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 […]
What Happens When You Are Estrogen Dominant?
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 […]
Can You Stop Taking Testosterone?
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 […]
Can Younger Men Experience ED?
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, […]