As an OB/GYN specializing in hormone replacement therapy (HRT), I often hear from patients who are concerned about a decline in their sexual desire. It’s important to understand that fluctuations in libido are common and can result from a combination of physical, emotional, and hormonal factors. Several factors can contribute to …
Feeling persistently tired is a common complaint among women, and as an OB/GYN with 30 years of experience, I’ve found that hormonal imbalances often play a significant role. However, fatigue can also stem from various other factors. Let’s delve into the potential causes and explore …
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause by replenishing estrogen and progesterone levels that decline during this phase. As an OB/GYN, I aim to provide you with comprehensive information to help you make informed decisions about HRT.
Low estrogen in women is a hormonal issue that can have detrimental effects on women’s health. While symptoms affecting sexual health are the most obvious signs of low estrogen, this imbalance can also put you at risk for osteoporosis, coronary artery disease, chronic dry skin, premature skin aging, and more …
There’s no need to live with the debilitating consequences for sleep, sexual health, general happiness, and confidence created by vaginal atrophy also known as atrophic vaginitis. Vaginal Atrophy is largely caused by the natural reductions in estrogen experienced both during and after menopause.
Sometimes referred to as “the great change of life,” menopause is a natural part of the aging process for women. It marks the end of a woman’s reproductive life, and with that end comes significant changes. Its symptoms last several years and changes begin much earlier than most realize and its ….
Most women are familiar with menopause and all the changes that come with it. However, few understand what happens in the years leading up to it. Perimenopause is a transitional phase that occurs before the ovaries officially stop releasing eggs …
Whether you prefer to catch some Z’s or hit the hay, sleep plays a prominent role in our well-being. In addition to helping us recharge, sleep also allows us to retain information that we’ve acquired throughout the day. With a good night’s rest, you can also synthesize hormones, grow muscle …..
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment used in women to reduce the symptoms associated with menopause. From the first menstrual period up to menopause, healthy ovaries (including the pituitary gland) regulate female hormones – estrogen and progesterone as well as male hormone production ….
“Do i need hormones?” “Are all hormones the same?” “what is the safest and the best hormones and when should i start?”These are the most common questions I am asked from women transitioning through perimenopause or in menopause. Women concerned about changes they see in themselves, friends …