BHRT = Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

TRT = Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Doctors Whom We Follow:

1. Dr. Erika Schwartz, MD: For more than 20 years, Dr. Schwartz has been at the forefront of advanced patient care. She was one of the first doctors in the US to treat patients with bio-identical hormones, conduct biomarker testing, and to administer preventative IVs. Dr. Schwartz is a graduate of NYU and received her MD from SUNY-Downstate College of Medicine Cum Laude. She has authored six best-selling books for the public along with medical articles and numerous blogs, YouTube channel and bylined articles in the highest circulation publications of the world. Link: https://www.eshealth.com/ 
2. Professor John Studd, DSc, MD, FRCOG: He was Consultant Gynecologist at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London and also Professor of Gynecology at Imperial College. He has a D.Sc. for 25 years of published work on Estrogen therapy in women. He has written more than 500 scientific articles and written or edited more than 25 post-graduate books on gynecology and realizes the he needs to write one for the public. He is Founder and Vice-President of the National Osteoporosis Society and has been a Council Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for 12 years and a Past-President of the Section of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Royal Society of Medicine. In 2005-2007 Professor Studd was Chairman of the British Menopause Society. Link: https://www.studd.co.uk/biography.php
3. Dr. John Crisler, DO: was a Family Medicine Specialist in Lansing, MI and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University / College of Osteopathic Medicine medical school in 2001. Link: https://www.amazon.in/Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy-Recipe-Success-ebook/dp/B00UPN8JFU
4. Dr Edward Lichten MD: is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Birmingham, MI and has over 48 years of experience in the medical field. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbPAyyMMQrI
5. Dr. Eric Serrano, MD: leads the Ohio State University family practice in Columbus, Ohio. Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlFI1ooZu1Q
6. Dr. Rand McClain, DO: is the co-founder of LCR Health.in Santa Monica, California. He works with elite athletes, CEOs, celebrities, and regular people. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECgxeS26fas 
7. Dr. Neal Rouzier, MD: is a pioneer in the bio identical hormone replacement field, practicing almost since its inception in the early 1990’s. He has dedicated his life’s work to uncovering the medical literature that supports safe and effective protocols for unique and personalized patient care. He is the Director of the Preventive Medicine Clinics of the Desert, specializing in the medical management of aging and preventive care for men and women. He has treated more than 3,000 patients with natural hormone replacement therapy and is recognized as a renowned leader and expert in the field. Additionally, Dr. Rouzier is the author of Natural Hormone Replacement for Men and Women: How to Achieve Healthy Aging. He has over 22 years of experience as an educator and practicing physician, and 29 years of Emergency Medicine experience at Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina, CA. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmg5Ha74KvE&list=PLAB7957253208F0EA&index=29

BHRT References and Bibliography

1. Video on How to Use Cernos Testosterone Gel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbEx5hqCIM  
2. Video on How to Apply Estrabet Gel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9huiBI9IZCw 
3. Book, The New Hormone Solution by Dr. Erika Schwartz, MD: https://www.amazon.in/Hormone-Solution-Erika-Schwartz-M-D/dp/1682613305 
4. HRT Protecting against Breast Cancer on Time To Talk Hormones With Trinny and Dr Erika Schwartz: https://youtu.be/moELiSM2Sxo 
5. Confessions of a Woman on HRT – Hormone Replacement Therapy: https://youtu.be/Bw1oUS0jJZw 
6. The real reason why women are being denied Hormone replacement therapy – BBC London: https://youtu.be/2cQs-GJc4cA 
7. Not All Hormones are the Same – Dr. Erika Schwartz, M.D.: https://youtu.be/kcfGBSFljjM 
8. The DANISH Study of HRT in Perimenopausal and Post-Menopausal Women over a period of 16 years which included more than 1000 women: https://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e6409
9. Testosterone along with HRT helps in improving lipid profile in women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22397585/
10. Study on how Testosterone Enhances Estradiol’s Effects on Postmenopausal Bone Density and Sexuality: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7616872/
11. Impact of Palbociclib on Survival in Hormone Receptor–Positive, HER2-Negative Advanced Breast Cancer: https://www.ascopost.com/issues/november-25-2018/impact-of-palbociclib-on-survival-in-advanced-breast-cancer/
12. Bio-identical hormones replacement therapy and the quality of life for breast cancer patients. BHRT and rhythmic dosing seems to greatly improve well-being with no increase of cancer risk. Link: https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/jco.2015.33.28_suppl.87
13. Estrogen Treatment for Depression in Women: https://www.studd.co.uk/depression.php
14. Benefits of HRT by Dr. John Studd: https://www.studd.co.uk/pdf/newsletter%20February%202020.pdf

Studies Related to Breast Cancer and Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone Replacement Therapy in Breast Cancer Survivors by ANTONIOS M. XYDAKIS, EVANGELOS GR. SAKKAS, AND GEORGE MASTORAKOS from Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘‘Aretaieion’’ Hospital, Medical School, University of Athens, Athens, Greece.

SUMMARY: HRT was used in Breast Cancer patients suffering from Climacteric (Low Estrogen) symptoms. Multiple studies were used to analyze this mode of HRT and its effectiveness. All studies showed improved quality of life and better survival rates when started in early Breast Cancer survivors. All studies showed definite improvement and relief in Climacteric symptoms. Duration of HRT is still under review.    

Hormone Replacement Therapy: An Increased Risk of Recurrence and

Mortality for Breast Cancer Patients? By MOLLY LUPO, RN, MSN, ANP, NP-C, AOCNP® JOYCE E. DAINS, DrPH, JD, RN, FNP-BC, DPNAP, FAANP, and LYDIA T. MADSEN, PhD, RN, AOCNS from MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.

SUMMARY: This is a compilation of 14 articles which studies if HRT is safe for Breast Cancer patients and its chances of recurrence after starting HRT. They conclude that HRT has tremendous quality of life improvements in Breast Cancer patients especially using Vaginal Estrogen Creams and Progesterone, while chances of recurrence is either lower or unaffected in Breast Cancer cases regardless of their stage receptor status (ER positive or PR positive) status.

Further Reading for TRT

1. University at Buffalo diabetes expert’s research shows testosterone therapy can lead to remission in men with Type 2 diabetes: http://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2020/07/018.html
2. Testosterone is safe for Patients with heart disease: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/expert-answers/testosterone-therapy-side-effects/faq-20090015
3. TRT reduces chance of Fatal Atrial Fibrillation. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.116.004880
4. Testosterone levels are low in Lone AF Cases https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/clc.20423
5. Normalization of Testosterone Level is associated with reduced risk of Heart attacks and Mortality in Men: https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/36/40/2706/2293361
6. Testosterone Therapy does not increase the DVT and Pulmonary Embolism: https://www.auajournals.org/doi/full/10.1016/j.juro.2016.09.061
7. Testosterone Deficiency can lead to fatal arrythmias: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/13685538.2010.541538
8. FDA says TRT has no CV risk: https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/ten-points-to-remember/2016/02/01/13/31/testosterone-and-cardiovascular-disease 
9. Five Anabolic Steroids in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: https://scholars.direct/Articles/gastroenterology/jgr-3-019.php?jid=gastroenterology
10. Endocrine Society Guidelines for Testosterone Replacement Therapy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29562364/
11. Testosterone supplementation reduces heart attack risk in men with heart disease: http://sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160403195920.htm#:~:text=A%20new%20multi-year%20study,%2C%20heart%20attacks%2C%20and%20death.
12. Testosterone has no proven Cardiovascular Risks:
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5512682/
13. 13.No proof of Testosterone causing Prostate Cancer or causing Disease Progression in Prostate Cancer Patients:
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4647137/
14. Testosterone does not Raise Risk of Prostate Cancer:
    https://newsroom.uw.edu/news/study-testosterone-therapy-does-not-raise-prostate-cancer-risk
15. Testosterone is safe in older Hypogonadal men and has no increased risk of Prostate Cancer:
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17105798/
16. Testosterone Therapy improved Diabetes and Vascular Health in Diabetic Patients:
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29708829/
17. TRT improved Metabolic Syndrome in Hypogonadal Japanese Men (EARTH Study): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28497534/
18. Long Term TRT had improvements in Anthropometry, Endocrine and Metabolic Parameters: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26762680/
19. TRT Improved Cognition and Prevents Depression in Young Hypogonadal Men: https://www.renalandurologynews.com/home/departments/mens-health-update/hypogonadism/trt-may-improve-cognition-in-younger-hypogonadal-men/#:~:text=Young%20men%20reported%20improvement%20in,hypogonadism%2C%20a%20small%20study%20finds.
20. Hypogonadal Symptoms are felt in men with Testosterone levels less than 400ng/dl: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25345995/
21. TRT is hugely beneficial in Young Adolescents when Monitored:  https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/504670
22. Testosterone and Anabolic Steroids help in Leukemia, Cancer and Muscle Wasting Diseases: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/86/11/5108/2849115