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Welcome to our Article Library! We offer a wide variety of articles by Dr. John R. Lee, M.D. on many topics, including natural bioidentical hormones, how to get off of conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and onto natural hormones, frequently asked questions, and much more! For your convenience we have organized this library into topics. Just click on any of the topics below to be taken to the articles on that topic. To return to the top of this page and the list of topics, click on the “Return to Top of Page” links.
Dr. John R. Lee, M.D. - About the Great Doctor
About Dr. John R. Lee, MD - Author, Pioneer in Use of Natural Progesterone
Details about the life and work of John R. Lee, M.D., and how he became a pioneer in the use of progesterone and other natural hormones.
Bioidentical Hormones: Dr. John R. Lee's Three Rules for BHRT
A Dr. Lee classic - clear, commonsense guidelines for when and how to use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also called natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT).
Essays by Dr. Lee
Thoughtful and thought-provoking, these pieces reflect Dr. Lee's acerbic wit and his brilliant mind.
Remembering Dr. Lee: Stories from Mrs. Pat Lee
Personal remembrances of Dr. Lee by Pat Lee, his wife and assistant in his work.
Fluoride in Water: A Tribute to Dr. Lee from His Colleagues
Many followers of Dr. John Lee don’t know that he warned his readers about the dangers of water fluoridation and fought to prevent it. Here is a tribute to him from colleagues who joined him in that fight.
How To Balance Hormones: Read Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This is the Foreword to Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple, the book he was working on when he passed away.
Balancing Your Hormones - How to Get Started
Four Simple Steps for Balancing Hormones Naturally: John R. Lee, M.D.
This article gives you the basic information you need to balance your hormones naturally using Dr. Lee's expert guidance. It's the perfect place to start your journey to wellness.
Bioidentical Hormones: Dr. John R. Lee's Three Rules for BHRT
A Dr. Lee classic - clear, commonsense guidelines for when and how to use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also called natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT).
Estrogen Dominance - An Elevated Estradiol to Progesterone Ratio
Estrogen dominance is a term coined by Dr. Lee, and this is his famous (and much copied) list of the symptoms and conditions associated with estrogen dominance.
Physiological Effects - Estrogen and Progesterone: Contrasting Effects
Estrogen and progesterone balance each other in the body. Here is a list of estrogen's effects on the body and the contrasting effects of progesterone.
Hormone Balance Test - Symptom Checker
A quick and simple test to find out whether you might have a hormone imbalance with recommendations for reading and resources and specific saliva testing kits.
How to Get Off Conventional HRT and on Natural Hormones
Questions and Answers about getting off conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and onto natural hormones, also known as bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT). How to have balanced hormones, and relief from menopausal symptoms, without using conventional HRT!
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy: What is a Natural Hormone?
Some clarification between natural hormones and synthetic hormones.
Natural Progesterone Cream: What Women Have to Say About It
Examples of what women with hormone imbalances experience when they start using natural progesterone, and more details on what natural progesterone is and what it does in the body.
Progesterone Cream: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) by Dr. Lee
Basic answers to your basic questions about what progesterone is, why you need it and how to use it.
Research Shows Progesterone Protects the Uterus
Dr. Lee writes about how Dr. Leonetti’s study effectively proves that progesterone cream protects the uterine lining (the endometrium) as well as progestins do, protecting a woman from cancer of the uterus.
Saliva Hormone Test Measures Progesterone Cream Absorption
Details about why it's so important to use saliva testing to check your hormone levels. A saliva test gives you an accurate measure of free or bioavailable hormone levels.
Why Saliva Testing is the Best Way to Measure Sex and Adrenal Hormones
Every day, we get emails and phone calls from people who are confused over how to test their hormone levels. Here's what Dr. Lee had to say about the subject.
Pre Menopause Symptoms? Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This excerpt from Dr. John Lee's Hormone Balance Made Simple is an excellent introduction to the entire subject of natural hormone balance.
What Happens During Menopause: Excerpts from Dr. Lee’s Book
What Your Doctor May Not tell You About Menopause: The breakthrough book on natural progesterone. Excerpts from the original book on progesterone cream by John R. Lee M.D., the pioneer in the use of natural hormones, on using natural hormones, diet and exercise to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and osteoporosis.
Premenopausal Symptoms: From Dr. John Lee’s Premenopause Book
Excerpts from Chapter One of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PREmenopause, including why you might recognize your hormone imbalance symptoms in this book if you're between the ages of thirty and fifty, and why you can look forward to perimenopause and menopause.
Estrogen Dominance
Four Simple Steps for Balancing Hormones Naturally: John R. Lee, M.D.
This article gives you the basic information you need to balance your hormones naturally using Dr. Lee's expert guidance. It's the perfect place to start your journey to wellness.
Bioidentical Hormones: Dr. John R. Lee's Three Rules for BHRT
A Dr. Lee classic - clear, commonsense guidelines for when and how to use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also called natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT).
Estrogen Dominance - An Elevated Estradiol to Progesterone Ratio
Estrogen dominance is a term coined by Dr. Lee, and this is his famous (and much copied) list of the symptoms and conditions associated with estrogen dominance.
Physiological Effects - Estrogen and Progesterone: Contrasting Effects
Estrogen and progesterone balance each other in the body. Here is a list of estrogen's effects on the body and the contrasting effects of progesterone.
Hormone Balance Test - Symptom Checker
A quick and simple test to find out whether you might have a hormone imbalance with recommendations for reading and resources and specific saliva testing kits.
Enlarged Uterus: Fibroids, Hormone Imbalance, Estrogen Dominance
Insights from Dr. Lee about two of the most common problems women have after 30, fibroids and uterine enlargement.
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy: What is a Natural Hormone?
Some clarification between natural hormones and synthetic hormones.
Natural Progesterone Cream: What Women Have to Say About It
Examples of what women with hormone imbalances experience when they start using natural progesterone, and more details on what natural progesterone is and what it does in the body.
Progesterone Cream: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) by Dr. Lee
Basic answers to your basic questions about what progesterone is, why you need it and how to use it.
Signs of Perimenopause: Dr. Phil Quizzes Ann Louise Gittleman
Natural hormones make national news when Dr. Phil's wife reads Ann Louise Gittelman's book.
Facts About Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the most common health complaint of premenopausal women. While there are no magic bullets, hormone balance can help PMS.
Dr. Phil Interview: Treating PMS Symptoms With Natural Progesterone
Natural progestserone, natural hormones and PMS get the spotlight when Dr. Phil interviews Holly Anderson about progesterone and PMS.
Saliva Hormone Test Measures Progesterone Cream Absorption
Details about why it's so important to use saliva testing to check your hormone levels. A saliva test gives you an accurate measure of free or bioavailable hormone levels.
Why Saliva Testing is the Best Way to Measure Sex and Adrenal Hormones
Every day, we get emails and phone calls from people who are confused over how to test their hormone levels. Here's what Dr. Lee had to say about the subject.
How To Balance Hormones: Read Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This is the Foreword to Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple, the book he was working on when he passed away.
Pre Menopause Symptoms? Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This excerpt from Dr. John Lee's Hormone Balance Made Simple is an excellent introduction to the entire subject of natural hormone balance.
What Happens During Menopause: Excerpts from Dr. Lee’s Book
What Your Doctor May Not tell You About Menopause: The breakthrough book on natural progesterone. Excerpts from the original book on progesterone cream by John R. Lee M.D., the pioneer in the use of natural hormones, on using natural hormones, diet and exercise to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and osteoporosis.
Premenopausal Symptoms: From Dr. John Lee’s Premenopause Book
Excerpts from Chapter One of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PREmenopause, including why you might recognize your hormone imbalance symptoms in this book if you're between the ages of thirty and fifty, and why you can look forward to perimenopause and menopause.
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
If you get six hours or less of sleep per night, you are probably suffering from sleep deprivation. This article by Dr. Lee is full of great insights and commonsense medical advice to put you on the road to better sleep.
Hormone Testing
Four Simple Steps for Balancing Hormones Naturally: John R. Lee, M.D.
This article gives you the basic information you need to balance your hormones naturally using Dr. Lee's expert guidance. It's the perfect place to start your journey to wellness.
Bioidentical Hormones: Dr. John R. Lee's Three Rules for BHRT
A Dr. Lee classic - clear, commonsense guidelines for when and how to use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also called natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT).
Estrogen Dominance - An Elevated Estradiol to Progesterone Ratio
Estrogen dominance is a term coined by Dr. Lee, and this is his famous (and much copied) list of the symptoms and conditions associated with estrogen dominance.
Physiological Effects - Estrogen and Progesterone: Contrasting Effects
Estrogen and progesterone balance each other in the body. Here is a list of estrogen's effects on the body and the contrasting effects of progesterone.
Hormone Balance Test - Symptom Checker
A quick and simple test to find out whether you might have a hormone imbalance with recommendations for reading and resources and specific saliva testing kits.
How to Get Off Conventional HRT and on Natural Hormones
Questions and Answers about getting off conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and onto natural hormones, also known as bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT). How to have balanced hormones, and relief from menopausal symptoms, without using conventional HRT!
Natural Progesterone Cream: What Women Have to Say About It
Examples of what women with hormone imbalances experience when they start using natural progesterone, and more details on what natural progesterone is and what it does in the body.
Saliva Hormone Test Measures Progesterone Cream Absorption
Details about why it's so important to use saliva testing to check your hormone levels. A saliva test gives you an accurate measure of free or bioavailable hormone levels.
Why Saliva Testing is the Best Way to Measure Sex and Adrenal Hormones
Every day, we get emails and phone calls from people who are confused over how to test their hormone levels. Here's what Dr. Lee had to say about the subject.
How to Interpret the Numbers on Saliva Hormone Tests
If you’re having problems understanding or interpreting your saliva hormone test results, this short article from Dr. Lee may help you!
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Vitamin D
Did you know that about one third of all Americans are deficient in Vitamin D, and that this deficiency can be a cause of many of the chronic diseases we experience? Learn all about this essential nutrient and what Dr. Lee and leading health researchers have to say about it.
How To Balance Hormones: Read Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This is the Foreword to Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple, the book he was working on when he passed away.
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
If you get six hours or less of sleep per night, you are probably suffering from sleep deprivation. This article by Dr. Lee is full of great insights and commonsense medical advice to put you on the road to better sleep.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Four Simple Steps for Balancing Hormones Naturally: John R. Lee, M.D.
This article gives you the basic information you need to balance your hormones naturally using Dr. Lee's expert guidance. It's the perfect place to start your journey to wellness.
Bioidentical Hormones: Dr. John R. Lee's Three Rules for BHRT
A Dr. Lee classic - clear, commonsense guidelines for when and how to use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also called natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT).
Hormone Balance Test - Symptom Checker
A quick and simple test to find out whether you might have a hormone imbalance with recommendations for reading and resources and specific saliva testing kits.
How to Get Off Conventional HRT and on Natural Hormones
Questions and Answers about getting off conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and onto natural hormones, also known as bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT). How to have balanced hormones, and relief from menopausal symptoms, without using conventional HRT!
Hormone Replacement Therapy Side Effects: Women's Health Initiative
The risks of conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) outweigh the benefits, and major research, including the Women's Health Inititive (WHI) and the Million Women Study, have finally made that clear.
Natural Hormone Replacement: The Rewards of Hormone Balance
A testimonial from a woman who went through the conventional medicine hormone replacement therapy (HRT) mill and finally got better when she tried natural hormone replacement therapy. This story may sound very familiar to you!
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy: What is a Natural Hormone?
Some clarification between natural hormones and synthetic hormones.
Natural Progesterone Cream: What Women Have to Say About It
Examples of what women with hormone imbalances experience when they start using natural progesterone, and more details on what natural progesterone is and what it does in the body.
Progesterone Cream: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) by Dr. Lee
Basic answers to your basic questions about what progesterone is, why you need it and how to use it.
Research Shows Progesterone Protects the Uterus
Dr. Lee writes about how Dr. Leonetti’s study effectively proves that progesterone cream protects the uterine lining (the endometrium) as well as progestins do, protecting a woman from cancer of the uterus.
Saliva Hormone Test Measures Progesterone Cream Absorption
Details about why it's so important to use saliva testing to check your hormone levels. A saliva test gives you an accurate measure of free or bioavailable hormone levels.
Why Saliva Testing is the Best Way to Measure Sex and Adrenal Hormones
Every day, we get emails and phone calls from people who are confused over how to test their hormone levels. Here's what Dr. Lee had to say about the subject.
How To Balance Hormones: Read Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This is the Foreword to Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple, the book he was working on when he passed away.
Pre Menopause Symptoms? Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This excerpt from Dr. John Lee's Hormone Balance Made Simple is an excellent introduction to the entire subject of natural hormone balance.
What Happens During Menopause: Excerpts from Dr. Lee’s Book
What Your Doctor May Not tell You About Menopause: The breakthrough book on natural progesterone. Excerpts from the original book on progesterone cream by John R. Lee M.D., the pioneer in the use of natural hormones, on using natural hormones, diet and exercise to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and osteoporosis.
Premenopausal Symptoms: From Dr. John Lee’s Premenopause Book
Excerpts from Chapter One of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PREmenopause, including why you might recognize your hormone imbalance symptoms in this book if you're between the ages of thirty and fifty, and why you can look forward to perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Lee's Research and Wisdom About Our Hearts
While Dr. Lee was an expert on hormones, he was a brilliant scientific researcher who studied many health issues, including our hearts and cardiovascular systems. These excerpts from Dr. Lee's writings are filled with brilliant insights and advice that can help you maintain cardiovascular health your entire life.
Natural Progesterone Cream
About Dr. John R. Lee, MD - Author, Pioneer in Use of Natural Progesterone
Details about the life and work of John R. Lee, M.D., and how he became a pioneer in the use of progesterone and other natural hormones.
Four Simple Steps for Balancing Hormones Naturally: John R. Lee, M.D.
This article gives you the basic information you need to balance your hormones naturally using Dr. Lee's expert guidance. It's the perfect place to start your journey to wellness.
Bioidentical Hormones: Dr. John R. Lee's Three Rules for BHRT
A Dr. Lee classic - clear, commonsense guidelines for when and how to use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also called natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT).
Estrogen Dominance - An Elevated Estradiol to Progesterone Ratio
Estrogen dominance is a term coined by Dr. Lee, and this is his famous (and much copied) list of the symptoms and conditions associated with estrogen dominance.
Physiological Effects - Estrogen and Progesterone: Contrasting Effects
Estrogen and progesterone balance each other in the body. Here is a list of estrogen's effects on the body and the contrasting effects of progesterone.
Heart Disease in Women: Anti-Atherogenic Effects Of Progesterone
Evidence that progesterone protects your arteries.
Hormone Balance Test - Symptom Checker
A quick and simple test to find out whether you might have a hormone imbalance with recommendations for reading and resources and specific saliva testing kits.
How to Get Off Conventional HRT and on Natural Hormones
Questions and Answers about getting off conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and onto natural hormones, also known as bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT). How to have balanced hormones, and relief from menopausal symptoms, without using conventional HRT!
Natural Hormone Replacement: The Rewards of Hormone Balance
A testimonial from a woman who went through the conventional medicine hormone replacement therapy (HRT) mill and finally got better when she tried natural hormone replacement therapy. This story may sound very familiar to you!
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy: What is a Natural Hormone?
Some clarification between natural hormones and synthetic hormones.
Natural Progesterone Cream: What Women Have to Say About It
Examples of what women with hormone imbalances experience when they start using natural progesterone, and more details on what natural progesterone is and what it does in the body.
Progesterone Cream: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) by Dr. Lee
Basic answers to your basic questions about what progesterone is, why you need it and how to use it.
Research Shows Progesterone Protects the Uterus
Dr. Lee writes about how Dr. Leonetti’s study effectively proves that progesterone cream protects the uterine lining (the endometrium) as well as progestins do, protecting a woman from cancer of the uterus.
How Aware of Osteopenia or Osteoporosis Are You?
Osteoporosis is closely tied to hormonal balance. Progesterone and estrogen play important roles in building and maintaining strong bones.
Facts About Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the most common health complaint of premenopausal women. While there are no magic bullets, hormone balance can help PMS.
Dr. Phil Interview: Treating PMS Symptoms With Natural Progesterone
Natural progestserone, natural hormones and PMS get the spotlight when Dr. Phil interviews Holly Anderson about progesterone and PMS.
Postpartum Depression (PPD): What Dr. Lee Had to Say
Recently, pharmaceutical companies have announced products to treat postpartum depression. What would Dr. Lee have to say about these drugs? Find out here!
Saliva Hormone Test Measures Progesterone Cream Absorption
Details about why it's so important to use saliva testing to check your hormone levels. A saliva test gives you an accurate measure of free or bioavailable hormone levels.
Why Saliva Testing is the Best Way to Measure Sex and Adrenal Hormones
Every day, we get emails and phone calls from people who are confused over how to test their hormone levels. Here's what Dr. Lee had to say about the subject.
How To Balance Hormones: Read Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This is the Foreword to Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple, the book he was working on when he passed away.
Pre Menopause Symptoms? Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This excerpt from Dr. John Lee's Hormone Balance Made Simple is an excellent introduction to the entire subject of natural hormone balance.
What Happens During Menopause: Excerpts from Dr. Lee’s Book
What Your Doctor May Not tell You About Menopause: The breakthrough book on natural progesterone. Excerpts from the original book on progesterone cream by John R. Lee M.D., the pioneer in the use of natural hormones, on using natural hormones, diet and exercise to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and osteoporosis.
Premenopausal Symptoms: From Dr. John Lee’s Premenopause Book
Excerpts from Chapter One of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PREmenopause, including why you might recognize your hormone imbalance symptoms in this book if you're between the ages of thirty and fifty, and why you can look forward to perimenopause and menopause.
Femara, Tamoxifen, and Other Topics: Breast Cancer News and Reviews
Dr. Lee comments on news and research about breast cancer as it relates to pregnancy hormones, hormone replacement therapy, Tamoxifen, Femara, bone density, progesterone, the BRCA gene, and more.
Bone Health and Osteoporosis
How Aware of Osteopenia or Osteoporosis Are You?
Osteoporosis is closely tied to hormonal balance. Progesterone and estrogen play important roles in building and maintaining strong bones.
Osteoporosis Treatment During or Shortly After Menopause
Osteoporosis information during and after menopause, including progesterone, estrogen (estradiol), bone mineral density (BMD), and treatment to protect against fracture.
Prevention of Osteoporosis: Important Dietary and Lifestyle Changes
Osteoporosis may be a silent disease, but there is much you can do to prevent it. Exercise, diet, hormone balance are important. Avoid fluoride, high cortisol and diuretics to prevent osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Diet: Dietary Guidelines to Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a multi-faceted problem and not just a calcium deficiency disease. A bone building diet and overall good nutrition can make all the difference in keeping bones strong.
Osteoporosis Symptoms: The Truth About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is overhyped, misdiagnosed and the drugs to treat it can have terrible side effects. Get some facts before you act, and learn to recognize early signs and symptoms of osteoporosis.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Side Effects: Women's Health Initiative
The risks of conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) outweigh the benefits, and major research, including the Women's Health Inititive (WHI) and the Million Women Study, have finally made that clear.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Vitamin D
Did you know that about one third of all Americans are deficient in Vitamin D, and that this deficiency can be a cause of many of the chronic diseases we experience? Learn all about this essential nutrient and what Dr. Lee and leading health researchers have to say about it.
How To Balance Hormones: Read Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This is the Foreword to Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple, the book he was working on when he passed away.
Femara, Tamoxifen, and Other Topics: Breast Cancer News and Reviews
Dr. Lee comments on news and research about breast cancer as it relates to pregnancy hormones, hormone replacement therapy, Tamoxifen, Femara, bone density, progesterone, the BRCA gene, and more.
Breast Cancer and Breast Disorders
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer: Excerpts from the Introduction
In the introduction to What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer, Dr. Lee reveals the role that our hormones play in the disease. He also discusses the challenges women face when they are diagnosed with breast cancer, and issues a call to physicians to listen to their patients and to women to take charge of their health care.
Breast Cancer Facts: The Nature of Breast Cancer by John Lee, M.D.
As this excerpt from What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer points out, we do know a lot about what causes breast cancer, and the nature of breast cancer.
Research Shows Natural Progesterone Can Help Treat Breast Cancer
In 2015, a team of researchers determined that natural progesterone could slow the growth of many breast cancer tumors or even shrink them. Their findings confirm what Dr. Lee and Dr. Zava said about progesterone more than a decade ago. Get all the details from this fascinating article.
Femara, Tamoxifen, and Other Topics: Breast Cancer News and Reviews
Dr. Lee comments on news and research about breast cancer as it relates to pregnancy hormones, hormone replacement therapy, Tamoxifen, Femara, bone density, progesterone, the BRCA gene, and more.
Four Simple Steps for Balancing Hormones Naturally: John R. Lee, M.D.
This article gives you the basic information you need to balance your hormones naturally using Dr. Lee's expert guidance. It's the perfect place to start your journey to wellness.
Physiological Effects - Estrogen and Progesterone: Contrasting Effects
Estrogen and progesterone balance each other in the body. Here is a list of estrogen's effects on the body and the contrasting effects of progesterone.
Hormone Balance Test - Symptom Checker
A quick and simple test to find out whether you might have a hormone imbalance with recommendations for reading and resources and specific saliva testing kits.
How to Get Off Conventional HRT and on Natural Hormones
Questions and Answers about getting off conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and onto natural hormones, also known as bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT). How to have balanced hormones, and relief from menopausal symptoms, without using conventional HRT!
Hormone Replacement Therapy Side Effects: Women's Health Initiative
The risks of conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) outweigh the benefits, and major research, including the Women's Health Inititive (WHI) and the Million Women Study, have finally made that clear.
Natural Progesterone Cream: What Women Have to Say About It
Examples of what women with hormone imbalances experience when they start using natural progesterone, and more details on what natural progesterone is and what it does in the body.
Progesterone Cream: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) by Dr. Lee
Basic answers to your basic questions about what progesterone is, why you need it and how to use it.
Why Saliva Testing is the Best Way to Measure Sex and Adrenal Hormones
Every day, we get emails and phone calls from people who are confused over how to test their hormone levels. Here's what Dr. Lee had to say about the subject.
What Happens During Menopause: Excerpts from Dr. Lee’s Book
What Your Doctor May Not tell You About Menopause: The breakthrough book on natural progesterone. Excerpts from the original book on progesterone cream by John R. Lee M.D., the pioneer in the use of natural hormones, on using natural hormones, diet and exercise to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and osteoporosis.
Premenopausal Symptoms: From Dr. John Lee’s Premenopause Book
Excerpts from Chapter One of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PREmenopause, including why you might recognize your hormone imbalance symptoms in this book if you're between the ages of thirty and fifty, and why you can look forward to perimenopause and menopause.
Diet, Nutrition, and Soy Foods
The Menopause Hormone Diet: Balancing Hormones with Nutrition
Nutrition and hormone balance are intertwined--it's hard to have hormone balance without good nutrition. It's also important to create your own personal eating style, and to be conscious about how you're eating.
Make Food Your Friend: Dr. Lee’s Wisdom About Food Allergies, Food Sensitivities, and the Elimination Diet
Food allergies and food sensitivities can have a major impact on our health and wellbeing. In this article, Dr. Lee discusses food allergies and sensitivities. He also offers a strategy that can help you overcome your allergy and sensitivity symptoms, improve your digestion, reduce inflammation, and feel your best!
Prevention of Osteoporosis: Important Dietary and Lifestyle Changes
Osteoporosis may be a silent disease, but there is much you can do to prevent it. Exercise, diet, hormone balance are important. Avoid fluoride, high cortisol and diuretics to prevent osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Diet: Dietary Guidelines to Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a multi-faceted problem and not just a calcium deficiency disease. A bone building diet and overall good nutrition can make all the difference in keeping bones strong.
Osteoporosis Symptoms: The Truth About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is overhyped, misdiagnosed and the drugs to treat it can have terrible side effects. Get some facts before you act, and learn to recognize early signs and symptoms of osteoporosis.
About Soy and Phytoestrogens: A Cautionary Tale by Dr. John Lee M.D.
This simple bean has many wonderful qualities, but it also has a down side in human nutrition.
How to Eat Soy So It Helps
Soy based convenience foods are everywhere now. Some products are good for you, and some are best avoided. How to eat soy foods so they enhance your health.
Dr. Lee's Research and Wisdom About Our Hearts
While Dr. Lee was an expert on hormones, he was a brilliant scientific researcher who studied many health issues, including our hearts and cardiovascular systems. These excerpts from Dr. Lee's writings are filled with brilliant insights and advice that can help you maintain cardiovascular health your entire life.
Could Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Be The Cause Of Your Illness?
A fascinating and informative interview with William J. Rea, M.D., a pioneer and the leading researcher and clinician in the field of environmental medicine and chemical sensitivity, which is the treatment of illness caused by food and environmental factors as wide-ranging as such as pesticides, air and water pollution, solvents and formaldehyde, gas stoves, fragrances, and electromagnetic fields.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Your Thyroid Hormones
Among the many parts of our bodies, few are as important as our thyroid gland. This article by John R. Lee, M.D. gives you the important information you need to keep your thyroid gland healthy and your thyroid hormones in balance.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Vitamin D
Did you know that about one third of all Americans are deficient in Vitamin D, and that this deficiency can be a cause of many of the chronic diseases we experience? Learn all about this essential nutrient and what Dr. Lee and leading health researchers have to say about it.
How To Balance Hormones: Read Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This is the Foreword to Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple, the book he was working on when he passed away.
Femara, Tamoxifen, and Other Topics: Breast Cancer News and Reviews
Dr. Lee comments on news and research about breast cancer as it relates to pregnancy hormones, hormone replacement therapy, Tamoxifen, Femara, bone density, progesterone, the BRCA gene, and more.
Heart Health
Four Simple Steps for Balancing Hormones Naturally: John R. Lee, M.D.
This article gives you the basic information you need to balance your hormones naturally using Dr. Lee's expert guidance. It's the perfect place to start your journey to wellness.
Physiological Effects - Estrogen and Progesterone: Contrasting Effects
Estrogen and progesterone balance each other in the body. Here is a list of estrogen's effects on the body and the contrasting effects of progesterone.
Dr. Lee's Research and Wisdom About Our Hearts
While Dr. Lee was an expert on hormones, he was a brilliant scientific researcher who studied many health issues, including our hearts and cardiovascular systems. These excerpts from Dr. Lee's writings are filled with brilliant insights and advice that can help you maintain cardiovascular health your entire life.
Heart Disease in Women: Anti-Atherogenic Effects Of Progesterone
Evidence that progesterone protects your arteries.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Side Effects: Women's Health Initiative
The risks of conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) outweigh the benefits, and major research, including the Women's Health Inititive (WHI) and the Million Women Study, have finally made that clear.
The Menopause Hormone Diet: Balancing Hormones with Nutrition
Nutrition and hormone balance are intertwined--it's hard to have hormone balance without good nutrition. It's also important to create your own personal eating style, and to be conscious about how you're eating.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Vitamin D
Did you know that about one third of all Americans are deficient in Vitamin D, and that this deficiency can be a cause of many of the chronic diseases we experience? Learn all about this essential nutrient and what Dr. Lee and leading health researchers have to say about it.
Menopause and PREMenopause
About Dr. John R. Lee, MD - Author, Pioneer in Use of Natural Progesterone
Details about the life and work of John R. Lee, M.D., and how he became a pioneer in the use of progesterone and other natural hormones.
Four Simple Steps for Balancing Hormones Naturally: John R. Lee, M.D.
This article gives you the basic information you need to balance your hormones naturally using Dr. Lee's expert guidance. It's the perfect place to start your journey to wellness.
Bioidentical Hormones: Dr. John R. Lee's Three Rules for BHRT
A Dr. Lee classic - clear, commonsense guidelines for when and how to use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also called natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT).
Estrogen Dominance - An Elevated Estradiol to Progesterone Ratio
Estrogen dominance is a term coined by Dr. Lee, and this is his famous (and much copied) list of the symptoms and conditions associated with estrogen dominance.
Physiological Effects - Estrogen and Progesterone: Contrasting Effects
Estrogen and progesterone balance each other in the body. Here is a list of estrogen's effects on the body and the contrasting effects of progesterone.
Dr. Lee's Research and Wisdom About Our Hearts
While Dr. Lee was an expert on hormones, he was a brilliant scientific researcher who studied many health issues, including our hearts and cardiovascular systems. These excerpts from Dr. Lee's writings are filled with brilliant insights and advice that can help you maintain cardiovascular health your entire life.
Heart Disease in Women: Anti-Atherogenic Effects Of Progesterone
Evidence that progesterone protects your arteries.
Hormone Balance Test - Symptom Checker
A quick and simple test to find out whether you might have a hormone imbalance with recommendations for reading and resources and specific saliva testing kits.
How to Get Off Conventional HRT and on Natural Hormones
Questions and Answers about getting off conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and onto natural hormones, also known as bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT). How to have balanced hormones, and relief from menopausal symptoms, without using conventional HRT!
Hormone Replacement Therapy Side Effects: Women's Health Initiative
The risks of conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) outweigh the benefits, and major research, including the Women's Health Inititive (WHI) and the Million Women Study, have finally made that clear.
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy: What is a Natural Hormone?
Some clarification between natural hormones and synthetic hormones.
The Menopause Hormone Diet: Balancing Hormones with Nutrition
Nutrition and hormone balance are intertwined--it's hard to have hormone balance without good nutrition. It's also important to create your own personal eating style, and to be conscious about how you're eating.
Natural Progesterone Cream: What Women Have to Say About It
Examples of what women with hormone imbalances experience when they start using natural progesterone, and more details on what natural progesterone is and what it does in the body.
Progesterone Cream: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) by Dr. Lee
Basic answers to your basic questions about what progesterone is, why you need it and how to use it.
Could Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Be The Cause Of Your Illness?
A fascinating and informative interview with William J. Rea, M.D., a pioneer and the leading researcher and clinician in the field of environmental medicine and chemical sensitivity, which is the treatment of illness caused by food and environmental factors as wide-ranging as such as pesticides, air and water pollution, solvents and formaldehyde, gas stoves, fragrances, and electromagnetic fields.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer: Excerpts from the Introduction
In the introduction to What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer, Dr. Lee reveals the role that our hormones play in the disease. He also discusses the challenges women face when they are diagnosed with breast cancer, and issues a call to physicians to listen to their patients and to women to take charge of their health care.
Osteoporosis Treatment During or Shortly After Menopause
Osteoporosis information during and after menopause, including progesterone, estrogen (estradiol), bone mineral density (BMD), and treatment to protect against fracture.
Prevention of Osteoporosis: Important Dietary and Lifestyle Changes
Osteoporosis may be a silent disease, but there is much you can do to prevent it. Exercise, diet, hormone balance are important. Avoid fluoride, high cortisol and diuretics to prevent osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Diet: Dietary Guidelines to Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a multi-faceted problem and not just a calcium deficiency disease. A bone building diet and overall good nutrition can make all the difference in keeping bones strong.
Osteoporosis Symptoms: The Truth About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is overhyped, misdiagnosed and the drugs to treat it can have terrible side effects. Get some facts before you act, and learn to recognize early signs and symptoms of osteoporosis.
Signs of Perimenopause: Dr. Phil Quizzes Ann Louise Gittleman
Natural hormones make national news when Dr. Phil's wife reads Ann Louise Gittelman's book.
Saliva Hormone Test Measures Progesterone Cream Absorption
Details about why it's so important to use saliva testing to check your hormone levels. A saliva test gives you an accurate measure of free or bioavailable hormone levels.
About Soy and Phytoestrogens: A Cautionary Tale by Dr. John Lee M.D.
This simple bean has many wonderful qualities, but it also has a down side in human nutrition.
How to Eat Soy So It Helps
Soy based convenience foods are everywhere now. Some products are good for you, and some are best avoided. How to eat soy foods so they enhance your health.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Your Thyroid Hormones
Among the many parts of our bodies, few are as important as our thyroid gland. This article by John R. Lee, M.D. gives you the important information you need to keep your thyroid gland healthy and your thyroid hormones in balance.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Vitamin D
Did you know that about one third of all Americans are deficient in Vitamin D, and that this deficiency can be a cause of many of the chronic diseases we experience? Learn all about this essential nutrient and what Dr. Lee and leading health researchers have to say about it.
Why Saliva Testing is the Best Way to Measure Sex and Adrenal Hormones
Every day, we get emails and phone calls from people who are confused over how to test their hormone levels. Here's what Dr. Lee had to say about the subject.
How To Balance Hormones: Read Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This is the Foreword to Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple, the book he was working on when he passed away.
Pre Menopause Symptoms? Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This excerpt from Dr. John Lee's Hormone Balance Made Simple is an excellent introduction to the entire subject of natural hormone balance.
What Happens During Menopause: Excerpts from Dr. Lee’s Book
What Your Doctor May Not tell You About Menopause: The breakthrough book on natural progesterone. Excerpts from the original book on progesterone cream by John R. Lee M.D., the pioneer in the use of natural hormones, on using natural hormones, diet and exercise to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and osteoporosis.
Premenopausal Symptoms: From Dr. John Lee’s Premenopause Book
Excerpts from Chapter One of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PREmenopause, including why you might recognize your hormone imbalance symptoms in this book if you're between the ages of thirty and fifty, and why you can look forward to perimenopause and menopause.
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
If you get six hours or less of sleep per night, you are probably suffering from sleep deprivation. This article by Dr. Lee is full of great insights and commonsense medical advice to put you on the road to better sleep.
Men's Health: Testosterone, Prostate Health, and Prostate Cancer
Bioidentical Hormones: Dr. John R. Lee's Three Rules for BHRT
A Dr. Lee classic - clear, commonsense guidelines for when and how to use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also called natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT).
Hormone Balance Test - Symptom Checker
A quick and simple test to find out whether you might have a hormone imbalance with recommendations for reading and resources and specific saliva testing kits.
Do Prostate Cancer Tests Improve Prostate Cancer Prognosis?
PSA tests are considered the gold standard for detecting prostate cancer, but they are fraught with problems. Dr. Lee discusses the pros and cons of various types of prostate testing, including the PSA test.
Testosterone Boosters, Male Menopause (Andropause) and Hormones
Testosterone deficiency in middle-aged men is often called male menopause or andropause. Dr. Lee discusses what hormone imbalance means in males and how to supplement with testosterone.
Could Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Be The Cause Of Your Illness?
A fascinating and informative interview with William J. Rea, M.D., a pioneer and the leading researcher and clinician in the field of environmental medicine and chemical sensitivity, which is the treatment of illness caused by food and environmental factors as wide-ranging as such as pesticides, air and water pollution, solvents and formaldehyde, gas stoves, fragrances, and electromagnetic fields.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Vitamin D
Did you know that about one third of all Americans are deficient in Vitamin D, and that this deficiency can be a cause of many of the chronic diseases we experience? Learn all about this essential nutrient and what Dr. Lee and leading health researchers have to say about it.
Why Saliva Testing is the Best Way to Measure Sex and Adrenal Hormones
Every day, we get emails and phone calls from people who are confused over how to test their hormone levels. Here's what Dr. Lee had to say about the subject.
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Menstrual Disorders, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
About Dr. John R. Lee, MD - Author, Pioneer in Use of Natural Progesterone
Details about the life and work of John R. Lee, M.D., and how he became a pioneer in the use of progesterone and other natural hormones.
Four Simple Steps for Balancing Hormones Naturally: John R. Lee, M.D.
This article gives you the basic information you need to balance your hormones naturally using Dr. Lee's expert guidance. It's the perfect place to start your journey to wellness.
Estrogen Dominance - An Elevated Estradiol to Progesterone Ratio
Estrogen dominance is a term coined by Dr. Lee, and this is his famous (and much copied) list of the symptoms and conditions associated with estrogen dominance.
Enlarged Uterus: Fibroids, Hormone Imbalance, Estrogen Dominance
Insights from Dr. Lee about two of the most common problems women have after 30, fibroids and uterine enlargement.
Physiological Effects - Estrogen and Progesterone: Contrasting Effects
Estrogen and progesterone balance each other in the body. Here is a list of estrogen's effects on the body and the contrasting effects of progesterone.
Hormone Balance Test - Symptom Checker
A quick and simple test to find out whether you might have a hormone imbalance with recommendations for reading and resources and specific saliva testing kits.
Natural Hormone Replacement: The Rewards of Hormone Balance
A testimonial from a woman who went through the conventional medicine hormone replacement therapy (HRT) mill and finally got better when she tried natural hormone replacement therapy. This story may sound very familiar to you!
Natural Progesterone Cream: What Women Have to Say About It
Examples of what women with hormone imbalances experience when they start using natural progesterone, and more details on what natural progesterone is and what it does in the body.
Progesterone Cream: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) by Dr. Lee
Basic answers to your basic questions about what progesterone is, why you need it and how to use it.
Could Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Be The Cause Of Your Illness?
A fascinating and informative interview with William J. Rea, M.D., a pioneer and the leading researcher and clinician in the field of environmental medicine and chemical sensitivity, which is the treatment of illness caused by food and environmental factors as wide-ranging as such as pesticides, air and water pollution, solvents and formaldehyde, gas stoves, fragrances, and electromagnetic fields.
Facts About Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the most common health complaint of premenopausal women. While there are no magic bullets, hormone balance can help PMS.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), PMS, and Stress
Stress can be a direct cause of PMS, and it can certainly make it worse. Stress creates high cortisol levels, which creates hormone imbalances.
Dr. Phil Interview: Treating PMS Symptoms With Natural Progesterone
Natural progestserone, natural hormones and PMS get the spotlight when Dr. Phil interviews Holly Anderson about progesterone and PMS.
Saliva Hormone Test Measures Progesterone Cream Absorption
Details about why it's so important to use saliva testing to check your hormone levels. A saliva test gives you an accurate measure of free or bioavailable hormone levels.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Your Thyroid Hormones
Among the many parts of our bodies, few are as important as our thyroid gland. This article by John R. Lee, M.D. gives you the important information you need to keep your thyroid gland healthy and your thyroid hormones in balance.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Vitamin D
Did you know that about one third of all Americans are deficient in Vitamin D, and that this deficiency can be a cause of many of the chronic diseases we experience? Learn all about this essential nutrient and what Dr. Lee and leading health researchers have to say about it.
Why Saliva Testing is the Best Way to Measure Sex and Adrenal Hormones
Every day, we get emails and phone calls from people who are confused over how to test their hormone levels. Here's what Dr. Lee had to say about the subject.
How To Balance Hormones: Read Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This is the Foreword to Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple, the book he was working on when he passed away.
Pre Menopause Symptoms? Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This excerpt from Dr. John Lee's Hormone Balance Made Simple is an excellent introduction to the entire subject of natural hormone balance.
What Happens During Menopause: Excerpts from Dr. Lee’s Book
What Your Doctor May Not tell You About Menopause: The breakthrough book on natural progesterone. Excerpts from the original book on progesterone cream by John R. Lee M.D., the pioneer in the use of natural hormones, on using natural hormones, diet and exercise to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and osteoporosis.
Premenopausal Symptoms: From Dr. John Lee’s Premenopause Book
Excerpts from Chapter One of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PREmenopause, including why you might recognize your hormone imbalance symptoms in this book if you're between the ages of thirty and fifty, and why you can look forward to perimenopause and menopause.
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Hormone Balance Test - Symptom Checker
A quick and simple test to find out whether you might have a hormone imbalance with recommendations for reading and resources and specific saliva testing kits.
Postpartum Depression (PPD): What Dr. Lee Had to Say
Recently, pharmaceutical companies have announced products to treat postpartum depression. What would Dr. Lee have to say about these drugs? Find out here!
Sleep Disorders and Insomnia
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
If you get six hours or less of sleep per night, you are probably suffering from sleep deprivation. This article by Dr. Lee is full of great insights and commonsense medical advice to put you on the road to better sleep.
Thyroid Hormones
Physiological Effects - Estrogen and Progesterone: Contrasting Effects
Estrogen and progesterone balance each other in the body. Here is a list of estrogen's effects on the body and the contrasting effects of progesterone.
Dr. Phil Interview: Treating PMS Symptoms With Natural Progesterone
Natural progestserone, natural hormones and PMS get the spotlight when Dr. Phil interviews Holly Anderson about progesterone and PMS.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Your Thyroid Hormones
Among the many parts of our bodies, few are as important as our thyroid gland. This article by John R. Lee, M.D. gives you the important information you need to keep your thyroid gland healthy and your thyroid hormones in balance.
Vitamins and Supplements
Dr. Lee's Research and Wisdom About Our Hearts
While Dr. Lee was an expert on hormones, he was a brilliant scientific researcher who studied many health issues, including our hearts and cardiovascular systems. These excerpts from Dr. Lee's writings are filled with brilliant insights and advice that can help you maintain cardiovascular health your entire life.
Osteoporosis Diet: Dietary Guidelines to Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a multi-faceted problem and not just a calcium deficiency disease. A bone building diet and overall good nutrition can make all the difference in keeping bones strong.
Make Food Your Friend: Dr. Lee’s Wisdom About Food Allergies, Food Sensitivities, and the Elimination Diet
Food allergies and food sensitivities can have a major impact on our health and wellbeing. In this article, Dr. Lee discusses food allergies and sensitivities. He also offers a strategy that can help you overcome your allergy and sensitivity symptoms, improve your digestion, reduce inflammation, and feel your best!
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Vitamin D
Did you know that about one third of all Americans are deficient in Vitamin D, and that this deficiency can be a cause of many of the chronic diseases we experience? Learn all about this essential nutrient and what Dr. Lee and leading health researchers have to say about it.
How To Balance Hormones: Read Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple
This is the Foreword to Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple, the book he was working on when he passed away.