Low Testosterone in Men: A Physician’s Perspective from Dr. Gustav Lo, MD Since the FDA announced a couple months ago that black box warnings on estrogen replacement were being removed, there’s been a lot of focus on hormone replacement in women. It’s raised awareness dramatically. I have been doing public speaking events for years on…

Because feeling slightly off is not something you have to just live with You are doing everything right. Working out. Eating well. Staying active and present for the people in your life. From the outside, nothing feels wrong. Yet internally, something feels slightly unfamiliar. Not dramatic. Not disruptive. Just not the version of yourself you…

Why Hormones Affect Your Mood Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, influencing everything from sleep and energy to stress resilience and emotional stability. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone directly affect neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine—the brain chemicals responsible for regulating mood. When these levels decline or fluctuate, it’s common to feel “off.” Irritability, anxiety, sadness, or…

Sleepless nights aren’t “just part of getting older.” They’re treatable. If you’ve ever tossed and turned at 2 a.m., drenched in a hot flash or wide awake for no reason at all, you’re not alone. Sleep disruption is one of the most common complaints we hear from women in Ann Arbor going through menopause. And…

If you’ve been feeling more exhausted than usual, struggling to think clearly, or waking up drenched from night sweats, you’re not alone. Symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, hot flashes, and low libido are often signs of hormone imbalance—and they can leave you feeling like a different version of yourself. At RegenCen’s new East Lansing clinic,…

By: Courtney Lo, PA-C | Founder of RegenCen and Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center My Story If you’ve ever looked at the shower drain and felt your heart sink, I understand. I’m 52 now, but when I was 48 and in the middle of perimenopause, I started losing a lot of hair. I’ve owned RegenCen…

If you’re in Chelsea, Michigan, and starting to feel less sharp, less energetic, or just not quite like yourself, you’re not alone. And you’re not out of options. Today’s anti-aging clinics promise everything from hormone therapy and NAD+ infusions to medical weight loss and regenerative joint care—but how do you know who you can trust?…

In Ann Arbor—home to one of Michigan’s most vibrant and health-conscious communities—more patients are asking about NAD+ therapy. And they’re right to be curious. This tiny coenzyme has emerged as one of the most exciting tools in regenerative medicine, helping men and women boost their energy, improve mental clarity, and support cellular repair. Read on…

The hormone every woman should know about—but probably hasn’t heard enough about When it comes to hormone therapy, most people associate testosterone with men. But here’s the surprising truth: women naturally produce—and need—testosterone too. In fact, over a woman’s lifetime, she produces more testosterone than estrogen. And when those levels drop, symptoms like brain fog,…

Have you been told you’re “too old” for hormone therapy? Still struggling with hot flashes, poor sleep, or mood swings—long after menopause? Or maybe your provider said estrogen is too risky now that you’re in your 60s? Here’s the truth: Modern menopause medicine says age isn’t the issue—untreated hormone deficiency is. And for many women,…