As a nurse, Maura Sakovich did extensive research on hormone replacement therapy and the side effects of hormone replacement therapy, to find out how she could get relief once she hit menopause. “There are usually 5 hormones involved- estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and thyroid. Any one of those out of sync affects the rest. So naturally, your body starts to kick and scream,” says Maura Sakovich. Read more about HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY
Polycystic ovarian syndrome can be a source of much distress to premenopausal women. Ellen Bender loves the role of being mom. At 43, she considers herself fortunate. After multiple rounds of infertility treatments she now has two beautiful girls. Her infertility was just one battle she has fought with her lifelong disease known as polycystic ovary syndrome. “I was in my teens I had gotten my first period but they were irregular,” says Ellen. “I couldn’t get excused from gym class as regularly as my friends.” Read more about POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME STUDY
