Testosterone is important for women because it helps support energy, mood, motivation, muscle tone, bone strength, libido, vaginal health, and overall vitality. When testosterone is low or out of balance, women may feel tired, weaker, less motivated, less interested in intimacy, or simply not like themselves. For women in Charlotte, NC, Dr. Deborah
Its the New Year! Feels good to finally get back into a schedule! If you aren’t feeling your best, a quick detox may be all that it takes to get your hormones back into balance How do you know if you need to detox? Are you having any of these symptoms? Bloating Heavy periods Mood
Yes. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormone-related causes of weight gain in women. PCOS can increase insulin resistance, raise testosterone levels, disrupt ovulation, and make it much harder to lose weight despite healthy eating and exercise. Women with PCOS often experience weight gain, irregular periods, acne, unwanted facial hair, hair
Severe PMS symptoms such as irritability, anger, anxiety, mood swings, poor sleep, and emotional sensitivity are often linked to hormone imbalances involving progesterone, estrogen, cortisol, or thyroid hormones. While mild PMS can be common, symptoms that interfere with daily life are not normal and may benefit from evaluation and treatment. PMS causing problems? I
I often get asked, “How can I know if I’m in peri-menopause?” It seems like a simple question, but the answer is not so straightforward! What exactly is peri-menopause anyway? Before you go through menopause, there is a period of time (up to 10 years!) where things start to change. The changes can be subtle
Worried about the risks of hormone replacement therapy? You’ve probably heard that hormones cause breast cancer, which is pretty scary. The truth is estrogen does NOT increase breast cancer, and for most women the benefits of estrogen replacement far outweigh the risks! Without hormone replacement, you are at risk for symptoms like hot flashes and
