What You Must Know About Women's Hormones: Your Guide to Natural Hormone Treatments for PMS, Menopause, Osteoporosis, PCOS, and More

I bought this book after seeing Dr. Pamela Smith on a television show talking about bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and finding out she was an expert in this field. Her knowledge was impressive while watching her and I was even more impressed after reading her book since I have gotten more than learning about the hormones.As far as I am concerned the information in the first sixty pages of this book should be shouted from the mountain tops and I am saddened that this book is not going to get the attention it deserves because of the "h" word. Actually when the word "hormone" used by a medical doctor or media what they refer is synthetic drugs which cause all kinds of diseases from cancer to dementia and have nothing to do with bio-identical hormones which are the exact replica of hormones in human body. The reason medical doctors prescribe synthetic drugs instead of natural hormones is because in the USA, a natural substance can't be patented not allowing drug companies to charge a lot of money.As a lay person, my research of three years , which literally saved my life, revealed that a human body has hundred different hormones which function as messengers making it possible for brain to communicate and program each and every tissue in the human body. Without optimal level of these hormones, being healthy is out of the question. Human hormones work like a symphony and if one if out of tune, it affects the rest. Moreover most chronic disease is the result of deficiency in adrenal(cortisol) and thyroid hormones.This book was written for lay people who have no background in medicine in a "concise, mostly bullet-style format, as opposed to long, literary prose." Part I of the book is titled "Hormones" and covers most important hormones in the human body, their functions, symptoms of the deficiency and excess of each hormone, the reason of the deficiency or the excess and how to have an optimum level of it. The second part, "Ailments and Problems", talks about common female problems such as cervical dysplasia, DES babies, heart disease, fibrocystic breast disease, endometriosis, fibroids, menopause, migraines, osteoporosis, perimenopause, polycystic ovarian syndrome, postpartum depression, POF, POD, PMS, skin problems and vulvodynia. The third part, "Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)" compares synthetic hormones versus bio-identical hormones, hormonal testing methods, selective estrogen receptor modulators, birth control pills, nutrition and HRT. The conclusion section is followed by detailed summary of each part of the book, a list of resources, recommended readings, and forty-six pages of references which indicate how much research the author of this book did.To anybody suffering from any chronic disease (Since men and women have the same hormones in their bodies in different amounts), I recommend reading the first part of this book and watching Dr. Frank Shallenberger's free educational videos on his website called "Managing Your Thyroid and Adrenal Glands. The Secret of Healing Chronic Disease" and "Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement". His new book, "Bursting With Energy", also is pretty good and is about slowing aging and preventing chronic disease.My recommended list of readings:"Testosterone Syndrome" by Dr Euguene Shippen for women and men over fifty."What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause" by Dr John Lee for women over thirty and "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause" for women over fifty years old."Your Thyroid and How to Keep it Healthy" by Dr. Barry Durrant-Peatfield. This is the best book written about thyroid disorders, their relation to other illnesses such as diabetes, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue, bio-identical hormone replacement and much more.

Tons of solid, good information and advice. Highly recommend!

The information Dr. Smith provided gave me the courage and pluck to stand up against people who like to insinuate you only need your parts or hormones for reproduction.....with the implication being.....it's time to let go of that notion at your age.....which is 47. At any rate, fantastic information for anyone who has the intention of having a long and healthy life. Hormonal balance is key for both sexes.....I'm amazed at how very little most doctors know or don't know about the interaction of our hormones or imbalance there of and the impact on the human body.......AND I'm startled to find out how many women around me have had hysterectomies, with no hormone therapy to ease their misery but instead are on heavy duty antidepressants for years on end...... Anyway, her books are easy reads and informative.....I've bought multiple copies for my best friend and sister.....it's basic stuff that every woman should know but oddly enough none of us know! I also encourage Dr. Lee's books in the 'what your Dr. may not tell you' series. Dr. P.W.Smith has given me hope that I may yet have a very normal healthy life and through one of her websites I was able to find a Dr. in Tampa that understands hormones :) Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

My doctor recommended this book and I highly recommend it as well. The information is expertly written, easy to understand and concise. If you’re looking for a “just the facts please” book on women’s issues, causes & remedies then look no further. This is a great quick reference book that it chalk full of terrific information and facts. It’s most helpful if you are considering the best holistic supplements to use specific issues.

I'm very impressed with this book and the real science behind the researchI can finally have confidence in a doctor who's diagnosis isn't slanted by pharmaceutical industry and insurance company interests, but by cutting edge science. This book was recommended by my endocrinologist and it has given me enough information to make healthy and informed choices that have already lead me to a better quality of life. I want to have the energy to enjoy my retirement when it's time. I'm tired of hearing how I should accept low energy, low libido, loss of tone, memory, etc as normal parts of aging. It's a must read for every woman!

The book was recommend by my doctor. However, it has not been updated to include more recent scientific data. Their are other more “aware” books out there.

I appreciate my Dr. , Who is a functional medicine Dr. , telling me this is a great read. I purchased it on Kindle as soon as I returned from an appointment with him. I have read some books, 3 or 4, about hormones that have been a little easier to understand. This book gets complicated and has, what I believe, too much information on how our hormone levels are unique to each individual. I highly recommend finding a functional medicine Dr. and let them evaluate and help each individual understand their own hormone balancing and achieving optimal health.

She cleared up that I shouldn't even be on HRT. Lots of side effects. Back to the root problems and making headway. There are doctors out there that need to re-read her book.

brilliant

Es una forma sencilla de entender la actividad hormonal de las mujeres, como esta actividad esta relacionada entre si y con los distintos organos. Muy util para mujeres.