by Jim Paoletti, BS Pharmacy, FAARM, FIACP – Director of Education | Power2Practice Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of morbidity in women, and coronary artery disease has long been recognized as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in men. Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone must be balanced at physiologic levels to provide maximal protection… Read More »
Does She Really Need That Estrogen?
By Jim Paoletti, BS Pharmacy, FAARFM, FIACP Once a woman enters perimenopause and begins to experience symptoms such as hot flashes, It it often assumed that she needs estrogen. The truth is: A woman’s estrogen levels do not decline until the last 6 to 12 months of perimenopause. Furthermore, estradiol levels typically rise slightly when a woman… Read More »
PODCAST: BHRT & Brain Function
by Jim Paoletti, BS Pharmacy, FAARM, FIACP – Director of Education | Power2Practice Sex hormones—particularly estrogen—have complex effects on the CNS. Changes during menopause can cause or contribute to dysfunction in numerous brain functions including sleep, mood and cognitive performance. In this podcast, Jim Paoletti explains how estrogen and testosterone replacement therapy supports healthy cognitive function and mood,… Read More »
How to Choose a BHRT Dosage Form
by Jim Paoletti, B.S. Pharmacy, FAARFM, FIACP Hormones can be administered effectively through a variety of dosage forms including: Oral Slow Release Capsules Sublingual/Buccal Troches Topical Creams or Gels IM Injections Pellet Implants Patient compliance is truly one of the most important factors in determining the route of administration for an individual. The dosage form has… Read More »
PODCAST: BHRT & SLEEP
Physiological hormone balance plays an important role in age-related sleep dysregulation. In this short podcast, you will learn how changing levels of estrogen, progesterone, growth hormone, melatonin and cortisol can effect circadian rhythms and sleep quality. Click the arrow below to listen… By Jim Paoletti, B.S. Pharmacy, FAARFM, FIACP | Director of Education at Power2Practice Brought to you… Read More »