Time released hormone pellets are one option for delivery of hormone replacement therapy in men and women. We have been performing pellet...
Hormone Replacement Therapy after Breast Cancer
The following handout is a collection of abstracts from research looking into whether taking HRT after treatment for breast cancer increases the...
Consent for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
Please read this form entirely. It contains information to assist you in making a decision to have a specific therapy. Initial each paragraph if you...
Consent for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Please read this form entirely. It contains information to assist you in making a decision to have a specific therapy. Initial each paragraph if you...
Major Studies Involving HRT, Summary
It is important to give patients the best information possible in regards to your risks and benefits when considering HRT. Most of the studies done...
Cortisol Fact Sheet
Cortisol is the body’s most potent glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoid is the “family name” for a group of hormones that increase the blood glucose to...
Thyroid Fact Sheet
Thyroid is the major metabolic hormone. It increases energy metabolism, blood flow, speed of thinking, intestinal motility, HDL (good) cholesterol...
Testosterone for Men Fact Sheet
Testosterone is the predominant male hormone; it is produced in the testes and adrenal glands. Testosterone can convert to dihydrotestosterone...
Testosterone for Women Fact Sheet
The daily production of testosterone in women is 20-30 times less that of men. Despite the difference in production, testosterone can be just as...
Progesterone Fact Sheet
Progesterone is produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands and plays an essential role in pregnancy. Progesterone prepares the uterus for...
Estrogen Fact Sheet
Estrogens “feminize” the body. They shape the female body, enlarge the breasts and redden the skin. The decrease of estrogen levels at the end of...
HCG with Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone normally found in huge amounts during pregnancy. It is made by the placenta and helps maintain...