Hormone Therapy: Why the controversy still exists
If you’ve ever asked about hormone therapy and received very different opinions from different clinicians, you are not alone. Hormone care sits at the intersection of science, history, funding limitations, and evolving evidence. Much of the confusion traces back to one major study, differences in dosing and formulations used today, and the reality that research […]
Progesterone: More than “uterine protection”
Progesterone is often talked about only in the context of protecting the uterus during estrogen therapy, but its role in the body is broader than many people realize. It is a naturally occurring hormone produced mainly by the ovaries before menopause and in smaller amounts by the adrenal glands afterward. During the reproductive years it […]
Testosterone: An important hormone for all of us.
When people hear “testosterone,” they often think of men or the bodybuilding culture. In reality, testosterone is a naturally occurring hormone in bothmen and women, and it plays an important role in energy, mood, sexual health, muscle mass, bone strength and overall sense of well-being. For many people, especially as they age, levels gradually decline […]