Men and women often take stock of their health at the beginning of the year and pledge to change their lifestyles. Exercise and dieting are the most commonly made New Year's resolutions, but the new year is also a time to think about other ways to feel and look better. Hormone replacement therapy offers a number of…
Hot flashes and night sweats are among the most recognizable symptoms for menopausal women. These symptoms, however, are more than just an annoying and uncomfortable part of aging. Recent studies suggest that women who experience hot flashes are more likely to experience cardiovascular events such as heart attacks or strokes, which is among the reasons…
One of the most common questions we get asked by men and women who are considering hormone replacement therapy in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas is whether HRT is linked to an increased risk of cancer. Research conducted for many years shows that HRT is not proven to cause cancer, but we counsel…
The most common questions we hear at Rejuvime Medical are about the side effects of hormone replacement therapy. In Baton Rouge and Metairie, our providers describe the most complained about side effects associated with HRT and explain that each patient's experience is unique. Just as important, we provide information about how to minimize those effects.…
Estrogen's role in women's health is well known. However, people often overlook the fact that men also need estrogen and that the hormone is found in most parts of the male body. The key, as with hormones in general, is striking the correct balance between estrogen and other hormones—especially testosterone. When men ask about at…
Women and men considering hormone replacement therapy from New Orleans to Lafayette almost always ask the same thing after deciding to start HRT: "How am I going to take it?" The answer varies, depending on the person's health, symptoms, personal preference, and what he or she wants to get out of the treatment. That's why…
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…
Choosing to start is a very personal decision. At our Baton Rouge-area practice, we remind patients that everyone experiences aging—there is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Unfortunately, sometimes men and women can feel uncomfortable talking about their hormone struggles. They may be unsure of how to broach the subject and explain to friends or…
New research published in October 2019 shows that long-term —such as treatments we offer in Baton Rouge and Metarie—is linked to improved cognitive health in post-menopausal women. These findings are especially important because almost two-thirds of all Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease are women. Raw numbers underscore the significance of that statistic: Of the 5.6…
You change through the years—and so do your hormones. The endocrine system adapts throughout our , 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 of life. At…