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Journal

Considered writing on medicine, longevity and the practice of care.

Dr Gina Schoeman consulting with a patient at The Schoeman Clinic
Systems Medicine 5 min read

One doctor, four disciplines, one picture of your health

Why one doctor trained across conventional medicine, hormone therapy, functional medicine and longevity medicine can see the connections fragmented care misses.

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Clinic News 6 min read

The Schoeman Clinic enters a new chapter

Three new doctors join The Schoeman Clinic, each trained to deliver the same four-pillar methodology and standard of care.

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Gut Health 5 min read

The gut is not just about digestion, it is about how you age

The gut microbiome influences inflammation, mood, hormones, cognition and healthy ageing, not digestion alone.

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Research Paper 2 min read

REPLENISH Trial: combination capsule of estradiol and progesterone

The REPLENISH study, published in 2017, evaluated a new oral formulation combining estradiol and natural progesterone in a single gelatin capsule for the management of menopausal symptoms. It…

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Research Paper 2 min read

Increased longevity in older users of postmenopausal estrogen therapy: the Leisure World Cohort Study

Long-term research following thousands of women has shown that those who use oestrogen therapy after the menopause tend to live longer than those who do not. The most…

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Effects of estrogen on cognition, mood, and degenerative brain diseases

Oestrogen is vital for brain health, supporting blood flow, reducing inflammation and helping nerve cells communicate effectively. As levels fall during the menopausal transition, many women notice changes…

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Vascular Effects of Early versus Late Postmenopausal Treatment with Estradiol

This study showed that the timing of starting oestrogen therapy matters. Women who began treatment within the first few years after menopause experienced a slowing of artery thickening,…

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One-year follow-up of hormone replacement therapy with natural oestradiol and progesterone

This study followed women using a daily combination of body-identical oestradiol and progesterone for one year. The results showed clear improvement in menopausal symptoms, better cholesterol profiles and…

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Research Paper 2 min read

Estrogen and progesterone reduce lipid accumulation in human monocyte-derived macrophages: a sex-specific effect

This study demonstrated that natural female hormones can help protect arteries by reducing the accumulation of fatty deposits that lead to the hardening and narrowing of blood vessels.…

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Post-menopausal breast cancer survivorship and cardiovascular risk

The study found that post-menopausal women who have survived breast cancer face a higher risk of heart disease compared with women who have never had breast cancer. One…

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Comparative venous thromboembolic safety of oral and transdermal postmenopausal hormone therapies

A large retrospective study from Switzerland and the United States, involving women aged 40 to 89, found no increased risk of blood clots in those using oral oestrogen…

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Effects of replacement dose of dehydroepiandrosterone in men and women of advancing age

This study examined men and women aged 40 to 70 who received a daily dose of DHEA for six months. Restoring DHEA to more youthful levels resulted in…

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