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Book What You Must Know About Women s Hormones

Download or read book What You Must Know About Women s Hormones written by Pamela Wartian Smith and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hormonal imbalances can occur at any age—before, during, or after menopause—and for a variety of reasons. While most hormone-related problems are associated with menopause, fluctuating hormonal levels can also cause a variety of other conditions, and for some women, the effects can be truly debilitating. What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones is a clear guide to the treatment of hormonal irregularities without the health risks associated with standard hormone replacement therapy. This book is divided into three parts. Part I describes the body’s own hormones, looking at their functions and the problems that can occur if these hormones are not at optimal levels. Part II focuses on the most common problems that arise from hormonal imbalances, such as PMS, hot flashes, and endometriosis. Lastly, Part III details hormone replacement therapy, focusing on the difference between natural and synthetic hormone treatments. Whether you are looking for help with menopausal symptoms or you simply want to enjoy vibrant health, What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones can make a profound difference in your life.

Book Maximize Your Male Hormones

Download or read book Maximize Your Male Hormones written by Pamela Wartian Smith and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-06-26 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To a great degree, we are who we are because of the hormones produced in our body. From our sexuality to our physical and mental development to the state of our health—we are all dependent on our hormones working properly. When there is an overproduction or under-production of any of our hormones, we can experience a host of serious health disorders. The problem is few of us ever connect these issues with our hormones. And while men may be familiar with testosterone, there are others that are just as important. To address this lack of information, bestselling author Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith has written Maximize Your Male Hormones, a clear guide for men to understand, identify, and treat the many common sources of these ailments including: Fatigue Depression Sexual Dysfunction Headaches Anger Cancer Nervousness Weight loss/gain Heart disease Male menopause Stress Mood swings Diabetes Sleep apnea And so much more These are all serious disorders that, if left untreated, can be life-threatening. By first recognizing this problem and identifying the hormone most normally associated with it, you will learn there is a great deal that you can do to fix the problem. In her book, Dr. Smith not only provides the medical treatments available—she also includes the natural supplements that have proven to be helpful, as well as the lifestyle changes that can help bring a hormone back in balance. If any of these problems sound familiar, maybe it’s time to do something about them. Don’t let your hormones ruin your life. With Maximize Your Male Hormones in hand, you will learn that there is a good deal that you can do to help control or even eliminate many of these disorders.

Book MAN opause

    Book Details:
  • Author : Brian R. Clement
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2020-02-15
  • ISBN : 1538129353
  • Pages : 249 pages

Download or read book MAN opause written by Brian R. Clement and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-02-15 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women are not the only ones who suffer the consequences of declining hormone levels and associated symptoms. The Clements help men understand their own aging and changing bodies to help them better navigate the changes and still maintain vitality. This book is a man’s education manual about the health effects of hormone imbalance, but just as importantly, it’s a must-read for the women in their life, since it is often the women who inspire and coax men to break through their denial and seek help when they encounter health challenges. That cluster of mid-life hormonal declines is a significant life challenge which all men will eventually face, yet very few of them even realize the condition exists, much less that the vexing symptoms they experience can be remedied. Male menopause (MAN-opause) is a little reported and little understood phenomenon causing irritability, anger, depression, fatigue, weight gain, sexual dysfunction. It is affecting men at younger ages and for far longer in life than ever before. Science has confirmed this emerging phenomenon. Using the latest medical science findings, MAN-opause explains in understandable language how any man---with or without a woman’s participation--can take proactive steps, at any stage of life, to neutralize the impact of andropause and its wide range of debilitating and disturbing symptoms.

Book Testosterone Transformation

Download or read book Testosterone Transformation written by Myatt Murphy and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking workout and diet plan that replenishes a man's testosterone levels, rebuilds his body, and remakes his life Testosterone is the most crucial hormone in the male body--and every man's T levels begin a slow, steady decline as he ages. The result? Loss of strength and muscle mass. Poor sugar metabolism. Increased body fat, especially around the waist. Loss of T also affects red blood cell production, vitality, bone density, mental acuity, and sex drive. In short: It slowly chops a man down. Testosterone Transformation helps a man produce higher levels of T and reverse the downward spiral. By eating the right foods and adopting a new exercise approach, any man at any age can transform his life by starting a positive chain reaction: Raise T levels through the strategies in this book, improve workouts, get stronger, improve workouts even more, get even stronger, and enable the body to use muscle to process sugar--instead of storing it as fat. Testosterone Transformation is a life-changer: a serious exercise and strategic diet plan that uses the science of a man's own body to help him recharge his sex drive, increase vitality, and reduce health risks across the board.

Book Maximize Your Male Hormones

    Book Details:
  • Author : Pamela Wartian Smith
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2022-04-21
  • ISBN : 9780757005152
  • Pages : 272 pages

Download or read book Maximize Your Male Hormones written by Pamela Wartian Smith and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-21 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To a great degree, we are who we are because of the hormones produced in our body. From our sexuality to our physical and mental development to the state of our health--we are all dependent on our hormones working properly. When there is an overproduction or under-production of any of our hormones, we can experience a host of serious health disorders. The problem is few of us ever connect these issues with our hormones. And while men may be familiar with testosterone, there are others that are just as important. To address this lack of information, bestselling author Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith has written Maximize Your Male Hormones, a clear guide for men to understand, identify, and treat the many common sources of these ailments including: Fatigue Depression Sexual Dysfunction Headaches Anger Cancer Nervousness Weight loss/gain Heart disease Male menopause Stress Mood swings Diabetes Sleep apnea And so much more These are all serious disorders that, if left untreated, can be life-threatening. By first recognizing this problem and identifying the hormone most normally associated with it, you will learn there is a great deal that you can do to fix the problem. In her book, Dr. Smith not only provides the medical treatments available--she also includes the natural supplements that have proven to be helpful, as well as the lifestyle changes that can help bring a hormone back in balance. If any of these problems sound familiar, maybe it's time to do something about them. Don't let your hormones ruin your life. With Maximize Your Male Hormones in hand, you will learn that there is a good deal that you can do to help control or even eliminate many of these disorders.

Book The Hormone Fix

    Book Details:
  • Author : Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG
  • Publisher : Ballantine Books
  • Release : 2023-08-29
  • ISBN : 0525621660
  • Pages : 401 pages

Download or read book The Hormone Fix written by Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2023-08-29 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • For women approaching or in menopause, a revolutionary diet and holistic lifestyle program for easier weight loss, better sleep, diminished hot flashes, a clearer head, and a rejuvenated sex drive. “Hormone balance is within reach, and this is the definitive guide for reaching that goal.”—David Perlmutter, MD, author of Grain Brain As women approach menopause, many start to experience the physical and emotional indignities of hormonal fluctuation: metabolic stall and weight gain, hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia, memory loss or brain fog, irritability, low libido, and painful sex. Too often, doctors tell us that these discomforts are to be expected and that we will have to wait them out during “the change”; some of us even agree to be unnecessarily medicated. But Dr. Anna Cabeca’s research and experience with thousands of her patients show that there is a fast-acting and nonpharmaceutical way to dramatically and permanently alleviate these symptoms. The Hormone Fix introduces Dr. Cabeca’s unique Keto-Green protocol, a plan that pairs the hallmarks of ketogenic (low-carb/high fat) eating with diet and lifestyle changes that bring the body’s cellular pH to a healthy alkaline level. The proven result: balanced cortisol and reduced output of insulin, the hormones most responsible for belly fat and weight gain, plus an increase in oxytocin, the “love and happiness” hormone. Whether you are perimenopausal, menopausal, or postmenopausal, The Hormone Fix offers an easy-to-follow program, including • a 10-day quick-start detox diet to jump-start weight loss and reduce symptoms immediately • daily meal plans and weekly shopping lists to take the guesswork out of a month’s worth of Keto-Green eating • 65 delicious and easy-to-make recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, smoothies, and soups • detailed information on vitamin and mineral supplementation that optimizes hormone balance • simple self-assessments and recommended optional lab testing for a better understanding of your hormonal status • tested and trusted stress-reduction and oxytocin-amplifying advice and techniques With The Hormone Fix you can expect to trim down, tap into new and unexpected energy levels, enhance intimacy, and completely revitalize your life! Ready for your fix? “The Hormone Fix is a treasure trove of accurate and user-friendly information that all women who are suffering during menopause need to know and apply.”—Christiane Northrup, MD, author of The Wisdom of Menopause

Book The Testosterone Optimization Therapy Bible

Download or read book The Testosterone Optimization Therapy Bible written by Jay Campbell and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-05 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PRAISE FOR THE TOT BIBLE: Every now and then a book is published that literally can and will change the trajectory of your life. This is a must read for the physician and the patient. The field of interventional endocrinology has advanced dramatically in the past decade exposing the numerous subtleties required for expert hormone replacement therapy. Jay has interviewed and assembled powerful insights into this field of endeavor, giving you, the reader, his years of expertise and authoritarian information that brings you to the pinnacle of TOT. Insights from numerous thought leaders with decades of clinical experience will educate, inform and enlighten. Welcome to the "Tip of the Spear"! Rob Kominiarek, DO, FACOFP, Founder ReNue HealthAre you aware of the worldwide crisis that's robbing men of their masculinity, their sex drive, and their enthusiasm for life as a whole?This is not scaremongering, nor is it a conspiracy theory - it's the cold hard truth. It's well-established that testosterone levels decrease by 1% a year after the age of 30, and up to 40% of grown adult men are dealing with low testosterone levels. And this is further compounded by all the pollution in our environment that messes up our hormones. The TOT Bible is jam-packed with cutting-edge, evidence-based information that incorporates the latest medical advancements and experience-based knowledge of the top progressive physicians, and is the ONLY reference for optimizing testosterone levels and male hormonal health!This book will teach you:●Why optimizing your testosterone is essential for helping your body function properly, and how it affects far more than your muscles or your physical strength.●How optimized levels of testosterone can help you reclaim your health, vitality, and masculinity.●Why obesity is so common in men with suboptimal levels of testosterone and how you can reduce body fat permanently.●The SHOCKING TRUTH about the nearly unavoidable lifestyle, health and environmental factors that negatively affect your testosterone levels.●High-performance nutrition, training, and body-mind-spirit strategies to take your life to the next level. ●The best treatment options that are currently available for the safe and productive use of therapeutic testosterone.●A complete scientific demolition of the mainstream myths and misconceptions surrounding the usage and demonization of therapeutic testosterone.●A painstakingly compiled list of game-changing supplements and medications - found nowhere else - that will completely alter your physique and enhance your mental performance.●Women's Hormonal Optimization Therapy (HOT) as practiced by a leading physician and a high achieving mother with five children - a hormonally balanced partner means a better relationship for you.If you're an average guy with average ambitions, then this book is not for you. This book is for men who want to become the BEST possible version of themselves and live an incredible life of optimal health and vitality.

Book Secrets About Growth Hormone To Build Muscle Mass  Increase Bone Density  And Burn Body Fat

Download or read book Secrets About Growth Hormone To Build Muscle Mass Increase Bone Density And Burn Body Fat written by Y. L. Wright and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GROWTH HORMONE (GH) IS A HOT TOPIC. It seems that all of the movie stars, celebrities, and body-builders are taking it, and they look fantastic. Baby boomers interested in anti-aging are taking it and saying that it keeps them young. But you may have heard that it is expensive... and dangerous. So what's the story? What are your options? Do you need it? Should you take it? How do you use it? Can you afford it? How can you raise GH naturally? We will see how GH levels drop as we get older, when to intervene, and what treatment options are available to optimize health. Carefully read this book before making any decisions about using GH supplements. This book could save you from an early death, either from using risky supplements or from not doing anything at all. You will learn how to determine if you need GH replacement. You will find out how to get tested and what tests you will need. You will learn what options you have for GH replacement, risks, side effects, and affordability.

Book Maximize Your Testosterone At Any Age   Improve Erections  Muscular Size and Strength  Energy Level  Mood  Heart Health  Longevity  Prostate Health  Bone Health  and Much More

Download or read book Maximize Your Testosterone At Any Age Improve Erections Muscular Size and Strength Energy Level Mood Heart Health Longevity Prostate Health Bone Health and Much More written by J.M. Swartz M.D. and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DID YOU KNOW THAT: - Low testosterone can kill you? Yes, it's true (Circulation, Dec 2007)! - Low testosterone doesn't just happen to older men? Testosterone is dropping in ALL men (on average), all over the world, even YOUNG men! - Most doctors will NOT treat men with moderately-low testosterone? IMAGINE IF YOU COULD: - Live longer with decreased risk for heart disease, cancer, and even accidents! - Maximize your testosterone no matter what your age! - Find a doctor who can recognize and treat ALL testosterone disorders! YOU DON'T HAVE TO IMAGINE IT! This fascinating book shares the real-life success stories of men of all ages who suffered from low testosterone for years before they finally consulted Dr. Joe Swartz. Dr. Joe asked the right questions, listened, and got the right tests before arriving at a treatment plan that worked to address the different causes of each man's low testosterone. After maximizing their testosterone, each of these men had improved health, energy, and sexuality.

Book The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy Manual

Download or read book The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy Manual written by Jay Campbell and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for The Definitive Testosterone Replacement MANual "Inspiring is Jay's knowledge of hormone replacement and human physiology, which surpasses that of many of my medical colleagues. This he brings to you the reader in the pages of his much-needed and timely opus. Open your eyes, read and digest Jay's words. This book is the chapter that I was scared to write." Brett Osborn, MD Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery Diplomate, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine CSCS, National Strength and Conditioning Association, Author of Get Serious, A Neurosurgeon's Guide To Optimal Health and Fitness "The Definitive Testosterone Replacement MANual presents practical information about the best ways to maximize benefits and minimize side effects of testosterone replacement therapy. It accomplishes this goal in the most visually appealing way I have ever seen in this field. This book makes for an enjoyable and highly empowering read for any man who wants to take charge of his health and quality of life." Nelson Vergel CEO, ExcelMale.com and DiscountedLabs.com, Author of Testosterone A Man's Guide: Practical Tips For Boosting Physical, Mental and Sexual Vitality Are You Living Life At Your Maximum Potential? Is your sex drive at its peak, or has it diminished? Is your enthusiasm for life lessening? Healthy testosterone levels are not only a physical state of prime health, but a mental state of positive wellness and aggression. A man with low testosterone will experience not only a physical decline, but also a diminished quality of life. Testosterone is often misrepresented by the media at large as inciting "hostility," or its effects are reduced down to building muscle only, and its portrayed as being detrimental to health. Nothing could be further from the truth. Comprehensive clinical evidence has unequivocally demonstrated that healthy testosterone levels not only slow the aging process and improve physical markers of health, but that they also reduce the possibility of degenerative disease, and by extension vastly improve quality of life. Men NEED Optimal Testosterone Levels to age powerfully and live to their maximum potential. The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy MANual is the first book of its kind covering not only the therapeutic practice and application of TRT, but the historical, sociological, and biological issues that inform its usage. With this manual, you will learn: The history of testosterone, and the modern narrative that influences its use and prescriptionHow to assess your own testosterone levels, and make medically supported decisions at improving your hormonal healthThe science of TRT gathered from ample research data made understandable, and how it influences broad spectrumDiet, training, and lifestyle guidance that will support your revitalized way of living

Book Over 50 Feeling 30  How Bioidentical Hormones Bring Your Body Back

Download or read book Over 50 Feeling 30 How Bioidentical Hormones Bring Your Body Back written by William H. Lee and published by Total Publishing & Media. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answering "YES" to any of these questions may be cause to read this book! WOMEN DO YOU WANT TO: - Get rid of hot fl ashes, night sweats and brain fog? - Know the truth about bioidentical hormone safety? - Bring back the libido? - Lose the extra weight? - Control the Moody Blues? - Stop being tired of being tired? - Minimize stress and enhance sleep? MEN DO YOU WANT TO: - Regain feeling of invincibility? - Rebuild workout capacity and muscle mass? - Maintain an active sex life? - Discover the value of testosterone? - Control belly fat? - Sharpen mental capacity? - Minimize stress and enhance sleep? WOMEN AND MEN: Are these problems getting worse? Do they cause fi nancial loss, emotional loss and physical loss? Do you want your body, health and energy back? Following the principals in this book Will help you to avoid the chronic degenerative diseases of aging: Heart Disease, Cancer, Dementia, Diabetes, Stroke, Joint Disease William H. Lee, M.D. - Board Certified Obstetrician - Gynecologist - Board Certified by American Association of Anti-Aging Medicine - Certifi ed Schwarzbein Principles Nutrition and GI Practitioner - Expertise in Female Menopause Management - Expertise in Male Andropause Management - Expertise in Growth Hormone Defi ciency Management - Expertise in Healthy Weight Management - Integration of Conventional, Functional, and Alternative Medicine - Offers Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, Physiological Testosterone Replacement, Physiological Growth Hormone Replacement, and Nutritional Assessment and Guidance www.AgeManagementMD.com

Book Naturally Triple Your Testosterone

Download or read book Naturally Triple Your Testosterone written by Peter Paulson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Naturally Triple Your Testosterone Using some very simple guidelines that are outlined in this book I can definitely feel a difference in just the first couple weeks.I am sleeping much better, I have way more energy and remain, mentally, on task throughout the day. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to increase their T levels naturally without resorting to those ridiculous injections or creams. A great read!"- D.Penn Have You Noticed Any of the Following in Your Life? A Lack of Energy... An Inability to Concentrate... A Lack of Muscle... A Surplus of Fat... A Drop in Your Sex Drive? Well, I'm not surprised that you have - as these are just some of the common symptoms that come with low testosterone. And, although I don't personally know you, it's a safe bet for me to make that you are, like the majority of men, a sufferer of low testosterone. Multiple studies have shown that with every passing year your testosterone levels will drop significantly. When you mix in poor dietary choices, poor sleep, no exercise and the stresses of life, you greatly accelerate this. This is obviously not good and it's certainly not healthy. In fact, it's a recipe for hormonal disaster. On the other side of the coin, increased testosterone levels are directly linked to: - Lean Muscle Mass - Improved Sleep Quality - Rapid Fat Loss - A Decrease in Stress - A Healthier Heart - Improved Sex As well as many, many more incredible benefits. Testosterone is what makes us men, yet many of us choose to ignore its importance and suffer from the symptoms of low T. Naturally Triple Your Testosterone is the answer to your low T levels. This book is a step-by-step guide to massively boosting your testosterone levels 100% naturally. Inside the book you will learn... - How and Where Testosterone is Produced - Secret Testosterone Boosting Strategies - Which Foods Aid Testosterone Production and Which Hinder it - How to Use Exercise to Massively Spike Your T Levels - How to Improve Your Sleep - How to Reduce Your Stress and Fight Depression And, much, much more. Follow this guide and you will strip away fat, pack on lean muscle, boost your cognitive powers and become a supercharged version of yourself. And the best thing about all of this is you can start today. Implement what you learn today and start your journey on becoming a new man. Don't be like everyone else and accept that as you age your testosterone will decrease. Take action. Reclaim your manhood, boost your testosterone and become superhuman. BONUS: Don't forget to download your 4 free gifts, just my way of saying "thank you."

Book Hormones and the Endocrine System

Download or read book Hormones and the Endocrine System written by Bernhard Kleine and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-02-11 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on hormones, and on how they are produced in very diverse regions of the body in humans and animals. But hormones can be found not only in vertebrates, but also in insects, shellfish, spiders, mollusks, even at the origin of metazoan diversification and exhibit the same pathways of synthesis. The book addresses the different classes of hormones: protein/peptides hormones, steroids and juvenile hormones and hormones like catecholamines, thyroid hormones and melatonin. It also discusses the types of hormone receptors, the majority of which are heptahelical G-protein coupled receptors or nuclear receptors. Particular attention is paid to the organs where hormones are created, with specifics on hormonal production and release, while a dedicated chapter details hormonal regulation from very simple to highly complex schemes. The remarkable kinetics of hormones production are also shown, before the book is rounded out by chapters on evolution in the endocrine system, the genetics of endocrine diseases and doping.

Book The Hormone Diet

Download or read book The Hormone Diet written by Natasha Turner and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines a three-step program designed to correct hormonal imbalances for potential health benefits, explaining how to identify problem areas in order to address such challenges as weight gain, insomnia, and mood disorders.

Book What You Must Know About Vitamins  Minerals  Herbs   More

Download or read book What You Must Know About Vitamins Minerals Herbs More written by Pamela Wartian Smith and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost 75 percent of health and longevity is based on lifestyle, environment, and nutrition. Yet even if you follow a healthful diet, you probably don’t get all the nutrients you need to prevent disease. In What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & More, Dr. Pamela Smith explains how you can maintain health through the use of nutrients. Part One of this easy-to-use guide discusses the individual nutrients necessary for good health. Part Two offers personalized nutritional programs for people with a wide variety of health concerns. People without prior medical problems can look to Part Three for their supplementation plans. Whether you want to maintain goodhealth or you are trying to overcome a medical condition, What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & More, can help you make the best choices for the health and well-being of you and your family.

Book Master Your T

    Book Details:
  • Author : Christopher Walker
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2016-09-12
  • ISBN : 9781537636542
  • Pages : 548 pages

Download or read book Master Your T written by Christopher Walker and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-12 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Master your T ..." is the result of over five years of research on natural hormone optimization. Inside you'll discover how to eat, train and supplement for rapid increases in natural testosterone production. How to naturally optimize your hormones without the use of costly (and potentially dangerous) pharmaceutical "band-aid" solutions ..."--Back cover.

Book Assessing the Medical Risks of Human Oocyte Donation for Stem Cell Research

Download or read book Assessing the Medical Risks of Human Oocyte Donation for Stem Cell Research written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-03-22 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is widely understood that stem cell treatments have the potential to revolutionize medicine. Because of this potential, in 2004 California voters approved Proposition 71 to set up a 10-year, $3 billion program to fund research on stem cells. Under the direction of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, this program will pay to build facilities for stem cell research and will fund doctors and scientists to carry out research with the ultimate goal of helping to develop therapies based on stem cells. For this research to move forward, however, will require a steady supply of stem cells, particularly human embryonic stem cells. Those stem cells are collected from developing human embryos created from eggs-or oocytes-harvested from the ovaries of female donors. Thus much of the promise of stem cells depends on women choosing to donate oocytes to the research effort. The oocyte donation process is not without risk, however. Donors are given doses of hormones to trigger the production of more eggs than would normally be produced, and this hormone treatment can have various side effects. Once the eggs have matured in the ovary, they must be retrieved via a surgical procedure that is typically performed under anesthesia, and both the surgery and the anesthesia carry their own risks. Furthermore, given the very personal nature of egg donation, the experience may carry psychological risks for some women as well. With this in mind, in 2006 the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine contracted with the National Academies to organize a workshop that would bring together experts from various areas to speak about the potential risks of oocyte donation and to summarize what is known and what needs to be known about this topic. The Committee on Assessing the Medical Risks of Human Oocyte Donation for Stem Cell Research was formed to plan the workshop, which was held in San Francisco on September 28, 2006. This report is a summary and synthesis of that workshop.