What is the ideal type of estrogen?
The ideal estrogen replacement is one that contains natural estradiol and estriol for maximal cancer protection and benefit, and is given transdermally (through the skin). This combination should always be given with natural progesterone. Premarin, the most popular estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) and used in the recent WHI Study, is derived from pregnant horses and contains mostly estrone and a number of equine (horse) estrogens that are not natural to humans. Many of these foreign estrogens bind very tightly to the human estrogen receptors, making them highly stimulating and carcinogenic. Estrace, another popular form of estrogen is 100% estradiol. Estriol and natural progesterone should be added for maximum cancer protection. In addition, a women’s testosterone level also declines with menopause, especially after a hysterectomy. Low testosterone will cause depression, fatigue, weight gain, low sex drive, and promote osteoporosis. Supplementation of testosterone to optimal levels c
