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Beginning September 1, 2010 test results will be available through your Personal Patient Portal.  If you have not signed up for your personal patient portal, you can do so by choosing the “My Patient Page” above. Your Personal Patient Portal is secure and will also allow you to perform functions such as: pay your bill online and update your demographics, insurance information and your e-mail address.In the upcoming months you will be able to submit medical questions, confirm appointments and request prescription refills via your Personal Patient Portal. Register today to be able to take full advantage of these time saving features.

The Doctor’s Views & Reviews

If you are concerned about the safety of taking hormones then consider a recent study which found that:

“Estrogen and progestin hormone replacement decreases chance of dying from breast cancer by 47%”

Recently I reviewed an endocrine society literature update which contained two headlines:

“Taking menopause hormones for five years may double breast cancer risk.”

“Women who take hormone therapy and develop breast cancer may have a 47 percent decreased risk of dying from the disease.”

At first glance these two statements seem to be contradictory. Are we to believe that hormone replacement causes breast cancer but then prevents one from dying from this same disease?

I believe both studies are not only reconcilable but illustrate the beneficial effects of hormones with respect to the breast. Understanding these implications should play a key role in your decision to begin or continue hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Instead of causing breast cancer, post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy may well unmask pre-existing hormone sensitive tumors allowing for earlier detection on mammograms and more timely medical intervention resulting in a less lethal outcome.

Statistics show that within the general post-menopausal population at any given time a certain number of women who begin hormone replacement already carry pre-existing breast tumors too small to be found by mammography. Cancer researchers agree that it takes a single breast cancer seven to ten years of dividing before becoming detectable. According to this cellular growth timeline, the five years of hormone replacement mentioned in the first headline would not be sufficient for hormones to increase the incidence of tumors.

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Complete Gynecological Services
for Women of All Ages

Your gynecological health is the foundation of our clinic. The extensive experience and caring philosophy of our physicians and licensed/certified staff combined with continuing research in women’s health issues are your assurance of quality, state-of-the-medical-art care for all women.  More...

Mai Sharaf, MD

Alan Unell, MD

Miriam Torres, MD

Dan Petr, PhD,
MPAS, PA-C

Janet Miles-Maestas,
PA-C, MA

Gayla Campbell,
RNC, WHNP

Kristin Sorensen,
RN, WHCNP

Internal and Preventive Medicine
for Men and Women

Take the first step in gaining control over the destiny of your own health. At the FEM Centre our Internist, Mai Sharaf, M.D., can help by providing comprehensive and preventive health care treatment as well as diagnosis and treatment of both acute and chronic illnesses and diseases. More...

Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy for Women and Men for Continued Health and Wellbeing

Stressed, depressed, overweight and can’t sleep? It could be your hormones. The right balance is all important, but everyone is different, so we tailor our program to fit your unique medical profile. As a result, our Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy Program can help you feel younger, look better and get on with the life you want to lead — calm, confident, controlled, and rested! More...

The FEM Centre is an approved Wiley Protocol provider:

The Wiley Protocol features “bio-identical hormones” used in a rhythmic cycle.
As women get closer to menopause, the importance of understanding the need for such treatment exists.

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Weight Control and Toxic Cleansing
for Women and Men

The Four Essentials for Health and The Star Plan are the cornerstone of our weight control and longevity program. More...

Screening Programs for the Breast
and Whole-Body Health

Using the Halo Breast Pap Test, Thermal Imaging and other advanced tools to provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to protect your health. More...

The FEM Centre Breast Care Program

by Joseph McWherter, M.D.
 

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