Showing posts with label women. Show all posts
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Monday, 6 July 2009

Breast Cancer - Estrogen Dominance & The Imbalance Of Hormones

Even a woman with low estrogen levels can have estrogen dominance symptoms if she doesn't have any progesterone.

How do we become estrogen dominant? Our food chain is laced with toxic pesticides, herbicides and growth hormones - a sea of endocrine-disrupting chemicals that mimic estrogen in the body. A saliva test evaluation will either move a man or woman to take action to bring balance to their own hormones or cause them to sit back and reflect on their good hormone health. D. The theory of Estrogen Dominance describes a condition where a woman can have deficient, normal or excessive estrogen but has little or no progesterone to balance its effects in the body. Then there is estrogen found in ERT, HRT and Birth Control Pills.

Out of balance hormones can affect women from 14 to 94. Those over 50 can take an annual saliva test to keep track of their hormone levels. An imbalance of hormones in our bodies results in hormone-related health problems such as PMS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, infertility, post-partum depression, weight gain, increased blood clotting, thyroid dysfunction, even breast and uterine cancer in women and in men breast cancer, prostate problems and prostate cancer. Estrogen dominance also occurs in men.

Men and women who experience hormone imbalance feel unwell - bringing balance to their hormones is often a key to their wellness. Estrogen Dominance can be detected by taking a saliva test. If we are overweight, our body's store of excess fat can be converted into estrogen. We often find men of fifty having higher saliva estrogen levels than women of fifty! A sign of estrogen dominance in men is the tendency for some to develop breasts. Women and men must become more informed about their own hormone health.

Lee, M. Estrogen Dominance is a term coined by the late John R. Insulin resistance also leads to estrogen dominance. Basically estrogen dominance reflects hormones that have gone out of balance. There are safe natural alternatives available to drug therapies.

As men age, estrogen gradually rises, while saliva levels of progesterone and testosterone gradually fall. Men can also take this simple at-home test to determine if their hormones are out of balance. This simple test can accurately reveal hormone levels. , author of a number of books on the topic of women's hormones.

Breast Cancer - A Death Sentence Caused By Neglect

Cosmetic Surgery for women is common after a a breast operation.

If the lump is solid then treatment will be with the use of a very fine needle where a sample of tissue will be taken and tested for cancer cells. Breast cancer caught in the early stages of growth will give better odds for the patient to control the disease with the help of today`s modern medicines and technology. One of the first signs or symptoms of breast cancer is a lump in the breast. By neglecting yourself in this department with absent regular check ups then you can expect a painful road ahead - comgested of heartache and pain for those close to you as well.

Breast cancer is treatable, so now is the time to set a date in the diary for regular self breast examination. The biggest majority of women who concern themselves over develping breast cancer are the ones who do not even bother to do a self examination (Not all) Self inspection of the breasts should be a main priority for every woman. Blood-stained discharge from the nipple or an unusual blemish or rash around the surrounding area needs to be checked out. Other signs to look out for is dimpling of the skin or nipple shape changing, for example, if ithe nipple turns in or sinks back into the breast. If the results from a mammogram or ultra sound shows a cyst, then to have it removed may entail draining it through a fine needle.

If you have found that you have any of the above symptoms then seek medical attention right away. Breast lumpiness can be that of breast change which usually becomes more obvious just before the start of a period, particularly in women over the age of 35 Also cysts/sacs of fluid is not uncommon in the breast tissue causing a feel of lumpiness. Do not worry at this stage because breast lumps as such do not necessarily mean cancer. Breast cancer is common among the female species and can be a death sentence if ignored. Early detection can stop this war.

However the above mentioned inverted nipple or blood stained discharge etc can mean another type of ailment, either way these will need attention The doctor will examine the breast and if necessary will refer you to a specialist for further checks. Fibroadenoma is a collection of fibrous glandular tissue which is more notably known to occur in younger women If you notice a change in the shape/size of the breast or a lump even thickening then always check this out with your doctor. This is a disease you can fight but once it spreads, then the breast cancer becomes a battlefield leaving you fighting for survival. A swelling or lump under your armpit can also be a sign. You will find that most breast lumps discovered early are rated as 9 out of 10 as being benign.