Everyone experiences hormone imbalances at some point in life, but how do you know when to seek a medical solution? Just as with other health conditions, it's crucial to pay attention to the signals your body sends. Hormone imbalances can affect not only the person experiencing them but also those closest to them. Here at…
Testosterone is most often associated with masculinity. Everything from facial hair to a deeper voice is influenced by a man's testosterone levels, which typically peak by age 19 and then gradually decline throughout adulthood. In some cases, the drop is enough to warrant testosterone replacement therapy for men in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or…
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 weight gain. Given that symptoms of low testosterone in men 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 does…
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…
When men notice their muscle mass dwindling, they often begin to think they might have low testosterone levels. This is especially noteworthy if a man’s exercise regimen hasn’t changed, but he’s seeing less muscle than he had when he was a few years younger. Men frequently ask whether testosterone replacement therapy at our clinics in…
Discussions about low testosterone levels for men have been trending recently, but much of what's being said or written only skims the surface of low T and the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Men from New Orleans and throughout Louisiana who come to our Baton Rouge-area clinics have multiple questions about testosterone levels and…
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…