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Can I use Julva if I have had breast cancer?

My number one intention for all women is to optimize their quality of life and to always do so safely, taking into consideration their unique medical history and current health status. Women having had a history of breast cancer need to be particular

Will Julva help me if my ovaries have been removed?

When our ovaries are removed, with them go a predominant source of estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and DHEA. Our adrenals also produce DHEA which is a precursor to testosterone and estrogen. Many women who have had their ovaries removed feel si

Who shouldn’t use Julva?

If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult with your doctor before using this product.If you are taking the prescription Tamoxifen, do not use this product.If you have a vaginal infection, consult with your doctor before using this product.If you have had

What if I am a breast cancer patient taking the prescription Tamoxifen? Can I use Julva?

As a precaution, if you are currently using Tamoxifen I do not recommend using Julva without your oncologist’s approval. The research on Tamoxifen has shown:. ORAL DHEA (systemic) converting to estrogen can interfere with Tamoxifen use and can decrea

Can I use Julva if I am taking prescription hormones?

Yes, you can! Julva is a topical cosmetic cream and has very minimal if any effect on the serum hormone blood levels.

Can I use Julva if I have had Breast Cancer? Uterine cancer?

Please go to the following link to read Dr. Anna's thoughts on the subject:. https://drannacabeca.com/blogs/breast-health/using-julva-cream-if-you-ve-had-breast-cancer. Dr Anna says "I always recommend women discuss any new prescription, supplement,

I am already taking a sublingual DHEA daily...should I discontinue that while I'm using the Julva cream?

The DHEA in Julva is absorbed locally and should not affect the DHEA you are taking sublingually. We recommend you consult with your primary care medical doctor regarding any concerns they may have given the specifics surrounding your DHEA levels and

Do I need to test my DHEA levels while taking Julva?

No, not at all. Julva is not intended to increase serum levels of DHEA. As mentioned above, DHEA levels naturally decline and many people are interested in increasing their blood serum levels. Your DHEA-S level is an interesting reference that you ma