What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause (TM) The Breakthrough Book on Natural Hormone Balance
by Lee, John R.; Hopkins, VirginiaEdition: 1st
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Pub. Date: 2004-09-01
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Summary
This revolutionary book about hormone replacement therapy--a classic bestseller since it was first published in 1996--is now fully revised and updated, providing potentially lifesaving facts and natural alternatives to balancing hormones.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. xi |
| Introduction | p. xvii |
| The Inner Workings of Hormone Balance | p. 1 |
| The Crux of the Matter: Menopausal Politics and Women's Hormone Cycles | p. 3 |
| Menopausal Politics | p. 3 |
| What Is Menopause? | p. 5 |
| The Rise and Fall of Hormones During the Menstrual Cycle | p. 5 |
| Premenopause | p. 7 |
| The Dance of the Steroids | p. 10 |
| The Cast of Major Players | p. 11 |
| Choreographing the Dance | p. 13 |
| The Journey Along the Steroid Hormone Pathway | p. 14 |
| The Dance of the Steroids | p. 15 |
| Four Movements: The Flow of Steroids in Our Bodies | p. 16 |
| The History of Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Estrogen Myth | p. 19 |
| Menopause Becomes a Disease | p. 20 |
| The Truth Behind the Hoopla | p. 22 |
| Perpetuating the Estrogen Myth | p. 26 |
| The HRT Chickens Come Home to Roost | p. 30 |
| What Is Estrogen? | p. 35 |
| How and Where Estrogens Are Made and Used in the Body | p. 38 |
| Estrogen and Cell Division | p. 39 |
| How Estrogen Affects a Woman's Body | p. 40 |
| Estrogen Dominance | p. 41 |
| The Myth of Estrogen in Hormone Replacement Therapy | p. 43 |
| What Are "Normal" Estrogen Levels? | p. 46 |
| Hormone Balance, Xenobiotics, and Future Generations | p. 50 |
| Turning on the Hormone Switch | p. 51 |
| The Canary in the Coal Mine? | p. 53 |
| The Impact on Future Generations | p. 54 |
| Safe Living in a Sea of Estrogens | p. 56 |
| Pesticides and Plastics | p. 58 |
| Solvents | p. 59 |
| Xenoestrogens and Future Generations | p. 63 |
| If You Want to Know More | p. 65 |
| What Is Natural Progesterone? | p. 67 |
| The Discovery and Use of Progesterone | p. 68 |
| Exactly What Is Progesterone? | p. 72 |
| The Cycle of Progesterone Production | p. 75 |
| Progesterone and Procreation | p. 75 |
| How Progesterone Affects the Body | p. 77 |
| Progesterone and Steroid Synthesis | p. 77 |
| Progesterone and the Brain | p. 79 |
| Progesterone and Sex Drive | p. 81 |
| Progesterone in Men | p. 83 |
| The Dramatic Difference Between Progesterone and Progestins | p. 85 |
| The Difference between Synthetic Drugs and Natural Compounds | p. 87 |
| What Is a Progestin? | p. 90 |
| Progestins Gave Birth to the Sexual Revolution | p. 95 |
| Sex Hormones and the Brain | p. 98 |
| The Basics of Brain Communication | p. 98 |
| How the Inner and Outer Brains Regulate the Body | p. 100 |
| Estrogen and the Brain | p. 101 |
| Progesterone and the Brain | p. 103 |
| Progesterone and Fetal Brain Development | p. 103 |
| Progesterone and Brain Injuries | p. 104 |
| Progesterone and the Elderly | p. 105 |
| Progesterone and Libido | p. 105 |
| Postpartum Blues | p. 106 |
| Progesterone and Sleep Patterns | p. 107 |
| What Are Androgens? | p. 108 |
| DHEA | p. 111 |
| Testosterone | p. 112 |
| Androstenedione | p. 113 |
| Hormone Balance and the Menstrual Cycle | p. 115 |
| The Rise and Fall of Hormone Levels | p. 116 |
| Anovulatory Cycles | p. 120 |
| Hormone Balance and Illness | p. 123 |
| Progesterone and Menopause Symptoms | p. 125 |
| The Mystery of Menopause | p. 127 |
| A Brief Look at Premenopause | p. 128 |
| Falling Estrogen and Progesterone, Rising GnRH, and Hot Flashes | p. 128 |
| Progesterone Deficiency | p. 130 |
| Menopause and Estrogen | p. 131 |
| Androgens and Menopause | p. 132 |
| What Can Be Done for Menopausal Symptoms? | p. 134 |
| Hormone Balance and the Adrenal and Thyroid Glands | p. 135 |
| Premenopause and Stress | p. 135 |
| Follicle Burnout | p. 138 |
| Estrogen Excess | p. 139 |
| The Adrenal Glands | p. 141 |
| The Adrenal Cortex | p. 142 |
| Progesterone and Thyroid Hormone | p. 151 |
| Hormone Balance, Nutrition, and Osteoporosis | p. 154 |
| Debunking the Osteoporosis Myths | p. 155 |
| What Is Osteoporosis? | p. 156 |
| A Bit About How Bones Are Built | p. 156 |
| Osteoporosis and Estrogen | p. 158 |
| Osteoporosis and Progesterone | p. 162 |
| Other Osteoporosis Treatments | p. 171 |
| Keeping Your Bones Strong | p. 174 |
| How Bones Are Depleted | p. 183 |
| What Your Doctor May Not Know About Bone Density Measurement (BMD) | p. 192 |
| Women and Cardiovascular Disease | p. 198 |
| Estrogen and Heart Disease | p. 199 |
| Progesterone and Heart Disease | p. 200 |
| Only Half of Heart Attack Deaths in Women Are Caused by Blocked Arteries | p. 200 |
| Insulin and Heart Disease | p. 202 |
| What About Cholesterol? | p. 207 |
| High Blood Pressure | p. 208 |
| Iron Overload | p. 209 |
| Homocysteine | p. 212 |
| C-Reactive Protein (CRP) | p. 214 |
| Nutrition and Lifestyle | p. 214 |
| What About Aspirin? | p. 216 |
| Strokes and Hormone Balance | p. 218 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 223 |
| Hormone Balance and Cancer | p. 224 |
| Reestablishing Cellular Communication | p. 225 |
| How Cancer Develops | p. 226 |
| Estrogen Stimulates Cell Growth | p. 228 |
| The Cancer-Protective Benefits of Progesterone | p. 234 |
| Hormone Receptors in Breast Cancer | p. 239 |
| What About Mammograms? | p. 240 |
| Tamoxifen and Aromatase Inhibitors | p. 244 |
| Endometrial Cancer | p. 245 |
| Transcultural Factors in Breast and Uterine Cancer | p. 248 |
| Getting Off Conventional HRT and on to Natural Hormones | p. 251 |
| Questions and Answers About Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy | p. 252 |
| Natural Hormone Balance and Pelvic Disorders | p. 255 |
| Vaginitis | p. 256 |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) | p. 257 |
| Ovarian Cysts and Mittelschmerz | p. 258 |
| Endometriosis | p. 259 |
| Fibroids | p. 261 |
| Endometrial Cancer | p. 263 |
| Hysterectomy | p. 263 |
| Staying Naturally Healthy | p. 265 |
| Hormone Balance and Other Common Health Problems | p. 266 |
| Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) | p. 267 |
| Hypothyroidism (Low Thyroid) | p. 271 |
| Fibrocystic Breasts | p. 277 |
| Migraine Headaches | p. 278 |
| Skin Problems (Acne, Seborrhea, Rosacea, Psoriasis, and Keratoses) | p. 279 |
| Candida | p. 281 |
| Allergies | p. 282 |
| Arthritis | p. 283 |
| Autoimmune Disorders | p. 284 |
| Urinary Tract Problems | p. 284 |
| Gallbladder Disease and Bile Flow | p. 288 |
| Creating and Maintaining Hormone Balance | p. 293 |
| How to Use Progesterone Supplementation | p. 295 |
| Types of Progesterone Supplementation | p. 295 |
| Testing Hormone Levels | p. 299 |
| Not All "Wild Yam Extract" Is Progesterone | p. 301 |
| How and When to Use Natural Progesterone | p. 303 |
| Possible Side Effects of Progesterone | p. 304 |
| How to Get the Most Out of Progesterone Cream | p. 308 |
| When During the Month to Use Progesterone Cream | p. 309 |
| Where to Find Natural Progesterone | p. 320 |
| A Final Reminder | p. 321 |
| How to Use Estrogen, DHEA, Pregnenolone, the Corticosteroids, Testosterone, and Androstenedione | p. 323 |
| Estrogen | p. 324 |
| DHEA | p. 325 |
| Pregnenolone | p. 326 |
| The Corticosteroids | p. 327 |
| Testosterone | p. 329 |
| Androstenedione | p. 331 |
| Nutrition for Healthy Hormones | p. 332 |
| Refined Carbohydrates | p. 333 |
| Excess Calories, Not Just Excess Fat | p. 334 |
| Good Fats and Bad Fats | p. 335 |
| Whole Foods Are Best | p. 338 |
| Eat Organic Foods Whenever Possible | p. 341 |
| Is Vegetarianism Protective? | p. 341 |
| Opt for Free-Range Meats, Eggs, and Poultry | p. 342 |
| Are Dairy Foods Right for You? | p. 343 |
| Eat Your Phytochemicals | p. 344 |
| Eat More Fiber | p. 345 |
| Drink Plenty of Clean Water | p. 346 |
| Take Your Multivitamins | p. 347 |
| Minerals | p. 350 |
| Your Ideal Diet | p. 353 |
| Get Some Exercise | p. 354 |
| How Are Your Adrenal Glands Working? | p. 355 |
| Digestion | p. 356 |
| Herbs for Hormone Balance | p. 360 |
| Commonly Asked Questions About Using Natural Progesterone | p. 364 |
| Glossary | p. 373 |
| Resources | p. 377 |
| Recommended Reading | p. 389 |
| References | p. 393 |
| The Structure of Steroid Hormones | p. 425 |
| Index | p. 431 |
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