Issue: BCMJ, Vol. 43, No. 8, November 2001, page(s) 452-457 Articles Suzanne Montemuro, MD, CCFP Current knowledge from the extensive arsenal of treatment options for the symptoms of menopause can help physicians address the concerns of women in midlife. Lifestyle modification for the relief of the symptoms of...

You are invited to LET’S TALK ABOUT MENOPAUSE Because Your Needs are as Individual as You are! Presented by Dr. Tasnim Adatya, Naturopathic Physician Over 470 million women around the world are entering menopause, yet many still do not understand this vital stage of life. This lecture will cover...

Bio-identical Hormones: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW There seems to be a lot of confusion around the definition of "natural" versus "bio-identical versus "synthetic" hormones. One thing to remember when making this distinction is that "bio-identical" refers to the shape of the molecule itself rather than...

How Does My Hormonal Cycle Work? Hormonal Harmony Hormone imbalance is best understood by knowing how a normal menstrual cycle works. A menstrual cycle is the result of a hormonal dance between the pituitary gland in the brain and the ovaries. Every month the female sex hormones...