Menopause and Female Hormone Deficiencies

The major "female" hormones are estrogen and progesterone. These are produced primarily in the ovaries along with small amounts of testosterone. Many women suffer from deficiencies of these hormones. Most commonly, these deficiencies occur around menopause, when estrogen and progesterone levels plummet. Common symptoms include, hot flashes, poor sleep, bone thinning, anxiety/irritability/depression and much more.

The typical conventional approach to female hormone deficiencies over most of the last quarter-century had been to give progesterone and estrogen to any woman approaching menopause in order to prevent health problems. The usual treatment has been a combination hormone pill containing horse estrogen and an artificial progesterone that is not progesterone at all. Many conventional physicians were shocked a few years ago if you use ago when studies showed that this approach was dangerous.

Dr. Doyle's approach is to evaluate women for deficiencies of estrogen, progesterone or testosterone when they present with typical symptoms or possibly related problems When hormone deficits are identified, Dr. Doyle believes that natural (bio-identical) hormones should be used whenever possible. He has carefully studied the scientific evidence and is convinced that bio-identical hormones given appropriately are a much safer and more effective alternative to traditional hormone replacement therapy. Patients are treated with individualized doses of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone as needed to alleviate symptoms and restore health.

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