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May 29 2023

Can Menopause Cause Low Bone Density?

6 Ways to Keep Your Bones Healthy During Menopause  Menopause is the natural timeframe during which a woman’s period stops. It usually happens between the ages of 45-55. During menopause, estrogen levels drop, and bone loss accelerates. It’s estimated that women lose up to 10% of their bone mass in the first five years after menopause. But there are ways you can protect your bones and keep them healthy during menopause and after. How Does Estrogen Affect Bone Health?  Estrogen is a hormone that plays a vital role in bone growth, maturation, and...

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The Benefits of Progesterone After a Hysterectomy
Jun 29 2022

The Benefits of Progesterone After a Hysterectomy

Does a Woman Need Progesterone After a Hysterectomy?  Progesterone, like estrogen, is one of the hormones we typically consider a “female” hormone. There are several factors that will influence what hormones you might need to be replaced after a hysterectomy.  What is progesterone?  Let’s begin with a brief overview of what progesterone is. Progesterone is the hormone that prepares the lining of the uterus to support a fertilized egg. When progesterone levels rise during pregnancy, ovulation stops. If a woman doesn’t become pregnant, progesterone levels fall and this triggers menstruation or a period....

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