by Dr. Helen Kizler | Sep 14, 2015 | BHRT, Hormone Replacement, Hormones, Menopause, Weight Loss
When you are close to menopause, you may experience weight gain. This weight gain is related to the drop in your body’s hormones. In an interview with Foxnews, Dr Jennifer Landa (OBGYN) explains why women gain weight during menopause and what to do about it. Why Does... by Dr. Helen Kizler | Jun 16, 2015 | BHRT, Depression, Hormone Replacement, Hormones
Depression during menopause, can it be hormones? Can hormones cause depression? Depression in women can be due to hormonal imbalances. Hormones have a great impact on mood and sleep. According to online research, it is estimated that 8-15% of menopausal women... 
by Dr. Helen Kizler | Jun 4, 2015 | Anti-Aging, BHRT, Hormone Replacement, Hormones
As leaders in bio identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) compounding, Great Earth Compounding Pharmacy in Los Angeles is frequently asked about ways to fight the signs of aging. Hormones play a critical role in our aging process-for both men and women. Fight the... 
by Dr. Helen Kizler | Mar 10, 2015 | BHRT, Hormone Replacement, Hormones, Sex Drive, Testosterone
Impact of Testosterone On Women’s Sex Drive Many post-menopausal women report a loss of interest in sexual activity. Yet, research over the last 50 years clearly indicates that testosterone supplementation produces a marked increase in libido for women. In... by Dr. Helen Kizler | Feb 16, 2015 | BHRT, Hormone Replacement, Hormones
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is by far the single most common complaint of premenopausal women. Current estimates are that severe PMS occurs in 2.5 to 5 percent of women, and mild PMS occurs in 33 percent of women. The most common symptoms of PMS are bloating/water... 
by Dr. Helen Kizler | Feb 12, 2015 | BHRT, Hormone Replacement, Hormones, Menopause
There are been much controversy about the benefits vs the risks of hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women. At Great Earth Pharmacy our goal is to provide educational material about traditional vs bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Bio-identical...