Endometrial cancer begins in the the lining of the uterus, a woman’s hollow pelvic organ that fosters fetal development. Genetic mutation causes abnormal, cancerous cell growth, developing into a tumor. according to the American Cancer Society, approximately 47,130 new cases of endometrial cancer will be diagnosed and 8,010 women will die from it in 2012.

CausesWhen cells in the lining of the uterus replicate themselves, genetic mutations can occur that result in aberrant cells. These cancerous cells multiply and congeal into a tumor. Then they invade nearby tissues, often spreading throughout the body, or metastasizing. Scientists don’t know exactly what causes endometrial cancer, but several factors increase your risk of developing it.

SymptomsEndometrial cancer is often detected early because abnormal vaginal bleeding is its most telling signs. this can include extensive periods, bleeding between periods or blood-tinged vaginal discharge. Other, more subtle symptoms include pelvic pain and pain from intercourse.

Gynecologist David L. Zisow of Northwest Hospital said that vaginal bleeding that occurs after menopause is the most telling warning sign: “To be safe, a postmenopausal woman who has not had a menstrual period for at least six months, who then has bleeding of any amount, must consult with her gynecologist to be properly evaluated and to have endometrial cancer ruled out.”

DiagnosisThe National Cancer Institute explains that a pap test does not detect endometrial cancer because the cancer is in the uterus. Endometrial tissue must be removed and examined for diagnosis. this can be achieved with a biopsy or dilatation and curettage. for an endometrial biopsy, a thin tube is inserted through the cervix to the uterus. this tube scrapes off samples of endometrial tissue.

TreatmentAccording to the National Cancer Institute, endometrial cancer is highly curable.

“The treating physician,” Zisow said, “should be a gynecologic oncologist who has expertise in minimally invasive, robotic surgery.” The basic types of treatment fall into three categories: surgery, radiation therapy and hormone therapy.

Surgery is the primary treatment for removing endometrial cancer.

Doctor Peter Frederick, a gynecologic oncologist, encourages patients with endometrial cancer to ask if they are candidates for minimally invasive surgery: “Endometrial cancer is often caught at an early stage, and cures may be achieved with surgery alone.”

A total hysterectomy is a surgery in which the doctor removes the entire uterus (cervix included). When removed through a large incision in the abdomen, this is called a total abdominal hysterectomy. When the abdominal incision is small and a laparoscope is used, this is called a total laparoscopic hysterectomy. When removed through the vagina, this is called a vaginal hysterectomy. The other common surgeries are bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries) and radical hysterectomy (removal of the uterus, cervix and a portion of the vagina).

After surgery, radiation or hormone therapy are administered to eliminate any surviving cancer cells. with radiation therapy, powerful X-rays target the cancer cells and stop them from developing. Depending on the stage and kind of cancer, external or internal radiation is applied. Hormone therapy removes certain hormones that enable the cancer to thrive. any therapy that diminishes these hormones or prevents them from attaching to receptors on cancer cells is hormone therapy.

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By Mary Esparra Published: 2:00 AM – 01/18/12

The seasonal sparkle has dulled, New Year’s resolutions have been broken, bitter-cold weather is the norm, and holiday bills are coming due. It’s no wonder that Blue Monday — Jan. 23 this year — is considered by many to be the most depressing and stressful day of the year.

In fact, essential oils/aromatherapy company Aura Cacia is calling on all stressed-out Americans to take a 15-minute break at high noon Jan. 23. Go for a walk, stretch, practice yoga, play with your pet, massage your temples, or hug a loved one, the company advises.

Be warned, though. according to some local experts, chilling out may not cure what ails you.

With 25 years of experience in the field of psychotherapy, Dr. Michele Winchester-Vega assessed the 10 most stressful events in life:

1. Death of a child

2. Loss of employment

3. Loss of home

4. Diagnosis of terminal illness/aging parent

5. Change in financial status (up or down)

6. Loss of a significant relationship/family member/sibling

10. Higher education/multiple jobs

“Anything that interferes with normal development causes stress,” said Winchester-Vega. “Like if someone has a very sick child, when it comes outside of normal development, it causes stress.

“We know that sharing things with people and having support is critical. get information necessary to make good decisions, because sometimes when these stressors happen, you’re numb. like they tell you on an airplane, ‘Should there be turbulence, make sure to put your oxygen mask on first.’

“You have to take care of yourself first. you can only give off your excess, so how do you build an excess so that you can feed others? some people love gardening, and others think that’s an arduous task. What’s your way to gain pleasure and to release tension? the best stress reducer is feeling connected, and that’s why people are in therapy, in groups, in fellowship, go on a group night out. People need to be connected and want to be connected.”

Michele Winchester-Vega, doctor of psychiatric social work, assistant professor at Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work, and owner of a New Windsor practice of 12 clinicians of mental health, explains why so many of us feel so blue at this time of year.

“Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also called seasonal depression or winter depression, is a mood disorder that some people experience every year at the same time, usually in the fall and winter,” said Winchester-Vega. “A rare form of it is known as ‘summer depression’ that begins in late spring or early summer, which we know less about.”

Symptoms for both have many of the same symptoms of depression: decreased levels of energy, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, increase in appetite, increased desire to be alone, increased need for more sleep, weight gain, being tearful, having difficulty sleeping and inability to feel pleasure.

“We know that light affects hormones, and it is believed that when hormone levels shift, we also do not get enough of the ‘good chemicals’ (serotonin) in our brains, and depression symptoms appear. some are treated with increased light exposure (light boxes, full-spectrum lights or sun), while others need SSRIs (Prozac, Lexapro, Zoloft) for the few months that their mood is affected.

“Chilling out is not what is suggested for people with depression,” said Winchester-Vega. “Actually, increasing their activity and keeping structure is indicated, as when we exercise and do things with others, our endorphins are increased, which gives us the more positive feelings.”

Often, depressed people turn to food for comfort.

“The mistake that many make is to eat foods high in carbohydrates to boost serotonin, which do have a calming affect on the body and mind, but the person then gets sluggish and less motivated to get moving,” Winchester-Vega said.

Therapist and licensed clinical social worker Jeffrey a. Roosa of Roosa Counseling Services offers ways to beat the winter blues by focusing on the power of self, something that gets lost during the holiday season.

“We’re always thinking about other people and not focusing on ourselves,” said Roosa. “You have interpersonal issues, social issues going on, and people lose sight of the balance and where they’re nourishing themselves. What is Christmas? Giving. What is Hanukkah? Giving. There’s always giving going on, not a lot of taking. It’s thought to be bad to take. you have to redefine the holidays and develop that self power and utilize it.”

Whether it is asking a fast-food cashier to correct your order or making sure you don’t miss your car’s scheduled tune-up, take care of the things in life that may cause you more stress if you don’t.

“If you go to Dunkin’ Donuts, you’re entitled to what you’d like,” said Roosa. “If you get the wrong order, do it pleasantly and tell them they were incorrect. Don’t drive off in a huff. you would be surprised how many diabetics would drink that coffee with sugar. they don’t feel the sense of entitlement at that very moment.

“‘We’re not using as much heat this winter, so I’m not going to get my boiler serviced,’ and then it stops. Whatever things they need to take care of, they’re not, and boom, they’re in a deeper hole.”

Weather and weight also add to our winter stress. “Winter brings extremes, which people don’t do well with,” said Roosa, “and that’s where anxiety plays a role in irrational thoughts and beliefs that people act on. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of that going on this time of the year.

“Traditionally, this is also when people start to look at their weight. now is the time we have to think about looking good in that bikini in the spring. this has crossed gender lines. You’re supposed to pay attention to your body. If you have that power of yourself and taking care of your dietary concerns and physical concerns, you’re going to be fine.”

Roosa noted that the phones in his office ring nonstop from August until the end of November and then slow down “because people don’t take care of themselves in December and January.”

If you don’t suffer from depression but are just stressed this time of year, treat yourself to a respite you like.

“The best way to chill out is to do something you enjoy and envelop yourself for a brief period of time and not worry about the pressures,” said Roosa. “For kids, video games are mindless activities that take them away. we can do that too by reading a book, spending some quality time with the people that we love, exercising.”

Winchester-Vega agreed. “Chilling out for all the rest of us is a good thing, as most of us have stress overload and are out of balance in life,” she said. “When we are in constant motion, it is like trying to live in a tsunami. It is only when the water is still can we really see things clearly. In order to see clearly, we must be still, quiet, calm.”

Winchester-Vega advised talking to others and getting support. take a walk in nature, escape with a book or movie, get a massage or acupuncture, meditate, do yoga or relaxation exercises.

Activities that get you moving also help to alleviate stressful lives.

“The summertime gives us more opportunity for social gatherings, picnics, graduations, weddings,” said Winchester-Vega. “Winter comes, people are more hibernated, and you don’t get the social relief that summertime brings, for both men and women.

“Women have more depression, anxiety and SAD because of our hormonal makeup. I think that women carry more of the emotional load than men, as we’re wired differently.

“Buy yourself some flowers or a candle. Create a spa within your house and take a hot bath. another thing is journaling, because it releases things that are on your mind.”

Social support and networking also help to relieve stress — young mothers sharing time with other young mothers, aging women sharing time with other aging women.

Stressed-out men can do the same things, suggested Winchester-Vega, but they generally don’t have the friendship/fellowship that women have with women.

“They’re passive and seem to enjoy watching TV or movies,” she said. ” anything that gets them connected to nature s a good way of releasing tension. Men like to hike, run, bike, box and do yard work as their escape. “

During a phone interview for this story, Winchester-Vega confessed that she was multitasking. While conducting business at a print shop, she got a call from the school nurse to pick up her daughter, then rushed back to the office to see a patient, before attending an evening planning meeting for a benefit event.

Her advice for beating stress? “Do the opposite of what I’m doing now.”

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By Deborah J. Botti Published: 2:00 AM – 12/21/11

Do you know what happens to rats that are deprived of sleep for two weeks? they die.

People, too, are adversely affected by lack of proper sleep. “There is a rare genetic mutation, fatal familial insomnia, in humans,” says Dr. Steven K. Grundfast, who’s affiliated with Crystal run Healthcare, Catskill Regional Medical Center and Orange Regional Medical Center. “Insomnia develops around age 40. the patient gets no sleep at all – and will die within two years.”

“Sleep deprivation (less than four hours sleep) equals an increase in mortality rates,” says Dr. Alan Schaffer, the medical director of Orange Regional’s Center for Sleep. “But too much sleep (more than 10 hours each night) also increases mortality rates. why is not clear.”

“everybody needs sleep,” says Grundfast, “although the amounts might differ. the average for adults is between six and eight hours – or about seven hours.”

Grundfast and Schaffer are board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care and sleep medicine. they explain not only what happens when the head hits the pillow, but also some other taken-for-granted benefits.

“We’re in a reparative state when we sleep, restoring energy,” says Grundfast.

“There are changes in behavior, a loss of awareness, the eyes are closed, brain waves change, digestion slows – which is why it’s not advised to eat too close to bedtime – and the muscles relax,” says Schaffer, the latter of which is a good thing.

He points to a REM sleep behavior disorder in which the muscle tone is not as low as it should be and the person acts out his or her dreams by talking, jumping, hitting, kicking – to the dismay of the bed partner.

Along with repairing, refreshing and rejuvenating, here are some other benefits of sleep, according to the experts, that might not readily come to mind:

1. You’re better able to avoid car accidents. the responses of sleep-deprived students have been measured. “a light is flashed, and they’re asked to hit a button,” says Grundfast. “Sometimes they do, but there’s a longer response latency. and sometimes they don’t push the button at all.”

What if those lights aren’t generated in a lab but are headlights coming into your lane of travel, and you don’t respond? “Reflexes and reaction time while driving are slower with acute or chronic sleep deprivation,” says Schaffer.

So if you haven’t slept much this month because of conflicting work, school and holiday demands – or even if it was just last night that you only got a couple hours sleep – you’re putting yourself and everybody else on the road at risk for not celebrating the holidays next year.

2. You’re better able to ward off illness. Remember those sleep-deprived lab rats? What they died of was septicemia, or an overwhelming infection caused by the translocation of bacteria from the bowel, says Grundfast.

In simple terms, the hormones in control of proper immune response are unable to do what they’re supposed to do when the body has been denied its ability to restore and repair – and that includes keeping digestive bacteria where it belongs to mounting an army against infiltrating germs.

“We’re paying a lot more attention to this in critical-care units,” he says, historically known for their lights, beeping machinery and steady flow of nursing staff, which interferes with the deep sleep that ill patients require.

3. You’ll have an advantage in maintaining a healthy weight. as if food temptations aren’t enough to contend with, studies have found that those hormones connected to hunger are out of whack in people with sleep deprivation. Ghrelin, which thinner people have higher levels of and is produced during certain nighttime hours, tells the body when it’s full. Leptin, on the other hand, signals hunger. With too much leptin and not enough ghrelin, you eat when you don’t really require food, says Grundfast.

And probably because of the hormonal imbalances, people with sleep deprivation are more likely to be insulin resistant, a precursor to diabetes, says Schaffer.

When you’re tired, you’re more likely to reach for simple carbs to provide your body with instant fuel as opposed to the high-quality nutrition that it deserves. plus, that whole comfort-conditioning scenario comes into play, says Schaffer: as a baby, we cry, get fed and feel better. when we’re tired, we seek comfort.

4. You’re more likely to see a doctor in the emergency room who’s rested. up until about the early ’90s, part of medical training was to be on call for 24 hours – or longer.

“But there was a bad outcome, based on the intern’s impaired decision-making process, which called the on-call residency program system into question,” says Grundfast. “Today, if a resident is on call at night, in the morning (he or she) goes home.”

He says there have also been too many incidents of interns studying for the boards all night and then falling asleep and crashing on the way to the exam that they never get to take.

5. Students get better grades when they’re well rested. Learning, development, memory, intellectual function and informed decision-making are all tied to sleep, particularly REM sleep, says Schaffer. “I tell my kids all the time that a good night’s sleep is far more beneficial than studying to the bitter end. do they always listen to me …”

Because of the overall neurological effect that sleep has, it can be presumed that proper sleep enhances creativity – and just about every other inherent talent or learned skill in each individual’s repertoire.

6. Sleep might help you keep your job. being well-rested enables you to wow your boss with everything from easily meeting daily quotas to expressing brilliant ideas. Conversely, if you drag yourself to the job every day exhausted, you’re at greater risk for not only making more mistakes,but also actually falling asleep in front of your computer.“when we’re sleep-deprived, but active, we can keep going,” says Grundfast. “But when we do something monotonous, something that requires little effort, it’s easy to then fall asleep.”

Try explaining that to your boss – assuming you even make it into work on time.

7. the day might be brighter. “There are psychological consequences of sleep deprivation,” says Grundfast of the symptoms that can range from mood disturbances to hostile, aggressive or sometimes even violent behavior.

But the jury’s still out on whether it’s the depression that’s causing the insomnia or if it’s the sleep deprivation that’s leading to the depression.

Or, in other instances, is it the sleep deprivation that’s making mild depression worse, asks Schaffer.

8. the heart doesn’t sleep, but sleep helps the heart – and overall health.With sleep loss comes an increase in the markers for inflammation – and inflammation is associated with increased cardiovascular disease – among a score of other diseases that range from acid reflux to eczema to urinary tract infections.

“There’s a whole biochemical pathway that sleep plays a role in,” says Schaffer.

And to ensure a good night’s sleep, Schaffer encourages people to keep the three S’s in mind: “you should only be in bed for sleep, sickness and sex.”

Here’s some advice for getting a restful night’s sleep from Hudson Valley sleep-medicine specialists Dr. Steven K. Grundfast and Dr. Alan Schaffer.

From Grundfast:*Remember the rules of sleep hygiene. just as when you were a child, follow the same ritual to wind down with – brush your teeth, wash your face, read a magazine.

*Never eat or work in bed.

*Don’t go to sleep until you’re tired; lying in bed awake will create anxiety.

*Avoid reliance on medications – prescription or OTC.

*Both Grundfast and Schaffer say that if you don’t fall asleep within 15-20 minutes, get out of bed and go into another dimly lit room. do not turn on your computer, and if you must watch TV, do so from a distance. Keep the noise and light down, drink some warm milk, and if you’re going to read, choose something boring – not the Stephen King story or other novel that you don’t want to put down.

From Schaffer:*Avoid alcohol, which is a central nervous system depressant and can lead to rebound insomnia, where one wakes up a few hours after going to sleep – and is wide awake.

*Be aware of homeostatic and circadian drives. Circadian rhythms explain the natural decrease in the level of alertness, “such as after lunch, which is why some cultures have siestas,” he says. “not because they’re lazy.” the homeostatic sleep drive explains the desire to sleep after wakefulness – and activity. People who exercise tend to sleep better because more ATP is burned, increasing a chemical in the blood that’s a natural sleep aid.

*Transitional – the period of falling asleep.

*Light sleep – about half the night.

*Deep or delta sleep – occurs early in the night, but declines with age. You’ve awoken from a deep sleep when you wonder where you are.

*REM, or rapid eye movement, sleep. the brain is very active during this time, says Dr. Alan Schaffer. “although it’s not clear what it means, the belief is that the brain is consolidating memory, processing the day.”

*Wake – the body naturally cycles every one-and-a-half to two hours between REM and non-REM sleep, says Schaffer.

“Someone with sleep apnea can be in bed 8 to 10 hours, but wake unrefreshed because of fragmented sleep,” says Dr. Steven K. Grundfast. “Breathing is cut off over and over again – signaling the brain to keep waking up because it’s sensing something is wrong.”

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By Suzy Cohen Columnist Published: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 31, 2011 at 2:22 p.m.

Q: I met you at a book signing, and didn’t want to hold up the line to elaborate on my health concerns. you said I should not be taking “unopposed estrogen,” and I don’t know what that means. if you recall, I’m post-menopausal, I had a hysterectomy, and my doctor prescribes estradiol tablets.

L.Y., Baltimore

A: I do recall saying that. It scares me that millions of women are taking unopposed estrogen medications (meaning, estrogen therapy without any natural progesterone to go with it). Excess estrogen has been linked to breast cancer and other hormonally-driven disorders.

Natural progesterone balances estrogen and is sold without prescription at health food stores, as a skin cream. I feel strongly that no woman should EVER be taking unopposed estrogen meds, even if she has had her uterus removed. Of course, everyone reading this should get physician approval to use progesterone, because my opinion columns are intended for educational purposes, not advice.

Sadly, some physicians insist that women who do not have a uterus (i.e. hysterectomy) no longer need progesterone, so they only prescribe estrogen drugs. this is short-sighted because there are progesterone receptors all over the body, not just in the reproductive organs. so even if you have your uterus removed, other organs are left starving for progesterone. It supports healthy bones, breasts, heart, liver and brain tissue in both men and women. Progesterone protects the breasts, and may relieve fibrocystic breast pain and reduce the risk of breast cancer, studies prove. this hormone may improve sleep, anxiety and cholesterol levels. Remarkably, progesterone feeds the brain, and a new study points to its benefit during the first few hours after a stroke.

Natural progesterone is not the same thing as progestin drugs like methoxyprogesterone, which is sold by prescription.

The medications are not bio-identical to what your body makes, and there are no receptor sites on your cells that exactly match the drugs.

Because synthetic drugs are not bio-identical, there is a higher risk of side effects. your local pharmacist can explain more. What you learn about progestin drugs does not at all apply to bio-identical, natural progesterone hormone.

When you take unopposed estrogen, you could tilt yourself, hormonally-speaking, and wind up with excess estrogen, a condition termed “estrogen dominance” or “progesterone deficiency.” Symptoms in post-menopausal women include anxiety, depression, irritability, hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, insomnia, bone loss or low sex drive. in pre-menopausal women, you might expect PMS, breast tenderness, migraines, fibroids, mood swings, bloating, or heavy periods. using progesterone cream properly is critical. Application depends on your age and menstrual cycle.

It’s too complicated to get into here. I’ve explained progesterone usage, and outlined other natural ways to support hormone health in my ebook, “Breast/Prostate Cancer Protection” sold at my website.

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im a guy and 18. my mood swings are getting worse. i get mad for no reason and then i will become happy for a day or two then i will get depressed and or angry/irritable. i get headaches and muscle aches, low and high sex drive off and on, loss of appetite, anxiety, ant–social behavior. i can't think of anything else but so i have a hormone imbalance? or does this sound normal for a teen ?

It sounds like your bi polar. I think if you were going through a lot of stress it might be normal for a guy but i would would be totally normal if you were a girl.

ipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) causes serious shifts in mood, energy, thinking, and behavior–from the highs of mania on one extreme, to the lows of depression on the other. more than just a fleeting good or bad mood, the cycles of bipolar disorder last for days, weeks, or months. And unlike ordinary mood swings, the mood changes of bipolar disorder are so intense that they interfere with your ability to function.

During a manic episode, a person might impulsively quit a job, charge up huge amounts on credit cards, or feel rested after sleeping two hours. during a depressive episode, the same person might be too tired to get out of bed and full of self-loathing and hopelessness over being unemployed and in debt.

The causes of bipolar disorder aren’t completely understood, but it often runs in families. the first manic or depressive episode of bipolar disorder usually occurs in the teenage years or early adulthood. the symptoms can be subtle and confusing, so many people with bipolar disorder are overlooked or misdiagnosed–resulting in unnecessary suffering. But with proper treatment and support, you can lead a rich and fulfilling life.

best person to ask is your doctor as this could be anything from bipolar depression to a phsyical illness. it sounds like hormones to me but a severe form of it especially seeing as it is worrying you i would go to the doctors and they can help you with techniques to calm you or to control your mood as well as reccommend any medicines or perhaps herbal rememdies to keep you calm. just try focusing less on things that make you angry if you can. you could have a social disorder that needs treating though so do make an appointment as soon as you can x

Are you still growing? In that case it might be normal. What do other people say about your behavior? If no one else notices, it may be just ordinary moods.

It's possible that it's bipolar, but you need a complete physical exam to rule out other causes.

Good luck.

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I have swollen tender breasts, and I've been really tired lately. my period is due on Oct 8. I tested today and got a big fat neg on first response!!! my bf and I are ttc. We have had unprotected sex every single day after my last period (Sept 8-12) except for maybe two days. He came in me every single time!!!

There is a huge chance you are pregnant. Wait until after your missed pd and then take a test. it should show up positive by then if you are pregnant.

YES YOU CAN BUT U MIGHT NEED TO WAIT BECAUSE YOUR HCG HORMONES MIGHT NOT BE HIGH ENOUGH RIGHT NOW BUT!GOOD LUCK!

I just want to know if there is any way to know if I should go and get my hormones checked out because I am suffering from achne that never goes away and my period comes pretty much once a month but I can't count and know when it is going to come that month.

Ok, a normal period comes every 28 days so if your period comes on the first of April, your next period is April 28. It's easy to check. if your period cannot be checked like this it's irregular. It seems u have a hormonal imbalance. here are the symptoms of hormonal imbalances.

Fatigue
Craving sweets or carbs
Feeling depresed or overwhelmed
PMS
Fuzzy thinking
Digestive issues
Anxiety
Heart palpitation
Breast pain
Urinary dysfunction
Mood swings or irritibility
Weight gain
Fibroids
Irregular periods
Vaginal dryness
Hair loss/Dry skin
Insomnia
Stiffness or joint pain
Fuzzy thinking.

I suffered from hormonal imbalance as a result i have terrible acne all over my arms, neck, back shoulder and face. I have terrible menstrual pain, severe anxiety, fuzzy thinking, acid reflux, excessive sweating and no energy.
This is what i did
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I started taking maca and and ALL of my symptoms improved drastically. I no longer have stomach problems, excruciatinp period pains, acne is almost all gone, i have great energy, my thinking is clear and not fuzzy and because maca increases sexual stimulation as well i now tire out my bf. I told him he should start taking maca root to keep up with me lol. Here are soem positives of maca root.

Benefits (uses) of Maca root for Men

1. Maca increases Aphrodisiac activity.

2. Enhances libido.

3. Increases energy, stamina and endurance.

4. Improvement of male potency.

5. Helps overcome depression.

6. found to produce a "general sense of well-being".

7. DHEA level increases significantly in a majority of the males treated with it.

8. Helps in stress treatment.

9. Increases sperm count (oligospermia), count of mobile spermatozoids and mobility, formation of spermatozoids (spermatogenesis)

10. Athletic Performance.

11. Hormone Balancing.

12. Increased Testosterone Levels.

13. Maca helps with Erectile Dysfunction.

14. Fertility Enhancement

15. Helps fight acne resulted from hormonal unbalances.

Benefits (uses) of Maca root for Women

1. Maca increases Aphrodisiac Activity.

2. Enhances Libido.

3. Increases Energy.

4. Maca increases Sexual Stimulation

5. Helps to overcomes depression.

6. found to produce a "general sense of well-being".

7. Helps in Stress Treatment.

8. Helps fight menopause symptoms.

9. Maca reduces Hot Flashes.

10. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HTR).

11. Hormone balancing.

12. Athletic Performance.

13. PMS Associated Problems.

14. Maca helps alleviate Menstrual Pain

15. Corrects Menstrual Irregularity

16. Helps with acne resulted from hormonal unbalances.

17. Helps hormonal related skin problems

18. Maca Decreases Stress

19. Maca Decreases Anxiety

Another alternative is to visit
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P.S. I have never tried their program cause Maca Root works great for me but i hear its good
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hey i suffer from the same thing, so if u find something out please share it w/me

Acne is a bacterial infection. It needs to be treated with topical antibiotics. As a last resort, oral antibiotics. Acne is not a symptom of any hormone imbalance.

An irregular period is quite normal too. It's not a sign of any serious hormone imbalance. The younger you are, the more irregular you are going to be. Although you state that you have period once a month. that sounds pretty darn regular to me.