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 …
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 …
Women considering hormone replacement therapy at our Baton Rouge and Metairie, LA, clinics typically have quite a few questions about HRT and how it can help them. Many of the questions are specific to the patient's unique situation, but some are more universally shared questions. Here are answers to 5 of the most common questions …
Women in their 40s often start wondering if they're experiencing early menopause symptoms—a phase called perimenopause—associated with falling estrogen levels. Uncomfortable symptoms, such as worsening premenstrual syndrome (PMS), breast tenderness, and heavier periods often indicate the onset of perimenopause. The transition into menopause is typically accompanied by hot flashes, vaginal dryness, insomnia, and mood swings. …
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 …
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 …
You change through the years—and so do your hormones. The endocrine system adapts throughout our different stages of life, 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 …
Entering menopause can be a stressful, painful experience. But with a little help from science, you can fight aging while improving your quality of life. Our hormone replacement therapy team has helped many women from the Metairie and New Orleans area, showing patients that menopause doesn’t have to be something to fear. Every woman has …
Over time, our bodies begin to change as we notice that we look and feel different than we used to. Hormone production declines to a point of deficiency, resulting in decreased libido, energy levels, fatigue, and weight gain. These are all signs leading to, and a result of, menopause. This week we will be discussing …
Something is happening to me. It used to be after a long workweek or a girl’s night out, but now it is every night. Here is the scenario: I go to bed at my usual time around 10 p.m. I take my shower, go through my routine of cleansing, toning, tightening, and protecting my skin, …
