INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1882,1,'2013-07-05 11:51:18','2013-07-05 16:51:18','<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/?attachment_id=1881\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1881\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-1881\" alt=\"Filming of Hormone Soup TV\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Filming-of-Hormone-Soup-TV-150x75.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"125\" /></a>My goal for Hormone Soup has always been to create more awareness about women\'s hormone health issues.  I started blogging because I thought that by sharing my story women who were going through similar things might not feel so alone like I did.  I thought that by sharing some of the research I had done over about 15 years other women might find their way to their own answers quicker and with less suffering than I did.  The response I\'ve received from other women worldwide has been overwhelmingly positive!   But also the response I\'ve received from incredible professionals - doctors, nurses, naturopaths, pharmacists, midwives, nutritionists, lab professionals to name a few - has also been incredibly positive and validating for me!   This experience has touched my life in many more ways than I could have ever imagined.\n\nImagine my excitement at being able to create a TV show based on my blog and all of the things that I feel so passionate about in helping women.  The creation of Hormone Soup TV is an incredible experience for me and it has many people very excited.  My mind is exploding with ideas for episodes and ways that I can use this incredible platform to raise even more awareness!  Sharing stories is a powerful way to do that and is my favorite part of the show.  Being able to listen and see other women who have endured the same kinds of things that you are going through is powerful stuff.  But to top it all off - having an expert in a field of women\'s health to share his or her expertise on the topic is like icing on the cake for me!   To have a doctor liste','The Creation of Hormone Soup TV! ','','inherit','open','open','','1879-revision','','','2013-07-05 11:51:18','2013-07-05 16:51:18','',1879,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1879-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(1941,1,'2013-08-20 21:50:03','2013-08-21 02:50:03','[caption id=\"attachment_1937\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/?attachment_id=1937\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1937\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1937\" alt=\"Get Help Advocating for Yourself\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Help-Advocating-150x100.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" /></a> Get Help Advocating for Yourself[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you read my blog post,<b> <a title=\"I Have 3 Words for You…\" href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/i-have-3-words-for-you/\">\"I Have Three Words for You\"</a></b> - you\'ll remember how I talked about my belief that<b> </b>getting proper healthcare means that you <strong>must advocate for yourself</strong> and become a vital part of your healing team.   But what if your health issues leave you unable to advocate for yourself?  Or, like one of my readers asked me - what if you don’t have the energy or strength to invest in ongoing self-advocacy, what can you do?  It\'s a valid point and it\'s easy to feel intimidated while sitting across from your doctor.\r\n\r\n<strong>1.  Recruit a Trusted Friend or Family Member:</strong>\r\n\r\nYour best strategy may be to enlist the help of someone else to advocate on your behalf.  Have a trusted friend or family member learn about your medical condition and accompany you to appointments. This person can come prepared with a list of questions and issues to address with your health care provider.  Sometimes even the presence of a third party will cause physicians to be more thorough and attentive.  Even though I have an amazing relationship with my doctor I\'ve brought my Beloved into an appointment with me when I was getting test results.  I didn\'t want to forget any of my questions and wanted an extra set of ears listening for me.  I discovered that it\'s actually empowering having two people on the opposite side of the doctor!\r\n\r\n<strong>2.  Hire a Professional Health Advocate:</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat if there is no one in your immediate circles that you feel comfortable asking for assistance, or if you feel that your medical issues are too in-depth for a personal ally to take on?  Did you know that you can hire a professional health advocate?  I had no idea this was even a profession until a couple of years ago.  Health advocates are also referred to as a patient advocates and are trained to create a dynamic in which patient-centered care is the main objective!  To be honest, it partly amazes me and partly saddens me.  It\'s sad that our healthcare system is in such a state that a person even needs an advocate to help them navigate their healthcare, but at the same time, I\'m delighted that there are professional people out there who can help.\r\n\r\nthey are professionals and charge fees obviously.  The good thing about a professional is that they have to adhere to a code of conduct that guarantees patient confidentiality. Their main concern is ensuring that your health and safety are the top priority in the care you receive, and that any values or beliefs that are important to you are respected. While they will be a strong ally working on your behalf, their role is one of guidance and support, not making medical decisions on your behalf. You can view the complete code of conduct for Health Advocates <a title=\"Health Advocate Code\" href=\"http://healthadvocatecode.org/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in hiring an advocate, there are many resources available online to help you locate a professional health advocate in your area.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Advo Connection\" href=\"http://advoconnection.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Advo Connection</a> offers a listing of professionals and a list of books and blogs that can be very helpful.\r\n\r\nUSA:  <a title=\"Apha Advocates\" href=\"http://aphadvocates.org/ \" target=\"_blank\">The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates</a>  offers a database of its members &amp; <a title=\"Patient Matters\" href=\"http://www.patient-matters.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Patient Matters</a>  offers many helpful links to resources.\r\n\r\nCanada:  <a title=\"Help With Healthcare\" href=\"http://helpwithhealthcare.ca/\" target=\"_blank\">Help with Healthcare</a> is one example of a Patient Advocacy Service\r\n\r\nU.K.:  You can access a database of more than 2,000 resources at <a title=\"Patient.co.uk\" href=\" http://www.patient.co.uk/directory/patient-advocacy-advice\" target=\"_blank\">Patient.co.uk</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Inquire at Your Hospital or Medical Clinic - Many Have Patient Advocates on Staff:</strong>\r\n\r\nI doubt you\'d get the same level of assistance with this as you would by hiring your own independent patient advocate, but keep in mind that if you or someone you care about is in the hospital - many hospitals have a Patient Advocate on staff.  All hospitals in Ontario, for example, are mandated to have a patient advocate on staff. Don\'t be afraid to ask to speak to someone in the Patient Relations office of your hospital.  The caveat here is obvious - although the patient advocate is a professional they work for the hospital so there has been criticism launched at people who fulfill this role as to where their allegiance truly lies.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Patient Groups </strong>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve been diagnosed with a specific illness or belong to a specific patient group like one listed on <a title=\"Inspire\" href=\"http://www.inspire.com/partners/\" target=\"_blank\">Inspire\'s website </a>- many of these groups have forums and their own patient communities.  \"Social Health\" is truly a life changing phenomenon for some people.  A Patient Group is how e-Patient Dave found the cure for his cancer.  His doctor didn\'t recommend the treatment he took, it was actually patients that he had connected with on a cancer forum who told him about the treatment and he\'s alive today because of it.\r\n\r\n<strong>5.  Find a New Doctor:</strong>\r\n\r\nRemember that while your doctor and other healthcare specialists you work with have a degree of professional experience that you don’t, this does not mean that you don’t have valuable information and input that deserves consideration.   A doctor that truly has your best interests at heart will welcome you to be a key player in your care.  If your doctor doesn’t welcome your input then maybe it is time to find a new doctor.  The truth of the matter is that enlightened doctors KNOW that empowered patients that participate in their own healthcare are more likely to \"adhere\" (I despise that word - ugh) to the treatment plan because they\'ve actually had input!','What to Do if You Lack the Energy to Self-Advocate','','inherit','open','open','','1633-revision-v1','','','2013-08-20 21:50:03','2013-08-21 02:50:03','',1633,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1633-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1942,1,'2013-08-21 06:37:01','2013-08-21 11:37:01','[caption id=\"attachment_1937\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/?attachment_id=1937\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1937\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1937\" alt=\"Get Help Advocating for Yourself\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Help-Advocating-150x100.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" /></a> Get Help Advocating for Yourself[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you read my blog post,<b> <a title=\"I Have 3 Words for You…\" href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/i-have-3-words-for-you/\">\"I Have Three Words for You\"</a></b> - you\'ll remember how I talked about my belief that<b> </b>getting proper healthcare means that you <strong>must advocate for yourself</strong> and become a vital part of your healing team.   But what if your health issues leave you unable to advocate for yourself?  Or, like one of my readers asked me - what if you don’t have the energy or strength to invest in ongoing self-advocacy, what can you do?  It\'s a valid point and it\'s easy to feel intimidated while sitting across from your doctor.\r\n\r\n<strong>1.  Recruit a Trusted Friend or Family Member:</strong>\r\n\r\nYour best strategy may be to enlist the help of someone else to advocate on your behalf.  Have a trusted friend or family member learn about your medical condition and accompany you to appointments. This person can come prepared with a list of questions and issues to address with your health care provider.  Sometimes even the presence of a third party will cause physicians to be more thorough and attentive.  Even though I have an amazing relationship with my doctor I\'ve brought my Beloved into an appointment with me when I was getting test results.  I didn\'t want to forget any of my questions and wanted an extra set of ears listening for me.  I discovered that it\'s actually empowering having two people on the opposite side of the doctor!\r\n\r\n<strong>2.  Hire a Professional Health Advocate:</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat if there is no one in your immediate circles that you feel comfortable asking for assistance, or if you feel that your medical issues are too in-depth for a personal ally to take on?  Did you know that you can hire a professional health advocate?  I had no idea this was even a profession until a couple of years ago.  Health advocates are also referred to as a patient advocates and are trained to create a dynamic in which patient-centered care is the main objective!  To be honest, it partly amazes me and partly saddens me.  It\'s sad that our healthcare system is in such a state that a person even needs an advocate to help them navigate their healthcare, but at the same time, I\'m delighted that there are professional people out there who can help.\r\n\r\nthey are professionals and charge fees obviously.  The good thing about a professional is that they have to adhere to a code of conduct that guarantees patient confidentiality. Their main concern is ensuring that your health and safety are the top priority in the care you receive, and that any values or beliefs that are important to you are respected. While they will be a strong ally working on your behalf, their role is one of guidance and support, not making medical decisions on your behalf. You can view the complete code of conduct for Health Advocates <a title=\"Health Advocate Code\" href=\"http://healthadvocatecode.org/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in hiring an advocate, there are many resources available online to help you locate a professional health advocate in your area.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Advo Connection\" href=\"http://advoconnection.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Advo Connection</a> offers a listing of professionals and a list of books and blogs that can be very helpful.\r\n\r\nUSA:  <a title=\"Apha Advocates\" href=\"http://aphadvocates.org/ \" target=\"_blank\">The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates</a>  offers a database of its members &amp; <a title=\"Patient Matters\" href=\"http://www.patient-matters.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Patient Matters</a>  offers many helpful links to resources.\r\n\r\nCanada:  <a title=\"Help With Healthcare\" href=\"http://helpwithhealthcare.ca/\" target=\"_blank\">Help with Healthcare</a> is one example of a Patient Advocacy Service\r\n\r\nU.K.:  You can access a database of more than 2,000 resources at <a title=\"Patient.co.uk\" href=\" http://www.patient.co.uk/directory/patient-advocacy-advice\" target=\"_blank\">Patient.co.uk</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Inquire at Your Hospital or Medical Clinic - Many Have Patient Advocates on Staff:</strong>\r\n\r\nI doubt you\'d get the same level of assistance with this as you would by hiring your own independent patient advocate, but keep in mind that if you or someone you care about is in the hospital - many hospitals have a Patient Advocate on staff.  All hospitals in Ontario, for example, are mandated to have a patient advocate on staff. Don\'t be afraid to ask to speak to someone in the Patient Relations office of your hospital.  The caveat here is obvious - although the patient advocate is a professional they work for the hospital so there has been criticism launched at people who fulfill this role as to where their allegiance truly lies.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Patient Groups </strong>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve been diagnosed with a specific illness or belong to a specific patient group like one listed on <a title=\"Inspire\" href=\"http://www.inspire.com/partners/\" target=\"_blank\">Inspire\'s website </a>- many of these groups have forums and their own patient communities.  Patients getting online to discuss and share health information is referred to as \"Social Health\" and is truly a life changing phenomenon for some people.  A Patient Group is how <a title=\"ePatient Dave\" href=\"http://epatientdave.com/\" target=\"_blank\">e-Patient Dave</a> found the cure for his cancer.  His doctor didn\'t recommend the treatment he took, it was actually patients that he had connected with on a cancer forum who told him about the treatment and he\'s alive today because of it.\r\n\r\n<strong>5.  Find a New Doctor:</strong>\r\n\r\nRemember that while your doctor and other healthcare specialists you work with have a degree of professional experience that you don’t, this does not mean that you don’t have valuable information and input that deserves consideration.   A doctor that truly has your best interests at heart will welcome you to be a key player in your care.  If your doctor doesn’t welcome your input then maybe it is time to find a new doctor.  The truth of the matter is that enlightened doctors KNOW that empowered patients that participate in their own healthcare are more likely to \"adhere\" (I despise that word - ugh) to the treatment plan because they\'ve actually had input!','What to Do if You Lack the Energy to Self-Advocate','','inherit','open','open','','1633-revision-v1','','','2013-08-21 06:37:01','2013-08-21 11:37:01','',1633,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1633-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1883,1,'2013-07-05 11:54:03','2013-07-05 16:54:03','<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/?attachment_id=1881\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1881\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-1881\" alt=\"Filming of Hormone Soup TV\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Filming-of-Hormone-Soup-TV-150x75.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"125\" /></a>My goal for Hormone Soup has always been to create more awareness about women\'s hormone health issues.  I started blogging because I thought that by sharing my story women who were going through similar things might not feel so alone like I did.  I thought that by sharing some of the research I had done over about 15 years other women might find their way to their own answers quicker and with less suffering than I did.  The response I\'ve received from other women worldwide has been overwhelmingly positive!   But also the response I\'ve received from incredible professionals - doctors, nurses, naturopaths, pharmacists, midwives, nutritionists, lab professionals to name a few - has also been incredibly positive and validating for me!   This experience has touched my life in many more ways than I could have ever imagined.\n\nImagine my excitement at being able to create a TV show based on my blog and all of the things that I feel so passionate about in helping women.  The creation of Hormone Soup TV is an incredible experience for me and it has many people very excited.  My mind is exploding with ideas for episodes and ways that I can use this incredible platform to raise even more awareness!  Sharing stories is a powerful way to do that and is my favorite part of the show.  Being able to listen and see other women who have endured the same kinds of things that you are going through is powerful stuff.  But to top it all off - having an expert in a field of women\'s health to share his or her expertise on the topic is like icing on the cake for me!   To have a doctor listen to you and rather than negate your symptoms actually discuss what\'s going on in your body is such a validating feeling and one that we all deserve!\n\nStay tuned and I\'ll share more behind the scenes photos from Hollywood of the shooting of Hormone Soup TV!','The Creation of Hormone Soup TV! ','','inherit','open','open','','1879-revision-2','','','2013-07-05 11:54:03','2013-07-05 16:54:03','',1879,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1879-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(1884,1,'2013-07-05 11:54:37','2013-07-05 16:54:37','<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/?attachment_id=1881\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1881\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-1881\" alt=\"Filming of Hormone Soup TV\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Filming-of-Hormone-Soup-TV-150x75.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"125\" /></a>My goal for Hormone Soup has always been to create more awareness about women\'s hormone health issues.  I started blogging because I thought that by sharing my story women who were going through similar things might not feel so alone like I did.  I thought that by sharing some of the research I had done over about 15 years other women might find their way to their own answers quicker and with less suffering than I did.  The response I\'ve received from other women worldwide has been overwhelmingly positive!   But also the response I\'ve received from incredible professionals - doctors, nurses, naturopaths, pharmacists, midwives, nutritionists, lab professionals to name a few - has also been incredibly positive and validating for me!   This experience has touched my life in many more ways than I could have ever imagined.\r\n\r\nImagine my excitement at being able to create a TV show based on my blog and all of the things that I feel so passionate about in helping women.  The creation of Hormone Soup TV is an incredible experience for me and it has many people very excited.  My mind is exploding with ideas for episodes and ways that I can use this incredible platform to raise even more awareness!  Sharing stories is a powerful way to do that and is my favorite part of the show.  Being able to listen and see other women who have endured the same kinds of things that you are going through is powerful stuff.  But to top it all off - having an expert in a field of women\'s health to share his or her expertise on the topic is like icing on the cake for me!   To have a doctor listen to you and rather than negate your symptoms actually discuss what\'s going on in your body is such a validating feeling and one that we all deserve!\r\n\r\nStay tuned and I\'ll share more behind the scenes photos from Hollywood of the shooting of Hormone Soup TV!','The Creation of Hormone Soup TV! ','','inherit','open','open','','1879-revision-3','','','2013-07-05 11:54:37','2013-07-05 16:54:37','',1879,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1879-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(1885,1,'2013-07-05 11:55:04','2013-07-05 16:55:04','<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/?attachment_id=1881\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1881\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-1881\" alt=\"Filming of Hormone Soup TV\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Filming-of-Hormone-Soup-TV-150x75.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"125\" /></a>My goal for Hormone Soup has always been to create more awareness about women\'s hormone health issues.  I started blogging because I thought that by sharing my story women who were going through similar things might not feel so alone like I did.  I thought that by sharing some of the research I had done over about 15 years other women might find their way to their own answers quicker and with less suffering than I did.  The response I\'ve received from other women worldwide has been overwhelmingly positive!   But also the response I\'ve received from incredible professionals - doctors, nurses, naturopaths, pharmacists, midwives, nutritionists, lab professionals to name a few - has also been incredibly positive and validating for me!   This experience has touched my life in many more ways than I could have ever imagined.\r\n\r\nImagine my excitement at being able to create a TV show based on my blog and all of the things that I feel so passionate about in helping women.  The creation of Hormone Soup TV is an incredible experience for me and it has many people very excited.  My mind is exploding with ideas for episodes and ways that I can use this incredible platform to raise even more awareness!  Sharing stories is a powerful way to do that and is my favorite part of the show.  Being able to listen and see other women who have endured the same kinds of things that you are going through is powerful stuff.  But to top it all off - having an expert in a field of women\'s health to share his or her expertise on the topic is like icing on the cake for me!   To have a doctor listen to you and rather than negate your symptoms actually discuss what\'s going on in your body is such a validating feeling and one that we all deserve!\r\n\r\nStay tuned and I\'ll share more behind the scenes photos from Hollywood of the shooting of Hormone Soup TV!','The Creation of Hormone Soup TV! ','','inherit','open','open','','1879-revision-4','','','2013-07-05 11:55:04','2013-07-05 16:55:04','',1879,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1879-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2001,1,'2013-09-16 15:51:46','2013-09-16 20:51:46','<div>\r\n\r\nIt\'s PCOS Awareness Month so I thought it was a good time to share some information about PCOS and breastfeeding.  My interest in this topic is two-fold:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Even though I was never diagnosed with PCOS I have had so many of the symptoms so have done research into PCOS.</li>\r\n	<li>I feel so fortunate to have been able to successfully breastfeed my three babies and really consider it one of the great joys of being a mother.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSo when I came across a research article that talked about PCOS potentially causing a decreased milk supply in breastfeeding moms I knew I had to do some more research and share some information.\r\nMany women with PCOS struggle with infertility, like I did, that it has become one of the most widely addressed issues associated with the disorder.  But women have to spend so much time and energy researching and pursuing getting pregnant that there can be little room for focusing on what comes after the baby is here.  I know I just remember thinking breastfeeding would be easy - it\'s nature at it\'s finest, isn\'t it?!  But sadly, even women who do ask questions about PCOS and breastfeeding can be given pat reassurances that it won’t be an issue. When possible, the time to educate yourself on the impact of PCOS on breastfeeding is when you start thinking about trying to conceive. Advanced planning has the potential to prevent or minimize problems before you are in the throes of adjusting to life with a newborn or experiencing postpartum mood disorder and also frantically trying to remedy a supply issue.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\nWhen it comes to PCOS and breastfeeding, women with the disorder are divided almost evenly into three categories:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>One third will experience no issues at all</li>\r\n	<li>One third will struggle with issues of oversupply</li>\r\n	<li>last third will experience issues with decreased milk supply.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBecause two thirds of all women with PCOS will experience nursing issues, if you want to breastfeed your baby, proper planning is recommended.\r\n\r\nI found some great resources and articles about PCOS and breastfeeding on a blog called <a title=\"Kelly Mom - PCOS &amp; Breastfeeding\" href=\"http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/pcos/ \" target=\"_blank\">KellyMom.com</a> - she is a Lactation Consultant and mother of three.  She shares tons of links and information like this:\r\n\r\nAccording to Lisa Marasco, IBCLC, there are many ways that PCOS can impact breastfeeding. She breaks it down into five points:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>With PCOS that has its onset in puberty breast tissue may not develop properly due to lack of estrogen. Further breast tissues development takes place during pregnancy, so even when onset is after puberty, breast tissue can be affected.</li>\r\n	<li>Even when women with PCOS have adequate estrogen, elevated levels of androgen hormones can lead to interference with prolactin reaching its receptors.</li>\r\n	<li>During pregnancy, it is possible that not enough receptors will be formed to receive the prolactin that does make it through.</li>\r\n	<li>Many women with PCOS experience insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can play a role in affecting breast growth and milk synthesis.</li>\r\n	<li>Estrogen inhibits lactation. This is why birth control pills aren’t recommended during breastfeeding. In PCOS “estrogen dominance” is common.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h1>Optimizing Your Chances for Successful Breastfeeding with PCOS</h1>\r\nThe good news is that there are many steps you can take to optimize your chances at having a successful breastfeeding relationship with PCOS. One way of being proactive is to seek help before problems begin. During your pregnancy, connect with a local IBCLC or La Leche League group. You’ll find incredible support and a wealth of information. Other things you can do to assist your body in preparing for breastfeeding include:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Addressing insulin resistance</strong> by going on a low-glycemic diet. Once you begin breastfeeding, you will find that your cravings for sugar increase and this is normal. The body does actually need more sugar while nursing, but it should come from naturally sweet foods like fruit, yams and beets. Eating every two to three hours while nursing will also help your body to regulate blood sugar levels.  I remember feeling like I needed to eat all the time when I was nursing and no wonder - just think about what your body is doing!  With PCOS, being careful about food choice is even more important.</li>\r\n	<li>Incorporate <strong>stress management</strong> techniques into your lifestyle. The importance of this is two-fold. Stress exacerbates PCOS symptoms and it also impacts milk supply. Daily walks, meditation, time alone for a nice bath or other leisurely activity, and journaling are all great ways to keep stress at bay.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Get SLEEP!</strong> I wish I had listened to this one!  Sleep is actually more important to our health than we realize.  More and more research is coming out about how important sleep is to our overall health.  This is easier said than done with a newborn, but it really is ok to let the housework wait and nap when the baby naps or ask for help or even pay for help if you have trouble asking.  In North America we are programmed to believe that new mom\'s should be running marathons and be back to \"doing-it-all\" in no time at all - don\'t buy into that for a second.  There\'s no other time in your life when it is the perfect opportunity to nurture yourself.</li>\r\n	<li>Some <strong>herbal teas</strong> are said to help with milk supply - I\'m not an expert but here\'s some ideas that you could look into:  Goat’s Rue is theorized to help develop glandular tissue, and herbs like dandelion, red raspberry leaf, alfalfa, nettles, and red clover are longtime favorites of mothers trying to boost their milk supply.  As always, check with a practitioner and do your research before you try anything.</li>\r\n	<li>If you need <strong>pharmaceutical assistance</strong> in boosting your milk supply, there are options: both Metformin and Domperidone are used for this purpose.  For more information check out one of the leading experts in the world - his facebook page <a title=\"Dr. Jack Newman - Facebook\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DrJackNewman\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Jack Newman</a> has a lot of information about the safety and efficacy of various drugs while breastfeeding.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nThe good news is that while breastfeeding might be impacted by PCOS, there is a lot you can do to increase your chances of being able to nurse your baby. With adequate support and intervention, most women with PCOS can at least partially breastfeed their babies, and many will be able to breastfeed without supplementation. If, despite your best efforts, you have to supplement your supply, remember that every drop contains powerful nutrients and immune boosting components are still benefitting your baby. The time your baby spends at the breast is never wasted, even if it is more about comfort and connection than nourishment.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Breastfeeding and PCOS: What Every Woman Should Know','','inherit','open','open','','1998-revision-v1','','','2013-09-16 15:51:46','2013-09-16 20:51:46','',1998,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1998-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1978,1,'2013-09-03 22:50:03','2013-09-04 03:50:03','Losing your libido isn’t like losing your car keys.  First of all, there’s rarely a frantic search for libido like there is with keys.   You don’t get your entire family to help you scour the house for it.  And you certainly don’t ask perfect strangers at the grocery store, “Excuse me, sir I seem to have misplaced my libido, have you seen it?”.\r\n\r\nThe thing about libido is that losing it sneaks up on you.  Life is busy, stressful, tiring and really, fulfilling enough without it.  In fact, at first you may not even notice it’s gone.  And if it’s gone long enough eventually you don’t even care if you ever get it back. Life goes on for you without it. It doesn’t seem like you’re missing much. It becomes a bit of a vicious cycle; you don’t want sex so the idea of boosting your sex drive doesn’t even appeal to you. Why would you care about having more of something you don’t want in the first place?\r\n\r\nOne person who <i>will </i>notice it missing is your partner.  He (or she) might search for it or try to help you find it. Your partner may even go to great lengths to help you.  Your lost libido will definitely matter to your partner.  He will try to get <i>you</i> to care about finding it.\r\n\r\nWhen I embarked on my search to balance my hormones I don’t think I even realized that my libido was missing.  Well ok, maybe I did, just a little – my husband may have mentioned it once or twice.  But that wasn’t what made me seek help.  PMS, now there was something to care about, but my libido, meh. Little did I know that the resounding side effect of balancing my hormones was going to be a tremendous surge in my libido.  I’m not talking just a slight shift here – more like going from zero to 60 in 2.9 seconds.  Trust me, if my husband had known that the side effect of curing my PMS with bio-identical hormones was such an incredible boost in my libido he would have put me in the car and driven me to my hormone doctor himself!\r\n\r\nMost of the conversation pertaining to low sex drive, especially for women, is centered around factors such as stress, fatigue, poor body image, the challenge shifting from mommy mode to sexy-wife mode, needing more attention from their partner and so on.  And while that may be true, for the women I know who have balanced their hormones all of those factors become pretty insignificant.  Even when you are tired, there are dishes in the sink, the kids have been driving you in circles all day, or your partner didn’t bring you flowers you will still have the drive to have sex – and not just any sex, incredible sex.\r\n\r\nSo if you accidentally or on-purpose find your libido again, and I hope you do, I assure you that you will wonder how you ever lived without it.  And unlike your keys, it’s something you’ll be sure never to lose again.','Excuse Me Have You Seen My Libido? ','','inherit','open','open','','1743-revision-v1','','','2013-09-03 22:50:03','2013-09-04 03:50:03','',1743,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1743-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1993,1,'2013-09-14 07:06:25','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<div></div>\nWhile we still have a long way to go, good things are happening due to the diligence of PCOS activists and healthcare providers who continue to seek answers and demand better options. Here are three things that are changing for the better in the world of PCOS.\n<h1>What’s in a Name? (PCOS May be Getting a New One)</h1>\nhttp://www.hormonesoup.com/whats-in-a-name-theres-more-to-pcos-than-cysts-a-lot-more/  PCOS may soon be getting a new name. While nothing has yet been set in stone, it seems that the most likely option is Anovulatory Androgen Excess (AAE). While some experts feel that a name change would only cause confusion, those in favor of the change feel strongly that the current name causes confusion and is highly inaccurate. Ovarian cysts are not always present, and the list of symptoms is much more extensive. In fact, the disorder is so complex that no precise diagnostic criteria have ever been set. Instead, the disorder encompasses a wide umbrella of symptoms which vary from one woman to the next. Excessive androgen and suppressed ovulation are two factors that accurately and simply sum up a large part of what happens to the body to cause these myriad symptoms. By changing the name to AAE, doctors who are not experts on the subject would be more likely to make diagnosis and referrals for patients in need of specialized treatment, and those without ovarian cysts would be less likely to be overlooked. It’s a topic worth watching.\n<h1>Growing Acceptance of Bioidentical Hormone Treatment</h1>\nThere have been proponents of bioidentical hormone treatment for PCOS for quite some time, but it is still rejected or unheard of by many care providers. As more research is being conducted, the treatment is gaining wider mainstream acceptance; and this could mean that more women will be hearing about it as an option. While the treatment has a big name, it’s actually quite simple in practice. Instead of using birth control pills to regulate hormones, patients are prescribed a naturally base progesterone cream. This has many advantages for PCOS sufferers over taking birth control pills. Instead of masking symptoms and adding a potential slew of new ones to mix in the form of side effects, the use of a natural progesterone cream acts to reset the hormonal cycles that naturally occur in healthy women, allowing for ovulation and menstruation, and with it, a return of fertility. If you are interested in using bioidentical hormone replacement treatment, ask your physician about their level of knowledge and experience with it. If your current healthcare provider isn’t open to the treatment, or has little experience with it, don’t be afraid to find a new one who is willing to explore the possibility with you.\n<h1>Holistic Lifestyle and Dietary Changes</h1>\nHormones are affected by every aspect of your lifestyle. This includes diet, exercise, stress levels, and the amount of sleep we get. As we gain more understanding about why this is so, more information is becoming available to women about making choices that support their optimum health while living with PCOS. There are a lot of great resources available, but one of the most comprehensive that I’ve found is <a href=\"http://www.pcosdiva.com/\">http://www.pcosdiva.com/</a>. The site covers stress management techniques, diet and exercise, natural help to combat hair loss, treatment options and more. The website and blog are easy to navigate to find just what you’re looking for, and everything is written in a way that is easy to understand and implement. If you’ve wondered about things like implementing a low-glycemic diet while leading a busy life or which exercises are most beneficial for PCOS, you’ll find a lot of great information compiled here to help you make healthy changes.   With increasing visibility and understanding of PCOS, symptom management becomes safer and easier, and quality of life improves dramatically. If you’ve ever doubted that activism is worthwhile, rest assured that your efforts are not for nothing. Each woman who stands up for her right to adequate information, research, and choices is causing a ripple effect that will be felt for generations to come.','New Frontiers in PCOS - It\'s PCOS Awareness Month','','draft','open','open','','new-frontiers-in-pcos-its-pcos-awareness-month','','','2013-09-14 07:06:25','2013-09-14 12:06:25','',0,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/?p=1993',0,'post','',0),(1925,1,'2013-07-25 09:58:19','2013-07-25 14:58:19','In the USA:\n\n<a title=\"The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates\" href=\"http://aphadvocates.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The Aliiance of Professional Health Advocates</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a title=\"Patient Matters\" href=\"http://www.patient-matters.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Patient Matters</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn Canada:\n\n<a title=\"Help with Healthcare\" href=\"http://www.helpwithhealthcare.ca/\" target=\"_blank\">Help with Healthcare</a>  http://www.helpwithhealthcare.ca/\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo read more about the Code of Conduct\n\n<a title=\"Health Advocate Code of Conduct\" href=\"http://healthadvocatecode.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Health Advocates Code of Conduct </a>','If You Don\'t Have the Energy to Self-Advocate','','inherit','open','open','','1633-revision-v1','','','2013-07-25 09:58:19','2013-07-25 14:58:19','',1633,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1633-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1926,1,'2013-08-12 15:41:06','2013-08-12 20:41:06','As I discussed in the article, <b>I Have Three Words for You… </b><a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/i-have-3-words-for-you/\"><b>http://www.hormonesoup.com/i-have-3-words-for-you/</b></a>, getting proper medical treatment demands that you advocate for yourself and become a vital part of your healing team. The concept is solid, but what if your health issues leave you unable to advocate for yourself?   If you don’t have the energy or strength to invest in ongoing self-advocacy, what can you do? In this case, your best strategy is to enlist the help of someone else to advocate on your behalf. One option that can work well is to have a trusted friend or family member learn about your medical condition and accompany you to appointments. This person can come prepared with a list of questions and issues to address with your health care provider. Sometimes even the presence of a third party will cause physicians to be more thorough and attentive.   If there is no one in your immediate circles that you feel comfortable asking for assistance, or if you feel that your medical issues require are too in-depth for a personal ally to take on, another option is to hire a professional health advocate, also referred to as a patient care advocate. Professional health advocates are trained to create a dynamic in which patient-centered care is the main objective. These advocates adhere to a code of conduct that guarantees patient confidentiality. Their main concern is ensuring that your health and safety are the top priority in the care you receive, and that any values or beliefs that are important to you are respected. While they will be a strong ally working on your behalf, their role is one of guidance and support, not making medical decisions on your behalf. You can view the complete code of conduct for Health Advocates here http://healthadvocatecode.org/.   If you are interested in hiring an advocate, there are many resources available online to help you locate a professional health advocate in your area. One such website is Advo Connection <a href=\"http://advoconnection.com/\">http://advoconnection.com/</a>, which offers listing of professionals and a list of books and blogs that can be very helpful. For U.S. residents, The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates http://aphadvocates.org/ offers a database of its members, and Patient Matters http://www.patient-matters.com/ offers many helpful links to resources. Those living in Canada will find resources at Help with Healthcare <a href=\"http://helpwithhealthcare.ca/\">http://helpwithhealthcare.ca/</a>, and if you live in the U.K. you can access a database of more than 2,000 resources at Patient.co.uk <a href=\"http://www.patient.co.uk/directory/patient-advocacy-advice\">http://www.patient.co.uk/directory/patient-advocacy-advice</a>.   Remember that while your doctor and other healthcare specialists you work with have a degree of professional experience that you don’t, this does not mean that you don’t have valuable information and input that deserves consideration. I often hear about doctors “firing” patients they feel are too much trouble, but this is backwards. They may choose not to work with you, but they can’t fire you. They work for you, not the other way around. When is the last time a doctor paid you for an appointment? There is a huge difference between expecting to be included in your care and taken serious and being adversarial, and a doctor that has your best interests at heart will welcome you to be a key player in your care. If they don’t, maybe it is time to find a new doctor.       In the USA: <a title=\"The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates\" href=\"http://aphadvocates.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The Aliiance of Professional Health Advocates</a>   <a title=\"Patient Matters\" href=\"http://www.patient-matters.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Patient Matters</a>       In Canada: <a title=\"Help with Healthcare\" href=\"http://www.helpwithhealthcare.ca/\" target=\"_blank\">Help with Healthcare</a>  http://www.helpwithhealthcare.ca/   To read more about the Code of Conduct <a title=\"Health Advocate Code of Conduct\" href=\"http://healthadvocatecode.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Health Advocates Code of Conduct </a>','If You Don\'t Have the Energy to Self-Advocate','','inherit','open','open','','1633-revision-v1','','','2013-08-12 15:41:06','2013-08-12 20:41:06','',1633,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1633-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1976,1,'2013-04-28 21:33:42','2013-04-29 02:33:42','Losing your libido isn’t like losing your car keys.  First of all, there’s rarely a frantic search for libido like there is with keys.   You don’t get your entire family to help you scour the house for it.  And you certainly don’t ask perfect strangers at the grocery store, “Excuse me, sir I seem to have misplaced my libido, have you seen it?”.\r\n\r\nThe thing about libido is that losing it sneaks up on you.  Life is busy, stressful, tiring and really, fulfilling enough without it.  In fact, at first you may not even notice it’s gone.  And if it’s gone long enough eventually you don’t even care if you ever get it back. Life goes on for you without it. It doesn’t seem like you’re missing much. It becomes a bit of a vicious cycle; you don’t want sex so the idea of boosting your sex drive doesn’t even appeal to you. Why would you care about having more of something you don’t want in the first place?\r\n\r\nOne person who <i>will </i>notice it missing is your partner.  He (or she) might search for it or try to help you find it. Your partner may even go to great lengths to help you.  Your lost libido will definitely matter to your partner.  He will try to get <i>you</i> to care about finding it.\r\n\r\nWhen I embarked on my search to balance my hormones I don’t think I even realized that my libido was missing.  Well ok, maybe I did, just a little – my husband may have mentioned it once or twice.  But that wasn’t what made me seek help.  PMS, now there was something to care about, but my libido, meh. Little did I know that the resounding side effect of balancing my hormones was going to be a tremendous surge in my libido.  I’m not talking just a slight shift here – more like going from zero to 60 in 2.9 seconds.  Trust me, if my husband had known that the side effect of curing my PMS with bio-identical hormones was such an incredible boost in my libido he would have put me in the car and driven me to my hormone doctor himself!\r\n\r\nMost of the conversation pertaining to low sex drive, especially for women, is centered around factors such as stress, fatigue, poor body image, the challenge shifting from mommy mode to sexy-wife mode, needing more attention from their partner and so on.  And while that may be true, for the women I know who have balanced their hormones all of those factors become insignificant.  Even when you are tired, there are dishes in the sink, the kids have been driving you in circles all day, or your partner didn’t bring you flowers you will still have the drive to have sex – and not just any sex, incredible sex.\r\n\r\nSo if you accidentally or on-purpose find your libido again, and I hope you do, I assure you that you will wonder how you ever lived without it.  And unlike your keys, it’s something you’ll be sure never to lose again.','Excuse Me Have You Seen My Libido? ','','inherit','open','open','','1743-revision-v1','','','2013-04-28 21:33:42','2013-04-29 02:33:42','',1743,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1743-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1940,1,'2013-08-20 21:09:32','2013-08-21 02:09:32','[caption id=\"attachment_1937\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/?attachment_id=1937\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1937\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1937\" alt=\"Get Help Advocating for Yourself\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Help-Advocating-150x100.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" /></a> Get Help Advocating for Yourself[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you read my blog post,<b> <a title=\"I Have 3 Words for You…\" href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/i-have-3-words-for-you/\">\"I Have Three Words for You\"</a></b> - you\'ll remember how I talked about my belief that<b> </b>getting proper healthcare means that you must <strong>advocate for yourself</strong> and become a vital part of your healing team.   But what if your health issues leave you unable to advocate for yourself?  Or, like one of my readers asked me - what if you don’t have the energy or strength to invest in ongoing self-advocacy, what can you do?  It\'s a valid point and it\'s easy to feel intimidated while sitting across from your doctor.\r\n\r\n<strong>1.  Recruit a Trusted Friend or Family Member:</strong>\r\n\r\nYour best strategy may be to enlist the help of someone else to advocate on your behalf.  Have a trusted friend or family member learn about your medical condition and accompany you to appointments. This person can come prepared with a list of questions and issues to address with your health care provider.  Sometimes even the presence of a third party will cause physicians to be more thorough and attentive.  Even though I have an amazing relationship with my doctor I\'ve brought my Beloved into an appointment with me when I was getting test results.  I didn\'t want to forget any of my questions and wanted an extra set of ears listening for me.  I discovered that it\'s actually empowering having two people on the opposite side of the doctor!\r\n\r\n<strong>2.  Hire a Professional Health Advocate:</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat if there is no one in your immediate circles that you feel comfortable asking for assistance, or if you feel that your medical issues are too in-depth for a personal ally to take on?  Did you know that you can hire a professional health advocate?  I had no idea this was even a profession until a couple of years ago.  Health advocates are also referred to as a patient advocates and are trained to create a dynamic in which patient-centered care is the main objective!  To be honest, it partly amazes me and partly saddens me.  It\'s sad that our healthcare system is in such a state that a person even needs an advocate to help them navigate their healthcare, but at the same time, I\'m delighted that there are professional people out there who can help.\r\n\r\nthey are professionals and charge fees obviously.  The good thing about a professional is that they have to adhere to a code of conduct that guarantees patient confidentiality. Their main concern is ensuring that your health and safety are the top priority in the care you receive, and that any values or beliefs that are important to you are respected. While they will be a strong ally working on your behalf, their role is one of guidance and support, not making medical decisions on your behalf. You can view the complete code of conduct for Health Advocates <a title=\"Health Advocate Code\" href=\"http://healthadvocatecode.org/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in hiring an advocate, there are many resources available online to help you locate a professional health advocate in your area.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Advo Connection\" href=\"http://advoconnection.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Advo Connection</a> offers a listing of professionals and a list of books and blogs that can be very helpful.\r\n\r\nUSA:  <a title=\"Apha Advocates\" href=\"http://aphadvocates.org/ \" target=\"_blank\">The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates</a>  offers a database of its members &amp; <a title=\"Patient Matters\" href=\"http://www.patient-matters.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Patient Matters</a>  offers many helpful links to resources.\r\n\r\nCanada:  <a title=\"Help With Healthcare\" href=\"http://helpwithhealthcare.ca/\" target=\"_blank\">Help with Healthcare</a> is one example of a Patient Advocacy Service\r\n\r\nU.K.:  You can access a database of more than 2,000 resources at <a title=\"Patient.co.uk\" href=\" http://www.patient.co.uk/directory/patient-advocacy-advice\" target=\"_blank\">Patient.co.uk</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Inquire at Your Hospital or Medical Clinic - Many Have Patient Advocates on Staff:</strong>\r\n\r\nI doubt you\'d get the same level of assistance with this as you would by hiring your own independent patient advocate, but keep in mind that if you or someone you care about is in the hospital - many hospitals have a Patient Advocate on staff.  All hospitals in Ontario, for example, are mandated to have a patient advocate on staff. Don\'t be afraid to ask to speak to someone in the Patient Relations office of your hospital.  The caveat here is obvious - although the patient advocate is a professional they work for the hospital so there has been criticism launched at people who fulfill this role as to where their allegiance truly lies.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Patient Groups </strong>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve been diagnosed with a specific illness or belong to a specific patient group like one listed on <a title=\"Inspire\" href=\"http://www.inspire.com/partners/\" target=\"_blank\">Inspire\'s website </a>- many of these groups have forums and their own patient communities.  \"Social Health\" is truly a life changing phenomenon for some people.  A Patient Group is how e-Patient Dave found the cure for his cancer.  His doctor didn\'t recommend the treatment he took, patient\'s on a forum told him about the treatment and he\'s alive today because of it.\r\n\r\n<strong>5.  Find a New Doctor:</strong>\r\n\r\nRemember that while your doctor and other healthcare specialists you work with have a degree of professional experience that you don’t, this does not mean that you don’t have valuable information and input that deserves consideration.   A doctor that truly has your best interests at heart will welcome you to be a key player in your care.  If your doctor doesn’t welcome your input then maybe it is time to find a new doctor.  The truth of the matter is that enlightened doctors KNOW that empowered patients that participate in their own healthcare are more likely to \"adhere\" (I despise that word - ugh) to the treatment plan because they\'ve actually had input!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','What to Do if You Lack the Energy to Self-Advocate','','inherit','open','open','','1633-revision-v1','','','2013-08-20 21:09:32','2013-08-21 02:09:32','',1633,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1633-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1939,1,'2013-08-20 10:20:57','2013-08-20 15:20:57','[caption id=\"attachment_1937\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/?attachment_id=1937\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1937\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1937\" alt=\"Get Help Advocating for Yourself\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Help-Advocating-150x100.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" /></a> Get Help Advocating for Yourself[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you read my blog post,<b> <a title=\"I Have 3 Words for You…\" href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/i-have-3-words-for-you/\">\"I Have Three Words for You\"</a></b> - you\'ll remember how I talked about my belief that<b> </b>getting proper healthcare means that you must advocate for yourself and become a vital part of your healing team.   But what if your health issues leave you unable to advocate for yourself?  Or, like one of my readers asked me - what if you don’t have the energy or strength to invest in ongoing self-advocacy, what can you do?  It\'s a valid point and it\'s easy to feel intimidated while sitting across from your doctor.\r\n\r\nYour best strategy may be to enlist the help of someone else to advocate on your behalf.  Have a trusted friend or family member learn about your medical condition and accompany you to appointments. This person can come prepared with a list of questions and issues to address with your health care provider.  Sometimes even the presence of a third party will cause physicians to be more thorough and attentive.  Even though I have an amazing relationship with my doctor I\'ve brought my Beloved into an appointment with me when I was getting test results.  I didn\'t want to forget any of my questions and wanted an extra set of ears listening for me.  I discovered that it\'s actually empowering having two people on the opposite side of the doctor!\r\n\r\nWhat if there is no one in your immediate circles that you feel comfortable asking for assistance, or if you feel that your medical issues are too in-depth for a personal ally to take on?  Did you know that you can hire a professional health advocate?  I had no idea this was even a profession until a couple of years ago.  Health advocates are also referred to as a patient advocates and are trained to create a dynamic in which patient-centered care is the main objective!  To be honest, it partly amazes me and partly saddens me.  It\'s sad that our healthcare system is in such a state that a person even needs an advocate to help them navigate their healthcare, but at the same time, I\'m delighted that there are professional people out there who can help.\r\n\r\nHere\'s the skuttlebutt about professional advocates - they are professionals and charge fees obviously.  The good thing about a professional is that they have to adhere to a code of conduct that guarantees patient confidentiality. Their main concern is ensuring that your health and safety are the top priority in the care you receive, and that any values or beliefs that are important to you are respected. While they will be a strong ally working on your behalf, their role is one of guidance and support, not making medical decisions on your behalf. You can view the complete code of conduct for Health Advocates <a title=\"Health Advocate Code\" href=\"http://healthadvocatecode.org/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in hiring an advocate, there are many resources available online to help you locate a professional health advocate in your area.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Advo Connection\" href=\"http://advoconnection.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Advo Connection</a> offers a listing of professionals and a list of books and blogs that can be very helpful.\r\n\r\nUSA:\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Apha Advocates\" href=\"http://aphadvocates.org/ \" target=\"_blank\">The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates</a>  offers a database of its members\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Patient Matters\" href=\"http://www.patient-matters.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Patient Matters</a>  offers many helpful links to resources.\r\n\r\nCanada:\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Help With Healthcare\" href=\"http://helpwithhealthcare.ca/\" target=\"_blank\">Help with Healthcare</a> is one example of a Patient Advocacy Service\r\n\r\nU.K.:\r\n\r\nYou can access a database of more than 2,000 resources at <a title=\"Patient.co.uk\" href=\" http://www.patient.co.uk/directory/patient-advocacy-advice\" target=\"_blank\">Patient.co.uk</a>.\r\n\r\nAnother thing to remember is that if you or someone you care about is in the hospital - many hospitals have a Patient Advocate on staff.  All hospitals in Ontario, for example, are mandated to have a patient advocate on staff. Don\'t be afraid to ask to speak to someone in the Patient Relations office of your hospital.\r\n\r\nRemember that while your doctor and other healthcare specialists you work with have a degree of professional experience that you don’t, this does not mean that you don’t have valuable information and input that deserves consideration. I have heard about doctors “firing” patients they feel are too much trouble, but this is backwards. They may choose not to work with you, but they can’t fire you. They work for you, not the other way around. When is the last time a doctor paid you for an appointment? There is a huge difference between expecting to be included in your care and taken serious and being adversarial, and a doctor that has your best interests at heart will welcome you to be a key player in your care. If they don’t, maybe it is time to find a new doctor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','If You Don\'t Have the Energy to Self-Advocate','','inherit','open','open','','1633-revision-v1','','','2013-08-20 10:20:57','2013-08-20 15:20:57','',1633,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1633-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1937,1,'2013-08-20 09:49:12','2013-08-20 14:49:12','','Get Help Advocating for Yourself','Get Help Advocating for Yourself','inherit','open','open','','help-advocating','','','2013-08-20 09:49:12','2013-08-20 14:49:12','',1633,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Help-Advocating.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1938,1,'2013-08-20 10:07:34','2013-08-20 15:07:34','[caption id=\"attachment_1937\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/?attachment_id=1937\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1937\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1937\" alt=\"Get Help Advocating for Yourself\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Help-Advocating-150x100.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" /></a> Get Help Advocating for Yourself[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you read my blog post,<b> <a title=\"I Have 3 Words for You…\" href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/i-have-3-words-for-you/\">\"I Have Three Words for You\"</a></b> - you\'ll remember how I talked about my belief that<b> </b>getting proper healthcare means that you must advocate for yourself and become a vital part of your healing team.   But what if your health issues leave you unable to advocate for yourself?  Or, like one of my readers asked me - what if you don’t have the energy or strength to invest in ongoing self-advocacy, what can you do?  It\'s a valid point and it\'s easy to feel intimidated while sitting across from your doctor.\r\n\r\nYour best strategy may be to enlist the help of someone else to advocate on your behalf.  Have a trusted friend or family member learn about your medical condition and accompany you to appointments. This person can come prepared with a list of questions and issues to address with your health care provider.  Sometimes even the presence of a third party will cause physicians to be more thorough and attentive.  Even though I have an amazing relationship with my doctor I\'ve brought my Beloved into an appointment with me when I was getting test results.  I didn\'t want to forget any of my questions and wanted an extra set of ears listening for me.  I discovered that it\'s actually empowering having two people on the opposite side of the doctor!\r\n\r\nWhat if there is no one in your immediate circles that you feel comfortable asking for assistance, or if you feel that your medical issues are too in-depth for a personal ally to take on?  Did you know that you can hire a professional health advocate?  I had no idea this was even a profession until a couple of years ago.  Health advocates are also referred to as a patient advocates and are trained to create a dynamic in which patient-centered care is the main objective!!  It partly amazes me and partly saddens me.  It\'s sad that our healthcare system is in such a state that a person needs an advocate but I\'m delighted that there are professional people out there who can help.\r\n\r\nAdvocates adhere to a code of conduct that guarantees patient confidentiality. Their main concern is ensuring that your health and safety are the top priority in the care you receive, and that any values or beliefs that are important to you are respected. While they will be a strong ally working on your behalf, their role is one of guidance and support, not making medical decisions on your behalf. You can view the complete code of conduct for Health Advocates <a title=\"Health Advocate Code\" href=\"http://healthadvocatecode.org/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in hiring an advocate, there are many resources available online to help you locate a professional health advocate in your area. One such website is <a title=\"Advo Connection\" href=\"http://advoconnection.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Advo Connection</a>, which offers listing of professionals and a list of books and blogs that can be very helpful. For U.S. residents, <a title=\"Apha Advocates\" href=\"http://aphadvocates.org/ \" target=\"_blank\">The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates</a>  offers a database of its members, and <a title=\"Patient Matters\" href=\"http://www.patient-matters.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Patient Matters</a>  offers many helpful links to resources.\r\n\r\nCanada:\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Help With Healthcare\" href=\"http://helpwithhealthcare.ca/\" target=\"_blank\">Help with Healthcare</a>\r\n\r\nU.K.:\r\n\r\nYou can access a database of more than 2,000 resources at <a title=\"Patient.co.uk\" href=\" http://www.patient.co.uk/directory/patient-advocacy-advice\" target=\"_blank\">Patient.co.uk</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that while your doctor and other healthcare specialists you work with have a degree of professional experience that you don’t, this does not mean that you don’t have valuable information and input that deserves consideration. I often hear about doctors “firing” patients they feel are too much trouble, but this is backwards. They may choose not to work with you, but they can’t fire you. They work for you, not the other way around. When is the last time a doctor paid you for an appointment? There is a huge difference between expecting to be included in your care and taken serious and being adversarial, and a doctor that has your best interests at heart will welcome you to be a key player in your care. If they don’t, maybe it is time to find a new doctor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the USA: <a title=\"The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates\" href=\"http://aphadvocates.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The Aliiance of Professional Health Advocates</a>   <a title=\"Patient Matters\" href=\"http://www.patient-matters.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Patient Matters</a>       In Canada: <a title=\"Help with Healthcare\" href=\"http://www.helpwithhealthcare.ca/\" target=\"_blank\">Help with Healthcare</a>  http://www.helpwithhealthcare.ca/   To read more about the Code of Conduct <a title=\"Health Advocate Code of Conduct\" href=\"http://healthadvocatecode.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Health Advocates Code of Conduct </a>','If You Don\'t Have the Energy to Self-Advocate','','inherit','open','open','','1633-revision-v1','','','2013-08-20 10:07:34','2013-08-20 15:07:34','',1633,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1633-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1943,1,'2013-08-21 06:44:56','2013-08-21 11:44:56','[caption id=\"attachment_1937\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/?attachment_id=1937\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1937\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1937\" alt=\"Get Help Advocating for Yourself\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Help-Advocating-150x100.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" /></a> Get Help Advocating for Yourself[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you read my blog post,<b> <a title=\"I Have 3 Words for You…\" href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/i-have-3-words-for-you/\">\"I Have Three Words for You\"</a></b> - you\'ll remember how I talked about my belief that<b> </b>getting proper healthcare means that you <strong>must advocate for yourself</strong> and become a vital part of your healing team.   But what if your health issues leave you unable to advocate for yourself?  Or, like one of my readers asked me - what if you don’t have the energy or strength to invest in ongoing self-advocacy, what can you do?  It\'s a valid point and it\'s easy to feel intimidated while sitting across from your doctor.\r\n\r\n<strong>1.  Recruit a Trusted Friend or Family Member:</strong>\r\n\r\nYour best strategy may be to enlist the help of someone else to advocate on your behalf.  Have a trusted friend or family member learn about your medical condition and accompany you to appointments. This person can come prepared with a list of questions and issues to address with your health care provider.  Sometimes even the presence of a third party will cause physicians to be more thorough and attentive.  Even though I have an amazing relationship with my doctor I\'ve brought my Beloved into an appointment with me when I was getting test results.  I didn\'t want to forget any of my questions and wanted an extra set of ears listening for me.  I discovered that it\'s actually empowering having two people on the opposite side of the doctor!\r\n\r\n<strong>2.  Hire a Professional Health Advocate:</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat if there is no one in your immediate circles that you feel comfortable asking for assistance, or if you feel that your medical issues are too in-depth for a personal ally to take on?  Did you know that you can hire a professional health advocate?  I had no idea this was even a profession until a couple of years ago.  Health advocates are also referred to as a patient advocates and are trained to create a dynamic in which patient-centered care is the main objective!  To be honest, it partly amazes me and partly saddens me.  It\'s sad that our healthcare system is in such a state that a person even needs an advocate to help them navigate their healthcare, but at the same time, I\'m delighted that there are professional people out there who can help.\r\n\r\nthey are professionals and charge fees obviously.  The good thing about a professional is that they have to adhere to a code of conduct that guarantees patient confidentiality. Their main concern is ensuring that your health and safety are the top priority in the care you receive, and that any values or beliefs that are important to you are respected. While they will be a strong ally working on your behalf, their role is one of guidance and support, not making medical decisions on your behalf. You can view the complete code of conduct for Health Advocates <a title=\"Health Advocate Code\" href=\"http://healthadvocatecode.org/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in hiring an advocate, there are many resources available online to help you locate a professional health advocate in your area.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Advo Connection\" href=\"http://advoconnection.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Advo Connection</a> offers a listing of professionals and a list of books and blogs that can be very helpful.\r\n\r\nUSA:  <a title=\"Apha Advocates\" href=\"http://aphadvocates.org/ \" target=\"_blank\">The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates</a>  offers a database of its members &amp; <a title=\"Patient Matters\" href=\"http://www.patient-matters.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Patient Matters</a>  offers many helpful links to resources.\r\n\r\nCanada:  <a title=\"Help With Healthcare\" href=\"http://helpwithhealthcare.ca/\" target=\"_blank\">Help with Healthcare</a> is one example of a Patient Advocacy Service\r\n\r\nU.K.:  You can access a database of more than 2,000 resources at <a title=\"Patient.co.uk\" href=\" http://www.patient.co.uk/directory/patient-advocacy-advice\" target=\"_blank\">Patient.co.uk</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Inquire at Your Hospital or Medical Clinic - Many Have Patient Advocates on Staff:</strong>\r\n\r\nI doubt you\'d get the same level of assistance with this as you would by hiring your own independent patient advocate, but keep in mind that if you or someone you care about is in the hospital - many hospitals have a Patient Advocate on staff.  All hospitals in Ontario, for example, are mandated to have a patient advocate on staff. Don\'t be afraid to ask to speak to someone in the Patient Relations office of your hospital.  The caveat here is obvious - although the patient advocate is a professional they work for the hospital so there has been criticism launched at people who fulfill this role as to where their allegiance truly lies.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Patient Groups </strong>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve been diagnosed with a specific illness or belong to a specific patient group like one listed on <a title=\"Inspire\" href=\"http://www.inspire.com/partners/\" target=\"_blank\">Inspire\'s website </a>- many of these groups have forums and their own patient communities.  Patients getting online to discuss and share health information is referred to as \"Social Health\" and is truly a life changing phenomenon for some people.  A Patient Group is how <a title=\"ePatient Dave\" href=\"http://epatientdave.com/\" target=\"_blank\">e-Patient Dave</a> found the cure for his cancer.  His doctor didn\'t recommend the treatment he took, it was actually patients that he had connected with on a cancer forum who told him about the treatment and he\'s alive today because of it.   I learned about progesterone use to prevent miscarriages from another woman who had suffered multiple miscarriages like me, my doctor never mentioned it and even when I asked he told me it was a placebo effect.   I have three beautiful children today thanks to my own self-advocacy and thanks to speaking to other women!\r\n\r\n<strong>5.  Find a New Doctor:</strong>\r\n\r\nRemember that while your doctor and other healthcare specialists you work with have a degree of professional experience that you don’t, this does not mean that you don’t have valuable information and input that deserves consideration.   A doctor that truly has your best interests at heart will welcome you to be a key player in your care.  If your doctor doesn’t welcome your input then maybe it is time to find a new doctor.  The truth of the matter is that enlightened doctors KNOW that empowered patients that participate in their own healthcare are more likely to \"adhere\" (I despise that word - ugh) to the treatment plan because they\'ve actually had input!','What to Do if You Lack the Energy to Self-Advocate','','inherit','open','open','','1633-revision-v1','','','2013-08-21 06:44:56','2013-08-21 11:44:56','',1633,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1633-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1944,1,'2013-08-21 07:55:40','2013-08-21 12:55:40','[caption id=\"attachment_1937\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/?attachment_id=1937\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1937\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1937\" alt=\"Get Help Advocating for Yourself\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Help-Advocating-150x100.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" /></a> Get Help Advocating for Yourself[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you read my blog post,<b> <a title=\"I Have 3 Words for You…\" href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/i-have-3-words-for-you/\">\"I Have Three Words for You\"</a></b> - you\'ll remember how I talked about my belief that<b> </b>getting proper healthcare means that you <strong>must advocate for yourself</strong> and become a vital part of your healing team.   But what if your health issues leave you unable to advocate for yourself?  Or, like one of my readers asked me - what if you don’t have the energy or strength to self-advocate, what can you do?  It\'s a valid point and it\'s easy to feel intimidated while sitting across from your doctor.\r\n\r\n<strong>1.  Recruit a Trusted Friend or Family Member:</strong>\r\n\r\nYour best strategy may be to enlist the help of someone else to advocate on your behalf. Have a trusted friend or family member learn about your medical condition and accompany you to appointments. This person can come prepared with a list of questions and issues to address with your health care provider.  Sometimes even the presence of a third party will cause physicians to be more thorough and attentive.  Even though I have an amazing relationship with my doctor I\'ve brought my Beloved into an appointment with me when I was getting test results.  I didn\'t want to forget any of my questions and wanted an extra set of ears listening for me.  I discovered that it\'s actually empowering having two people on the opposite side of the doctor!\r\n\r\n<strong>2.  Hire a Professional Health Advocate:</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat if there is no one in your immediate circles that you feel comfortable asking for assistance, or if you feel that your medical issues are too in-depth for a personal ally to take on?  Did you know that you can hire a professional health advocate?  I had no idea this was even a profession until a couple of years ago.  Health advocates are also referred to as a patient advocates and are trained to create a dynamic in which patient-centered care is the main objective!  To be honest, it partly amazes me and partly saddens me.  It\'s sad that our healthcare system is in such a state that a person even needs an advocate to help them navigate their healthcare, but at the same time, I\'m delighted that there are professional people out there who can help.\r\n\r\nthey are professionals and charge fees obviously.  The good thing about a professional is that they have to adhere to a code of conduct that guarantees patient confidentiality. Their main concern is ensuring that your health and safety are the top priority in the care you receive, and that any values or beliefs that are important to you are respected. While they will be a strong ally working on your behalf, their role is one of guidance and support, not making medical decisions on your behalf. You can view the complete code of conduct for Health Advocates <a title=\"Health Advocate Code\" href=\"http://healthadvocatecode.org/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in hiring an advocate, there are many resources available online to help you locate a professional health advocate in your area.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Advo Connection\" href=\"http://advoconnection.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Advo Connection</a> offers a listing of professionals and a list of books and blogs that can be very helpful.\r\n\r\nUSA:  <a title=\"Apha Advocates\" href=\"http://aphadvocates.org/ \" target=\"_blank\">The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates</a>  offers a database of its members &amp; <a title=\"Patient Matters\" href=\"http://www.patient-matters.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Patient Matters</a>  offers many helpful links to resources.\r\n\r\nCanada:  <a title=\"Help With Healthcare\" href=\"http://helpwithhealthcare.ca/\" target=\"_blank\">Help with Healthcare</a> is one example of a Patient Advocacy Service\r\n\r\nU.K.:  You can access a database of more than 2,000 resources at <a title=\"Patient.co.uk\" href=\" http://www.patient.co.uk/directory/patient-advocacy-advice\" target=\"_blank\">Patient.co.uk</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Inquire at Your Hospital or Medical Clinic - Many Have Patient Advocates on Staff:</strong>\r\n\r\nI doubt you\'d get the same level of assistance with this as you would by hiring your own independent patient advocate, but keep in mind that if you or someone you care about is in the hospital - many hospitals have a Patient Advocate on staff.  All hospitals in Ontario, for example, are mandated to have a patient advocate on staff. Don\'t be afraid to ask to speak to someone in the Patient Relations office of your hospital.  The caveat here is obvious - although the patient advocate is a professional they work for the hospital so there has been criticism launched at people who fulfill this role as to where their allegiance truly lies.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Patient Groups </strong>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve been diagnosed with a specific illness or belong to a specific patient group like one listed on <a title=\"Inspire\" href=\"http://www.inspire.com/partners/\" target=\"_blank\">Inspire\'s website </a>- many of these groups have forums and their own patient communities.  Patients getting online to discuss and share health information is referred to as \"Social Health\" and is truly a life changing phenomenon for some people.  A Patient Group is how <a title=\"ePatient Dave\" href=\"http://epatientdave.com/\" target=\"_blank\">e-Patient Dave</a> found the cure for his cancer.  His doctor didn\'t recommend the treatment he took, it was actually patients that he had connected with on a cancer forum who told him about the treatment and he\'s alive today because of it.   I learned about progesterone use to prevent miscarriages from another woman who had suffered multiple miscarriages like me, my doctor never mentioned it and even when I asked he told me it was a placebo effect.   I have three beautiful children today thanks to my own self-advocacy and thanks to speaking to other women!\r\n\r\n<strong>5.  Find a New Doctor:</strong>\r\n\r\nRemember that while your doctor and other healthcare specialists you work with have a degree of professional experience that you don’t, this does not mean that you don’t have valuable information and input that deserves consideration.   A doctor that truly has your best interests at heart will welcome you to be a key player in your care.  If your doctor doesn’t welcome your input then maybe it is time to find a new doctor.  The truth of the matter is that enlightened doctors KNOW that empowered patients that participate in their own healthcare are more likely to \"adhere\" (I despise that word - ugh) to the treatment plan because they\'ve actually had input!','What to Do if You Lack the Energy to Self-Advocate','','inherit','open','open','','1633-revision-v1','','','2013-08-21 07:55:40','2013-08-21 12:55:40','',1633,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1633-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1945,1,'2013-08-21 07:56:20','2013-08-21 12:56:20','[caption id=\"attachment_1937\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/if-you-dont-have-the-energy-to-self-advocate/help-advocating/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1937\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1937\" alt=\"Get Help Advocating for Yourself\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Help-Advocating-150x100.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" /></a> Get Help Advocating for Yourself[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you read my blog post,<b> <a title=\"I Have 3 Words for You…\" href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/i-have-3-words-for-you/\">\"I Have Three Words for You\"</a></b> - you\'ll remember how I talked about my belief that<b> </b>getting proper healthcare means that you <strong>must advocate for yourself</strong> and become a vital part of your healing team.   But what if your health issues leave you unable to advocate for yourself?  Or, like one of my readers asked me - what if you don’t have the energy or strength to self-advocate, what can you do?  It\'s a valid point and it\'s easy to feel intimidated while sitting across from your doctor.\r\n\r\n<strong>1.  Recruit a Trusted Friend or Family Member:</strong>\r\n\r\nYour best strategy may be to enlist the help of someone else to advocate on your behalf. Have a trusted friend or family member learn about your medical condition and accompany you to appointments. This person can come prepared with a list of questions and issues to address with your health care provider.  Sometimes even the presence of a third party will cause physicians to be more thorough and attentive.  Even though I have an amazing relationship with my doctor I\'ve brought my Beloved into an appointment with me when I was getting test results.  I didn\'t want to forget any of my questions and wanted an extra set of ears listening for me.  I discovered that it\'s actually empowering having two people on the opposite side of the doctor!\r\n\r\n<strong>2.  Hire a Professional Health Advocate:</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat if there is no one in your immediate circles that you feel comfortable asking for assistance, or if you feel that your medical issues are too in-depth for a personal ally to take on?  Did you know that you can hire a professional health advocate?  I had no idea this was even a profession until a couple of years ago.  Health advocates are also referred to as a patient advocates and are trained to create a dynamic in which patient-centered care is the main objective!  To be honest, it partly amazes me and partly saddens me.  It\'s sad that our healthcare system is in such a state that a person even needs an advocate to help them navigate their healthcare, but at the same time, I\'m delighted that there are professional people out there who can help.\r\n\r\nthey are professionals and charge fees obviously.  The good thing about a professional is that they have to adhere to a code of conduct that guarantees patient confidentiality. Their main concern is ensuring that your health and safety are the top priority in the care you receive, and that any values or beliefs that are important to you are respected. While they will be a strong ally working on your behalf, their role is one of guidance and support, not making medical decisions on your behalf. You can view the complete code of conduct for Health Advocates <a title=\"Health Advocate Code\" href=\"http://healthadvocatecode.org/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in hiring an advocate, there are many resources available online to help you locate a professional health advocate in your area.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Advo Connection\" href=\"http://advoconnection.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Advo Connection</a> offers a listing of professionals and a list of books and blogs that can be very helpful.\r\n\r\nUSA:  <a title=\"Apha Advocates\" href=\"http://aphadvocates.org/ \" target=\"_blank\">The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates</a>  offers a database of its members &amp; <a title=\"Patient Matters\" href=\"http://www.patient-matters.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Patient Matters</a>  offers many helpful links to resources.\r\n\r\nCanada:  <a title=\"Help With Healthcare\" href=\"http://helpwithhealthcare.ca/\" target=\"_blank\">Help with Healthcare</a> is one example of a Patient Advocacy Service\r\n\r\nU.K.:  You can access a database of more than 2,000 resources at <a title=\"Patient.co.uk\" href=\" http://www.patient.co.uk/directory/patient-advocacy-advice\" target=\"_blank\">Patient.co.uk</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Inquire at Your Hospital or Medical Clinic - Many Have Patient Advocates on Staff:</strong>\r\n\r\nI doubt you\'d get the same level of assistance with this as you would by hiring your own independent patient advocate, but keep in mind that if you or someone you care about is in the hospital - many hospitals have a Patient Advocate on staff.  All hospitals in Ontario, for example, are mandated to have a patient advocate on staff. Don\'t be afraid to ask to speak to someone in the Patient Relations office of your hospital.  The caveat here is obvious - although the patient advocate is a professional they work for the hospital so there has been criticism launched at people who fulfill this role as to where their allegiance truly lies.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Patient Groups </strong>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve been diagnosed with a specific illness or belong to a specific patient group like one listed on <a title=\"Inspire\" href=\"http://www.inspire.com/partners/\" target=\"_blank\">Inspire\'s website </a>- many of these groups have forums and their own patient communities.  Patients getting online to discuss and share health information is referred to as \"Social Health\" and is truly a life changing phenomenon for some people.  A Patient Group is how <a title=\"ePatient Dave\" href=\"http://epatientdave.com/\" target=\"_blank\">e-Patient Dave</a> found the cure for his cancer.  His doctor didn\'t recommend the treatment he took, it was actually patients that he had connected with on a cancer forum who told him about the treatment and he\'s alive today because of it.   I learned about progesterone use to prevent miscarriages from another woman who had suffered multiple miscarriages like me, my doctor never mentioned it and even when I asked he told me it was a placebo effect.   I have three beautiful children today thanks to my own self-advocacy and thanks to speaking to other women!\r\n\r\n<strong>5.  Find a New Doctor:</strong>\r\n\r\nRemember that while your doctor and other healthcare specialists you work with have a degree of professional experience that you don’t, this does not mean that you don’t have valuable information and input that deserves consideration.   A doctor that truly has your best interests at heart will welcome you to be a key player in your care.  If your doctor doesn’t welcome your input then maybe it is time to find a new doctor.  The truth of the matter is that enlightened doctors KNOW that empowered patients that participate in their own healthcare are more likely to \"adhere\" (I despise that word - ugh) to the treatment plan because they\'ve actually had input!','What to Do if You Lack the Energy to Self-Advocate','','inherit','open','open','','1633-revision-v1','','','2013-08-21 07:56:20','2013-08-21 12:56:20','',1633,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1633-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2010,1,'2013-09-25 13:09:17','2013-09-25 18:09:17','I was thrilled when I was asked to Guest Blog on DrGreene.com\'s website in the \"Perspectives\" section!\r\n\r\nHere you can check out my blog post \"My Baby Taught Me My ABCs\".\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.drgreene.com/perspectives/2012/08/27/my-baby-taught-me-my-abc%E2%80%99s\" title=\"My Baby Taught Me My ABCs\">www.drgreene.com</a>','Advocacy, Bioidentical Hormones and Challenging the Status-Quo','','inherit','open','open','','398-revision-v1','','','2013-09-25 13:09:17','2013-09-25 18:09:17','',398,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/398-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2011,1,'2012-08-30 22:35:04','2012-08-31 03:35:04','<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/LoveLetter.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-444\" title=\"Love Letter\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/LoveLetter-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Dear Lillian,\r\n\r\nI’m sure you don’t remember the day, 7 years ago, when I walked into your compounding pharmacy but I will never forget it. I was filled with a bit of apprehension but mostly, excitement, oh and hope, <em>so</em> much hope!\r\n\r\nI was already salivating with anticipation when you invited me into your private little consultation room to explain how to use the Saliva Hormone Test Kit.  I wonder if you knew the moment you handed me that little bag containing the test tube that you became one of a small but important string of people that would change my life forever. As I walked out your door that day, you didn’t see the tears welling up in my eyes because for the first time in years I felt like I might be on the right track with my health.\r\n\r\nI didn’t know it at the time, really how could I have known what was to come?  I didn’t know that day that you would become my “hormone specialist” - the person I would call with my hormone questions while I waited to get in to see my naturopath or later my obstetrician. You probably don’t realize how much you taught me about progesterone deficiency or estrogen dominance.  And you surely don’t know that you are part of the reason that I blog about hormone issues today.\r\n\r\nWhen I got pregnant, again I turned to you, knowing you could help me find an obstetrician who understood bio-identical hormones because my doctor’s strategy for treating post partum depression was typical  - to write a prescription for anti-depressants. You helped me find Dr. A, who would join you on my list of life changers.\r\n\r\nBeing ever watchful for postpartum depression after the birth of my baby, it took me a long time to realize that it was postpartum <em>anxiety</em> rearing it’s ugly head! I had never even  heard of postpartum anxiety and couldn’t find much information on it back then.  On the day if finally dawned on me that I was suffering from postpartum anxiety I knew enough by then that more progesterone was required.  I rubbed some of the “calming” hormone cream into my wrist, but of course then the anxiety took over and worry seeped in that I might be taking too much!  So I called you and yet again you came to my rescue!  You must have known how badly I was suffering from severe postpartum anxiety. You seemed to know that the three-week wait to see my doctor was excruciating for me.  Although you couldn’t recommend a change in my dose, you assured me I wasn’t going to overdose on the small increase.  I felt supported and validated and other than my ob/gyn you were the only other person in my life that knew it was precisely what my body needed. Probably some of it was just talking with you that day but as the days went on toward my doctor’s appointment I felt calmer and calmer.  My doctor would increase my dose even more to complete my cure.  But those three weeks until I saw my obstetrician would have been hell without you. And for that I thank you.\r\n\r\nLillian, that day I crossed your threshold, I suppose was just another day for you at the pharmacy.  A day you don’t remember, even though I do.  And while you couldn’t have known the journey that I would embark upon when I left that day, I bet you knew that when you handed me that little bag that you were giving me my life back.\r\n\r\nLove,\r\n\r\nSonya\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Love Letter to My Pharmacist','','inherit','open','open','','347-revision-v1','','','2012-08-30 22:35:04','2012-08-31 03:35:04','',347,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/347-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1998,1,'2013-09-16 16:53:05','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<div>\r\n\r\nIt\'s PCOS Awareness Month in September so I thought it was a good time to share some information about PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and breastfeeding.  My interest in this topic is two-fold:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Even though I was never diagnosed with PCOS I\'ve had so many of the symptoms I really wondered if I could have PCOS - I really feel for women because it\'s such a little understood disorder - gosh they <a title=\"Whats in a Name? There’s more to PCOS than cysts…a lot more!\" href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/whats-in-a-name-theres-more-to-pcos-than-cysts-a-lot-more/\" target=\"_blank\">can\'t even agree on a name for it!</a></li>\r\n	<li>I feel so fortunate to have been able to successfully breastfeed my three babies and really consider it one of the great joys of being a mother.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSo when I came across a research article that talked about PCOS potentially causing a decreased milk supply in breastfeeding moms I knew I had to do some more research and share some information.\r\n\r\nMany women with PCOS struggle with infertility, like I did, and it has become one of the most widely addressed issues associated with the disorder.  Infertility is also often the reason women eventually get diagnosed.   But women have to spend so much time and energy researching and pursuing getting pregnant that there can be little room for focusing on what comes after the baby is here.  I know I just remember thinking breastfeeding would be easy - it\'s nature at it\'s finest, isn\'t it?!  But sadly, even women who do ask questions about PCOS and breastfeeding can be given pat reassurances that it won’t be an issue. When possible, the time to educate yourself on the impact of PCOS on breastfeeding is when you start thinking about trying to conceive. Advanced planning has the potential to prevent or minimize problems before you are in the throes of adjusting to life with a newborn or experiencing postpartum mood disorder and also frantically trying to remedy a supply issue.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\nI find it interesting that when it comes to PCOS and breastfeeding, women with the disorder are divided almost evenly into three categories:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>One third will experience <strong>no issues</strong> at all</li>\r\n	<li>One third will struggle with issues of <strong>oversupply</strong></li>\r\n	<li>One third will experience issues with <strong>decreased milk supply</strong>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBecause two thirds of all women with PCOS will experience nursing issues, if you want to breastfeed your baby, advance planning is recommended.\r\n\r\nI found some great resources and articles about PCOS and breastfeeding on a blog called <a title=\"Kelly Mom - PCOS &amp; Breastfeeding\" href=\"http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/pcos/ \" target=\"_blank\">KellyMom.com</a> - she is a Lactation Consultant and mother of three.  She shares tons of links and information like this:\r\n\r\nAccording to Lisa Marasco, IBCLC, there are many ways that PCOS can impact breastfeeding. She breaks it down into five points:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>With PCOS that has its onset in puberty breast tissue may not develop properly due to lack of estrogen. Further breast tissues development takes place during pregnancy, so even when onset is after puberty, breast tissue can be affected.</li>\r\n	<li>Even when women with PCOS have adequate estrogen, elevated levels of androgen hormones can lead to interference with prolactin reaching its receptors.</li>\r\n	<li>During pregnancy, it is possible that not enough receptors will be formed to receive the prolactin that does make it through.</li>\r\n	<li>Many women with PCOS experience insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can play a role in affecting breast growth and milk synthesis.</li>\r\n	<li>Estrogen inhibits lactation. This is why birth control pills aren’t recommended during breastfeeding. In PCOS “estrogen dominance” is common.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h1>Optimizing Your Chances for Successful Breastfeeding with PCOS</h1>\r\nThe good news is that there are many steps you can take to optimize your chances at having a successful breastfeeding relationship with PCOS. One way of being proactive is to seek help before problems begin. During your pregnancy, connect with a local IBCLC or La Leche League group. You’ll find incredible support and a wealth of information. Other things you can do to assist your body in preparing for breastfeeding include:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Addressing insulin resistance</strong> by going on a low-glycemic diet. Once you begin breastfeeding, you will find that your cravings for sugar increase and this is normal. The body does actually need more sugar while nursing, but it should come from naturally sweet foods like fruit, yams and beets. Eating every two to three hours while nursing will also help your body to regulate blood sugar levels.  I remember feeling like I needed to eat all the time when I was nursing and no wonder - just think about what your body is doing!  With PCOS, being careful about food choice is even more important.</li>\r\n	<li>Incorporate <strong>stress management</strong> techniques into your lifestyle. The importance of this is two-fold. Stress exacerbates PCOS symptoms and it also impacts milk supply. Daily walks, meditation, time alone for a nice bath or other leisurely activity, and journaling are all great ways to keep stress at bay.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Get SLEEP! </strong> Gee how I wish I had listened to this one!  Sleep is actually more important to our health than we ever realized.  More and more research is coming out about how important sleep is to our overall health.  This is easier said than done with a newborn, but it really is ok to let the housework wait and nap when the baby naps or ask for help or even pay for help if you have trouble asking and can afford it!   In North America we are programmed to believe that new mom\'s should be running marathons and be back to \"doing-it-all\" in no time at all - don\'t buy into that for a second. There\'s no other time in your life when it is the perfect opportunity to nurture yourself, along with your baby.</li>\r\n	<li>Some <strong>herbal teas</strong> are said to help with milk supply - I\'m not an expert but here\'s some ideas that you could look into:  Goat’s Rue is theorized to help develop glandular tissue, and herbs like dandelion, red raspberry leaf, alfalfa, nettles, and red clover are longtime favorites of mothers trying to boost their milk supply.  As always, check with a practitioner and do your research before you try anything.</li>\r\n	<li>If you need <strong>pharmaceutical assistance</strong> in boosting your milk supply, there are options: both Metformin and Domperidone are used for this purpose.  For more information check out one of the leading experts in the world - his facebook page <a title=\"Dr. Jack Newman - Facebook\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DrJackNewman\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Jack Newman</a> has a lot of information about the safety and efficacy of various drugs while breastfeeding.</li>\r\n	<li>For me, I breastfed <strong>frequently</strong> - yup I felt like a milk machine for a while - because I was worried about developing a milk supply.   And didn\'t (well tried not to) listen to people who commented, \"You\'re breastfeeding <em>again</em>??!!\"  Never mind what other people say - do what\'s right for you and your baby.  Remember that there\'s a supply and demand relationship when nursing a baby.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nThe good news is that while breastfeeding might be impacted by PCOS, there is a lot you can do to increase your chances of being able to nurse your baby. With adequate support and intervention, most women with PCOS can at least partially breastfeed their babies, and remember if you have your heart set on breastfeeding MOST women with PCOS will be able to breastfeed without supplementation. If, despite your best efforts, you have to supplement your supply, remember that every drop contains powerful nutrients and immune boosting components are still benefitting your baby.  And besides, the time your baby spends at the breast is never wasted, even if it is more about comfort and connection than nourishment.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Breastfeeding and PCOS: What Every Woman Should Know','','draft','open','open','','breastfeeding-and-pcos-what-every-woman-should-know','','','2013-09-16 16:53:05','2013-09-16 21:53:05','',0,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/?p=1998',0,'post','',0),(2034,0,'2013-10-27 01:51:32','2013-10-27 06:51:32','Very neat blog post.Thanks Again. 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Life goes on for you without it. It doesn’t seem like you’re missing much. It becomes a bit of a vicious cycle; you don’t want sex so the idea of boosting your sex drive doesn’t even appeal to you. Why would you care about having more of something you don’t want in the first place?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne person who <i>will </i>notice it missing is your partner.  He (or she) might search for it or try to help you find it. Your partner may even go to great lengths to help you.  Your lost libido will definitely matter to your partner.  He will try to get <i>you</i> to care about finding it.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I embarked on my search to balance my hormones I don’t think I even realized that my libido was missing.  Well ok, maybe I did, just a little – my husband may have mentioned it once or twice.  But that wasn’t what made me seek help.  PMS, now there was something to care about, but my libido, meh. Little did I know that the resounding side effect of balancing my hormones was going to be a tremendous surge in my libido.  I’m not talking just a slight shift here – more like going from zero to 60 in 2.9 seconds.  Trust me, if my husband had known that the side effect of curing my PMS with bio-identical hormones was such an incredible boost in my libido he would have put me in the car and driven me to my hormone doctor himself!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost of the conversation pertaining to low sex drive, especially for women, is centered around factors such as stress, fatigue, poor body image, the challenge shifting from mommy mode to sexy-wife mode, needing more attention from their partner and so on.  And while that may be true, for the women I know who have balanced their hormones all of those factors become insignificant.  Even when you are tired, there are dishes in the sink, the kids have been driving you in circles all day, or your partner didn’t bring you flowers you will still have the drive to have sex – and not just any sex, incredible sex.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo if you accidentally or on-purpose find your libido again, and I hope you do, I assure you that you will wonder how you ever lived without it.  And unlike your keys, it’s something you’ll be sure never to lose again.','Excuse Me Have You Seen My Libido? 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Life goes on for you without it. It doesn’t seem like you’re missing much. It becomes a bit of a vicious cycle; you don’t want sex so the idea of boosting your sex drive doesn’t even appeal to you. Why would you care about having more of something you don’t want in the first place?\r\n\r\nOne person who <i>will </i>notice it missing is your partner.  He (or she) might search for it or try to help you find it. Your partner may even go to great lengths to help you.  Your lost libido will definitely matter to your partner.  He will try to get <i>you</i> to care about finding it.\r\n\r\nWhen I embarked on my search to balance my hormones I don’t think I even realized that my libido was missing.  Well ok, maybe I did, just a little – my husband may have mentioned it once or twice.  But that wasn’t what made me seek help.  PMS, now there was something to care about, but my libido, meh. Little did I know that the resounding side effect of balancing my hormones was going to be a tremendous surge in my libido.  I’m not talking just a slight shift here – more like going from zero to 60 in 2.9 seconds.  Trust me, if my husband had known that the side effect of curing my PMS with bio-identical hormones was such an incredible boost in my libido he would have put me in the car and driven me to my hormone doctor himself!\r\n\r\nMost of the conversation pertaining to low sex drive, especially for women, is centered around factors such as stress, fatigue, poor body image, the challenge shifting from mommy mode to sexy-wife mode, needing more attention from their partner, a normal part of aging, and so on.  And while some of it may be true, for the women I know who have balanced their hormones all of those factors become pretty insignificant.  Even when you are tired, have a sink full of dishes, the kids have been driving you in circles all day, or your partner didn’t bring you flowers you will still have the drive to have sex – and not just any sex, incredible sex.\r\n\r\nSo if you accidentally or on-purpose find your libido again, and I hope you do, I assure you that you will wonder how you ever lived without it.  And unlike your keys, it’s something you’ll be sure never to lose again.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"border-color: #6d6a95; border-width: 0px; background-color: #c8c7d0;\" border=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><em>                                            This article was originally published on www.DrGreene.com                                                      </em></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>','Excuse Me Have You Seen My Libido? ','','inherit','open','open','','1743-revision-v1','','','2013-09-04 06:29:12','2013-09-04 11:29:12','',1743,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1743-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1983,1,'2013-09-04 08:59:21','2013-09-04 13:59:21','[caption id=\"attachment_1982\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"100\"]<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/?attachment_id=1982\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1982\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1982\" alt=\"Excuse Me Have You Seen My Libido?\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Libido-Pic-100x150.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"150\" /></a> Excuse Me Have You Seen My Libido?[/caption]\r\n\r\nLosing your libido isn’t like losing your car keys.  First of all, there’s rarely a frantic search for libido like there is with keys.   You don’t get your entire family to help you scour the house for it.  And you certainly don’t ask perfect strangers at the grocery store, “Excuse me, sir I seem to have misplaced my libido, have you seen it?”.\r\n\r\nThe thing about libido is that losing it sneaks up on you.  Life is busy, stressful, tiring and really, fulfilling enough without it.  In fact, at first you may not even notice it’s gone.  And if it’s gone long enough eventually you don’t even care if you ever get it back. Life goes on for you without it. It doesn’t seem like you’re missing much. It becomes a bit of a vicious cycle; you don’t want sex so the idea of boosting your sex drive doesn’t even appeal to you. Why would you care about having more of something you don’t want in the first place?\r\n\r\nOne person who <i>will </i>notice it missing is your partner.  He (or she) might search for it or try to help you find it. Your partner may even go to great lengths to help you.  Your lost libido will definitely matter to your partner.  He will try to get <i>you</i> to care about finding it.\r\n\r\nWhen I embarked on my search to balance my hormones I don’t think I even realized that my libido was missing.  Well ok, maybe I did, just a little – my husband may have mentioned it once or twice.  But that wasn’t what made me seek help.  PMS, now there was something to care about, but my libido, meh. Little did I know that the resounding side effect of balancing my hormones was going to be a tremendous surge in my libido.  I’m not talking just a slight shift here – more like going from zero to 60 in 2.9 seconds.  Trust me, if my husband had known that the side effect of curing my PMS with bio-identical hormones was such an incredible boost in my libido he would have put me in the car and driven me to my hormone doctor himself!\r\n\r\nMost of the conversation pertaining to low sex drive, especially for women, is centered around factors such as stress, fatigue, poor body image, the challenge shifting from mommy mode to sexy-wife mode, needing more attention from their partner, a normal part of aging, and so on.  And while some of it may be true, for the women I know who have balanced their hormones all of those factors become pretty insignificant.  Even when you are tired, have a sink full of dishes, the kids have been driving you in circles all day, or your partner didn’t bring you flowers you will still have the drive to have sex – and not just any sex, incredible sex.\r\n\r\nSo if you accidentally or on-purpose find your libido again, and I hope you do, I assure you that you will wonder how you ever lived without it.  And unlike your keys, it’s something you’ll be sure never to lose again.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"border-color: #6d6a95; border-width: 0px; background-color: #c8c7d0;\" border=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><em>                                            This article was originally published on www.DrGreene.com                                                      </em></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>','Excuse Me Have You Seen My Libido? ','','inherit','open','open','','1743-revision-v1','','','2013-09-04 08:59:21','2013-09-04 13:59:21','',1743,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1743-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1984,1,'2013-09-04 08:59:21','2013-09-04 13:59:21','[caption id=\"attachment_1982\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"100\"]<a href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/excuse-me-have-you-seen-my-libido/libido-pic/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1982\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1982\" alt=\"Excuse Me Have You Seen My Libido?\" src=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Libido-Pic-100x150.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"150\" /></a> Excuse Me Have You Seen My Libido?[/caption]\r\n\r\nLosing your libido isn’t like losing your car keys.  First of all, there’s rarely a frantic search for libido like there is with keys.   You don’t get your entire family to help you scour the house for it.  And you certainly don’t ask perfect strangers at the grocery store, “Excuse me, sir I seem to have misplaced my libido, have you seen it?”.\r\n\r\nThe thing about libido is that losing it sneaks up on you.  Life is busy, stressful, tiring and really, fulfilling enough without it.  In fact, at first you may not even notice it’s gone.  And if it’s gone long enough eventually you don’t even care if you ever get it back. Life goes on for you without it. It doesn’t seem like you’re missing much. It becomes a bit of a vicious cycle; you don’t want sex so the idea of boosting your sex drive doesn’t even appeal to you. Why would you care about having more of something you don’t want in the first place?\r\n\r\nOne person who <i>will </i>notice it missing is your partner.  He (or she) might search for it or try to help you find it. Your partner may even go to great lengths to help you.  Your lost libido will definitely matter to your partner.  He will try to get <i>you</i> to care about finding it.\r\n\r\nWhen I embarked on my search to balance my hormones I don’t think I even realized that my libido was missing.  Well ok, maybe I did, just a little – my husband may have mentioned it once or twice.  But that wasn’t what made me seek help.  PMS, now there was something to care about, but my libido, meh. Little did I know that the resounding side effect of balancing my hormones was going to be a tremendous surge in my libido.  I’m not talking just a slight shift here – more like going from zero to 60 in 2.9 seconds.  Trust me, if my husband had known that the side effect of curing my PMS with bio-identical hormones was such an incredible boost in my libido he would have put me in the car and driven me to my hormone doctor himself!\r\n\r\nMost of the conversation pertaining to low sex drive, especially for women, is centered around factors such as stress, fatigue, poor body image, the challenge shifting from mommy mode to sexy-wife mode, needing more attention from their partner, a normal part of aging, and so on.  And while some of it may be true, for the women I know who have balanced their hormones all of those factors become pretty insignificant.  Even when you are tired, have a sink full of dishes, the kids have been driving you in circles all day, or your partner didn’t bring you flowers you will still have the drive to have sex – and not just any sex, incredible sex.\r\n\r\nSo if you accidentally or on-purpose find your libido again, and I hope you do, I assure you that you will wonder how you ever lived without it.  And unlike your keys, it’s something you’ll be sure never to lose again.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"border-color: #6d6a95; border-width: 0px; background-color: #c8c7d0;\" border=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><em>                                            This article was originally published on www.DrGreene.com                                                      </em></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>','Excuse Me Have You Seen My Libido? ','','inherit','open','open','','1743-revision-v1','','','2013-09-04 08:59:21','2013-09-04 13:59:21','',1743,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1743-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2019,0,'2013-10-09 21:41:14','2013-10-10 02:41:14','Had the same for years- wore heart monitor- none of the Dr I saw could explain\r\nWas diag, with progesterone diff. But she put me on oral progesterone\r\nWhat is differ between oral and cream?  Never took oral as \r\nI am on methotrexate and worried about my liver\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Kelly\nAUTHOR EMAIL: thetackroomtx@yahoo.com\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: [Hormone Soup] Heart Surgery for Peri-menopause Heart Palpitations?\nIP: 70.196.16.222\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Kelly\n    [Email] =&gt; thetackroomtx@yahoo.com\n    [Website] =&gt; \n    [Comment] =&gt; Had the same for years- wore heart monitor- none of the Dr I saw could explain\r\nWas diag, with progesterone diff. But she put me on oral progesterone\r\nWhat is differ between oral and cream?  Never took oral as \r\nI am on methotrexate and worried about my liver\n)\n','Kelly - 2013-10-09 21:41:14','','publish','open','open','','be612d48c847977f39dcbbbb3aaa00e0-2','','','2013-10-09 21:41:14','2013-10-10 02:41:14','',1271,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2019',0,'feedback','',0),(1996,1,'2013-09-12 10:12:19','2013-09-12 15:12:19','<div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</div>\r\nWhile we still have a long way to go, good things are happening due to the diligence of PCOS activists and healthcare providers who continue to seek answers and demand better options. Here are three things that are changing for the better in the world of PCOS.\r\n<h1>What’s in a Name? (PCOS May be Getting a New One)</h1>\r\nhttp://www.hormonesoup.com/whats-in-a-name-theres-more-to-pcos-than-cysts-a-lot-more/  PCOS may soon be getting a new name. While nothing has yet been set in stone, it seems that the most likely option is Anovulatory Androgen Excess (AAE). While some experts feel that a name change would only cause confusion, those in favor of the change feel strongly that the current name causes confusion and is highly inaccurate. Ovarian cysts are not always present, and the list of symptoms is much more extensive. In fact, the disorder is so complex that no precise diagnostic criteria have ever been set. Instead, the disorder encompasses a wide umbrella of symptoms which vary from one woman to the next. Excessive androgen and suppressed ovulation are two factors that accurately and simply sum up a large part of what happens to the body to cause these myriad symptoms. By changing the name to AAE, doctors who are not experts on the subject would be more likely to make diagnosis and referrals for patients in need of specialized treatment, and those without ovarian cysts would be less likely to be overlooked. It’s a topic worth watching.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h1>Growing Acceptance of Bioidentical Hormone Treatment</h1>\r\nThere have been proponents of bioidentical hormone treatment for PCOS for quite some time, but it is still rejected or unheard of by many care providers. As more research is being conducted, the treatment is gaining wider mainstream acceptance; and this could mean that more women will be hearing about it as an option.\r\n\r\nWhile the treatment has a big name, it’s actually quite simple in practice. Instead of using birth control pills to regulate hormones, patients are prescribed a naturally base progesterone cream. This has many advantages for PCOS sufferers over taking birth control pills. Instead of masking symptoms and adding a potential slew of new ones to mix in the form of side effects, the use of a natural progesterone cream acts to reset the hormonal cycles that naturally occur in healthy women, allowing for ovulation and menstruation, and with it, a return of fertility.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in using bioidentical hormone replacement treatment, ask your physician about their level of knowledge and experience with it. If your current healthcare provider isn’t open to the treatment, or has little experience with it, don’t be afraid to find a new one who is willing to explore the possibility with you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h1>Holistic Lifestyle and Dietary Changes</h1>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHormones are affected by every aspect of your lifestyle. This includes diet, exercise, stress levels, and the amount of sleep we get. As we gain more understanding about why this is so, more information is becoming available to women about making choices that support their optimum health while living with PCOS. There are a lot of great resources available, but one of the most comprehensive that I’ve found is <a href=\"http://www.pcosdiva.com/\">http://www.pcosdiva.com/</a>. The site covers stress management techniques, diet and exercise, natural help to combat hair loss, treatment options and more. The website and blog are easy to navigate to find just what you’re looking for, and everything is written in a way that is easy to understand and implement. If you’ve wondered about things like implementing a low-glycemic diet while leading a busy life or which exercises are most beneficial for PCOS, you’ll find a lot of great information compiled here to help you make healthy changes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith increasing visibility and understanding of PCOS, symptom management becomes safer and easier, and quality of life improves dramatically. If you’ve ever doubted that activism is worthwhile, rest assured that your efforts are not for nothing. Each woman who stands up for her right to adequate information, research, and choices is causing a ripple effect that will be felt for generations to come.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','New Frontiers in PCOS - It\'s PCOS Awareness Month','','inherit','open','open','','1993-revision-v1','','','2013-09-12 10:12:19','2013-09-12 15:12:19','',1993,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1993-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1999,1,'2013-09-15 08:25:08','2013-09-15 13:25:08','<div>\r\n\r\nWhat Every Woman Should Know About the Many Ways PCOS Can Affect Milk Supply\r\n\r\n</div>\r\nSo many women with PCOS have such a hard time trying to conceive that it has become one of the most widely addressed issues associated with the disorder. Many women spend so much time and energy researching and pursuing getting pregnant that there can be little room for focusing on what comes after the baby is here. Sadly, even women who do ask questions about PCOS and breastfeeding are given pat reassurances that it won’t be an issue. When possible, the time to educate yourself on the impact of PCOS on breastfeeding is when you start thinking about trying to conceive. Advanced planning has the potential to prevent or minimize problems before you are in the throes of adjusting to life with a newborn and frantically trying to remedy a supply issue.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to PCOS and breastfeeding, women with the disorder are divided almost evenly into three categories. One third will experience no issues at all; another third will struggle with issues of oversupply, and the last third will experience issues with decreased milk supply. Because two thirds of all women with PCOS will experience nursing issues, if you want to breastfeed your baby, proper planning is essential.\r\n\r\nAccording to Lisa Marasco, IBCLC, there are many ways that PCOS can impact breastfeeding. She breaks it down into five easy to understand talking points.\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>With PCOS that has its onset in puberty breast tissue may not develop properly due to lack of estrogen. Further breast tissues development takes place during pregnancy, so even when onset is after puberty, breast tissue can be affected.</li>\r\n	<li>Even when women with PCOS have adequate estrogen, elevated levels of androgen hormones can lead to interference with prolactin reaching its receptors.</li>\r\n	<li>During pregnancy, it is possible that not enough receptors will be formed to receive the prolactin that does make it through.</li>\r\n	<li>Many women with PCOS experience insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can play a role in affecting breast growth and milk synthesis.</li>\r\n	<li>Estrogen inhibits lactation. This is why birth control pills aren’t recommended during breastfeeding. In PCOS “estrogen dominance” is common.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nThis information was sourced from an excellent article at Kellymom.com <a href=\"http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/pcos/\">http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/pcos/</a> along with many other informative articles on PCOS and breastfeeding.\r\n<h1>Optimizing Your Chances for Successful Breastfeeding with PCOS</h1>\r\nThe good news is that there are many steps you can take to optimize your chances at having a successful breastfeeding relationship with PCOS. One way of being proactive is to seek help before problems begin. During your pregnancy, connect with a local IBCLC or La Leche League group. You’ll find incredible support and a wealth of information. Other things you can do to assist your body in preparing for breastfeeding include:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Addressing insulin resistance by going on a low-glycemic diet. Once you begin breastfeeding, you will find that your cravings for sugar increase and this is normal. The body does actually need more sugar while nursing, but it should come from naturally sweet foods like fruit, yams and beets. Eating every two to three hours while nursing will also help your body to regulate blood sugar levels.</li>\r\n	<li>Incorporate stress management techniques into your lifestyle. The importance of this is two-fold. Stress exacerbates PCOS symptoms and it also impacts milk supply. Daily walks, meditation, time alone for a nice bath or other leisurely activity, and journaling are all great ways to keep stress at bay.</li>\r\n	<li>Get enough sleep. This is easier said than done with a newborn, but it really is ok to let the housework wait and nap when the baby naps or ask for help.</li>\r\n	<li>Make herbal teas that help with milk supply. Goat’s Rue is theorized to help develop glandular tissue, and herbs like dandelion, red raspberry leaf, alfalfa, nettles, and red clover are longtime favorites of mothers trying to boost their milk supply.</li>\r\n	<li>If you need pharmaceutical assistance in boosting your milk supply, both Metformin and Domperidone are oftentimes used for this purpose. Dr. Jack Newman has a lot of information about the safety and efficacy of various drugs while breastfeeding and is considered to be one of the leading experts in the world on the subject. <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DrJackNewman\">https://www.facebook.com/DrJackNewman</a></li>\r\n</ol>\r\nWhile breastfeeding can be impacted by PCOS, there is a lot you can do to increase your chances of being able to nurse your baby. With adequate support and intervention, most women with PCOS can at least partially breastfeed their babies, and many will be able to breastfeed without supplementation. If, despite your best efforts, you have to supplement your supply, remember that every drop contains powerful nutrients and immune boosting components are still benefitting your baby. The time your baby spends at the breast is never wasted, even if it is more about comfort and connection than nourishment.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Breastfeeding and PCOS: What Every Woman Should Know','','inherit','open','open','','1998-revision-v1','','','2013-09-15 08:25:08','2013-09-15 13:25:08','',1998,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1998-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2002,1,'2013-09-16 16:53:05','2013-09-16 21:53:05','<div>\r\n\r\nIt\'s PCOS Awareness Month in September so I thought it was a good time to share some information about PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and breastfeeding.  My interest in this topic is two-fold:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Even though I was never diagnosed with PCOS I\'ve had so many of the symptoms I really wondered if I could have PCOS - I really feel for women because it\'s such a little understood disorder - gosh they <a title=\"Whats in a Name? There’s more to PCOS than cysts…a lot more!\" href=\"http://www.hormonesoup.com/whats-in-a-name-theres-more-to-pcos-than-cysts-a-lot-more/\" target=\"_blank\">can\'t even agree on a name for it!</a></li>\r\n	<li>I feel so fortunate to have been able to successfully breastfeed my three babies and really consider it one of the great joys of being a mother.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSo when I came across a research article that talked about PCOS potentially causing a decreased milk supply in breastfeeding moms I knew I had to do some more research and share some information.\r\n\r\nMany women with PCOS struggle with infertility, like I did, and it has become one of the most widely addressed issues associated with the disorder.  Infertility is also often the reason women eventually get diagnosed.   But women have to spend so much time and energy researching and pursuing getting pregnant that there can be little room for focusing on what comes after the baby is here.  I know I just remember thinking breastfeeding would be easy - it\'s nature at it\'s finest, isn\'t it?!  But sadly, even women who do ask questions about PCOS and breastfeeding can be given pat reassurances that it won’t be an issue. When possible, the time to educate yourself on the impact of PCOS on breastfeeding is when you start thinking about trying to conceive. Advanced planning has the potential to prevent or minimize problems before you are in the throes of adjusting to life with a newborn or experiencing postpartum mood disorder and also frantically trying to remedy a supply issue.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\nI find it interesting that when it comes to PCOS and breastfeeding, women with the disorder are divided almost evenly into three categories:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>One third will experience <strong>no issues</strong> at all</li>\r\n	<li>One third will struggle with issues of <strong>oversupply</strong></li>\r\n	<li>One third will experience issues with <strong>decreased milk supply</strong>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBecause two thirds of all women with PCOS will experience nursing issues, if you want to breastfeed your baby, advance planning is recommended.\r\n\r\nI found some great resources and articles about PCOS and breastfeeding on a blog called <a title=\"Kelly Mom - PCOS &amp; Breastfeeding\" href=\"http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/pcos/ \" target=\"_blank\">KellyMom.com</a> - she is a Lactation Consultant and mother of three.  She shares tons of links and information like this:\r\n\r\nAccording to Lisa Marasco, IBCLC, there are many ways that PCOS can impact breastfeeding. She breaks it down into five points:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>With PCOS that has its onset in puberty breast tissue may not develop properly due to lack of estrogen. Further breast tissues development takes place during pregnancy, so even when onset is after puberty, breast tissue can be affected.</li>\r\n	<li>Even when women with PCOS have adequate estrogen, elevated levels of androgen hormones can lead to interference with prolactin reaching its receptors.</li>\r\n	<li>During pregnancy, it is possible that not enough receptors will be formed to receive the prolactin that does make it through.</li>\r\n	<li>Many women with PCOS experience insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can play a role in affecting breast growth and milk synthesis.</li>\r\n	<li>Estrogen inhibits lactation. This is why birth control pills aren’t recommended during breastfeeding. In PCOS “estrogen dominance” is common.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h1>Optimizing Your Chances for Successful Breastfeeding with PCOS</h1>\r\nThe good news is that there are many steps you can take to optimize your chances at having a successful breastfeeding relationship with PCOS. One way of being proactive is to seek help before problems begin. During your pregnancy, connect with a local IBCLC or La Leche League group. You’ll find incredible support and a wealth of information. Other things you can do to assist your body in preparing for breastfeeding include:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Addressing insulin resistance</strong> by going on a low-glycemic diet. Once you begin breastfeeding, you will find that your cravings for sugar increase and this is normal. The body does actually need more sugar while nursing, but it should come from naturally sweet foods like fruit, yams and beets. Eating every two to three hours while nursing will also help your body to regulate blood sugar levels.  I remember feeling like I needed to eat all the time when I was nursing and no wonder - just think about what your body is doing!  With PCOS, being careful about food choice is even more important.</li>\r\n	<li>Incorporate <strong>stress management</strong> techniques into your lifestyle. The importance of this is two-fold. Stress exacerbates PCOS symptoms and it also impacts milk supply. Daily walks, meditation, time alone for a nice bath or other leisurely activity, and journaling are all great ways to keep stress at bay.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Get SLEEP! </strong> Gee how I wish I had listened to this one!  Sleep is actually more important to our health than we ever realized.  More and more research is coming out about how important sleep is to our overall health.  This is easier said than done with a newborn, but it really is ok to let the housework wait and nap when the baby naps or ask for help or even pay for help if you have trouble asking and can afford it!   In North America we are programmed to believe that new mom\'s should be running marathons and be back to \"doing-it-all\" in no time at all - don\'t buy into that for a second. There\'s no other time in your life when it is the perfect opportunity to nurture yourself, along with your baby.</li>\r\n	<li>Some <strong>herbal teas</strong> are said to help with milk supply - I\'m not an expert but here\'s some ideas that you could look into:  Goat’s Rue is theorized to help develop glandular tissue, and herbs like dandelion, red raspberry leaf, alfalfa, nettles, and red clover are longtime favorites of mothers trying to boost their milk supply.  As always, check with a practitioner and do your research before you try anything.</li>\r\n	<li>If you need <strong>pharmaceutical assistance</strong> in boosting your milk supply, there are options: both Metformin and Domperidone are used for this purpose.  For more information check out one of the leading experts in the world - his facebook page <a title=\"Dr. Jack Newman - Facebook\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DrJackNewman\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Jack Newman</a> has a lot of information about the safety and efficacy of various drugs while breastfeeding.</li>\r\n	<li>For me, I breastfed <strong>frequently</strong> - yup I felt like a milk machine for a while - because I was worried about developing a milk supply.   And didn\'t (well tried not to) listen to people who commented, \"You\'re breastfeeding <em>again</em>??!!\"  Never mind what other people say - do what\'s right for you and your baby.  Remember that there\'s a supply and demand relationship when nursing a baby.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nThe good news is that while breastfeeding might be impacted by PCOS, there is a lot you can do to increase your chances of being able to nurse your baby. With adequate support and intervention, most women with PCOS can at least partially breastfeed their babies, and remember if you have your heart set on breastfeeding MOST women with PCOS will be able to breastfeed without supplementation. If, despite your best efforts, you have to supplement your supply, remember that every drop contains powerful nutrients and immune boosting components are still benefitting your baby.  And besides, the time your baby spends at the breast is never wasted, even if it is more about comfort and connection than nourishment.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Breastfeeding and PCOS: What Every Woman Should Know','','inherit','open','open','','1998-revision-v1','','','2013-09-16 16:53:05','2013-09-16 21:53:05','',1998,'http://www.hormonesoup.com/1998-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2029,0,'2013-10-24 00:25:09','2013-10-24 05:25:09','Before the Bears signed left tackle Jermon Bushrod to anchor the revamped offensive line, they strongly pursued Phil Loadholt, whom the Vikings wanted to re-sign at about $5 million per year. 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