Wellness Blog: Beth Rosenshein

Healthcare reform and hypogonadism - Part 2

Beth Rosenshein — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:52:50 GMT

Before we get started, a little background. The gonads of women (ovaries) and of men (testicles) produce all of the same hormones, estradiol, testosterone, progesterone, dhea and more. When 1 or 2 gonadal hormones fall below normal levels the resulting illness is called hypogonadism. When 3 or more gonadal hormones fall below normal levels the resulting illness is called profound hypogonadism. Hypogonadism and profound hypogonadism occur in both men and women and progress in a similar way. Testosterone and progesterone decline first, followed by dhea and estradiol.

Healthcare reform and hypogonadism - Part 1

Beth Rosenshein — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:27:12 GMT

A little background first, then on to healthcare reform.

Fertility and Hypogonadism

Beth Rosenshein — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:07:19 GMT

Starting around age 30 women are encouraged to no longer postpone childbearing. The reason given is that as a woman ages through her 30's into her 40's her fertility will continue to decline, along with her ovarian function, until she suffers ovarian failure (menopause) and is no longer fertile. This is true if nothing is done. The reason that ovarian function and fertility continue to decline is an illness called hypogonadism, which starts at about age 30 in both women and men. Hypogonadism (hypo-meaning less than and gonad meaning ovary or testis) occurs when any of the many gonadal hormones (dhea, estradiol, testosterone, progesterone, and others) drop below normal levels. Since the gonads of women (ovaries) and men (testes) produce all of the same hormones it is diagnosed the same way in both women and men. That is, if you are looking for it.

Bernie Madoff and Menopause

Beth Rosenshein — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:33:46 GMT

Madoff built one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in history. Madoff defrauded investors of more than $50 billion. Madoff has been arrested and can't defraud any longer.

Treat peri-menopause before it makes you sicker

Beth Rosenshein — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:40:39 GMT

Peri-menopause is a window into menopause. All of the symptoms of peri-menopause get worse not better unless you get treatment. During peri-menopause you may begin to sleep only 6 � hours a night. When you are in full menopause your sleep will likely drop to 4-5 � hours of sleep. Many women can only sleep 1 � hours at a time.