It's no secret that women going through menopause experience a number of symptoms that hormone replacement therapy at our clinics in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Metairie, and Slidell, LA, can effectively treat, including fatigue and sleeplessness. What's less understood, however, is that changes in hormone levels can also lead to reduced energy for men as they…
Millions of people—such as bodybuilders and cheating athletes—enhance their natural testosterone levels to boost their muscle mass, confidence, energy, and performance. When used this way, without proper medical supervision, testosterone has been linked to unwanted side effects such as mood swings and aggressive "roid rage." Is this connection real, or is the idea of "roid rage" more myth than…
Men and women considering hormone replacement therapy in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas are typically savvy consumers who understand that medical services such as HRT can vary in price from clinic to clinic. But even the most sophisticated patient may find it difficult to determine which clinic to choose based on cost. That's…
Many of the men considering hormone replacement therapy at our clinics in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Metairie, and Slidell are concerned about the loss of muscle tone and increased weight. These age-related changes commonly occur during "male menopause"—called andropause—and are linked to low testosterone levels. Simply put, these patients want to know if hormone replacement therapy…
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…
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…
Men diagnosed with low levels of testosterone—often called "Low T"—experience symptoms ranging from lack of energy and productivity, reduced sex drive, depression, and brain fog. Once they've decided to get testosterone replacement therapy at our clinics in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas, they're anxious to know when they can expect to notice results.…
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…
Testosterone replacement therapy is a common treatment at our clinics in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Metairie, and Slidell, LA. It’s known to be one of the most transformative and powerful approaches we offer. A low testosterone level can cause a variety of common age-related issues, so it’s no surprise many of the male (and even female)…