Barb's Daily Dose

Testosterone Gel for Men

There's another new testosterone gel that's been approved for men in the US.  We have AndroGel and now recently, the FDA approved Bio-T-Gel.  These help treat low testosterone in men, which affects an estimated 5 million men.

Scripts for Talking to Teens About Sex

Most parents would rather see the dentist than to even think about talking to their kids about sex. Many of us put off having “The conversation” so long that our kids are left to learn about their bodies from what they’re picking up from TV, movies, video games and their friends. This is not exactly the most accurate information and can lead to lots of confusion, questions and heartache.

How Ovulating Women Affect Men’s Speech - Health News

Check out this interesting article from Health.com.

How Ovulating Women Affect Men’s Speech - Health News - Health.com.

Painful Sex After Menopause? When Hormones Aren’t an Option, Some Women Consider Surgery

Menopause News and Headlines Featured in Health.com 

Check out this Interesting Article Written by Amanda MacMillan:

Painful Sex After Menopause? When Hormones Aren’t an Option, Some Women Consider Surgery - Health News - Health.com.

Girls Starting Puberty Earlier

It may not be your imagination.  Girls may be starting puberty earlier and earlier, even as young as 7.  Check out this article in the LA Times .

While the way that puberty was measured is subjective, meaning that researchers were looking for breast bud development, still it's worth noting.  The researchers found that in a small percentage of Latina and White girls there was early development.  They did not see it in African-American girls.  There wasn't any direct reason or theory as to why this might be occurring.

Hormones and Breast Cancer Risk

  A recent study of teachers found that thinner menopausal women on hormone treatment using both estrogen and progesterone were more likely than their larger counterparts to develop breast cancer.

This finding along with data from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) and the Nurses Health Study (NHS) is adding more evidence that hormone treatment does increase the risk of breast cancer.  Though the risk may be slight, it's still something to consider when making a chose about how to manage hot flashes and night sweats.

Menopause & Martini Webinar

In a few weeks, I'll be hosting a free Menopause & Martini Webinar.  It will be free and focus on what you need to know to make the most of this journey.  We'll cover peri-menopause, menopause, symptoms and treatments.

You can find out more information by checking back or simply sign up  to receive my newsletter.

And, the martini is optional, you can enjoy a margarita or any beverage you like.  We'll have fun while we learn about this hormonal roller coaster.

Weight Loss After 40: Why It's So Hard -- and What Works

Our Featured Guest Writer Today Is:  Melanie Haiken, Senior Editor of Caring.com

Every year, it seems, the needle on the scale is a little harder to budge. You cut back on portion size; you say, "No, thank you," to dessert; you sign up for an aerobics class -- and yet your jeans size goes up and your energy level goes down. What's going on?

The Hormone Guide

Women Will Understand This! 
Men Should Memorize It!

Every woman knows that there are days when all a man has to do is open his mouth and he takes his life in his hands! This is a handy guide that should be carried like a driver's license in the wallet of every husband, boyfriend, co-worker or significant other!

DANGEROUS	SAFER	SAFEST	ULTRA  SAFE
What's for  dinner?	Can I help you  with dinner?	Where would you like  to go for dinner?	Here, have some wine.
Are you  wearing that?	You sure  look good in brown!	WOW! Look at you!	Here, have some wine
What are you  so worked up about?	Could we be  overreacting?	Here's my paycheck.	Here, have some wine.
Should you be  eating that?	You know, there are  a lot of apples left.	Can I get you a piece  of chocolate with that?	Here, have some wine.
What did you  DO all day?	I hope you didn't  over-do it today.	I've always loved you  in that robe!	Here, have some wine.

No Periods?

Yes, that's right, women who are on birth control do not need to have a period every month. 

How is this possible, you wonder? Well, as long as there is balance in hormones, then there is no risk of problems. I'll explain a little further.

The menstrual cycle 

If you click on the link above you can learn more about the menstrual cycle, which will make this easier to understand.