Finding hormone help

Q: I am very interested in bio-identical hormones. My doctor is not at all happy or supportive of my interest, however. It is time for my annual visit, and I would love to find a doctor who would prescribe this type of hormone. Can you help?

Dr. Wright: If your doctor is against using natural hormone therapy, it’s definitely a good idea to look elsewhere, especially since going the natural route takes a little more than writing out a one-size-fits-all prescription. But in case it is only a lack of knowledge that holds your doctor back, you might share some information and see if he or she would be willing to learn how to help you. The September 2002 and December 2007 issues of Nutrition & Healing all contain comprehensive articles about the benefits and safety of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Subscribers can download and view these issues for free by visiting www.wrightnewsletter.com and logging on to the Archives with the username and password listed on page 8 of your most recent newsletter.

If your doctor still isn’t interested in helping you, you may want to consider finding one near you who might already be familiar with and supportive of using natural hormone therapy. Contact the American College for Advancement in Medicine (800-532-3688, 949-583-7666, www.acam.org).