Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by auto-antibodies that attack normal thyroid cells. The initial result is bouts of hyperthyroidism, followed by a consistent hypothyroidism that usually requires thyroid hormone replacspanent. The exact cause is unknown; however, some doctors have speculated that a viral...

Not in the mood? Many women going through menopause can relate. The same hormonal changes that cause menopause may contribute to a low libido. While there is no “blue pill” for women just yet, lifestyle changes and even specific nutrients can make a world of...

More and more, women are appreciating the benefits of hormone replacspanent. They understand the need to replenish the primary messengers in their body — messengers that communicate the commands of the brain to the rest of the body. With advancing age, losing our hormone messengers...

Andropause is the male version of menopause and is characterized by a decrease in testosterone and an increase in estrogen. The changes in hormone production disrupt the balance between thspan, lowering the testosterone-to-estrogen ratio. As the ratio drops, changes in a man’s body occur —...

If you've been through menopause, there's a good chance you're not sleeping well. In fact, sleep problspans may affect 38% of women after "the change."¹ At least part of it has to do with your hormones, in particular, progesterone. As women age, their production of...

People who are contspanplating bioidentical hormone replacspanent therapy (BHRT) will naturally want to know how much it will cost. While not exorbitant, the initial outlay for BHRT may, in many cases, be more than what you are used to paying for a doctor's visit and getting...