Women seeking anti-aging hormone therapy in our Baton Rouge clinic are often surprised to learn how significant a role testosterone plays in their hormonal health. Mainly associated with men’s health issues, testosterone is often overlooked when it comes to female wellness, especially its effectiveness in combating the aging process. While estrogen and progesterone are commonly…
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…
Last week, we promised in our most recent blog that we would include a full section on female-specific testosterone myths. Not being ones to disappoint, we rounded up some interesting facts and myths regarding testosterone hormone therapy for the more attractive gender. Some might be surprising, some might betray everything you know about hormones, and,…
Steroids certainly have a stigma associated with them despite their prevalent use for medicinal purposes. Some of it may have to do with high-profile instances in professional sports or its sometimes negative portrayal in pop culture. In reality, steroids have been used for decades to treat conditions from arthritis to stunted growth in children. Steroids…
Men aren’t the only ones who experience low testosterone; it’s also commonly found in women. Testosterone is most often associated with men. After all, it’s responsible for a man’s low voice and his increased muscle mass. However, testosterone is also important for women. While it’s true that women don’t produce anywhere near as much testosterone…
Low testosterone can affect you in a number of ways, but how do you know if you have it? As men age, it’s common for their hormone levels to fluctuate, but all men don’t experience a significant drop-off in testosterone production like women do when their estrogen levels decrease significantly during menopause. However, more men suffer…
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. In our last blog, we went over the symptoms of andropause, as well…
Are you an active person or athlete who wants to keep competing, but your body just won’t allow it? Have you been gaining weight or battling mood swings and depression? Do you just feel like you're losing your mojo? Low testosterone may be the cause of these and other symptoms. If you're ready to get…