Q: Why aren’t more women treated with hormone replacement for menopause? A: I’ll tell you exactly why, and it’s a story that’s impacted countless women. Back in the 80s, I was in med school when treating menopause with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was becoming the standard of care. More than half of my classmates were…

PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) injections relieve pain in weeks and last about a year. According to the American Arthritis Foundation, more than 50% of us over 65 have arthritis. As a doctor, I can tell you that’s just silly – 100% of people over 65 have arthritis somewhere (how much they complain about it varies, but…

If you have arthritis, you’ve probably heard about “cortisone shots,” where steroid are injected into arthritic joints to reduce inflammation and improve function. “They work great, for a while,” says Dr. Gustav Lo, MD, RegenCen’s Medical Director. Steroid injections are considered a short-term solution, reducing inflammation and pain for a few weeks to a few…

Bladder Control Problems Underestimated? Embarrassing medical conditions are particularly frustrating because people feel like discussing it is taboo. And when they can’t talk about it, they feel very isolated. Then they feel both embarrassed AND alone, which makes them clam up about it even more. It should be no surprise then that the number of…