When it comes to hormone replacement therapy, there are many important questions to consider, one of which is this: What type of ongoing support, if any, will you receive? For example, maybe your primary care doctor or endocrinologist plans to start you on a low dose of testosterone. Or you order some hormones online to …
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: Dr. Alvaro Ocampo Explains the Truth Behind the Side Effects
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is a type of therapy that uses hormones that are identical to and compatible with those produced by the human body. Many people think that using hormone therapies like BHRT can produce unpleasant side effects, however, experts and doctors trained in BHRT can help you effectively manage and/or eliminate these …
Male Menopause: Does it Really Exist?
Mid-life crisis, male menopause, manopuase or andropause, no matter what you call it, if you are feeling tired, lack motivation, have difficulty concentrating, and are wondering where your sex drive went, you could be going through male menopause. Men, just like women, go through hormone changes as they age. Even though the term male menopause …
Living in Miami with Menopause: How to Stay Hot & Keep Cool
Remember the gentle warmth of summer, with a warm breeze and sunlight kissing your skin? Summers like that demanded cool glasses of lemonade and creamy ice cream. However, if you are now approaching menopause, summertime can become a nightmare. Hot flashes and night sweats seem to intensify the already intense summer heat. Here’s a breakdown …
