When people hear testosterone, they think masculinity, strength, and power. The association is rooted in the biological fact that testosterone is the principal sex hormone in males. Produced in the testicles, it regulates male reproductive features, bone and muscle growth, metabolism, energy levels, and weight. Testosterone production declines with age, often resulting in symptoms such […]

Hormones are chemical messengers that carry vital instructions to cells. They regulate essential bodily functions such as muscle growth, bone density, reproduction, metabolism, appetite, sleep, and more. When hormones are out of balance, people experience uncomfortable symptoms, sometimes leading to serious health issues. Healthcare providers who treat patients with hormonal imbalances often prescribe hormone replacement […]

Hormonal levels fluctuate throughout our lives, causing brief changes in our mood, behavior, and physical well-being. However, dramatic and long-term fluctuations in hormone levels disrupt essential bodily functions, resulting in chronic, uncomfortable symptoms and medical issues. Long-term hormonal imbalance usually requires medical attention, but patients with mild symptoms can often restore optimal levels with a […]

Testosterone is a hormone produced in the testicles in men and the ovaries and adrenal glands in women. It is a predominantly male hormone that regulates the development of sex characteristics, muscle and bone density, and it regulates sex drive, mood, and other processes. In women, it is released in small amounts and, together with […]

Hormones are chemical messengers in our body that carry directives to different organs, “telling” them what to do and regulating their functions. With the glands that produce them, they make up the endocrine system, which coordinates our metabolism, reproduction, growth, sleeping cycle, blood sugar, and many other biological processes. This article explains the symptoms and […]

From the onset of puberty to the end of their reproductive life, women experience hormonal changes. None of these changes happen overnight but take place over a period of years. A significant transitional point in a woman’s reproductive life is caused by a drop in estrogen levels, followed by the ovaries no longer releasing eggs. […]

With age, testosterone production declines, sometimes causing unpleasant physical and emotional changes. Low testosterone levels can also result from certain health issues. Today, many men seek testosterone therapy to restore normal levels of this hormone. But is it a suitable treatment for everyone with testosterone deficiency? This article explains how testosterone therapy works and weighs […]

Menopause is a significant turning point in a woman’s life and is characterized by an absence of menstrual bleeding. It is preceded by a period of several years, during which a series of symptoms affect a woman’s physical and emotional state. This transitional phase before menopause is called perimenopause. In this article, we explain what […]

How often a person feels the desire for sexual intercourse depends on many things and no two people are alike. Libido fluctuates throughout our lives but if a lowered desire for intercourse affects your wellbeing there are ways to improve the situation. Many things affect the desire for sex, from our physical and emotional well-being […]

Aging signs like fine lines and wrinkles, dry skin, decreased skin elasticity, and hair loss are also caused by changes in hormone levels. The good news is that you can rejuvenate your appearance with hormone replacement therapy. This article explains which hormones make people look older and how anti-aging hormone therapy can help restore a […]