical change that many men experience as they age. Although the symptoms: low sex drive, low energy level, and loss of strength and muscle are generally related to aging, they are also associated with significant hormonal alterations. We have known for a long time that the production of hormones by the testes slowly decreases as men age. Only recently has interest developed in the clinical implication of this condition. The condition has several names including male climacteric andropause, late onset hypogonadism, or androgen decline in the aging male (ADAM).

Quercetin supplement benefit and side effects by Ray Sahelian, M.D. A flavonoid used for prostate, allergy and blood vessel health and as an antioxidant

Quercetin supplement benefit and side effects by Ray Sahelian, M.D. A flavonoid used for prostate, allergy and blood vessel health and as an antioxidant

Quercetin is a plant pigment found in many foods such as onions, apples, berries, tea, grapes and red wine. It's not a nutrient, but is classified as a flavonoid. Once thought to be vitamins, flavonoids were given such names as vitamin P and vitamin C2. Like many other plant chemicals, it is sold as a supplement. Oral quercetin is relatively well absorbed, and it is metabolized mainly to isorhamnetin, tamarixetin and kaempferol.
This nutrient often occurs in plants as glycosides, such as rutin (quercetin rutinoside) in tea. Quercetin and rutin are used in many countries for blood vessel health and are ingredients of numerous multivitamin preparations and herbal remedies. The average U.S. adult eating a normal, healthy diet consumes about 25 to 50 milligrams a day.

DHEA Replacement Improves Well-Being In Women With Adrenal Insufficiency

DHEA Replacement Improves Well-Being In Women With Adrenal Insufficiency

The human adrenal cortex secretes not only the essential hormones cortisol and aldosterone, but also DHEA and large amounts of DHEAS (DHEA Sulfate). The serum concentration of DHEAS is 20 times that of serum cortisol, and the concentration of DHEA is 1/20 that of cortisol. The very high concentration of DHEAS reflects its high rate of secretion and low rate of metabolic clearance. DHEA and its sulfate are interconvertible. The sulfate is mainly formed from DHEA in the adrenal gland and in the liver, and many organs that are targets of androgens and estrogens convert DHEAS back to DHEA, which can then be transformed by the same organs into active androgens and estrogens.

The HCG Diet

The HCG Coaches

At South Shore Wholistic Weight Loss Center we specialize in the exciting new advanced medical HCG therapy first introduced by Dr. Simeone that we have carefully optimized with our holistic approach.

With years of experience utilizing cutting edge holistic medical and nutritional approaches, Dr. Dekel and Ellen Piernick will work directly with you to maximize your loss of those stubborn fat reserves that normal dieting fails to eliminate as we guide you to achieve your optimum health and well being!

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement

You have options on how to support your body hormonally. The best way to assess your unique issues is by having an in depth consultation with Dr. Dekel.
 
Menopause and Natural Alternatives to HRT
Written by: Duane E. Townsend MD, FACOG is in private practice in Utah. He is board certified in OB/GYN and Gyn Oncology. He has been a professor at UCLA, USC and Univ. of Calif. at Davis. He has over 95 publications in peer review journals.
 

Progesterone for Men

Why progesterone for men?
Progesterone is commonly thought of as a 'female' sex hormone. This is misleading as it is vital to sustain not just health but life itself in all mammals of both sexes.
 
As a man gets older testosterone is converted into di-hydrotestosterone (DHT), which some believe is the cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and cancer, but some do not.
 

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