Hot flashes, insomnia and irritability are some of the most common menopausal symptoms. Traditionally, these and other side effects were managed with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But over the ...

Mrs Miller, a 53-year-old woman who has had no menstrual periods for a year, is troubled by recurrent hot flashes, both day and night, requiring regular change of clothing and awakening her at night.

"Bioidentical hormones" is a term created by the lay media to refer to chemicals derived from plants that are modified to be structurally identical to endogenous human hormones. These compounds ...

A closer look at bioidentical hormones and why one pharmaceutical company wants the FDA to keep a closer eye on them. Ignoring her oncologist’s warnings that estrogen treatment could increase her risk ...

Editor’s note: This is the last in a three-part series on menopausal hormones. Put simply, bioidentical is a marketing term, first introduced into contemporary parlance by celebrities endorsing ...

For more than 20 years, women entering menopause were told to be afraid of hormone replacement therapy. Headlines warned of ...

Q: Will bio-identical hormones help me with my menopause symptoms? A: The combination of symptoms women experience during menopause can include mood swings, irritability, insomnia, hot flashes, ...

A medical office in York County is offering hope for patients suffering from menopause.

Tampa (BLOOM) – Bio-identical hormones are hormones that have a molecular structure identical to the hormones naturally produced by the human body. These hormones are often derived from plant sources ...

Greg Brannon, M.D., is a hormone therapy expert and founder of Optimal Bio, a medical practice specializing in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). The goal of Bioidentical Hormone ...

Editor’s note: This is the last in a three-part series on menopausal hormones. Put simply, bioidentical is a marketing term, first introduced into contemporary parlance by celebrities endorsing ...