Hot flashes, insomnia and irritability are some of the most common menopausal symptoms. Traditionally, these and other side effects were managed with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But over the ...

The menopause transition is an innate part of aging for women. Menopause is marked by the end of menstruation and a myriad of physical and emotional symptoms, including hot flashes, migraines, ...

Greg Brannon, M.D., is a hormone therapy expert and founder of Optimal Bio, a medical practice specializing in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). The goal of Bioidentical Hormone ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause—night sweats, brain fog, mood swings, weight gain, disrupted sleep (all potential symptoms)—you may have heard about hormone therapy, including ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Are you feeling down or anxious lately? It could be more than just your mood. Hormonal imbalances, particularly in testosterone and estrogen, can lead to symptoms that often mimic ...

BHRT may help relieve some symptoms of menopause. Side effects, however, may include an increased risk of blood clots and stroke. Your doctor can help you decide if it’s right for you. Menopause may ...

Every Tuesday in Life & Health, we will connect you with the local experts and local resources to help you improve your health and physical and mental well-being. In 2004, then 49-year-old Lyn Hogrefe ...

Hormone pellets are a compounded hormone replacement therapy (HRT) taken to help treat hormonal imbalances and menopause symptoms. They are tiny implants placed under the skin by a healthcare provider ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — A healthcare company run by a woman for women has an office located in Mount Pleasant. Optimal Bio, is a company that focuses on specializing bio-identical hormone ...

Kathryn Lavender, 55, hits the gym with more strength and purpose than ever, but 18 months ago, she was struggling with symptoms that made daily life, even simple workouts, a challenge. Lavender, a ...