Tag Archives: Provera
Progesterone – The Great Mediator
Progesterone’s role Progesterone is estrogen’s partner. It is secreted primarily in the ovary after ovulation and is responsible for promoting implantation of the embryo and maintaining pregnancy. It is the major hormone of pregnancy. During a woman’s menstrual cycle estrogen … Continue reading
Filed under Hormone therapy, Women's Health
Estrogen – A Hormone Much Maligned
Estrogen – The female hormone Estrogen is a hormone familiar to most everyone. It is what makes us female. It makes women have soft skin and curves, high lilting voices, and breasts. It has over 400 functions in the body … Continue reading
Filed under Hormone therapy, Women's Health
Hormone Misinformation
The recent New York Times article (click here) regarding the Million Women Study and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) adds another layer of confusion for women. I would like to provide some clarification by looking at the medical literature and analyzing what … Continue reading
Filed under Hormone therapy, Men's Health, Women's Health
