Memopausal Politics and Women's Hormone Cycles

Not long ago, menopause was a word that was not openly discussed in public. Now, every health-related television program, radio program and the rest of the mass media have made the topic a mainstay. With 30 million menopausal women in the U.S. and some 20 million baby boomer women who are approaching menopause, it’s no wonder this is such a frequent topic these days.

Hormonal balance is paramount to women going through the various stages of the female life cycle from PMS to post menopause. This dance of the steroid hormones is important in helping women to stay energized, strong, sexually vigorous, happy and free from “female problems.”

Menopause 101

Menopause is the transitional time in a woman’s life cycle. It is a stage where the menses stop but other physiological changes may occur. By definition when you go for 12 full months without having a menstrual cycle you are in menopause. Perimenopause is leading up to that point. The undesirable symptoms (to say the least) like hot flashes, mood swings and sleep deprivation are a result of hormonal imbalance (changing levels of estrogen and progesterone).

When a woman is having regular menstrual cycles then generally speaking her progesterone and estrogen hormones are in balance. Both hormones are produced by the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus and adrenal glands produce GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) and the pituitary gland produces FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone), which stimulate the rise of estrogen and progesterone during menstruation within the ovaries.

Irregular periods cause an imbalance in hormone production. One of the first signs that menopause is approaching is that your periods will change, either becoming lighter, heavier or even stopping all together. Estrogen dominance occurs when there are more estrogen hormones circulating in the body than any other hormone and when the estrogen is unopposed (not balanced). Some of the causes of estrogen dominance are:

Estrogen replacement therapy
Perimenopause (lack of ovulation resulting in a deficiency in progesterone)
Postmenopause (especially in overweight women)
Exposure to xenoestrogens
Birth control pills


Hysterectomy Hormonal imbalances like estrogen dominance can reek havoc on one's life, causing notorious symptoms such as: hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, low sex drive, headaches, hair loss, fatigue, vaginal dryness, heart palpitations and bone loss. And if suffering through these symptoms is not enough, after menopause women are more likely to have heart disease, possibly due to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or more specifically estrogen replacement therapy (ERT).

Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is the most common means for treating menopause and menopausal symptoms, but unfortunately, it is not the most effective mode of treatment. Synthetic estrogen hormones remain in the body longer than natural estrogen hormones and can cause more damage. A commonly used estrogen supplement and contraceptive is synthetic ethinyl estradiol (one of the harmful estrogens) and can increase the risk of breast cancer more than its natural counterpart. After a woman goes through menopause her levels of progesterone hormones typically fall to zero, while her levels of estrogen hormones only decrease 40-60%, and testosterone hormone levels decrease even less. In fact, progesterone is the first hormone to start to diminish leaving women of all ages’ estrogen dominant. It seems obvious that the first form of hormone replacement therapy should be that of natural progesterone, which has been shown to build bone, enhance mood, normalize blood sugar, protect against fibrocystic breasts, restore sex drive, use fat for energy, restore proper cell oxygen levels, and more.

Stress and diet can also play a role in hormonal imbalance and the onset of early menopause. Most women start to notice signs or perimenopause during their 40’s and although the range that women go through menopause is anywhere from 30 to 60 years of age, the average age that women go through menopause is 51. In addition, not every woman’s experience is the same. Some women may have more symptoms than others, depending on their lifestyle and health choices.

Cardiovascular Heart Disease In Women

Did you know that every 30 seconds in America someone suffers a heart attack? Many of these cardiovascular events occur in women. As women approach menopause their risk of heart disease equals that of men. Leading cardiologist and cellular medicine expert Matthias Rath M.D. reminds us that animals don’t get heart attacks because they produce Vitamin C in their bodies, which protects their blood vessel walls. In humans, who are unable to produce Vitamin C, dietary vitamin deficiency of this nutrient weakens the blood vessel walls. Clinical studies document that optimum daily intake of vitamins and other essential nutrients halts and reverses coronary heart disease (CHD) naturally.

The primary cause of CHD and atherosclerotic disease is a chronic deficiency of vitamins and other essential nutrients in millions of vascular wall cells. Even if you have a past history of heart disease, high blood pressure or a family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) it is important for you to get started immediately with quality supplementation to prevent atherosclerosis and assist with artery wall repair.

Women, Your Heart Alarm Is Ticking!

Heart disease is the Number 1 Killer of women age 35 and up. It is not an “old ladies” disease. Women die of heart attacks 6 times more than breast cancer. It is time to take Heart disease seriously and be proactive no matter your family history, your weight, your age or your race. February 3rd is National Wear Red Day in honor of getting the word out. Wear red and in addition pass along this health tip to a friend or coworker.

Did you know that you could lower your risk as much as 82% simply by making some healthier lifestyle choices? Let’s take a deeper look into the heart of the matter. Coronary heart disease is the true villain here. This cardiovascular disease is a disorder of the blood vessels in the heart, which ultimately prevents oxygen and vital nutrients from getting to the heart, thus leading to a heart attack. Most of the women who have suffered from a heart attack did not have any prior symptoms or they did not recognize them. Women tend to ignore symptoms thinking that they are having an anxiety or panic attack. In addition, they are fearful of pressing the panic button only to result in a false alarm.

The word is if you have any symptoms of a heart attack that last more than 3 minutes, press the panic button (9-1-1)! It is all too common not to, and immediate treatment is crucial (making the difference between life or death). Remember, the old saying it is better to be safe than sorry. You need to get reassurance that your heart is okay. However, the first step is to know the symptoms.

Most Common Heart Attack Symptoms (Male or Female)

• Chest pain or discomfort (in the center of the chest, lasting more that a few minutes)
• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body (arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach)
• Shortness of breath (with or without chest pain)
• Nausea, light-headedness or a cold sweat

Now, what can you do to be proactive in your battle against heart disease? Well, number one...don’t smoke. It increases a woman’s likelihood to have a heart attack two to six times more than the already (stacked against you) increased odds. Number two...get fit. Yes, it is always our New Years Resolution. “This year I am going to eat healthier, exercise and lose weight.” If you want to avoid heart disease, keep that resolution, in fact, make it a permanent change. And number three...get educated. Talk to your doctor about where you stand. Have him or her check your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose. Diabetes can quadruple your risk of having a heart attack.

Although the content of this article is grave, the overall message is good news. I repeat, you can lower your risk of heart disease, the number one killer of women in America, by 82% simply by keeping your New Years Resolution to a becoming a healthier you.

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