Jan 23 2023

The link between hormonal balance and weight gain

Hormones that Affect Weight Gain and How to Improve Them If you’ve recently gained weight, chances are it is due to a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet. However, this isn’t always the cause. Hormonal imbalances can also promote weight gain. Hormones are chemical messengers that control important functions, such as reproduction, sexual function, mood, and metabolism. Changes in hormonal levels can, at times, cause unexpected and uncontrollable weight gain. Unfortunately, diet and exercise regimens cannot solve weight gain caused by hormones. Below are the key hormones that control appetite, satiety, metabolism,...

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Feb 20 2022

What Happens When You Are Estrogen Dominant?

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

by Gina Pastore

Causes and Consequences of Estrogen Dominance for Men and Women Estrogen is typically considered a female hormone. However, even men have a small amount of estrogen in their bodies. Estrogen is normally responsible for the functions of the female reproductive system. Estrogen also impacts brain health and function, bone health, and the cardiovascular system in women. For men, estrogen, in the form of estradiol, affects sex drive, erectile function, and sperm production. When estrogen levels are elevated or out of balance with other hormone levels, a condition called estrogen dominance might occur....

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Jul 17 2021

Can You Stop Taking Testosterone?

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

by Gina Pastore

The Effects of Stopping Testosterone Replacement Therapy When beginning testosterone replacement therapy, the question of how long you'll need to continue the treatment often comes up. The short answer is that once testosterone replacement therapy is started, it is a treatment that will need to be continued long term. If you stop treatment, testosterone levels will fall, and you'll begin to experience the symptoms you had before treatment. Let's explore in more detail the importance of continuing testosterone replacement therapy and the effects you may experience if you stop. Why Would You Need...

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Jun 18 2021

Can Younger Men Experience ED?

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

by Gina Pastore

Can Younger Men Experience Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) is often an issue associated with older men. Typically, it's a condition when a man cannot get and maintain a firm erection for sexual intercourse. And while the condition becomes more prevalent in men as they age, it can affect young men as well. In fact, a recent study uncovered that at least 50% of men in their 30s have struggled with erectile dysfunction. In young men, ED can be an early warning sign of underlying health issues. By consulting your healthcare provider,...

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