Do Testosterone Levels Impact Mental Health?
Testosterone is a hormone that plays many roles in a man’s life. Maintaining high hormone levels to maintain good mental health and an active libido is essential. Testosterone and mental health are closely connected. Low testosterone levels can slow down the speed at which a man builds muscle mass and cause weight gain, possibly leading […]
Does weight gain have to come with menopause?
Menopause is the natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. During this time, the body’s production of estrogen and progesterone decreases, leading to several changes in the body. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are hormones that play essential roles in the menstrual cycle and the transition to menopause. Estrogen is the […]
Are you confused about how HRT can be used for menopause?
Just this month, two seemingly opposite statements about the value of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal women came out of some prestigious and influential US bodies. On one hand, an article was published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that deals with the finding of the the US Preventive Services Task […]
Am I having a midlife crisis?
What is a midlife crisis? Is it a legitimate, medical condition? And are you going through it? What it is and what it isn’t We’ve all heard the term. “He’s going through a midlife crisis” is usually used half-jokingly in reference to a man in his 40s who just bought himself a sports car, left […]
Hair-loss? You are not alone!
If you’re suffering from hair loss for any reason, it’s important to understand that you’re not alone! In fact, it affects around 50 million men in the US and around 30 million women. Yes, that’s right – women too! About half of women in their 50s will be dealing with some form of pattern hair […]
V 101 : All you need to know about Sildenafil (aka V or ViagraⓇ)
When you think of erection problems your first thought is probably the pharmaceutical drug ViagraⓇ . This article will give you the rundown of everything you need to know about Sildenafil, including who should use it, what the side effects are, the difference between V and hormone replacement therapy and its effectiveness. What is Sildenafil? […]
Unexpected Signs of a Hormonal Imbalance
Hormones are powerful chemicals that travel around your body, sending different systems and organs signals as to how they should function. As such, if there is a hormonal imbalance, it can have a huge effect on your body. It is normal for hormones to fluctuate at certain times of your life. For instance, a woman’s […]
Managing the Hot Flashes of Menopause
When we think about menopause, one of the first things that come to mind is hot flashes. Hot flashes, as well as night sweats, are perhaps the most common complaints. Hot flashes are likely to occur from several months to several years after a woman has reached menopause. Considering the fact that it could last […]
What Are the Symptoms of Low Testosterone?
Testosterone levels naturally decline from the age of 30 and its effect goes way beyond the bedroom. There are many symptoms you need to be looking out for which could indicate that your levels are too low. If you have one or several of these symptoms, it is worth checking your T levels. Of course, […]
Menopause Survival Guide
Menopause Survival Guide For most women, menopause begins in the late 40s or early 50s. Along with it comes a variety of symptoms including mood swings, hot flashes, low libido, sleep disturbances and more. There are many things you can do to reduce the symptoms experienced during this time, and it happens to be the […]