This Men’s Health Month, it’s in your best interests to take some time to learn all about testosterone—including the symptoms of testosterone deficiency and the potential remedies that can support healthy hormone levels. According to menshealthmonth.org, the purpose of this month is to “heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and…
There can be something uncomfortable and even frightening about your body changing. After all, your body is all you really own and when changes happen outside your control, it’s easy to be disoriented and feel like you’ve lost yourself. For many women, this is exactly what happens as estrogen drops in the years leading up…
If you are experiencing menopause, andropause, or a hormonal imbalance, you know that hormones can have a profound impact on your physical and emotional health. What’s more, you probably already recognize the potential value of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to replenish your hormone levels and regulate your body. Today, there are more choices than ever…
Natural progesterone cream is a popular product designed to address a wide variety of hormone-related symptoms in women. What’s more, natural progesterone cream is inexpensive, easy to use, and accessible—many versions are even available over-the-counter. It may seem like the perfect solution for women who aren’t ready to seek professional help for their hormones. But…
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is relatively uncommon in women. Men across the world use intramuscular injections, gels, patches, and pellets to supplement their falling testosterone levels. For men, the benefits and risks of pellet therapy are relatively well-documented. But even though women also produce testosterone and their testosterone levels naturally fall during the aging process,…
If you struggle with symptoms like abnormal periods, fatigue, or mood swings, you may be feeling the effects of high estrogen. Unfortunately, many women don’t recognize that their physical or emotional distress is caused by an overabundance of this critical hormone. That may be because the broad collection of symptoms associated with high estrogen can…
Progesterone is a powerful hormone that, in women, has primary impacts on the menstrual cycle, fertility, and pregnancy. Progesterone levels naturally rise and fall during a woman’s monthly cycle and are closely associated with the ovulation process. But the concept of “progesterone deficiency” is not so straightforward. Usually, your progesterone levels would only be tested…
Many women know that their bodies naturally produce testosterone. But what happens when your testosterone levels fall abnormally low? You might have wondered this when researching a troubling combination of symptoms—including low libido, fatigue, and lowered mood—and coming across popular health sites that proclaim low testosterone to be the root cause of them all. While…
For those who struggle with hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer, radioactive iodine treatment (RAI) can be a life-changing treatment option. But despite the promise of RAI, there is often a downside: you are likely to develop transient or permanent hypothyroidism after completing treatment. If you have had RAI or are about to start, this potential outcome…
Most men assume that their testosterone levels have a large impact on their health—and they’re right. Testosterone is critical for male health, and you may experience a wide range of symptoms if testosterone levels are depleted. But what most men may not know is that their estrogen levels can also be an important contributor to…
