Should or should you not take hormone replacement therapy? Here, we have compiled reviews by local experts on the topic of hormone replacement therapy in Malaysia. Here is the list.
Start HRT early, menopausal women told
Start HRT early, menopausal women told
23 MAR 2018
KUALA LUMPUR: Most women view the onset of menopause as the bane of their lives, no thanks to the uncomfortable symptoms that they tend to experience.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help to relieve symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbances and vaginal dryness but most menopausal women in Malaysia are avoiding the treatment due to misconceptions about it.
According to Malaysia Menopause Society president Dr Ho Choon Moy, only about seven percent of menopausal women in Malaysia seek HRT, mainly due to lack of awareness of the treatment and concerns regarding its safety. Malaysian women on HRT mostly comprise those working in the medical sector, such as doctors and nurses.
The various symptoms associated with menopause are caused by reduced levels of the hormone estrogen. Also known as estrogen replacement therapy, HRT is said to be the most effective treatment to counter these symptoms...
Cost-wise, private hospitals charge about RM50 to RM100 a month for the most minimum HRT treatment. Women can also seek HRT at the special clinics for menopausal women at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and University Malaya Medical Centre...
KUALA LUMPUR: Most women view the onset of menopause as the bane of their lives, no thanks to the uncomfortable symptoms that they tend to experience.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help to relieve symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbances and vaginal dryness but most menopausal women in Malaysia are avoiding the treatment due to misconceptions about it.
According to Malaysia Menopause Society president Dr Ho Choon Moy, only about seven percent of menopausal women in Malaysia seek HRT, mainly due to lack of awareness of the treatment and concerns regarding its safety. Malaysian women on HRT mostly comprise those working in the medical sector, such as doctors and nurses.
The various symptoms associated with menopause are caused by reduced levels of the hormone estrogen. Also known as estrogen replacement therapy, HRT is said to be the most effective treatment to counter these symptoms...
Cost-wise, private hospitals charge about RM50 to RM100 a month for the most minimum HRT treatment. Women can also seek HRT at the special clinics for menopausal women at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and University Malaya Medical Centre...
Read more: https://www.thesundaily.my/archive/start-hrt-early-menopausal-women-told-BUARCH534958
Health Is Wealth: Advocating Bio-identical HRT
This article first appeared in Personal Wealth, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on September 19 - 25, 2016.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is commonly associated with women going through menopause and perimenopause. But it has acquired a bad rap in recent years because of the side effects of Premarin and Provera — two of the commonly prescribed HRT drugs out there.
Dr Neal Rouzier was among the first to actively advocate and prescribe “bioidentical hormones” for HRT. And not just to women going through menopause but also men and women of all ages, depending on their needs.
By doing so, he has locked horns with both the medical profession and pharmaceutical industry — mainly because bioidentical hormones mimic the hormones that are naturally produced in our bodies and cannot be patented.
Hormonal balance for fertility health
July 2, 2017 By Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar
Previously, we discussed the causes of hormonal imbalance, symptoms, testing and types of hormones.
In part two, we will look at the key hormones that are linked to fertility health in both women and men...
I suggest that you get the following hormone levels tested:
For women: progesterone, oestradiol, FSH, LH, prolactin, testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin, thyroid panel and blood lipid profile.
For men: testosterone, DHEA, oestradiol, progesterone, FSH, LH, prolactin, cortisol and glucose tolerance test.
Once the test results conclusively show that your hormone levels are not where they should be, you will be able to do something about it.
There are natural therapies that can help to restore hormonal balance.
A nutrient-dense diet, daily exercise, stress management techniques and avoiding harmful substances are the foundation for maintaining and restoring hormonal balance.
Supplements such as omega 3, vitamin E and minerals like zinc support optimum nutritional balance, which in turn may restore your fertility health...
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Last Reviewed : 14 November 2014
Writer: Dr. Hj. Mohamed Hatta b. Mohamed Tarmizi
Hormone replacement therapy consists of 2 types: estrogen and progestin (hormone similar to progesterone). The function of estrogen is to reduce the menopausal symptoms (as above) while progestin helps prevent uterine (endometrial) hyperplasia or cancer during the intake of estrogen. For patients who have had their uterus removed, they only need to take estrogen therapy.
Read more: http://www.myhealth.gov.my/en/hormone-replacement-therapy/
Hormone optimisation therapy for you?
Sunday, 14 Apr 2013
By DR AMIR FARID ISHAK
The acronym, HOT, which stands for hormone optimisation therapy, is about increasing levels of hormones which are within the ‘normal’ but low range, especially if accompanied by symptoms.
IN my previous four articles, I explained the roles of one dozen hormones that are evaluated and corrected by wellness and anti-ageing doctors.
I have mentioned that when you go for your “executive profile” blood tests, only one hormone (TSH or T4) is tested. And when this is normal, you are told that you are okay...
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/viewpoints/art-of-healing/2013/04/14/hot-for-you
The youth hormone
Sunday, 03 Mar 2013
By Dr AMIR FARID ISAHAK
Human growth hormone maintains the health of many organ systems, and also acts as a biomarker of ageing.
THIS is the second article on hormones that are important for good health. In the first installment (Hormones for health, Fit4life, Feb 17), I wrote about insulin, testosterone, oestrogen and progesterone. I also explained about bio-identical hormones.
Today, I will share about the most important hormone in anti-ageing (maintaining our health and youthfulness) – human growth hormone (HGH).
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/viewpoints/art-of-healing/2013/03/03/the-youth-hormone
Hormones for health
Sunday, 17 Feb 2013
By DR AMIR FARID ISHAK
HORMONES are vital to our health. They instruct our cells to do important metabolic functions. Too much or too little hormones can cause cells and organs to malfunction. Since our organs are not independent of one another, any upset in one system will soon affect many or all other organ systems.
There are many hormones that regulate the body. Of these, about a dozen need to be monitored and fine-tuned if you want to be really healthy.
Unfortunately, the role of hormones has not been properly understood by many doctors. This is reflected in the fact that when you do your comprehensive medical check-up, the blood tests will only include one hormone (TSH or FT4).
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/alternatives/2013/02/17/hormones-for-health
Health Is Wealth: Advocating Bio-identical HRT
This article first appeared in Personal Wealth, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on September 19 - 25, 2016.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is commonly associated with women going through menopause and perimenopause. But it has acquired a bad rap in recent years because of the side effects of Premarin and Provera — two of the commonly prescribed HRT drugs out there.
Dr Neal Rouzier was among the first to actively advocate and prescribe “bioidentical hormones” for HRT. And not just to women going through menopause but also men and women of all ages, depending on their needs.
By doing so, he has locked horns with both the medical profession and pharmaceutical industry — mainly because bioidentical hormones mimic the hormones that are naturally produced in our bodies and cannot be patented.
To turn a hormone into a drug, you have to alter the structure of the hormone. The problem with synthetic hormones is that the side effects only turn up after years of taking the drug...
How much does bioidentical HRT cost? According to Accent Wellness managing director Stephanie Yang, it depends on which hormones you require and in what quantities. Most of the older people would be on hormones for life. But if the hormones are used to treat someone younger with, say, PCOS, they can take it until the problem is rectified. Post-menopausal women would probably have to spend an average of RM600 to RM800 a month...
How much does bioidentical HRT cost? According to Accent Wellness managing director Stephanie Yang, it depends on which hormones you require and in what quantities. Most of the older people would be on hormones for life. But if the hormones are used to treat someone younger with, say, PCOS, they can take it until the problem is rectified. Post-menopausal women would probably have to spend an average of RM600 to RM800 a month...
Read more: https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/health-wealth-advocating-bioidentical-hrt
Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Cost Malaysia
According to Accent Wellness managing director Stephanie Yang, it depends on which hormones you require and in what quantities. Most of the older people would be on hormones for life. But if the hormones are used to treat someone younger with, say, PCOS, they can take it until the problem is rectified. Post-menopausal women would probably have to spend an average of RM600 to RM800 a month.
Source: theedgemarkets.com
Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Cost Malaysia
According to Accent Wellness managing director Stephanie Yang, it depends on which hormones you require and in what quantities. Most of the older people would be on hormones for life. But if the hormones are used to treat someone younger with, say, PCOS, they can take it until the problem is rectified. Post-menopausal women would probably have to spend an average of RM600 to RM800 a month.
Source: theedgemarkets.com
July 2, 2017 By Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar
Previously, we discussed the causes of hormonal imbalance, symptoms, testing and types of hormones.
In part two, we will look at the key hormones that are linked to fertility health in both women and men...
I suggest that you get the following hormone levels tested:
For women: progesterone, oestradiol, FSH, LH, prolactin, testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin, thyroid panel and blood lipid profile.
For men: testosterone, DHEA, oestradiol, progesterone, FSH, LH, prolactin, cortisol and glucose tolerance test.
Once the test results conclusively show that your hormone levels are not where they should be, you will be able to do something about it.
There are natural therapies that can help to restore hormonal balance.
A nutrient-dense diet, daily exercise, stress management techniques and avoiding harmful substances are the foundation for maintaining and restoring hormonal balance.
Supplements such as omega 3, vitamin E and minerals like zinc support optimum nutritional balance, which in turn may restore your fertility health...
Read more at https://www.star2.com/living/viewpoints/2017/07/02/hormonal-balance-for-fertility-health/
How you age may depend on hormonal balance
December 27, 2015
By Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar
We all wish for a magic solution to prevent the effects of ageing, so we go for all sorts of procedures that we think will help.
This includes hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which is made up of synthetic versions of oestrogen and progesterone hormones. While HRT has proven to be very useful, a Women’s Health Initiative study in 2002 raised doubts when HRT was found to increase the risk of heart disease and breast cancer.
Millions of women were left questioning whether the rewards were greater than the risks. Officially, the advice is that short-term use of one or two years does not add to your risk...
Read more at https://www.star2.com/living/viewpoints/2015/12/27/how-you-age-may-depend-on-hormonal-balance/
December 27, 2015
By Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar
We all wish for a magic solution to prevent the effects of ageing, so we go for all sorts of procedures that we think will help.
This includes hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which is made up of synthetic versions of oestrogen and progesterone hormones. While HRT has proven to be very useful, a Women’s Health Initiative study in 2002 raised doubts when HRT was found to increase the risk of heart disease and breast cancer.
Millions of women were left questioning whether the rewards were greater than the risks. Officially, the advice is that short-term use of one or two years does not add to your risk...
Read more at https://www.star2.com/living/viewpoints/2015/12/27/how-you-age-may-depend-on-hormonal-balance/
Last Reviewed : 14 November 2014
Writer: Dr. Hj. Mohamed Hatta b. Mohamed Tarmizi
Hormone replacement therapy consists of 2 types: estrogen and progestin (hormone similar to progesterone). The function of estrogen is to reduce the menopausal symptoms (as above) while progestin helps prevent uterine (endometrial) hyperplasia or cancer during the intake of estrogen. For patients who have had their uterus removed, they only need to take estrogen therapy.
Read more: http://www.myhealth.gov.my/en/hormone-replacement-therapy/
Hormone optimisation therapy for you?
Sunday, 14 Apr 2013
By DR AMIR FARID ISHAK
The acronym, HOT, which stands for hormone optimisation therapy, is about increasing levels of hormones which are within the ‘normal’ but low range, especially if accompanied by symptoms.
IN my previous four articles, I explained the roles of one dozen hormones that are evaluated and corrected by wellness and anti-ageing doctors.
I have mentioned that when you go for your “executive profile” blood tests, only one hormone (TSH or T4) is tested. And when this is normal, you are told that you are okay...
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/viewpoints/art-of-healing/2013/04/14/hot-for-you
The youth hormone
Sunday, 03 Mar 2013
By Dr AMIR FARID ISAHAK
Human growth hormone maintains the health of many organ systems, and also acts as a biomarker of ageing.
THIS is the second article on hormones that are important for good health. In the first installment (Hormones for health, Fit4life, Feb 17), I wrote about insulin, testosterone, oestrogen and progesterone. I also explained about bio-identical hormones.
Today, I will share about the most important hormone in anti-ageing (maintaining our health and youthfulness) – human growth hormone (HGH).
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/viewpoints/art-of-healing/2013/03/03/the-youth-hormone
Hormones for health
Sunday, 17 Feb 2013
By DR AMIR FARID ISHAK
HORMONES are vital to our health. They instruct our cells to do important metabolic functions. Too much or too little hormones can cause cells and organs to malfunction. Since our organs are not independent of one another, any upset in one system will soon affect many or all other organ systems.
There are many hormones that regulate the body. Of these, about a dozen need to be monitored and fine-tuned if you want to be really healthy.
Unfortunately, the role of hormones has not been properly understood by many doctors. This is reflected in the fact that when you do your comprehensive medical check-up, the blood tests will only include one hormone (TSH or FT4).
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/alternatives/2013/02/17/hormones-for-health
Clinical practice guidelines for Hormone Therapy during Menopause in Malaysian Women
Published in Jul 2010.
To download the clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for Hormone Therapy during Menopause in Malaysian Women, please click here.
Do take note that these CPG guidelines are meant for doctors and have many technical jargons within.
SOURCE OF FUNDING: This CPG was made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer (M) Sdn Bhd.
Realself.com reviews on Hormone Replacement Therapy
To read reviews by consumers (mainly from United States) on hormone replacement therapy, check out Hormone Replacement Therapy Reviews 2019.
Realself.com reviews on Hormone Replacement Therapy
To read reviews by consumers (mainly from United States) on hormone replacement therapy, check out Hormone Replacement Therapy Reviews 2019.
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