Question 1

how will my thyroid disorder influence thermage procedure results? i suffer from hypothyroidism following a surgery of the thyroid gland. my medication regimen consists of hormone replacement therapy to balance hormone levels. i am a bit overweight and i

Accepted Answer

If : If your thyroid level is in the normal range, then the thyroid situation should not interfere with any therapy.

Question 2

can there be any other options other than taking hormone replacement therapy drugs?

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Other options: The root of the black cohosh plant is an herb which may be beneficial for hot flashes, but which should be avoided if there is liver illness. It is suggested that the lignans in flaxseed and flaxseed oil may help night sweats/ to obtain the most benefit from flaxseed oil, it should be cold grinded. The plant Estrogens in red clover may be helpful with mild menopausal symptoms but may be >>.

Question 3

is it bad that i got the cancer prevention shot and i'm self medicating with drugs like hormone replacement i get them online and i buy the injections?

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Bad to self-medicate: Unless a person is a trained physician, he or she cannot be buying stuff online and self-treating, regardless of whether the stuff is injectable or not. It&#x27;s a very bad idea. Cancer-prevention shots such as the Hepatitis B vaccine or the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine are available at doctor&#x27;s offices and at public health clinics.

Question 4

any thoughts on bhrt using the biote pellet  procedure for my hormone replacement after my  hysterectomy?

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Let me explain: In studies, when compared to conventional hormone replacement therapy, pellets have been shown to be extremely effective for relief of menopausal symptoms, increasing bone density, restoration of sleep patterns, and improvement in sex drive, libido, sexual response and performance. Pellet implants have been used to treat migraine and menstrual headaches.

Question 5

i have had to shave my face because dr never put me on any form of hormone replacement. is there anything i can do to stop having to do this?

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Laser: Laser hair removal is very effective for unwanted hair growth on the face. There is a medication called vaniqa as well.

Question 6

are women happy with hormone replacement?

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Some are: And some aren't. It depends upon the specific situation, the problems being treated, the agent used to treat it and which hormone (or hormones) you're replacing. Generally, most women are positive and happy, but there are always exceptions.

Question 7

are there any recent studies thats been done around the effect of hormone replacement and blodcots.

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Here is a great study saying that with transdermal and vaginal estrogen there is no increase in clot risk.: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160330085613.htm
Good knows, because the increase in worldwide wars coincides with taking all the women off their hormones a decade ago!  (LOL- my personal explanation)

Question 8

what's the hormone replacement for transgendered m to f?

Accepted Answer

Hormones: Usually involves some form of estrogen (oral, transdermal, or injection) along with an androgen (male hormone) blocker.   The website for the transgender center of excellence at ucsf and transgendercare.Com have more detailed regimens.   This care is best done under the care if a trained care provider.

Question 9

does hormone replacement come in pills or syringes? or both?

Accepted Answer

Pills: Pills. There are injectable birth control treatments.

Question 10

how effective is natural hormone replacement in fibromyalgia?

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Possibly: It all depends on whether or not there is a hormone deficiency of some kind to begin with. And if so, it could be helpful especially to one's energy levels or sense of well being. This would be especially useful around perimenopause and menopause as well if one has fibromyalgia.

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How will my thyroid disorder influence thermage procedure results? i suffer from hypothyroidism following a surgery of the thyroid gland. my medication regimen consists of hormone replacement therapy to balance hormone levels. i am a bit overweight and i

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Can there be any other options other than taking hormone replacement therapy drugs?

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Is it bad that i got the cancer prevention shot and i'm self medicating with drugs like hormone replacement i get them online and i buy the injections?

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Any thoughts on bhrt using the biote pellet procedure for my hormone replacement after my hysterectomy?

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I have had to shave my face because dr never put me on any form of hormone replacement. is there anything i can do to stop having to do this?

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Are women happy with hormone replacement?

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Are there any recent studies thats been done around the effect of hormone replacement and blodcots.

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What's the hormone replacement for transgendered m to f?

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Does hormone replacement come in pills or syringes? or both?

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How effective is natural hormone replacement in fibromyalgia?

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