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Bioidentical progesterone in menopause: what it is, what it is for and how to use it
What bioidentical progesterone is and what it is for in menopause: how it differs from progestins, sleep, perimenopause, how to take it, side effects and what changes if you no longer have a uterus, with Dr Lenzi's position.
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Hormone replacement therapy in menopause: what it is, when it is recommended, risks and how to start
What hormone replacement therapy is, synthetic or bioidentical, and what changes in the body: the side effects, the risks of each type of hormone, what happens without it, when to start and which hormones are used, with Dr Lenzi's position.
Heart, bones and metabolism
Weight-loss medication in menopause: what GLP-1 analogues are and who they are suitable for
GLP-1 analogues, such as semaglutide, increase fullness and make it easier to eat less. How they work, who they are suitable for in perimenopause and menopause, what the SELECT study showed and why only a doctor prescribes them.
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What are bioidentical hormones, and how do they differ from synthetic hormones?
Bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as the ones your body produces. Here you will find what they are for in menopause, how they are taken, whether they are safe, what sets them apart from synthetic hormones and who can prescribe them.
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How bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) works: effects, contraindications and the role of your doctor
How long it takes to work, when it makes sense to start, what side effects it can cause and how it is monitored over time. The questions patients ask most often about bioidentical hormone therapy, with Dr Lenzi's answers.
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Treating menopause with personalised, transdermal bioidentical hormone therapy: the Marion Gluck method
Who Marion Gluck is and why her method uses transdermal creams at a personalised dose instead of tablets. The history of bioidentical hormone therapy, the role of the liver and why the route of administration matters.
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Do all men go through andropause? Let's look at age, symptoms, diagnosis and solutions.
Many women do not know that men also go through a form of “menopause”: it is called andropause. Find out what andropause is and how bioidentical hormones can help men regain wellbeing and vitality.
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