According to the Center for Disease Control, Heart Disease is a leading cause of death in women of all ages and especially in women over 50. Multiple medical studies have determined that a major contributor to the development of heart disease in women over 50 is hormonal decline or what is commonly called Menopause. Additionally,…
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Few topics garner such passionate attention as the topic of Breast Cancer in women. In fact, the emotion surrounding Breast Cancer is so strong, that the entire month of October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness every year. Entire health fairs are devoted to increasing awareness and teaching early screening and detections. The pink ribbons…
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According to the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, overall testosterone levels have been declining in American men for decades. Further research by the New England Research Institute found that baseline testosterone levels are more than 15 percent lower than those just 20 years ago. Other studies show that beginning at age 25, testosterone levels…
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Menopause can be a roller coaster of a ride, both emotionally and physically. Although technically only occurring in the first 12 months you don’t have a period, the entire process (peri and post) of menopause can take between two and 10 years. During this time, you may experience hot flashes, changes in appearance and sex…
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Estrogen and progesterone are female sex hormones produced by the ovaries. Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) regulate these sex hormones to aid in the reproductive process, but when a woman goes through menopause, her ovaries become less responsive to LH and FSH. This means that the circulation and production of estrogen significantly decline,…
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Over the years, many women struggling with hormonal issues including menopause have turned to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). While there are many medical ways to help reduce any menopause hormones-related issues, there are some natural menopause treatments that can help supplement HRT. Here are a few of them. Eat Broccoli Vegetable like broccoli, brussels sprouts,…
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While decreasing levels of estrogen are a normal part of aging for women, it can lead to adverse effects: weight gain, muscle weakness, decreased collagen, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease can all be caused by low estrogen levels in menopause. Fortunately, there are options for balancing hormones during menopause. One popular treatment choice is…
DetailsIf you, like many other individuals, have decided you’re sick of low testosterone issues, you may opt for low testosterone treatments like testosterone replacement therapy. And though you may not know it, there are numerous benefits that stem from low testosterone treatments. Let’s take a look at a few of them. Improved Mood One of…
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Many people have taken a look at having a breast lift, but aren’t sold on the idea of surgery. For people out there who aren’t into the idea of surgery, but still want some work done on their breasts, there are some alternatives. The first alternative is a breast auto-augmentation. Compared to a regular breast…
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Daria Anne DiGiovanni recently came in for a consultation wih Dr. C- looking for relief from a life long hormone imbalance. Her visit moved her to write the article below on her personal website. We are so happy with her outcome, we had to share it here. In a departure from my usual posts on writing…
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