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 Erectile Dysfunction - What Is It and How Can It Be Treated? Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition where a man cannot get and keep an erection long enough for sexual intercourse. This is not to be confused with “stage fright” where a man might periodically not be able to get an erection due to nervousness, stress, or other factors such as excessive alcohol consumption. ED is an ongoing condition that continuously affects the ability to gain an erection.   What causes erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction can be caused by physical or psychological issues. On the physical side, some causes can include: -       Dead or clogged blood vessels in the penis -       Injury to the pelvic region -       Low testosterone levels -       Heart disease -       High blood pressure -       High cholesterol -       Diabetes -       Obesity -       Tob...

Are You Ready For A Weight Loss Treatment? Trying to lose weight can be a very tricky process. On the one hand, there are hundreds of different fad diets that come and go as people try them, see no results, and get bored or lose motivation. Many of these diets aren’t even based on any scientific fact or dietary guidelines, making them potentially dangerous to those who try them. In fact, making dramatic lifestyle changes that include risky fad diets can increase the chances of metabolic syndrome, which is a group of risk factors that increase the likelihood of Type II diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. Miracle supplements Then there are the pills that are supposed to burn your fat off while you sleep simply by taking a couple of capsules right before you go to bed or an hour before you eat your first meal of the day. If you read the fine print on the packaging that comes with these pills, you’ll see that almost none of the claims issued by the products are verified or valid...

Testosterone Replacement Therapy For Men - A Way To Age Gracefully Aging gracefully with testosterone replacement therapy for men. As you’ve continued to grow older, you’ve probably been told repeatedly that it’s just a part of the aging process. You start to slow down. You can’t lift the heavy things that used to be easy to move around. You feel tired and rundown frequently. You feel more anxious about things that didn’t use to bother you and you feel depressed or stressed out all the time. Then, of course, there’s the extra weight you’re now carrying around and maybe even a little less sexual desire. Welcome to the club!   It’s more than aging. The truth of the matter is that all of the symptoms above can be signs of a testosterone imbalance in your system. For most men, testosterone levels start to drop starting around age 25 and decrease more with each passing year.   Since testosterone is the primary male sex hormone that plays a key role in muscle growth, bone density, r...

How Hormone Replacement Therapy Is Used To Treat Menopause Intimacy between older couples is still a very important part of keeping a relationship relevant and exciting. However, as women age and start to experience the symptoms of pre-menopausal hormone reduction, several different factors change the dynamics of sexual desire. Hormonal changes can cause a number of different maladies including:  A low libido Weight gain Vaginal dryness Mood changes Mental fogginess Sleep disturbance Hot flashes Night sweats Exhaustion Pre-menopausal conditions usually begin for women in their 40s and 50s, although it can start for some women in their 20s and 30s. Surgical procedures such as a hysterectomy can also trigger the onset of menopause. Some women experience very few symptoms or may have minor reactions to different conditions. However, many women experience multiple symptoms and have major problems with the conditions mentioned above. Considering ...

Treating Menopause With Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy  Whether you are currently going through menopause, you know someone who is going through it, or you’ve just heard the horror stories from other women who have suffered through it previously, it’s probably a safe bet to say it’s an experience you would rather just…well, not experience.   Menopause is actually a point in time 12 months after a woman has her last period. However, during the months and years leading up to this point, when the ovaries start to reduce the production of estrogen and progesterone, this is known as the menopausal transition or perimenopause. This transition normally takes about seven years, but it can last as long as 14 years.   During this time, as the body is adjusting to varying hormone levels, a number of symptoms may be present, including hot flashes which cause the face and body to heat up quickly and uncomfortably, trouble sleeping, forgetfulness, and a number of other ailmen...

 How Vaginal Rejuvenation Can Change Your Life? The aging process can be a bit hard to deal with at times. As the natural production of collagen starts to diminish, skin starts to lose it elasticity and sags or droops. When hormone production begins to shut down, more serious complications can also set in. Dealing with both issues at the same time is both life-changing and stressful. However, you don’t need to go it alone, and there are medical treatments available to get you feeling back to your normal self again.   One procedure that can get you back on the right track is vaginal rejuvenation. This is a broad term given to vaginal corrective treatments for both aesthetic and age-related issues such as lack of vaginal tightness, reduced libido, and incontinence. It’s important to note that these issues are not always due to the aging process. Other life-changing events, such as having a baby, can also bring on a number of physical and physiological changes.   There are b...

Misconceptions and Real Fact About Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Bioidentical hormones are hormones made from plant materials that genetically match the hormones you may start losing at the onset of menopause. For years, many women have been getting relief from the problems caused by menopause with hormone replacement theory. Some of the symptoms that women might experience include varying degrees of some or all of the following: anxiety, depression, mood swings, hot flashes, insomnia, unexplained weight gain, bone loss, headaches, feelings of fogginess, problems with memory, digestive issues, and even sexual dysfunction.   Unfortunately, it has been discovered that hormone replacement therapy does have some risks and can increase the chances of patients getting various types of cancer, blood clots, strokes, heart attacks, and other severe problems. The main issue with the original types of hormone replacement therapies is that they were often a one-size-fits-all measure...