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A 45-year-old personal trainer walked into our clinic carrying 40 extra pounds he couldn’t shed. He tracked every calorie. Followed every protocol. Lifted weights religiously. We discovered his growth hormone
She whispered five words that changed everything: “I feel like I’m disappearing.” The 44-year-old mother sat across from us, hands folded tightly in her lap. Her eyes were rimmed red
Women enter menopause ready for wisdom. Their bodies shift. Their needs evolve. Yet conventional medicine often reduces this profound transition to a collection of symptoms requiring standardized treatments. This approach
If you have not yet experienced menopause then the terms hormone replacement therapy may sound foreign to you. As the terms suggest, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment aimed
The first question we hear about hormone therapy isn’t about effectiveness or dosing. It’s always the same: “Will this give me cancer?” This fear dominates every conversation, whether patients are
When we hear the word cholesterol, most people immediately think of something negative. But the truth is — cholesterol is essential for your body to function properly. Without it, your hormones, brain, and
Your symptoms aren’t random accidents. They’re your body’s way of communicating. Yet conventional medicine often treats each symptom as an isolated event, prescribing solutions that mask the message rather than
Are you frustrated with stubborn weight gain? Lakeside Holistic has the answers you’ve been searching for. Dive into our insightful article that highlights the 10 hormones responsible for weight gain
The thyroid and menopause connection remains one of medicine’s most overlooked relationships. As a functional medicine practitioner, I’ve observed how frequently thyroid dysfunction masquerades as typical menopause symptoms, leaving women
I could barely get through a day’s work without wanting to run home and go to bed. The debilitating fatigue hit me like a wall. Hot flashes interrupted my sleep.
When hormones shift, weight gain often follows, but the reason why goes deeper than most doctors look. We see it in our practice every day: women who’ve maintained a healthy
Have you ever wondered what fuels your moments of joy and contentment? It turns out, the secret lies in the beautiful dance of hormones within our bodies, orchestrating moments of
Menopause transforms your metabolism at a cellular level. This transformation isn’t a malfunction but a deliberate biological shift that requires equally deliberate nutritional and lifestyle responses. We often hear about
We deserve more than survival during menopause. We deserve to flourish. For too long, conventional medicine has treated menopause as a collection of symptoms to endure rather than a transition to
When hormones shift in midlife, Hashimoto’s often lurks in the shadows. As a healthcare provider specializing in women’s health, I’ve observed a concerning pattern. Many women attribute all their midlife
For too long, women have navigated menopause with incomplete information, outdated research, and limited options. The conversation is finally changing. As an endocrinologist focused on women’s hormonal health, I’ve witnessed
Ah, menopause – the time when hot flashes become a fashionable accessory and mood swings rival rollercoaster rides. While we jest, there’s no denying that this phase of a woman’s
At Venture Wellness, we understand that stress is a part of life. Whether it’s from work, family responsibilities, or health concerns, it’s something we all face. However, many people don’t
As women journey through midlife, it’s essential to understand the distinctions between perimenopause and menopause. These are distinct phases with unique symptoms and require different management strategies. As an OB-GYN
I remember the exact moment I realized menopause treatment needed a complete overhaul. For decades, we’ve treated menopause as something women simply endure. Hot flashes? Night sweats? Weight gain that
Can menopause symptoms be safely comforted with bioidentical hormones? Recent research suggests that menopause can be treated with bioidentical hormones, a natural replacement for a woman’s body, with no reported
Women struggle alone. Their bodies change. Medical professionals dismiss symptoms as “just aging.” The journey through menopause represents one of healthcare’s greatest blind spots, leaving millions searching for answers beyond
Women deserve better. Throughout history, menopause has been relegated to whispers and discomfort, treated as a collection of symptoms to endure rather than a profound transition to embrace. This natural
Your body is under attack from within. Every day, a process called oxidative stress damages your cells, and carrying excess weight dramatically accelerates this invisible assault. After decades of treating
A high-profile FDA panel convened in July 2025 sparked a pivotal public reckoning with the way hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause is regulated and understood in the U.S. Leading experts challenged outdated warnings rooted in decades-old studies, highlighting mounting evidence for the safety and benefits of modern HRT—especially when initiated early. The meeting underscored both the scientific and human costs of regulatory inertia, signaling a major shift in national menopause care.
Dr. Hirsch challenged the outdated fear surrounding hormone therapy, especially the legacy of the WHI study. She called for removing the black box warning and advocated for patient-centered care, emphasizing the importance of educating both clinicians and the public with current evidence.
Dr. Levy addressed the FDA’s black box warning, arguing it fails to reflect modern science. She focused on the distinction between systemic and local hormones and urged the FDA to revise its labeling to prevent unnecessary suffering and restore trust in HRT.
Dr. Pinkerton delivered a powerful call to action, urging removal of the black box warning on hormone therapies. She emphasized the proven benefits of early intervention and called the outdated label a barrier to equitable, evidence-based care for millions of women.
Dr. Simon highlighted how the timing of hormone therapy dramatically affects risk and benefit. With proper initiation and patient selection, he argued, HRT is both safe and effective—and current policy should reflect this individualized, modern approach to care.
Dr. Sarrel reframed menopause as a public-health crisis when left untreated. He emphasized HRT’s role not just in symptom relief, but in improving mood and reducing anxiety, calling for broader recognition of its mental health benefits in regulatory policy.
Dr. Brinton presented compelling research linking menopause-related hormone loss to Alzheimer’s risk. She explained how timely hormone therapy may protect brain function and called for smarter regulation that reflects newly emerging neurobiological evidence.
Dr. Wright focused on estrogen’s bone-preserving power, presenting HRT as the most effective therapy for preventing fractures. She argued that the black box warning deters life-saving interventions and must be removed to improve aging outcomes for women.
Dr. Casperson highlighted gender disparities in hormone access, particularly the FDA’s failure to approve testosterone for women. She underscored how regulatory bias leaves women under-treated and pushed for fair, evidence-based therapeutic options.
Dr. Minkin debunked myths about vaginal estrogen and condemned the black box warning as unsupported and damaging. She emphasized that low-dose vaginal therapy is safe and critical, and that outdated warnings harm both access and public perception.
Dr. Rubin argued that vaginal estrogen is both essential and safe, yet remains stigmatized by outdated labeling. She showed the costs—clinical and economic—of withholding proven therapies, and advocated for removing regulatory barriers to access.
Dr. Hodis emphasized that hormone therapy, when started early, improves survival and lowers cardiovascular risk. He advocated for a stratified approach to HRT labeling and urged the FDA to align regulatory guidance with decades of timing-specific data.
Women with lower blood concentrations of estradiol run a higher risk of developing insomnia during menopause. Insomnia in women undergoing menopausal transitions has also been
The start of menopause is 12 months after the last period, leading you into postmenopause. As you age, you can expect to go through perimenopause,
Do you ever wonder how you can have any hair left on your head after looking in the hairbrush or shower drain? Do you find
Women going through or getting close to menopause often worry about whether the symptoms they are experiencing are caused by menopause or by something else,
Your immune system is a large network of organs, white blood cells, proteins (antibodies), and chemicals. Together, these parts of your body’s defense system keep
Testosterone is a sex hormone that women make, but it is rarely discussed. Before menopause, a woman’s body makes three times as much testosterone as
Generally, women go to great lengths to care for their skin, and for a good reason, it adds to our beauty. However, during menopause, many
For every human, the state of their immune system is a top health concern. The immune system is an intricate part of our body that
Menopause is something we all have to deal with as women. It is a natural phase of our lives that we must face as we
Our bodies undergo several changes as we age, which seems to be very pronounced in women. That is why as women approach menopause, many different
Menopause affects women in different ways, but one thing we know is that it causes a drastic change in estrogen levels. This causes many discomforting
We all know menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, and vaginal dryness are a pain in the neck. But for some women, fuzzy
As women approach their mid-40s, various symptoms begin to show. These symptoms are mostly due to the hormonal adjustments in the woman’s system. This period
Vitamins and minerals are classes of food that are needed in minute quantities for different physiological functions of the body and health maintenance – the
Hormone replacement therapy, shortened to HRT, is a form of therapy that menopausal women take to artificially get female hormones – Estrogen and progesterone which
Night sweats are wet-throughs that are so intense to douse through clothing and bed linen and negatively interfere with one’s sleep. Although sweating produces a
When a loved one is going through the changes that come with menopause, it can be difficult for their spouse or partner to know how
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a medication that menopausal women take in other to artificially get female hormones – Estrogen and progesterone which are usually
There is evidence to suggest a connection between menopause and cardiovascular disease. When a woman’s menopause is getting closer, she will experience a discernible drop
The start of menopause is defined as the absence of menstruation for a continuous period of one year. When a woman reaches this stage of
While menopause is characterized by the inability to reproduce, hormone fluctuations during this phase might cause the development of certain symptoms that, in many cases,
Menopause is the natural phase of every woman’s life when the ovaries lose the ability to produce eggs, and natural pregnancy becomes impossible. As women
Some things are certain in life; love, taxes, death, and of course, menopause. While menopause remains a compulsory phase for every woman who wishes to
You always feel the urge to grab a box of chocolates or a bag of potato chips because that’s the only thing that will make
Hepatitis C, also called Hep C, is caused by the hepatitis C virus. It has a big effect on the liver, a very important organ
Ah, menopause is the time in a woman’s life when she can finally look forward to satisfying sexual encounters without becoming pregnant, even without contraceptives.
Menopause is the natural phase of every woman’s life when it becomes practically difficult ( but not impossible ) to get pregnant. During menopause, the
Many women have insomnia and other sleep disturbances during perimenopause and, in rare cases, after menopause. Night sweats, breathing problems when sleeping, and mood swings
Tyrosine is an amino acid named phenylalanine that is converted in the body to form tyrosine, non-essential amino acid. Without tyrosine, your body can’t make
Menopause comes with various symptoms that can sometimes be severe. During menopause, ovarian failure leads to a decline in hormonal levels, the leading cause of
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