Updated 4/10/2022 “I can’t believe I’ve hit menopause already.” That was what Carla said when she first came to my clinic. Even though she knew that women go through menopause at different times– and even though I assured her this could actually [...]
I know that changing sexual desire is a big struggle for women as they age. It’s one of the most common complaints I hear from patients at the clinic. Sexual desire is considered to be a life force in many cultures and [...]
Updated: 12/08/19 Whenever I see a patient who is experiencing symptoms that are disrupting her life, one of the first things we talk about is her diet. I have learned and stressed over the years that the old adage “you are what [...]
Updated 11/17/19 You know that feeling of confidence that radiates from within when you’re having a great hair day, your skin is clear and bright, or you just feel especially beautiful? I am a firm believer in the connection between inner well-being [...]
Updated 12/04/2022 “I never thought I would stay on hormone replacement therapy for this long,” my patient, Rowan, told me. Rowan had started hormone replacement therapy (HRT), as many women do, to help balance her hormones and quell her symptoms during menopause. [...]
The Glands and Hormones of the Female Endocrine System This particular table lists the key endocrine glands which are commonly found in females as well as the hormones they naturally release, in addition to many of the diffuse endocrine organs plus tissues [...]
Updated 05/20/2023 Have you been trying to figure out whether or not you should stop HRT? And what to even expect from the whole process? The information out there on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) withdrawal can be confusing. And while I don’t [...]
So many women I talk to are afraid to try herbal remedies because they’re uncertain about safety. They think that because a pharmaceutical drug has been studied in a laboratory, regulated by the FDA and prescribed by a doctor, it has to [...]
Topics covered in this article: Dr. John Lee and the original theory of estrogen dominance Why “estrogen dominance” is misleading — and a new understanding Symptoms of estrogen dominance Effects of xenoestrogens Phytotherapy — a gentle approach to a complex issue What [...]
Updated 09/19/2021 It seems like everyone is talking about cortisol these days - and it’s about time! As we continue to discover how much stress impacts our health - and our lives - it’s important to talk about. In my practice, I’ve [...]
