Is Natural-Desiccated Thyroid Safe for Long-Term Use?
Natural desiccated thyroid, often called NDT or desiccated thyroid extract, has been used since the late 1800s, and it is one of the safest drugs available. It contains a full spectrum of thyroid hormones, T4 and T3 and T2 and T1 as well. About 20% of patients taking levothyroxine (T4 only) are not happy with […]
How Often Do We Check Thyroid Levels?
Your thyroid gland secretes thyroid hormones which control mitochondrial energy production, metabolic rate, body temperature, heart rate, and other essential body functions. When thyroid hormone production changes, either up or down, symptoms start to appear and blood testing becomes important for medical diagnosis and further monitoring. How often should you check your thyroid levels? This […]
Estradiol vs. Estriol: Understanding the Different Types of Estrogen
Estrogen is not a single hormone. It refers to a group of three hormones (E1,E2,E3) that play important roles in reproductive health, bone strength, cardiovascular function, and many other processes throughout the body. Two names you may encounter when researching hormone health are estradiol and estriol. Understanding estradiol vs estriol can be especially helpful when […]
Can Hormone Imbalances Cause Anxiety and Panic Attacks?
Anxiety and panic attacks can appear suddenly without any warning. One day you feel normal, and the next day, out of the blue, you experience anxiety with racing heart, palpitations. Your mind may also race with obsessive thinking, and simple everyday activities may seem overwhelming. If these symptoms of anxiety and panic coincide with the […]
Early Warning Signs of Estrogen Dominance You Shouldn’t Ignore
What is estrogen dominance? This is not a medical diagnosis. Estrogen dominance is a descriptive term which indicates a relatively high estrogen level compared with the progesterone level. This is commonly experienced during anovulation, during PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and during the menopausal transition phase. Since estrogen causes breast tissue stimulation, which is opposed by progesterone, […]
Can Bioidentical Hormones Be Used After Breast Cancer? Key Factors to Consider
A breast cancer diagnosis can make decisions about hormone replacement much more complicated. This is especially true for women who develop menopause symptoms after breast cancer treatment with chemotherapy, ovarian suppression drugs, anti-estrogen drugs or other cancer treatments. These treatments cause menopausal symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, poor sleep, vaginal dryness, and fatigue, affect […]
Can Stress Trigger Hashimoto’s Flare-Ups?
Many of my Hashimoto’s patients are under chronic stress from different sources: work related stress, family related stress, stress related to poor quality sleep (insomnia), etc. Chronic stress may cause a flare up of Hashimoto’s symptoms, seemingly without any clear medical explanation. In this article, we explore the connection between stress and Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Thyroiditis. […]
What Is Reverse T3 Syndrome? Symptoms and Treatment Options
If you feel exhausted, foggy, and cold most of the time, yet your thyroid labs remain completely normal, you may have reverse T3 syndrome. Understanding reverse T3 can finally explain the way you are feeling and why mainstream medicine keeps missing the diagnosis. What Is Reverse T3 Syndrome? Normally, the prohormone T4 is converted to […]
Fertility and Testosterone Therapy: What Men Need to Know
Most men considering treatment focus entirely on symptoms like fatigue, low libido, or stalled muscle growth. Few stop to ask how it might affect their ability to have children later, especially if that decision is still years away. The relationship between testosterone therapy and fertility is one of the most important conversations we have with […]
The Best Supplements for Thyroid Support: Evidence-Based Options
Patients often arrive at our office with a bag full of supplements picked up based on social media claims or a well-meaning friend’s recommendation. Some of these choices are genuinely helpful. Others do little more than lighten the wallet without offering any real measurable benefit. Separating real thyroid support supplements from marketing hype is exactly […]