I find it amazing how many menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms can be treated with testosterone. You would think that other more “female” hormones would do the trick but testosterone, especially when delivered as a pellet almost universally relieves hot flashes, sleeplessness, irritability and low libido. And the procedure takes about 5 minutes
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June 8, 2011
Could Testosterone Improve Your Memory?
You can’t underestimate the importance of optimal hormone balance. In fact, a recent study by Sonia Davison, M.D., Ph.D., reveals that hormone balance — and particularly optimal testosterone levels — in women could improve memory and potentially prevent dementia.
December 10, 2010
Male Menopause Affects More than 50 percent of Men Over the Age of 50
Nashville bioidentical hormones expert, Benita Swartout, D.O. was recently featured in a special report on andropause – the male menopause on WNDU Local News. According to the report, more than 50 percent of American males over the age of 50 currently suffer from the hormonal imbalance known as andropause – that’s somewhere in the ballpark of 25 million men.
October 19, 2010
Dr. Mazzei Discusses Testosterone Therapy for Men
As many people are becoming more aware of what they can do to maintain their overall health, a recent article in the NY Times addressed a topic that’s quickly gaining popularity: testosterone therapy in men. As an integrative medicine and hormone specialist, I have studied hormone therapy and incorporate hormone balancing when working with patients to optimize their health.