Fatigue, Insomnia and Mood Swings: Belmar Pharma Solutions Explores the Link between Hypothyroidism and Menopause

…have a thyroid condition. What Is Menopause? In menopause, your ovaries stop producing eggs and dramatically slow estrogen production, the main female sex hormone. Hormones are chemicals produced by glands…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/fatigue-insomnia-and-mood-swings-belmar-pharma-solutions-explores-the-link-between-hypothyroidism-and-menopause/ Diet and Menopause: Why What You Eat Matters

…of your health so you feel your best along the way. Links https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/patients/treatable-conditions/womens-health/menopause-treatments/ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/cravings/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5509974/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/2047487320931303?journalCode=cprchttps://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-menopause https://www.rush.edu/news/5-ways-deal-food-cravings https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/healthy-aging/healthy-eating-during-menopause?rdType=url_edit&rdInfo=eatright https://health.ucsd.edu/news/features/pages/2017-08-30-night-sweats-hot-flashes-and-weight-gain-nurtrition-and-menopause.aspx https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/patients/treatable-conditions/womens-health/bhrt-for-women/ https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200219124232.htm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24012626/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5429336/ https://www.webmd.com/menopause/guide/staying-healthy-through-good-nuitrition https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15223-menopause-non-hormonal-treatment–relief-for-hot-flashes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27801706/ https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/menopause-diet#foods-to-eat https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29337906/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6947726/https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/healthy-aging/healthy-eating-during-menopause?rdType=url_edit&rdInfo=eatright…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/diet-and-menopause-why-what-you-eat-matters/ Menopause: Are We There Yet?

…aging, working to maintain fertility and regulate menstrual cycles. The menopause transition, or perimenopause, is divided into an early and late phase. No two bodies are the same; every woman…

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…going after what makes your life — and family — complete, a beautiful baby! https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/patients/ https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/how-to-find-a-doctor-that-is-trained-to-support-your-menopause-journey/ https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-compounding-before-during-and-after-menopause-a-guide-by-belmar-pharma-solutions/ https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/patients/treatable-conditions/womens-health/menopause-treatments/ https://www.cdc.gov/art/whatis.html https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/14647270903437923?journalCode=ihuf20 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25398970/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354750116_Impact_of_IVF_on_the_Timing_and_Symptoms_of_Menopause https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6974869/ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007279.htm https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1472648310604725?via%3Dihub# https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/dealing-early https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2788687/ https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/menopause-pregnancy#ivf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3853428/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3181967/…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/ivf-and-menopause-belmar-pharma-solutions-tells-you-what-you-need-to-know/ How to Find a Doctor that is Trained to Support Your Menopause Journey?

…Who has experience treating symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause? Who has experience with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or bioidentical hormones (BHRT) (customized or compounded  medications that are designed…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/how-to-find-a-doctor-that-is-trained-to-support-your-menopause-journey/ It’s not you, it’s Menopause.

…struggling with weight management are at real risk. Obesity. Cardiovascular disease. Diabetes. The combination of natural aging and menopause can wreak havoc on the female body. Perimenopause triggers a cascade…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/its-not-you-its-menopause/ Ask the Pharmacist: Maybe it’s Menopause, Maybe it’s More? Women’s Sexual Wellness Edition

According to a study by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, as many as 84% of women going through menopause and beyond experience vaginal pain during sex. Unfortunately, most of…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/ask-the-pharmacist-maybe-its-menopause-maybe-its-more/ Intimacy is Possible After Menopause

menopause, Menopause: March 2016 – Volume 23 – Issue 3 – p 243-256 doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000571 Liu N, Yang H, Han L, Ma M. Oxytocin in Women’s Health and Disease. Front…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/intimacy-is-possible-after-menopause/ Everything You Need To Know About Compounding Before, During and After Menopause

…pharmacy to fill prescriptions can help you better understand your body’s special chemistry. As you move through pre-menopause, perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause, you and your healthcare team can identify your…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-compounding-before-during-and-after-menopause-a-guide-by-belmar-pharma-solutions/ Progesterone: Benefits for Women During the Phases of Menopause

Menopause can be a disruptive phase of life for many women. Throughout menopause, many women can experience uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, vaginal dryness, mood disturbances,…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/progesterone-benefits-for-women-during-the-phases-of-menopause/ What to Expect When You Visit Your Menopause Practitioner

…can confidently engage with your new menopause medical partner? We have a great idea. Hormone Therapy Specialist, Angela DeRosa, DO, CPE, MBA Founder of the Hormonal Health Institute and Medical…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/what-to-expect-when-you-visit-your-menopause-practitioner/ Intimacy and Menopause

As part of Belmar Pharma Solutions’ FREE Educational Webinar Series, we’re excited to share this webinar replay of an often misunderstood topic: women’s sexual health during menopause.    Join Belmar’s Medical Director,…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinician-library/intimacy-and-menopause/ Menopause

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/patients/treatable-conditions/womens-health/menopause-treatments/ Elite Menopause Prescribers

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/elite-menopause-prescribers/ Treat Local: Vaginal HRT for Postmenopausal Sexual Health

…Society. Menopause. 2017 Jul;24(7):728-753. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000921. PMID: 28650869. Scavello, I., Maseroli, E., Di Stasi, V., & Vignozzi, L. (2019). Sexual Health in Menopause. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 55(9), 559. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina55090559 Heidari M, Ghodusi…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/treat-local-vaginal-hrt-for-postmenopausal-sexual-health/ Hormonal Imbalance or Mental Health Disorder? Belmar Pharma Solutions Explains How To Tell the Difference

…Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential. https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/patients/treatable-conditions/womens-health/menopause-treatments/ https://www.healthline.com/health/chemical-imbalance-in-the-brain https://www.sane.org/information-stories/the-sane-blog/wellbeing/does-menopause-affect-mental-health https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/clinicians/treatment-options/progesterone/ https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/clinicians/treatment-options/testosterone/ https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/clinicians/treatment-options/thyroid-hormone-replacement/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperthyroidism/expert-answers/thyroid-disease/faq-20058228 https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/patients/benefits-of-compounding/what-are-compounding-pharmacies/ https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/about-us/ https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/patients/treatable-conditions/womens-health/bhrt-for-women/ https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/when-the-arrival-of-menopause-brings-symptoms-of-depression https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/recognizing-symptoms…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/hormonal-imbalance-or-mental-health-disorder/ What You Need To Know About Hair Loss. Belmar Pharma Solutions Explains Why Your Hormones May Be the Culprit

…be a good idea to find out why. There are many potential causes of hair loss (Alopecia areata), including: Blood circulation issues Genetics Hormonal changes like menopause and hypothyroidism Inflammation…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-hair-loss-belmar-pharma-solutions-explains-why-your-hormones-may-be-the-culprit/ Rekindling Connection in Couplepause (Part 2)

Confusion. Embarrassment. Avoidance. These feelings run rampant among couples in menopause and andropause. The lack of communication and outreach about symptoms during these transitions puts undue pressure on longstanding relationships….

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/rekindling-connection-in-couplepause-part-2/ Ask the Pharmacist: Hormone Creams Edition with Michelle Briest, PharmD

…benefits of this type of therapy, especially for women in menopause.  Q: Where should I apply my hormone cream?  A: Where you apply compounded hormone cream depends on the type…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/ask-the-pharmacist-hormone-creams-edition-with-michelle-briest-pharmd/ Belmar Pharma Solutions Answers 8 Commonly Asked Questions About Hormones

…of symptoms you are probably all too familiar with if you’re going through perimenopause or menopause. These symptoms include: Hot flashes Mood swings Night sweats Vaginal dryness If you’re looking…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/belmar-pharma-solutions-answers-8-commonly-asked-questions-about-hormones/ The Key to Autoimmunity: Do Hormones Have Answers?

…peaks during perimenopause, a time of estrogen deficiency. RA causes painful swelling and inflammation by acting on joints and muscles. After menopause, an osteoporosis diagnosis is concerning. For postmenopausal RA…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/the-key-to-autoimmunity-do-hormones-have-answers/ Couplepause: Addressing Sexual Wellness Together

When long-term couples approach an end to their hormonal honeymoon and the phases of menopause and andropause begin to have a marked negative impact on sexual function and intimacy, the…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/couplepause-addressing-sexual-wellness-together/ Rekindling Connection in Couplepause (Part 1)

…. If these concerns sound familiar, you’re not alone. Couples in long-term, stable relationships experiencing symptoms of menopause and andropause are likely to endure varying degrees of intimacy issues. Declining…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/rekindling-connection-in-couplepause-part-1/ Testosterone: The Highly Misunderstood Hormone in Women

…levels make a difference in both men’s and women’s sexual wellness. However, testosterone may not be the first thing providers consider when women in perimenopause and menopause experience low or…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinician-library/testosterone-the-highly-misunderstood-hormone-in-women/ Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

…have magnified the neurotic behavior that helped Seinfeld become a household name.  Jokes aside, hair health matters. And not just to men. Hormonal changes during menopause may alter the hair…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/hair-today-gone-tomorrow/ Is the Tide Changing? Review of Recent Publications in Medical Journals Regarding Hormone Therapy

…aromatase inhibitors and SERM’s. In the March 14th, 2022 International Menopause Society (IMS) e-letter, a commentary was published that illustrated these findings and the author called for a re-evaluation of…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/is-the-tide-changing-review-of-recent-publications-in-medical-journals-regarding-hormone-therapy/ Andropause and Periandropause – A Clinical Perspective. Why Should We Treat Them, And How?

Women are not the only ones who struggle with hormonal changes. As they age, men also undergo their own version of menopause, called andropause. In andropause, men may experience symptoms…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/andropause-and-periandropaiuse-a-clinical-perspective-why-should-we-treat-them-and-how/ Suzanne Somers, Breast Cancer, and Hormone Therapy: A Reminder About the REAL Data

…response of breast cancer to neoadjuvant intramammary testosterone-anastrozole therapy: neoadjuvant hormone therapy in breast cancer. Menopause (New York, NY), 21(6), 673. 34. Glaser, R. L., York, A. E., & Dimitrakakis,…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/suzanne-somers-breast-cancer-and-hormone-therapy-a-reminder-about-the-real-data/ Sexual Wellness Medications – Not Just for Men Anymore

Updated: 11/20/22. Midlife women are in their prime. Secure and confident in their sexual needs, they know what they want. But there’s a catch: menopause. The phases of menopause reflect…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/sexual-wellness-medications-not-just-for-men-anymore/ Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Bringing Balance Back

…after menopause. This webinar presentation is for you if you are interested in:  Statistics and costs associated with menopause Tips on how to incorporate BHRT into your practice Expanding your…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinician-library/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy-bringing-balance-back/ Progesterone Compound

…the chance of endometrial changes in patients who are receiving estrogen therapy during/after menopause. It may be used to address uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance. It may be used…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patient-library/progesterone-compound-2/ How Sexual Wellness Can Keep Your Practice and Patients Thriving

Updated: 12/7/22. Menopausal women are at high risk for sexual dysfunction. And they are afraid to talk about it. Starting in perimenopause, physical changes and mental well-being struggles catch women…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/how-sexual-wellness-can-keep-your-practice-and-patients-thriving/ Investing in You

…Management Medicine Group (AMMG), European Androgen and Menopause Society and the The Institute for Functional Medicine to name a few. Finally, invest in your own development, find like-minded practitioners. Find…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/investing-in-you/ Discourse About Intercourse: Vulvodynia 

…for you. You both will benefit from an open conversation. References Gloria Bachmann, Janice McElhiney, Shillena Peters, Raymond Rosen. Vulvodynia: Real condition, real pain. Sexuality, Reproduction and Menopause. Volume 4,…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/discourse-about-intercourse-vulvodynia/ How Gender Bias in Healthcare Prevents Women From Achieving…

…internationally recognized authority on women’s hormonal health. Dr DeRosa understands the range of health issues women face and is enthusiastic about educating patients on the realities of menopause and the…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinician-library/how-gender-bias-in-healthcare-prevents-women-from-achieving/ Men’s Sexual Health & Wellness

…November 24, 2021. https://www.bostonmedicalgroup.com/optimal–testosterone-levels-getting-your-way- back-to-a-better-you/ Segal SJ, Mastroianni L. Hormone Use in Menopause & Male Andropause. [Electronic Resource] : A Choice for Women and Men. Oxford University Press; 2003. Accessed…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/mens-health-awareness-campaign/ Discourse About Intercourse Miniseries

…or deeper. Mild vaginal dryness can quickly develop into irritated, raw tissue in desperate need of moisture. Hormonal imbalances triggered by perimenopause are often the source of the problem, and…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/patient-resources/patients-blog/discourse-about-intercourse-miniseries/ Oxytocin: The New Love Drug and Its Benefits for Your Patients

…of romantic relationships.  Oxytocin levels usually decline as men and women get older. For women, an oxytocin decline is commonly experienced after menopause. This decline in oxytocin can put more…

https://www.belmarpharmasolutions.com/resources/clinician-resources/clinicians-blog/oxytocin-the-new-love-drug-and-its-benefits-for-your-patients/