Women

While it is not recommended to take hormone replacement treatment specifically for weight loss, balancing the level of hormones in your body can potentially help you support healthier physiological function and make weight loss easier when paired with a healthy, holistic weight loss plan.

Millions of Americans have high TSH, but many aren’t aware that anything is wrong—or don’t realize the symptoms they have are related to their thyroid. Knowing the symptoms of high TSH can put you on the road to receiving the care you need to improve your quality of life and protect your long-term health.

Whereas bleeding of various kinds can be normal and expected for women in their reproductive years, menopausal bleeding is never normal Such bleeding can not only be inconvenient and uncomfortable, it could also point to a serious problem—and treatment for menopausal bleeding is likely close at hand..

Pain is how the body tells us that something is wrong. For many women, however, the pain and discomfort associated with uterine fibroids may go undiagnosed. For too many, it…

When Robert was first diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, he felt a huge sense of relief. It gave him answers and a path forward, and he believed that medication would quickly get…

Bioidentical estrogen therapy can be life-changing, but using it doesn’t have to mean disrupting your life. While some methods still require daily administration, newer treatment options offer convenient, longer-acting alternatives while still delivering effective benefits. In particular, subcutaneous hormone pellets and transdermal patches allow you to set it and forget it—up to a week at a time with the patches, and up to six months at a time with the pellets. But how do you know which is right for you?

Every woman ages differently. Every woman goes through hormonal changes differently. And every woman approaches menopause differently. However, there are broad guidelines that can help you decide if and when hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the best choice. Significantly, knowing when to start HRT can help you maximize its impact while minimizing any risks. By strategically considering the timing of treatment, you may not only prevent unnecessary suffering, but protect your health for years to come.

If you experience irregular periods, you know the lack of predictability can be frustrating, inconvenient, and even frightening. What’s more, you may think that irregularity is simply a fact of life, particularly if you are approaching perimenopause. But menstrual irregularity isn’t inevitable. There is a potential treatment for it: progesterone cream.

For years, hormone replacement therapy after 65 was thought to be a no-go for reasons ranging from the medically-sound to the prejudiced. This was true for both women who were already receiving hormone therapy and for women who have never started it. Now, that is changing due to a growing body of evidence suggesting that HRT can have significant benefits for women over 65.

While the risk of osteoporosis increases with age, significant loss of bone density, fragility, and fractures are not inevitable—and the consequences of this condition are too dangerous to ignore. For both men and women, implementing smart strategies to reduce the risk of osteoporosis as early as possible can make a meaningful difference in your health as you age.