(Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, R.D.'s 8th visit to Power Surge) Dearest: Pete Hueseman, R.Ph., P.D., 27 years a Pharmacist, Pete works exclusively with natural, plant derived bio-identical hormones. Pete is an expert on menopause and hormone therapy and will address all your questions about menopause and naturally compounded hormones, such as such as progesterone, estradiol, estriol, estrone, bi-est, tri-est, DHEA, testosterone. Welcome back to Power Surge, Pete. How effective are naturally compounded hormones in combating the depression and anxiety often associated with peri and postmenopause? Pete Hueseman: They generally help much better than the synthetics, but some antidepressants can be use along with them. Dearest: Thanks, Pete. Lynnie, go ahead with your question. Lynnie: The dry headaches that seem to accompany the hormone patch, what causes them? I have been on two different types. Pete Hueseman: Headaches are caused by an imbalance of hormones could be too much or too little. Dearest: So, a woman can get the headaches when not using hormones or when using the wrong dose? Pete Hueseman: Maybe not enough progesterone to balance also, yes, Dearest you are correct. hormonequeen956: How do you find a pharmacist who specializes in natural compounded hormone. I am currently on the patch and would love to go on something natural. Pete Hueseman: You just found one. Call me tomorrow, we ship everywhere. Dearest: You can call Pete Hueseman at 1-800-728-0288, or E.mail him at consultph@bpharmacysolutions.com Whew! peabody: My doctor says Progesterone is dangerous, yet I'm sure I need it. Is it safe? Pete Hueseman: The natural is safe, I don't know why he says it is dangerous, unless he is thinking of the synthetics. Dearest: Which brings me to my next question, Pete, can you explain the difference between "progestins" and "natural progesterone?" Pete Hueseman: Progestins are made synthetically in the labs of the big drug companies, and the natural is derived from soy or yams. Dearest: Thanks, Pete. jmcoops: Do natural hormones have the same incidence of breast cancer as the synthetic? And Soy in large doses acts the same as estrogen. Is that true? Pete Hueseman: And the natural have a chemical structure identical to that which used to be produced by the ovaries. The incidence of Breast Cancer is less with natural. Dearest: Why is that, Pete? I mean, aren't hormones basically hormones? Pete Hueseman: Soy in large does can give you some symptom relief but it is not really estrogen. The natural (same chemical) as form the ovaries usually do not metabolize into other drugs or chemicals and therefore less cancer. Dearest: But, soy can be very helpful for many symptoms, and have estrogenic effects, right? Pete Hueseman: The soy can have helpful benefits for sure. Donna: Why do heart palps occur during menopause and why don't more doctors realize this is such a common problem? Pete Hueseman: I don't know why more doctors don't recognize that symptom, the palpatations are usually do to a low estrogen level. Susan210: why does it take Soymilk so long to know if it works? Dearest: Soymilk is very low in soy isoflavones. You're not going to get dramatic results from it. Pete Hueseman: It is a food supplement, not a drug. Dearest: My soy food supplement (Revival) with large doses of isoflavones has been immeasurably effective. Pete Hueseman: You must drink it a long time and in large amounts sometimes before benefits are realized. Dearest: I felt benefits from Revival within a week or two after starting it and have used it daily for the past 2 1/2 years. paula: I am interested in knowing how some of the progesterone creams can help? Pete Hueseman: Progest can metabolize into some estrogen or testosterone, and some just do better using it. Progest is the bodies natural tranquilizer. Dearest: Pete, if Progesterone is the body's natural tranquilizer, why do so many women feel awful when they take it? Many complain of depression, irritability and just feeling generally miserable. Pete Hueseman: Some bodies don't need more tranquility, or it could be to an imbalance like no estrogen. Dearest: Understood, Pete. Thanks. Diannemarie: I have not had a period in over 3 months; if i take prometrium, will it help me to start if there is a thickening built up in my uterus? I use no estrogen, just phytos that include 1/2 a Revival shake daily and flax. Pete Hueseman: It very possibly could solve that problem, try it it is safe. by Power Surge. All Rights Reserved.