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What causes menopause weight gain and how to treat it

What Causes Menopause Weight Gain & What to do About it

On average women gain around 10-15 pounds during the menopause transition.  But, is there a way to prevent this weight gain? If it’s already happened is there anything you can do to lose weight? If you are struggling with weight gain after menopause then this is the article for you.  We are going to explore …

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5 Reasons to Avoid Salivary Cortisol Testing

5 Reasons to Avoid Salivary Cortisol Testing

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Is salivary cortisol testing worth the price tag? There are many ways to check your cortisol level and the salivary method has gained popularity over the years but is it the best way? In this post, we are going to discuss why you may want to hold out on getting your salivary cortisol levels checked, …

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A Patient Guide to the Entire Endocrine System Hormones, Glands & More

A Patient Guide to the Entire Endocrine System: Hormones, Glands & More

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The endocrine system is probably one of the most important systems in your entire body.  Why? Because it produces the hormones that make you, you.  Small changes to these hormones can result in big symptoms in your quality of life.  Fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, and libido changes are just some of the consequences of …

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How to stop menopause related acne

How to Treat (& Stop) Menopause Related Acne

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Are you in menopause and suddenly dealing with acne? Why is it that some women suffer from acne when they hit menopause but not before? What causes this type of acne? In this post we will discuss everything you need to know about menopause-related acne including what triggers it and how to treat it:  What …

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Menopause diet guide: What to eat (and not eat) for weight loss

Menopause Diet Guide: What to Eat (& Not Eat) for Weight Loss

Are you struggling with weight gain at menopause? If so then you are not alone.  Many women find that they gain an extra 10-15 (or more) during the menopause transition.  If you fit into this category then understanding what foods you should be eating (and avoiding) is an important step in helping you lose those …

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the best menopause test

The Best Menopause Test: How to Confirm you are in Menopause

Are you suffering from depression, weight gain, hot flashes, or menstrual irregularities? Are you approaching the age of 50?  If so, then these symptoms may be attributed to the decline in important sex hormones which is seen during the menopause transition.  You can easily identify if you are in menopause with some very simple tests.  …

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Pros and Cons of Hormone Pellets Side Effects & More

Pros and Cons of Hormone Pellets: Side Effects & More

Want to know if you should use hormone pellets? Ever wonder if they actually work or if they are safe? This guide will teach you everything you need to know about hormone pellets and what should be used before you get them done.  It will include basic information, side effects, the differences between other hormone …

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Biest medication guide for menopause

Biest (Medication) Guide for Menopause: Side Effects, Dosing & More

Biest may be the preferred way to treat low estrogen in the setting of menopause.  Learn more about why this combination medication is preferred to other formulations, how it works in your body, how it may be protective against breast cancer, how to dose it, and more:  Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy & Biest  Bio-identical hormone …

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Estradiol medication and hormone guide for menopause and low estrogen

Estradiol for Menopause Guide: Dosing & Side Effects

Are you suffering from hot flashes, weight gain, depression, or other symptoms of low estrogen? Have you considered using the medication estradiol to help reduce these symptoms? If so, this is the article for you.  We are going to discuss the importance of estradiol in the female body, how it interacts with other important sex …

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hCG for Men – How to use it to Enhance Testosterone Levels

hCG for Men: How to use it to Enhance Testosterone Levels

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Can using hCG help increase testosterone in men? Is hCG required as part of a TRT regimen? In this post you will find the answers to these questions and more, including how hCG can be effective in men, how it can help increase testosterone, help with weight loss, and more:  More about hCG hCG, otherwise …

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