By Gustav Lo, MD | Chief Medical Officer Many women begin hormone replacement therapy using estrogen patches, one of the most commonly prescribed treatments for menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep disturbances. Recently, many pharmacies across the United States have been affected by an estradiol patch shortage, leaving patients searching for…

By Gustav Lo, MD | Chief Medical Officer Originally published in our Timeless magazine  Most people don’t wake up one day and feel “old.” They feel more tired than they used to. Recovery takes longer. Strength fades quietly. Weight becomes harder to manage. Motivation dips — even when sleep and stress seem unchanged. What I…

What the FDA’s reversal means for women – and for long-term health For more than two decades, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) carried a warning that shaped medical decision-making, public perception, and women’s lives. Many were advised to avoid it. Others were never offered it at all. In late 2025, that position changed. In a widely…

A note from our Chief Medical Officer | Gustav Lo, MD Weight loss is personal, and treatment should reflect that. For many patients, semaglutide is an effective option. When progress is steady and treatment feels well-tolerated, there’s every reason to continue. But not every experience is the same. Some patients reach a plateau. Others experience…

Why traditional hormone therapy often falls short, and how a more precise, physician-guided approach can improve both symptoms and long-term health.   Many women today fall into two groups: those who have never taken hormone therapy and could still benefit, and those who are already on HRT but may not be getting the full benefits.…

Why do so many women feel dismissed right when their bodies are changing most? Feeling hormonally “off” can manifest in a variety of ways: heavy or irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, restless sleep (or none!), mood swings, brain fog, and low libido. These are common symptoms women experience in their 30s and 40s, long…

By: Gustav Lo, MD | Chief Medical Officer For over 20 years, the FDA told women that estrogen increases the risk of breast cancer. Definitively. Doctors (including me, for a while) repeated this. It was amplified in headlines. Hormone replacement — once widely prescribed — became rare. That all changed on November 10 2025. The…

A note from our Chief Medical Officer | Gustav Lo, MD Every day we’re asked, “Do you offer peptide therapy?” The answer is yes. But most patients asking aren’t entirely sure what peptides are – they’re simply hearing more about them. Peptides are everywhere right now. They’re marketed for fat loss, longevity, muscle gain, recovery,…