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Just In TimeSBy Dr. Donna Beckerhe came to me like so many women, right after her periods had stopped. The usual age of menopause, whenthe ovaries stop working, is age 51, but it can come as early as the 40s.“Well, you are just in time”, I told her. When the ovaries stop functioning, the loss of bone and weight gain is the greatest in those first years. I explained that many doctors believe the beginning of menopause is the only time to replace hormones. However, Dr. Bredesen, who wrote THE END OF ALZHEIMER’S and Dr. Bluming who wrote ESTROGEN MATTERS along with many other physicians. believe we need youthful hormones all our lives. YES, when you are over 60, you REALLY do need hormones!I explained to her that she had 3 sex hormones in her body as a young woman. Estradiol helps the brain to think, the skin to retain moisture and elasticity, builds bone, and promotes moistness of all mucus membranes. Progesterone promotes sleep and calmness, while testosterone adds zest and energy.She had heard about the pellet type of replacement for hormones, but I explained to her that she would only be able to receive the testosterone pellet, later in therapy.“With your intact uterus, I told her, if I gave you enough estradiol in a pellet form to help your body, it would cause you to have a period. The best way for you to take estradiol is by a patch, cream, tablet, or spray. I measure blood levels after you have been given the hormones in a daily application. Then, I can rapidly amend the dose if needed, judging by how you react and by your labs. You may eventually get testosterone pellet, but only after you and“ Like A Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There”Serving Stone Oak & Surrounding AreasAuto • Life • Homeowners Health • Renters • Business Se Habla EspañolChris Gann State Farm Insurance(210) 656-1450Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm20079 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 1106San Antonio, TX 78258 www.chrisganntheinsuranceman.comPROFESSIONAL TILE, GROUT & FLOOR CLEANINGThree Room Special Carpet Cleaning - $125$50 OFF rst tile & grout cleanThree area rugs cleaned, get the fourth – FREEers Expires 9/30/24Call Today! (210) 277-0424 • Greentreesteamers.com• Carpet Cleaning• Upholstery Cleaning • Tile & Grout• Area Rug Cleaning• Dryer Vent CleaningEco – Friendly Guaranteed CleanFocus of Treatment:• Weight Loss• Hot Flashes• Vaginal Dryness• Insomnia• Loss of Libido• Thyroid Issues• Erectile Dysfunction• Weakness• Brain Fog• Vitamin Deficiencies• Bone Loss• Men & Women Anti-AgingBefore AfterGet Your Life Back with All NaturalHormonesEnhancement of Life CenterCall to schedule yourFREE consultation!(210) 545-522414603 Huebner Rd., Ste. 2601 (Huebner & NW Military)Dr. Donna BeckerTreatment Plan Includes:• 3 pages of Blood Work• Detailed Analysis• Individualized Treatments.I know your best dose”.We discussed the risks and side effectsof hormone replacement therapy in the first 90 min. office visit. Blood clots, heart and liver issues, vaginal bleeding, and yes, even cancer has been reported to be slightly increased in persons who take hormones. Studies are on-going and not all physicians believe hormones are dangerous, I certainly do not.Dr. Donna Becker, in practice for over 30 years, focused on hormone replacement therapy for the past 15 years. I completed residency in Emergency Medicine in Chicago and earned Certification in Hormone Replacement Therapy with World Link Medical (not recognized by the Tx board of Specialties). Call for a free 15 min. consult.Dr Donna BeckerSpecializes in anti-aging & health maintenance medicine.(210) 545-5224 www.antiagingsa.comI Spy With My Little Eye... ContestBy Sally KalosPlease look carefully on each and every page, scanning up and down, left and right, from front to back, and then back to front. Don’t give up!If you can find the kids running to the school bus you’ll be entered into a drawing to win $50! Just email the page number and location where you spotted the kids running to the school bus to contest@ stoneoakhighlights.com.The deadline is September 12, 2024. We hope you’ll have fun with our version of a mini-scavenger hunt within our pages. Good luck!Congratulations to our AugustI Spy winner James DeFeliceSeptember 2024www.stoneoakhighlights.com 13