Tag: libido

Understanding Our Hormones

Posted on May 2, 2016 by
Category: Women's Health

I thought we could review some basics this month about understanding the types of hormones in our body that are compounded and their functions.  To ensure the best results, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy prescriptions are customized to meet the needs of each individual with the goal of replacing hormones safely, at low levels and optimal... Read more »
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Choices for Menopause Symptoms

Posted on November 25, 2015 by
Category: Compounding, Menopause, Women's Health

As women grow older, hormones start declining, and without therapy, the symptoms of menopause grow worse. With the loss of estrogen, the vaginal epithelium becomes atrophic and physiological lubrication is reduced. Often, the result is vaginal dryness, irritation, itching, burning, and painful intercourse. All these can lead to decreased libido, creating distress for both the woman and her partner.
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Love the Love: Improving Libido

Posted on February 5, 2015 by
Category: Men's Health, Women's Health

The libido is about as complex as we humans get. Hormones, psychology, self-esteem, metabolic health, childhood issues, stress responses … the intimate layers are seemingly endless once you start diving in. Still, there is great personal and relationship reward from doing the work – a great sex life – when you are willing to investigate... Read more »
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Testosterone

Posted on June 16, 2014
Category: Men's Health

Testosterone is probably best known for promoting libido, increasing one’s sense of well being and perhaps causing wanted or unwanted hair growth.  Testosterone is a steroid hormone derived from cholesterol and secreted primarily by the testes of males and the ovaries of females.  Small amounts are also excreted from the adrenal glands. In men, testosterone... Read more »
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Talking About Testosterone

Posted on January 28, 2012 by
Category: Women's Health

  Happy new year! I wish you all good health, happiness and harmony in 2012. Now that we all havetime to take a deep breath and relax a bit during the cold winter I hope you will all take some extra well deserved time to pamper yourself. Testosterone will be my topic for the beginning... Read more »
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