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…
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…
Negative connotations linked with testosterone—such as aggressive behavior and unnaturally large muscles—often stem from confusing abuse of anabolic steroids with medically supervised testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Men diagnosed with low testosterone, or low T, may even avoid TRT because of misconceptions about testosterone treatments. What Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy? Want to understand the difference between…
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…
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…
Our wellness and anti-aging clinics in Baton Rouge and near New Orleans, Louisiana, treat men and women who are experiencing a range of symptoms associated with the aging process. The benefits range from improving the appearance of your skin to increasing your stamina. In this blog post, we'll describe specific ways bioidentical hormone replacement therapy…
Feeling exhausted during the day can sometimes be blamed on staying up late or experiencing stress at work or in a relationship. But chronic sleeplessness is a symptom associated with menopause and andropause and can be treated with hormone replacement therapy at our clinics in Baton Rouge and near New Orleans. Before recommending hormone replacement…