HRT risks and benefits

HRT risks and benefits

What is HRT? HRT typically stands for Hormone Replacement Therapy. Hormone Replacement Therapy relieves menopause symptoms in women by replenishing estrogen and progesterone hormones that the body no longer produces. Additionally, it addresses other hormonal...
Does menopause make me gain weight?

Does menopause make me gain weight?

This is a question I get frequently, so let’s review data. A lot of the data comes from the SWAN study. The Study of Women’s health Across the Nation (SWAN) was an observational study of the menopausal transition. Let’s review the study of over 3k women aged...
Navigating Endometriosis

Navigating Endometriosis

Endometriosis is often described as a silent epidemic. It affects millions of women worldwide. Despite its prevalence, it remains mysterious (yes even to us healthcare providers!). What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the...
What Are Endocrine Disruptors?

What Are Endocrine Disruptors?

Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that mimic hormones and disrupt normal hormone signaling.⁣ Found in nearly everything – products like plastics, cosmetics, and pesticides – they can mimic or block hormones, leading to negative health effects. Common EDCs...