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Webinar replay: Let’s talk about progesterone

We had such a great chat today—thanks to all who joined! Dr. Phyllis Bronson holds a doctorate in biochemistry. Her ongoing research involves studying the biological impact of molecules on mood and emotion. We discussed a wide range of topics, including progesterone sensitivity, transdermal progesterone, the importance of achieving adequate progesterone dosing, and we debunked many of the progesterone myths circulating on social media.Put first paragraph here

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Estrogen replacement therapy:  Which type is best?

Confused about which type of estrogen replacement therapy is best? You are not alone. It's a hot topic in the world of menopause medicine.

If you were to survey menopause practitioners from around the globe and ask them their preferred type of estrogen replacement therapy, you'd get many different answers.  That’s because practitioners who prescribe hormone replacement therapy (HRT) come from various training backgrounds and have vastly different experiences treating patients with HRT. 


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Webinar Replay: Defending All Forms of Bioidentical Progesterone

This webinar features guest experts Dr. Phyllis Bronson and Carol Peterson, who emphasize the importance of progesterone and address misinformation about it. We discuss the distinctions between real progesterone and synthetic progestins, the different forms of progesterone administration, and the significance of progesterone levels compared to estrogen levels. The conversation covers the safety and benefits of bioidentical progesterone, its role in women's health, and its impact on men's health. The importance of personalized dosing, the challenges in determining progesterone dosages, and the effect of progesterone on various health issues are also highlighted.

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The Truth About Estrogen, Breast Cancer, and Hormone Therapy: What the Latest Research Reveals

No one knows for sure what causes breast cancer to develop, although cancer stem cells (a kind of cell that has nothing to do with estrogen) are thought to play a role. Cancer causes are complex and related to many issues including inflammation, stress, exposure to radiation, viruses, chemicals, and other factors. 

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Peptides & Healthy Aging: Replacing What We Lose to Live Better, Longer

I’ve been hearing about peptides in the longevity space for quite some time now. And while I don’t consider myself a peptide expert, I’m deeply invested in learning everything I can about tools that support not just our lifespan, but our healthspan, our ability to feel vibrant, strong, and mentally sharp as we age. Put first paragraph here

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Why Progesterone Deserves More Respect

If you've ever been told that progesterone “doesn’t matter” unless you have a uterus… or that your symptoms after starting progesterone HRT must mean “your dose is too high”… or that transdermal progesterone doesn’t work—then this article is for you.

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Hormones & Breast Cancer: What’s Fact, What’s Fiction?

If you’ve ever thought about hormone therapy but immediately felt a wave of fear—because you were told it causes cancer—you’re not alone. One of the most common things I hear from women is: “I was told I can’t do hormones because of breast cancer,” Or, “My doctor said hormones are dangerous—especially with my family history.”

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Wait… I thought progesterone controlled the uterine lining—so why am I bleeding?

Progesterone plays a critical role in balancing estrogen’s effects on the uterine lining. In a normal menstrual cycle: Estrogen builds up the uterine lining (called the proliferative endometrium). Progesterone comes in after ovulation and stabilizes and matures that lining, converting it into a secretory endometrium—a plush, nutrient-rich environment ready for a fertilized egg to implant.

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