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Women’s Health In Today’s Practice: 5 Cutting-Edge Takeaways From The Women’s Hormones Masterclass

“The best faculty, best providers, best patient outcomes. All based on science, experience, and care. “— Erika Schwartz, MD

As Erika Schwartz, MD, a global pioneer in disease prevention and hormone therapeutics, summarized in the quote above, the Everything About Hormone Health For Women masterclass was an incredible success. The February event gathered a group of forward-thinking health professionals who came to meet, learn from, and engage with acclaimed advanced endocrinology practitioners and educators.

Alongside a fun weekend in Boca Raton, FL, participants enjoyed three days of ground-breaking educational sessions led by top women’s health experts with invaluable expertise. Faculty members shared relevant and practical clinical insights for the modern practitioner committed to patient-centered care, making the experience empowering and informative.

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Canceling Menopause: Longevity Science Challenges The Reproductive Status Quo

Society has long accepted the natural decline of fertility and the onset of menopause as an inevitable part of life for women. An increased risk for age-related disease, disability, and cognitive decline, that just comes with the territory. However, the status quo of shifting hormone levels accompanied by cumbersome symptoms ranging from relatively mild (night sweats, irregular bleeding) to potentially fatal (heart disease, dementia) is now being questioned.

Humans are unique in that we are one of only five species that experience menopause and the only one that lives on land. Our closest cousins, chimpanzees, do not stop their reproductive cycles until near death. So why must we?

The truth is, there is no fundamental biological reason that requires women to begin losing the eggs essential to their future fertility before they even exit the womb. From 7 million eggs at 26 weeks of gestation down to 1 million at the time of birth, the number of eggs females carry begins to decrease exponentially, dwindling to 1,000 by age 51.

It’s worth noting that egg quality decreases with age, too: chromosomal defects increase by 0.5% each month after 35 years old, so a woman in her early 40s will likely have abnormalities in three-quarters of her remaining eggs.

While in utero and weighing approximately six large carrots (760g), a female’s fertility peaks. But does that make any evolutionary sense?

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Blogs of the Year: The Top 10 Most-Read A4M Articles in 2022 

It’s been a whirlwind year for the A4M blog! We’ve published nearly 50 articles on everything from microbiome transplants and other breakthrough longevity discoveries to pediatric mental health and promising interventions. Now, as we wrap up an incredible year for A4M, we wanted to take a moment to look back at the most popular blog articles of 2022.

We hope this review serves as a reminder of all the exceptional work done in our industry and community this year and serves as inspiration as we continue working toward a healthier future for all.

Here are the top 10 most-read articles of the year:

1) Exercise for Longevity: Aerobic Activity or Strength Training?

2) The Untold Truth: How Parental Mental Illness Affects Children’s Mental Health

3) Breakthrough Research Finds Meal Timing Is Key To Longevity

4) Rapamycin For Longevity: The Anti-Aging Miracle Drug?

5) Microbiome Transplants For Reversing Hallmarks Of Aging

6) What You Need To Know About Low Testosterone

7) 5 Surprising Menopause Symptoms – According To Dr. Felice Gersh

8) The Top 6 Nutrients For Brain Longevity

9) Endocrine Disruptors and Where to Find Them

10) 5 Myths About Fasting and Fasting Diets, Debunked

2022, that’s a wrap!

Now that we’ve seen the best of the year, it’s time to look ahead. We’re looking forward to sharing the industry’s top news and research developments with you in the coming year, and we hope you’ll continue to join us.