Reviewed by: Megan Bradway, NP Hormone therapy for women: What to know What are perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause? Every woman goes through these natural stages of aging. But timing, symptoms, and experiences vary from person to person. Perimenopause: When hormone levels fluctuate and decline. Symptoms can affect the entire body.
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: Learn whether taking finasteride impacts your testosterone levels Finasteride is an FDA-approved medication that treats hair loss in men, along with certain prostate conditions. It belongs to a class of medications called 5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs), which reduce your body’s ability to convert testosterone
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: Here’s how drinking can change the effects of finasteride Many men take finasteride as a hair loss treatment, but it’s important to know how a new medicine could affect your lifestyle and routines before you start taking it. Knowing whether you’ll have
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Here’s what to prepare for when you start taking finasteride for hair loss When you’re starting finasteride, its branded form Propecia®, or any other medication for hair loss, it’s normal to have some questions. How long will it take to start working?
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Finasteride, a popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, was originally developed to manage issues related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—but it is now widely used to treat male pattern baldness. Finasteride helps with BPH by reducing the enlargement of the prostate to alleviate symptoms.
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Finasteride guide: what is finasteride? Finasteride is well-known as an effective treatment for male pattern baldness. Originally approved for managing prostate enlargement, this medication’s ability to prevent hair loss and even promote hair regrowth in some men has made it a popular
Medical Review by DeAnna McGarity MD Summary: What is Errin®? Errin® is a birth control pill that contains only progestin, as opposed to combination birth control pills that contain progestin and estrogen. Progestin is a female hormone that helps prevent your ovaries from releasing eggs while changing the lining of your uterus
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary Ozempic® & Wegovy® both use semaglutide—but they aren’t exactly alike Ozempic® and Wegovy® are two GLP-1 agonist medications that are currently getting a lot of media attention—but while they both use semaglutide, there are important differences between them. We’ve put together this
Ongoing anxiety can impact your whole body, from your brain to your heart, lungs, skin, and hair. Anxiety and stress can have a profound impact on your physical and emotional health. You may already know that too much stress can cause muscle tension and headaches. Plus, it can increase your