Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be life-changing for men and women experiencing symptoms associated with andropause or menopause. Still, many people aren’t sure about how to get started on HRT. At Rejuvime Medical, we offer a 3-step process that begins with a consultation with a nurse at any of our 5 locations throughout Louisiana. You …
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a viable treatment option for individuals who have low levels of estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone. HRT is often thought of only as a treatment for women who are going through menopause, but certain forms of HRT treatment can also be used to treat men who have low testosterone levels. How …
“Is hormone replacement therapy safe” is one of the first questions I hear from many of the men and women we see at Rejuvime Medical. That general question encompasses many specific questions about the relative risks and benefits of HRT. Hormone therapy includes risks, to be sure, as do many medications that people take to …
Negative connotations linked with testosterone—such as aggressive behavior and unnaturally large muscles—often stem from confusing the abuse of anabolic steroids with medically supervised testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Men diagnosed with low testosterone, or low T, who are trying to lose weight and gain muscle mass may even avoid TRT because of misconceptions about testosterone treatments. …
The thyroid is a powerhouse gland at the base of the neck that influences a wide range of the body’s functions, including metabolism, heart rate, cholesterol levels, and women’s menstrual cycles. A healthy thyroid helps you feel energetic and regulates your weight. Millions of Americans, however, have a condition called hypothyroidism without knowing it. It …
Men and women considering hormone replacement therapy often spend hours online researching the topic before scheduling their initial consultation with Rejuvime Medical. But the information can sometimes be confusing. The patients we see who want to know if they're good candidates for HRT at our Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, clinics have plenty of …
About 15 years ago, a TV series called Men of a Certain Age followed the lives of some college buddies dealing with the challenges of middle age. As you might imagine, it included subjects involving the physical changes that occur as you approach age 50 and beyond, and the phrase "low T" was uttered a …
Whether you're a man or woman experiencing age-related changes that could be associated with hormonal imbalances, the decision to start hormone replacement therapy at one of our clinics in Baton Rouge, Shreveport or near New Orleans should be an informed one. Our hormone specialists expect people to have a lot of questions, and we're more …
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 …
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 …