Hormone treatments for men and women are increasingly popular among the Baby Boomers and others seeking the fountain of youth in a pill, pellet, patch or gel. These treatments are touted by anti-aging centers and some doctors as a way to battle the bulge and loss of muscle, strength, sex drive and
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December 7, 2012
The Wellness Project: Mindy’s Progress
It’s been one month since Mindy took her first steps toward “living better, longer” with BodyLogicMD and The Wellness Project. In early November, Mindy had her first appointment with Dr. Stephen Center of BodyLogicMD of San Diego. Before Mindy went to see Dr. Center, she had been experiencing many of the discomforts
October 3, 2012
Dr. Tim Morley Talks Testosterone with Alex Lubarsky
Testosterone is classically associated with all that is male – big, bulging muscles to hairy chests – testosterone has quite a reputation. A more in-depth look into testosterone, however, would tell you that it does so much more for men and women, and it has little to do with big manly features. Dr.
July 13, 2012
Does Estrogen Cause Breast Cancer?
This is a topic that causes a great deal of confusion. I wish I could answer this question with a simple yes or no, but like many things in medicine, the answer is much more complex than this. Unfortunately, the medical community often wants the answer to be easy, so you get
June 13, 2012
Dr. Jen Featured on HealthTalk on FoxNews.com
The hormonal decline that occurs with menopause causes uncomfortable symptoms that lead many women to seek relief. Relief is rumored to exist with a steady soy diet or acupuncture, but hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is known as the most effective. Many women, however, live in fear of hormone therapy, questioning its safety
Turning back the hands of time—it’s a quest for many women who simply refuse to age gracefully. And with all that’s available aesthetically (Botox, wrinkle creams, etc.), the visible signs of aging can be erased altogether. But what about on the inside? Are there ways we can beat the clock for life when it
May 12, 2012
Testosterone For Women
Yes, testosterone is the male dominant hormone, but women need it too! When I first started as a Bioidentical Hormone Specialist, women would be somewhat taken aback when I recommended testosterone therapy for them. I would often receive a response like “Testosterone? Isn’t that for men? Why do I need that?” As
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) issued the following revised position statement, which is in favor of hormone therapy for women in menopause: http://www.menopause.org/psht12.pdf This may seem like an earth shattering statement based on new information, but I feel this is a long overdue statement. The practice of Hormone Therapy was essentially
March 30, 2012
Menopause, Hormones, and Weight Gain
Weight gain and menopause seem to go together. Many of my female patients describe rapid weight gain as they approached and entered menopause. I hear them say,”I don’t know what happened. I eat the same and exercise same, but I don’t dress the same because I can’t fit into my clothes any
February 26, 2012
How Do You Know If You Are Winning Your Fight Against Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is an insidious disease. You cannot feel it as it gradually approaches. One day, your doctor orders a bone density test for you, and you find out that your bones have lost density and you have osteoporosis. I see many women and even some men in this situation and they are
February 16, 2012
Painful Sex and Response to the “Ask Amy” Advice Column
A patient of mine brought to my attention, a series of articles that appear in the “Ask Amy” advice column that appears in the Chicago Tribune. A male follower of “Ask Amy” wrote in to ask her about “Sexless Marriages”. He referred to previous “Ask Amy” articles where she blamed a lack
February 12, 2012
What Are Hot Flashes And Why Are They Happening To Me?
There are many symptoms associated with menopause, but the symptom that epitomizes menopause is the Hot Flash. About 85% of women will experience Hot Flashes as they approach and enter menopause. Some women will have intense, frequent Hot Flashes, while others have mild, infrequent Hot Flashes. Often, Hot Flashes decrease in frequency
Check it out! I chatted with The Daily Buzz, just in time for Valentine’s Day, to bring you need-to-know information on sizzling sex and improving your sexual health. Tune in, nationwide, throughout February to hear more about my new book! Google+
February 3, 2012
Tune in to Sirius Radio on February 6 at 1pm to catch Dr. Jen LIVE!
Don’t miss your first chance to learn more about having stellar sex life and improving your sexual health! Tune in on Monday, February 6 to Sirius XM Channel 81 from 1pm-2pm EST to get your first sneak preview of the tips I have to share from my new book when it comes to having
January 30, 2012
Medical Mondays: Do I need a prescription for bioidentical hormones?
Medical Mondays – You ask the questions and our highly trained bioidentical hormones experts will post your answer LIVE! Q: I have been on Armour Thyroid for several years now and my thyroid hasn’t improved. In fact, my symptoms have become a lot more frequent. I have been considering making the switch