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Hormone Health

Hormone Health
May 23, 2025

Can Low Testosterone Cause Anxiety?

Many men experiencing anxiety don’t realize that a hormonal imbalance—specifically low testosterone—may be contributing to how they feel. Testosterone plays a critical role in more than just physical health; it also affects mood, cognitive function, and stress resilience. When levels…
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Hormone Health
April 2, 2025

What Is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy?

Authored by Dr. Zahra Jafry A hormone health specialist with deep expertise in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Jafry M.D. supports women through perimenopause and menopause, and helps men address age-related hormone decline with personalized, evidence-based hormone care. What Is…
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Hormone Health
April 2, 2025

Smarter Hormone Testing

Authored by Dr. Zahra Jafry A hormone health specialist with deep expertise in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Jafry M.D. supports women through perimenopause and menopause, and helps men address age-related hormone decline with personalized, evidence-based hormone care. The Importance…
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Smiling woman representing the benefits of personalized hormone therapy through compounded BHRT
Hormone Health
April 2, 2025

Understanding Compounded BHRT: Customized Hormones

Authored by Dr. Aleksandra Raykher Dr. Aleksandra Raykher, M.D., is a hormone health and clinical nutrition specialist at Aligned Modern Health with decades of experience in internal medicine, metabolic health, and bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT). She helps patients restore balance…
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Hormone Health
April 1, 2025

The Power of Hormone Therapy for Healthy Aging

Authored by Dr. Aleksandra Raykher Dr. Aleksandra Raykher, MD, is a hormone health and clinical nutrition specialist at Aligned Modern Health with decades of experience in internal medicine, metabolic health, and bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT). She helps patients restore balance…
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Hormone Health
April 1, 2025

Understanding Hormone Therapy Today

Understanding Hormone Therapy Today Authored by Dr. Delilah Renegar Dr. Delilah Renegar, DC, leads Aligned Modern Health’s Functional Medicine team, bringing more than 30 years of expertise in internal medicine, clinical nutrition, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). She specializes…
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Hormone Health
March 28, 2025

Hormones That Regulate Weight and Metabolism

How Hormones Influence Weight & Metabolism Hormones play a crucial role in regulating metabolism, fat distribution, and energy levels. As we age, shifts in hormone levels—especially estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, insulin, and cortisol—can make weight management more challenging. Understanding how these…
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Hormone Health
March 28, 2025

How Low Is Too Low? Understanding Low Testosterone

Testosterone plays a crucial role in overall health, influencing everything from muscle mass and bone density to mood and cognitive function. But as men age—or due to certain health conditions—testosterone levels can decline, leading to a range of symptoms. The…
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Hormone Health
March 28, 2025

Andropause: Understanding the Male Hormonal Shift

What is Andropause? Andropause—often referred to as "male menopause"—describes the gradual decline of testosterone levels in men, typically starting around the mid-40s to early 50s. Unlike menopause, which happens over a shorter period, andropause progresses more slowly, often making the…
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Hormone Health
March 28, 2025

Why Does Menopause Cause Insomnia?

How Menopause Disrupts Sleep Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, but it often brings sleep disturbances along with it. Research suggests that up to 60% of menopausal women experience insomnia at some point. (Source: National Sleep Foundation).…
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