You've heard of menopause. When women reach middle age, their bodies go through changes due to a natural decline in reproductive hormones. But did you know that some men experience a similar process called andropause? This post will talk about some of the most common symptoms of andropause and how hormone replacement therapy can help. …
Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment option for both men and women who may be experiencing symptoms related to andropause and menopause caused by hormonal imbalances. Those symptoms encompass a wide range and can severely impact your quality of life and health. In addition to changes caused by drops in certain hormone levels, other conditions, …
Most people expect certain changes to occur as they age. Waking up feeling a bit stiffer after an unusually strenuous workout or noticing a slight dip in libido, for example, are common age-related changes for both men and women. But some people notice more significant symptoms as they age, which could be related to hormonal …
Many of the men considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT) at Rejuvime Medical worry that the treatment could result in unexpected weight gain. Given that in men, symptoms of low testosterone include increased weight and reduced muscle mass, you can understand why the idea of HRT leading to additional weight gain would be worrisome. So, how …
When you search online for “hormone replacement therapy,” or HRT, the results commonly refer to treatments for women going through menopause who are experiencing hot flashes or other symptoms associated with fluctuating estrogen levels. Men going through a similar phase, often called andropause, can also get hormone therapy—called testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Is there a …
Many men consider testosterone replacement therapy because they’re experiencing symptoms of low T such as low energy levels, sleeplessness, and reduced sex drive. Some decide against seeking TRT because of myths they hear or read online. It’s unfortunate because low testosterone levels can affect a person’s quality of life without treatment. The misconceptions about testosterone …
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 and men considering hormone replacement therapy in our Baton Rouge and Metairie clinics often ask whether bioidentical or synthetic hormones are more beneficial and if one type is safer than the other. The answer is that patients can benefit from either type of hormone, and there's little evidence to suggest that one type is …
You change through the years—and so do your hormones. The endocrine system adapts throughout our different stages of life, creating fluctuations in metabolism, sex drive, and overall mood. While age impacts us all, you don't have to suffer through it. Anti-aging solutions, such as , help our Baton Rouge patients feel great at every stage …
Is it possible for an older man to suffer from male menopause? The endocrine system controls everything from sexual function to growth through a series of glands that produce hormones. As we age, the levels of hormones we produce change; we produce more of some hormones and less of others. In women, a decrease in the …