The Rest of The Story

Follow Endocrinologist, Dr. Marina Johnson’s blog to keep up-to-date with the latest preventive medical research, experienced clinical commentary and other clarifications on today’s top male and female health issues!

Thinking Outside The Box

It wasn’t until I studied integrative medicine and functional medicine that I became aware of the importance of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to good health.

The Golden Gate Bridge, Bridge of Hope

Giving patients hope is an important aspect of the doctor-patient relationship that contributes to good outcomes.

Some studies suggest testosterone in the presence of estrogen and progesterone has a protective effect on the breast and may decrease breast cancer risk.

Resuming HRT in Breast Cancer Survivors

I am often asked whether breast cancer survivors can ever safely initiate HRT. In addition, they are often taking estrogen blocker drugs, like tamoxifen, especially if their breast cancer was positive for estrogen receptors. These women frequently suffer severe symptoms of estrogen deficiency.

I want to stress that Dr. Johnson saved me! By that I mean, I knew something was wrong but no other doctor took the time to really talk to me and, more importantly, listen. I believe that to be her strongest attribute; as women we often just want someone to listen with compassion and not label us as needing a pill. Her in depth review revealed what I needed.

The flexing woman symbol is a registered trademark of Kathys Divas

In this series I want to give you information on ways to prevent breast cancer. My philosophy toward optimal health embraces the concept of engaging patients in their own health because it encourages patient responsibility and accountability. Part 4 of 4.

The Flexing woman symbol is a registered trademark of Kathys Divas

In this series I want to give you information on ways to prevent breast cancer. My philosophy toward optimal health embraces the concept of engaging patients in their own health because it encourages patient responsibility and accountability. Part 3 of 4.

Flexing woman symbol is a registered trademark of Kathys Divas

In this series I want to give you information on ways to prevent breast cancer. My philosophy toward optimal health embraces the concept of engaging patients in their own health because it encourages patient responsibility and accountability. Part 2 of 4.

Flexing woman symbol is a registered trademark of Kathys Divas

In this series I want to give you information on ways to prevent breast cancer. My philosophy toward optimal health embraces the concept of engaging patients in their own health because it encourages patient responsibility and accountability. Part 1 of 4.

Dr Marina Johnson discusses Pharmaceutical Bioidentical Hormones

Let me tell you why I recommend pharmaceutical bioidentical HRT. It is a therapy I have utilized in the 100,000 female patient visits that I have managed over the past 29 years since pharmaceutical topical estradiol was first introduced in 1986
 


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