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I haven’t had mood swings like this since adolescence. How can I stabilize my moods and control my anxiety?

July 5, 2019 barbdepree

There are three options that come to mind. If you’re still having monthly periods, the first option might be using…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: anxiety, birth control, exercise, hormones, medications, sleep

What can I do to manage mood swings and anxiety in perimenopause?

April 1, 2019 barbdepree

You say you still have monthly periods, and also have “horrible mood swings and anxiety.” You’re feeling sympathy for your…

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Posted in: Brain Matters, Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: medications, perimenopause, sleep, stress, yoga

Is perimenopause behind my anxiety?

February 18, 2019 barbdepree

Mood disruptions are a known symptom of perimenopause, and my experience is that anxiety is at the top of that…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing, Physical Health Filed under: anxiety, estrogen, exercise, medications, nutrition, perimenopause, stress

Is estrogen in pill form just as safe as the patch?

February 15, 2019 barbdepree

The relative safety of oral versus transdermal hormone therapy is something we didn’t discuss, and the authors’ book, Estrogen Matters,…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: estrogen, medications, menopause, testosterone

What’s the deal with HRT?

February 11, 2019 barbdepree

In the last 25 years, I’ve had many conversations with my patients about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They’ve heard that…

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Posted in: Physical Health, Resources Filed under: breast cancer, dementia, estrogen, heart disease, hormone therapy, medications, symptoms

What can you tell me about systemic vs. localized estrogen?

January 10, 2019 barbdepree

You ask whether estrogen that is “sent through your body” (systemic) causes increased risk of cancer and heart disease, and…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: estrogen, hormone therapy, localized hormones, medications, symptoms

I’ve been 10 years breast-cancer-free. Should I be concerned about taking Intrarosa?

November 9, 2018 barbdepree

Because there haven’t been any clinical trials with Intrarosa in breast cancer patients, doctors don’t know for certain if it’s completely safe…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: breast cancer, estrogen, hormones, medications

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