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 …
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 …
Both men and women experience brain fog and mood changes associated with aging and hormonal imbalances. The complex relationship between memory and mood is something that researchers continue to study, but the evidence is clear that memory loss and mood swings are related to hormonal changes that occur during menopause and andropause. In this blog …
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 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 …
FOR MEN SUFFERING FROM LOW TESTOSTERONE, THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS OF GETTING TESTOSTERONE THERAPY. Although men don’t suffer from menopause, some men do suffer from andropause which is a decrease in the production of testosterone and is often referred to as low testosterone. Testosterone replacement therapy is, by far, the most common treatment option, but does …
The word testosterone is sometimes used in everyday language to excuse or explain behavior or characteristics regarded specifically as male. Testosterone is, indeed the key male sex hormone – but what exactly does it do, and should men worry about their levels getting lower as they grow older? WHAT IS TESTOSTERONE? Testosterone is a hormone, …
Aging and Its Effects on Memory Did you know that keeping the brain active with exercises and simple functions can contribute to healthy cognitive function as you age? Yep! The brain is a pretty neat component of the human body. In fact, as noted in this scholarly article on Age-Related Memory Loss, “The brain is …
As we age, our body and the role our organs play fluctuates. While some of these factors can be positively or negatively affected by one’s overall health, other roles of bodily organs naturally change or decrease functionality over time. In this article, we are going to outline common symptoms of hormonal changes and/or imbalances in …
As we age, our hormone levels decline and we can become deficient in these essential hormones. These deficiencies can cause many side effects such as fatigue, weight gain, hot flashes, night sweats, hair loss, mood swings, low sex drive, and poor concentration. As a female, it is imperative to not only balance but optimize estrogen, …