Both men and women experience brain fog and mood changes associated with aging and hormonal imbalances. The complex relationship between memory and mood is something that researchers continue to study, but the evidence is clear that memory loss and mood swings are related to hormonal changes that occur during menopause and andropause. In this blog …
Searching for a word that's on the tip of your tongue or forgetting why you came into the kitchen—we've all been there. And it's not unusual to "wake up on the wrong side of the bed" once in a while. For women and men in the midst of menopause and andropause, however, the lack of …
Women considering hormone replacement therapy at our Baton Rouge and Metairie, LA, clinics typically have quite a few questions about HRT and how it can help them. Many of the questions are specific to the patient's unique situation, but some are more universally shared questions. Here are answers to 5 of the most common questions …
Women in their 40s often start wondering if they're experiencing early menopause symptoms—a phase called perimenopause—associated with falling estrogen levels. Uncomfortable symptoms, such as worsening premenstrual syndrome (PMS), breast tenderness, and heavier periods often indicate the onset of perimenopause. The transition into menopause is typically accompanied by hot flashes, vaginal dryness, insomnia, and mood swings. …
If you watch much television at all, it's likely you've seen ads promoting products that treat male sexual dysfunction. Our society remains more focused on treating erectile dysfunction than the reduced libido that many women encounter, especially after menopause. Hormone-related sexual dysfunction for women, however, detracts from their quality of life. Hormone replacement therapy at …
There is a definite gender gap when it comes to awareness of sexual dysfunction among men and women. It's nearly impossible to avoid advertisements promoting treatments for erectile dysfunction. Female sexual arousal disorders, including those that can be addressed with menopause hormone therapy at our Baton Rouge-area clinics, are much less well known. Women may …
Testosterone replacement therapy is an anti-aging treatment popular with men at our Baton Rouge and Metairie, LA, clinics because it helps them get a better night's sleep, build muscle, and improve libido, among other benefits. Less well-known is the link between increased testosterone levels and boosting endurance. Men who come to our clinics seeking to …
Men who get testosterone replacement therapy at our Baton Rouge-area clinics in Louisiana have several reasons for seeking to increase their testosterone levels. Low testosterone can decrease libido, affect your mood and quality of life, and cause memory lapses. Low T levels are also directly linked to the progressive loss of muscle mass and reduced …
Men and women often take stock of their health at the beginning of the year and pledge to change their lifestyles. Exercise and dieting are the most commonly made New Year's resolutions, but the new year is also a time to think about other ways to feel and look better. Hormone replacement therapy offers a number of …
It's no secret that women going through menopause experience a number of symptoms that hormone replacement therapy at our clinics in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Metairie, and Slidell, LA, can effectively treat, including fatigue and sleeplessness. What's less understood, however, is that changes in hormone levels can also lead to reduced energy for men as they …