Hormone Therapy – Suzanne Elkind, CNM-APRN, PLLC

How Hormone Imbalance Affects Weight Gain in Women Over 40

Hormone imbalance is one of the most common causes of weight gain in women over 40. Changes in estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and insulin can slow metabolism, increase fat storage (especially in the abdomen), and make traditional dieting less effective—often requiring a more targeted, hormone-based approach to weight management. Why Weight Gain After 40 Feels Different […]

BHRT vs Traditional Hormone Therapy: What’s the Difference?

Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy, Hormone Therapy / By Suzanne Elkind

Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) and traditional Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) are both used to treat symptoms of hormonal imbalance—especially during perimenopause and menopause. The main difference is that bio-identical hormones are structurally identical to the hormones your body produces, while traditional HRT may include synthetic or animal-derived hormones that are not identical in structure. BHRT vs

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