Hormone Me

I have a friend who I'd like to think is as concerned for me as I am for him? But, truth be told, I doubt it...He is a boy, ya know? Anyway, this friend is adorable and possessed when it comes to what he wants and when he wants it. Whether we are talking about making money, religion, women or exercise...which brings me to the reason for this entry.

My friend has been weight lifting training consistently for the last two years and has transformed his boy/man body from just "average" to muscle man cutie patootie. He is an avid reader and came across a book which touts the use of these natural adrenal hormones that support and promote a balanced hormone level. Hello...Sign me up, right? I mean, anything that says balance in it has my seal of approval!

So, of course, after a quick trip to 'google' where I do a minimal amount of research, I too, am convinced that DHEA is absolutely essential to a maturing woman's body! That's me! Keep in mind that I went to a Lypogenics Doctor who drew blood and determined I was low in testosterone and prescribed melt-a-way testosterone, chocolate/mint flavored. (Not as yummy tasting as it sounds). And I also went to my OB/GYN who prescribed bio-identical estrogen patches (no blood drawn for this prescription). But, between the two of them, my body was seriously messed up. Noticeable weight gain in breasts and abdomen...possibly because hunger was increased and appetite was insatiable...but, really what does that matter for a now older, now plumper, moody woman?

Dare I type on...Oh, I shall. So, long story short...testosterone melt-a-ways are crap! Bio-identical patch is even more crap. Third Doctor, Internal Specialist, says off of everything for 2-4 weeks, will retest blood work and then at that time will see to a new dosage of DHEA. (He likes product, but wants to confirm right amount)!

Three days later, 3 pounds of water weight gone, according to the scale. Bra size back to normal according to fit and hooks! Still older, little less plumper and counting the days for the body to be cleansed of all the other crap and to get exclusively on DHEA and monitor it's true effects.

My friend is good...I like his advice. Will he notice or care that I have positioned myself locked and loaded for the book read, book recommended DHEA? Doubtful...he is a boy, ya know.