Men & Women's Health

Keeping progesterone and estrogen levels balanced is vital to preventing estrogen dominance, which may be one of the most causative factors in breast cancer. Progesterone protects breast cells from multiplying rapidly, however, a woman’s progesterone levels start declining in the late 30’s. By the time a woman reaches menopause, her ovaries have stopped producing adequate quantities of protective hormones. This is when women are at greatest risk for breast cancer. However, most breast cancer occurs without any risk factors being present. Therefore, every woman should protect herself from breast cancer by balancing her hormones, exercising, maintaining a healthy diet and good nutrition, avoiding alcohol and taking an active role in controlling her environmental risks from pesticides, plastics and toxins.

Thermography or Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) is a screening tool for physiologic cellular health. It is most commonly used for Breast Cancer screening where breast thermography has an FDA approval for screening and diagnosis. Thermography produces an infrared image that shows the patterns of heat and blood flow near the surface of the body. This is very different than other modalities such as Mammography, MRI, and ultrasounds that are useful for anatomical or structural analysis. Merge Medical Center does breast thermography as well as whole body thermography in Charleston at our office.