Platt Wellness Blog — estrogen

What you need to know about Estrogen Dominance and Breast Cancer

What you need to know about Estrogen Dominance and Breast Cancer

The fact is that there are many clinical studies that have established that an underlying and untreated condition of "estrogen dominance" significantly increases your breast cancer risk

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Dr. Platt’s treatment approach of Brenda J's Estrogen Dominance

Dr. Platt’s treatment approach of Brenda J's Estrogen Dominance

"Six weeks after her first visit to my office, Brenda came in and we sat down and talked. “Doc,” she said, “I’ve never felt better in my entire life.” That shows you the power of hormones."  Brenda J.

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Michael Platt

Why Belly Fat? Thank Goodness of Lycra, or maybe not...

Belly fat has a why of sneaking up on you...slowly. Thank good ness for Lycra. However, there is a way to rid of belly fat, if you understand how hormones play a role. Read below:   ✅The primary hormonal change in the pre and post menopausal state is a significant drop in progesterone levels.   ✅Progesterone is the hormone that blocks insulin, and insulin is the hormone that puts on fat around the middle. At the same time, because of the drop in progesterone levels, adrenaline levels increase which is a significant cause of a rise in glucose which increases...

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Michael Platt

What Causes Hot Flashes and How to Treat Them?

It is not unusual for women to experience hot flashes either in the perimenopause or the post-menopause. In almost all cases, it is treated with some type of estrogen, preferably estradiol. However, very often this might provide a reduction in the severity of hot flashes, but does not cure the problem. The frequency and intensity of hot flashes vary among women and can last up to 10 years. The best approach to dealing with any problem is to treat the cause of the issue. When it comes to hot flashes, one of the most common associated findings is the release...

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