WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2002: Re: What about the latest info out hormone therapy?

Re: What about the latest info out hormone therapy?

From: Abigail (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 13 Jul 2002 13:05:05 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi BJ:

Reading your post to Jessica I had a question that maybe you can answer? I still have my uterus and taking estradiol and prometrium. I have considered stopping the estradiol at some point, but have also been diagnosed with osteopenia. What would you (or Dr. Lee) suggest in that situation? Would you recommend the drug Evista? I am Vegan and take plenty of soy supplements, exercise, etc., but still have osteopenia - it runs in my family.

Thanks (and I think you provide a great counterbalance on this board).

At Sat, 13 Jul 2002, BJ wrote: >
>Hi Jessica,
>First, to correct a misconception you and your mom have, the hormone she
>is taking is not progesterone. It is a synthetic progestin. In my
>opinion, the problems seen in the WHI study were mostly due to the
>progestin (in that case Provera) that the women were taking. Based on
>the studies and information I've seen over the last several years I'd
>venture a guess that all progestins are dangerous because they block the
>action of our own natural progesterone.
>
>An important fact to keep in mind is that we never stop making estrogen,
>even after a hyst or menopause, just different proportions of the 3
>estrogens in our bodies. What we do stop making in significant
>quantities is progesterone. Two thirds of women do not require any
>additional estrogen and many of the others may only need it to "get over
>the hump" of menopausal symptoms.
>
>I have been using just natural progesterone cream for the last 8 years
>to control my endometriosis and other symptoms and have had great
>success. My hot flashes went away immediately. Also, your mom could
>try black cohosh or soy to alleviate her flashes.
>
>There is an excellent book by Dr. John Lee (http://www.johnleemd.com) on
>menopause that thoroughly explains the functions and interactions of our
>hormones and how to stay healthy during this phase of life. His books
>are also available in many health food and book stores.
>
>Take care,
>BJ

--
Abigail

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