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…
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 near Baton Rouge or New Orleans should be an informed one. Our hormone specialists expect people to have a lot of questions, and we're more than happy…
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…
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…
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…
Advertisements promoting treatments for erectile dysfunction seem to be everywhere. Yet, low libido (sex drive) is a condition that gets much less attention even though it affects many men—and women. Low testosterone levels (commonly called Low T) can make it difficult to become aroused as aging upsets the delicate balance of hormones, causing men to…
