Bioidentical Hormone Replacement
When should women start hormone replacement?
Hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone (yes in women!) deplete with age so all women eventually need hormone replacement. That’s the easy answer. When a woman should start hormone replacement is more complicated and most easily answered by dividing it into two questions. First, when can women replace testosterone, progesterone, and other supplements for hormonal…
Continue ReadingBioidentical Hormones in Sarasota: Everything You Should Know
Imagine restoring your energy and vitality as you gracefully navigate your 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond, right here in Sarasota, Florida. Does that sound like a dream? If you’re living in Sarasota and struggling with mood swings, fluctuating weight, disrupted sleep, or reduced energy, you’re not alone. Many people in the area experience these challenges…
Continue ReadingEstrogen 101
About Estrogen By: Courtney Lo, PA, Founder Estrogen and Safety When we’re talking about hormone replacement, the biggest one we think of is estrogen. Everyone seems to know that term but honestly I think most women are confused when they hear it… Is it a good or a bad thing? Understandably because estrogen replacement got…
Continue ReadingWhat is Menopause?
When a woman has gone 12 months without a period – that’s the textbook definition of menopause. When I talk to women (lots of women!), it’s NEVER that simple… The hormonal changes of menopause sure don’t happen “12 months after the last period” – Perimenopausal women complain of sleepless nights, mood swings, irregular bleeding, night…
Continue ReadingTrending: Feminine Rejuvenation
What exactly is it? In polite language, vague terms like “feminine rejuvenation” really just mean improving or reversing pelvic problems that occur with women throughout life. The medical reality is that difficulties with vaginal function, sexual health, and bladder control affect almost all women at some point. Really? Almost all women? Absolutely. Any woman who’s…
Continue ReadingPercentage of Women with Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness is surprisingly common at all ages. About 20% of women over 18 have dryness, about 30% suffer through it during the perimenopausal years and most women have dryness after menopause. And it’s not just during intercourse – it can be uncomfortable – irritated, dry, painful all the time like arthritis or other aging…
Continue ReadingTestosterone Replacement for Men
Tiredness. More naps. Lower libido. Less “get up and go.” These are men’s most typical complaints of aging. The funny thing is, they aren’t necessarily from getting older – many are due to declining testosterone or “low T”. It’s not just low testosterone that causes men to feel lousy. DHEA, pregnenalone, and reduced thyroid function…
Continue ReadingThe Tragedy of Women’s Hormone Replacement: A Q&A with Dr. Gustav Lo, MD, Serving Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham, Michigan
Q: Why aren’t more women in Bloomfield Hills treated with hormone replacement for menopause? A: I’ll tell you exactly why, and it’s a story that’s impacted countless women, including many right here in Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham, Michigan. Back in the 80s, I was in med school when treating menopause with hormone replacement therapy (HRT)…
Continue ReadingBioidentical Hormones in Boca Grande
Imagine revitalizing your energy and zest for life as you navigate your 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond in the beautiful surroundings of Boca Grande, Florida. Does this sound like a distant dream? Are you facing mood swings, weight changes, sleep disturbances, and a decline in energy while enjoying life in Boca Grande? Maybe you’ve noticed…
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