TV Menopause Doctor Concerns Probed by Watchdog
Investigation into High-Dose HRT Prescriptions at Dr. Louise Newson’s Clinics England’s health regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), is investigating “information of concern” regarding clinics operated by one of TV’s most prominent menopause doctors, Dr. Louise Newson. According to BBC Panorama, Dr. Newson has lost her accreditation from the British Menopause Society (BMS) due to… Continue reading TV Menopause Doctor Concerns Probed by Watchdog
Excess of Severe Autoimmune Diseases in Women with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
Spontaneous premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), defined as cessation of ovarian function before the age of 40 years, affects 1% of women and has various negative health- and quality-of-life-related effects… Excess of severe autoimmune diseases in women with premature ovarian insufficiency: a population-based study Author: S M Savukoski, H Silvén, P Pesonene, E Pukkala, M Gissler, E… Continue reading Excess of Severe Autoimmune Diseases in Women with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
Premature Menopause May Increase Risk of Death from Heart Disease, Cancer
Researchers report that women who enter menopause before age 40 are twice as likely to die from heart disease and four times as likely to die from cancer. Experts say hormone replacement therapy should be considered among treatments for early menopause as well as surgically induced menopause. Two studies of more than 100,000 women have… Continue reading Premature Menopause May Increase Risk of Death from Heart Disease, Cancer
The Health Effects of Soy
Here are some recent findings about soyfood intake that may be relevant to your health. Soy does not supply a total replacement dose of 17-beta estradiol deficiency, so women with Overt POI need to stay on their P-HRT to support long-term health. According to findings in PubMed, soy milk has many health benefits, including the… Continue reading The Health Effects of Soy
Breast Cancer Is Increased in Women With Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is defined as primary hypogonadism in women before the age of 40 years. Autoimmune causes, FMR1 premutations, and X chromosome deletions and translocations account for a majority of POI… Breast cancer is increased in women with primary ovarian insufficiency Author: Kristina Allen-Brady, Barry Moore, Lauren E Verrilli, Margaret A Alvord, Marina… Continue reading Breast Cancer Is Increased in Women With Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Jennifer Merrill, MD
Meet Dr. Merrill I am board-certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. I received my doctor of medicine degree and completed my residency in Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and completed a Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Duke University… Continue reading Jennifer Merrill, MD
Is P-HRT Right For you? Get the facts. Follow the evidence.
If you have POI, Physiologic Hormone Replacement Therapy (P-HRT) can help. My 28 Days has created easy-to-understand printable PDFs — so you can educate and advocate when it comes to your menstrual and ovarian health. Just click to download, print, and take to your doctor — or use them as reminders of what to ask… Continue reading Is P-HRT Right For you? Get the facts. Follow the evidence.
Improving Your Quality of Life:POI and Palliative Care
Hello Friends of My 28 Days, We recently heard from a woman who requested help getting proper care from her clinician. Her goal? To lessen the impact of her POI on her daily quality of life. Living with a chronic condition like POI can be difficult, but there are ways to manage symptoms and improve… Continue reading Improving Your Quality of Life:POI and Palliative Care
Supplements: Take Them or Leave Them?
Should women with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) take supplements? Hello, My28Days community, We recently received a question about supplements for women with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). Women with POI face increased risks of osteoporosis and heart disease due to a deficiency in estradiol. Pregnancy in these women also carries a higher risk of congenital disabilities… Continue reading Supplements: Take Them or Leave Them?
POI & Optimizing Fertility
Today we’re diving into a topic that many women with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) who are trying to conceive (TTC) want to know: How do I optimize fertility while using hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Thank you to our group member who requested more details. Let’s explore the evidence together. First and foremost, it’s important to… Continue reading POI & Optimizing Fertility
