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Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for Hormone Health

Many women over 30 with hormone imbalances will experience symptoms that from a conventional medical perspective are difficult to diagnose and treat. Fatigue, lack of mental clarity, weight gain, hair loss, joint pain, hot flashes or feeling cold constantly, waking at night, etc., may indicate hormone levels have gone awry and the patient suffers a lack of equilibrium. Acupuncturist Georjana Shames uses her practice to assist the patient in recovering quickly and naturally.

Should You Have Your Hormone Levels Checked?

When patients ask gynecologist Dr. Charles Dubin if they should have their hormone levels checked, his most frequent response is no. Here's why.

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More Women Getting Birth Control Services

More U.S. women are availing themselves of contraceptives services, such as birth control pill prescriptions, according to a new national survey.

Extended Cycle Contraception Garnering Interest

With new "extended cycle" and "continuous" oral contraceptives on the market, women today can choose to have monthly withdrawal bleeding just four times a year - or not at all.

Perimenopause and Menopause: The Fundamentals

Perimenopause begins eight to 10 years before menopause, when the ovaries gradually begin to produce less estrogen. With menopause, a woman stops having her period and experiences symptoms related to the lack of estrogen production. These articles will give you insights into both conditions.

Non-Hormonal Solutions for Menopause

Our gynecology expert Dr. Charles Dubin summarizes the current scientific information on the most common nonhormonal therapies.

Hormonal Changes to Expect in Your 40s

Physiologically, the 40s represent a time of declining ovarian function, says our gynecologist Dr. Charles Dubin. At birth you have approximately 500,000 ovarian follicles (eggs). This follicle number declines with age. Here are the changes you can expect in this process.

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Melissa on "The Female Brain"


"The Female Brain", by Louann Brizendine, M.D., is a fascinating look at the neurological effect hormones have on us at different stages of life, shaping our desires, values and the way we perceive reality. Here is Melissa's opinion of the book.

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PMS, Peri-and Menopause Resources


Compiled by SmartNow Staff

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists: This site is really focused on the medical community it serves and does not provide much consumer information. Still, it is interesting to understand the issues this profession is addressing now and legislation and legislators who support their policies.

American Menopause Foundation: Founded in 1993, the American Menopause Foundation, Inc., is the only independent not for profit health organization dedicated to providing support and assistance on all issues concerning menopause. The website is not content rich and all articles need to be ordered. Not a great websource at this time.

American Society for Reproductive Medicine: Primarily focused on the medical community, this site does have consumer information that is current. The website states “ASRM is interested in all aspects of your reproductive life cycle. We provide information on infertility, menopause, contraception, reproductive surgery, endometriosis, and other reproductive disorders.”

The North American Menopause Society: Describes itself as the leading nonprofit scientific organization devoted to promoting women's health and quality of life through an understanding of menopause. This site contains information on menopause, perimenopause, early menopause, menopause symptoms and long-term health effects of estrogen loss, and a wide variety of strategies and therapies to enhance health. It has good information provided by doctors and scientists. Highly recommended.

Premature Ovarian Failure Support Group: The mission of IPOFA is to provide community, support and information to women with Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) and their loved ones; to increase public awareness and understanding of POF; and to work with health care professionals to better understand this condition.