Condition Description
Absence of menses for 12 consecutive months. Condition is considered premature if onset is prior to age 40.
Common Symptoms
- Absence of menses
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Vaginal dryness, itching, dyspareunia
- Reduced libido and mood changes including irritability
Underlying Causes
- It is a natural event
- Premature menopause may result from surgery, radiation of the pelvis, or chemotherapy
Traditional Approach
- Synthetic estrogen like Premarin, Esterified Eestrogens
- Synthetic progestogen like Provera
EHC Approach
- Natural estrogen replacement or Bioidentical hormonal replacement (BHRT) with estradiol such as Vivelle dot, or a combination of estradiol/estriol as biest or combination of estradiol, estriol, and estrone as triestrogen
- Natural progesterone such as prometrium capsules, or micronized progesterone such as troche or topical creams
- Nutritional supplementation with Vitamins C and E or Inositol
- Nutritional supplementation with multivitamins and minerals
- Intake of herbals like Dong Quai or Alfalfa extract
Success Stories
Condition Treated: Artificial Menopause (Post-Surgical Menopause)
Initials: N. H.
Date: 12/09/14
Story:
1. I feel dramatically better within one to two days after hormone pellet implantation.
2. I feel stronger, have a lot more energy. I am more decisive and have more self-assurance.
3. My fatigue is dramatically better with the hormones. Sleep is better.
4. I feel like my old self when the pellets are implanted.
Dr. Sultan’s Comments: Testosterone can be dispensed in oral, topical form or inserted as a pellet. Pellet is a small, rice size pellet that is inserted in the buttocks area and provides relief for 3-4 months. The best results are usually achieved with pellet therapy.
Condition Treated: Nasal Congestion, Tiredness, Tennis Elbow that wouldn't heal, Sinus Headaches, Dry Eyes, Hot Flashes
Initials: L.M.
Date: 12/17/05
Story: When I came to see Dr. Sultan, I was putting up with a number of menopausal symptoms. I also had a lot of pain in my arm from a "tennis elbow" injury which just didn't seem to heal and made even handwriting difficult. After seeing Dr. Sultan, my symptoms have gradually been disappearing and now, about 8-9 months later, I'm consistently feeling great, with no symptoms. I've really appreciated Dr. Sultan's dedication and thoroughness as well as his staff's many kindnesses.
Dr. Sultan’s Comments: it is so easy to treat the cause. Don’t be a pill popper!
Condition Treated: Artificial Menopause
Initials: T. M.
Date: 08/21/14
Story: When I first came to Dr. Sultan, I was feeling burned out and experiencing low libido. Treating my female hormones and male hormones, I feel so much better. Recently I applied for long-term health care insurance. They were impressed with my improvement and they gave me health benefits till the end and I was given the premium health rates. They hardly give ____ coverage these days.
Dr. Sultan’s Comments: Remember, female and as well as male hormones are extremely crucial to both physical and mental wellbeing
Condition Treated: Female and Male Hormones
Initials: K.C.
Date: 12/06/14
Story: Before I started hormone therapy, I was an emotional mess. I was extremely overwhelmed, anxious, moody, crying all the time. After I started therapy, I felt an immediate change first in my mood. I started feeling more optimistic and positive. I finally had a sex drive again. And I feel love for my husband like I used to. I come home happier from work and my life is so much better! Thank you, Dr. Sultan, for helping me get my life back!
Dr. Sultan’s Comments: The fact that female and male hormones are essential for both physical and mental well-being is under-appreciated. Consequently, many women in their peri-menopausal and menopausal years suffer unnecessarily and either ignored or given Prozac etc. treatment can be so simple and rewarding
Condition Treated: Menopause
Symptoms: Nasal Congestion, Tiredness, Tennis Elbow, Sinus Headaches, Dry Eyes, Hot Flashes
Initials: L.M.
Story: When I came to see Dr. Sultan, I was putting up with a number of menopausal symptoms. I also had a lot of pain in my arm from a 'tennis elbow' injury which just didn't seem to heal and made even handwriting difficult. After seeing Dr. Sultan, my symptoms have gradually been disappearing and now, about 8-9 months later, I'm consistently feeling great, with no symptoms. I've really appreciated Dr. sultan's dedication and thoroughness as well as his staff's many kindnesses.