If you feel like hormones are a bit fuzzy and incomprehensible, you’re not alone. You might throw the term around when you talk about “teenagers with raging hormones,” and you might be able to name some of the common hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen, and thyroid hormones, but you still might be a bit confused …
Testosterone deficiency is not a thing to be ashamed of. It doesn’t make a statement about your masculinity. It doesn’t interfere with your value as a person. And it definitely doesn’t reflect that you’re weak. You actually don’t have direct control over the hormones your body produces, any more than women have control over the …
Are progesterone and progestin really interchangeable? What is the difference between the two?Today we seek to answer these questions and bring some clarification on an often confused subject. In HRT, the main purpose of taking a progestogen (progesterone or a progestin) along with estrogen is to oppose the effect of estrogen on the endometrium and …
As we age, our hormone levels decline and we can become deficient in these essential hormones. These deficiencies can cause many side effects such as fatigue, weight gain, hot flashes, night sweats, hair loss, mood swings, low sex drive, and poor concentration. As a female, it is imperative to not only balance but optimize estrogen, …
What are they? “[a] low cost blood testing with an emphasis on tests that focus on hormones, nutrition, metabolic disorders, and preventable disease.” Tests are comprehensive hormone and wellness panels, available for both men and women, and are primarily utilized to obtain a personalized baseline for your hormone levels. This is specifically targeted towards “sex” …
The fact is that the aging process affects everyone. Over time, our bodies begin to change as we notice that we look and feel different than we used to. Hormone production declines to a point of deficiency, resulting in decreased libido, energy levels, fatigue, and weight gain. Hormone Therapy for Anti-Aging Fortunately, scientific advancements have …
B vitamins have long been known to have many rejuvenating properties, and this is the case for people of ANY age. Whether you suffer from fatigue due to aging or from some other cause, B vitamins can make a huge difference. In this blog post from our bioidentical hormone clinic in Baton Rouge, we’d like …
There is a growing movement out there called “biohacking,” and it seeks to reduce or completely eliminate the effects of aging in order to maintain long-lasting strength, health, and well-being into older and older ages. After all, what’s the point of living 20 years longer if you can’t enjoy those years with health, vitality, and …
Have you tried everything you know to do to lose weight without success? Weight loss can often feel like an uphill battle, but if you have been consistently eating a healthy diet and exercising, you should start to see results after several weeks. However, if you’ve been doing your part to lose weight, but you …
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 …
