10 SIGNS YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING EARLY MENOPAUSE

According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women’s Health, about 1% of women undergo premature (before age 40) menopause, and 5% go through early (age 40 to 45) menopause. However, these figures may be low, as a Mayo Clinic study determined that 3.1% of the women studied experienced premature menopause, while 6.2% experienced early menopause. Most women enter the first stage of menopause—perimenopause—in their mid to late 40s, while the average age of entering menopause is 51. However, hormone deficiencies that contribute to perimenopause can emerge up to 10 years before the transition into menopause.

NAPLES PHYSICIAN EXPLAINS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE P-SHOT®

Are you familiar with “platelet-rich plasma,” “Priapus,” and the “P-shot®?” If so, you probably understand what links them beyond starting with the letter “p.” Should your understanding of the terms and how they relate to each other is limited, here is a quick primer:

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TOP SIX MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

The XY chromosome pairing that occurred during conception may have determined your biological status as a male, but you can thank testosterone for providing you with many of the characteristics commonly associated with manhood. Testosterone is a vital hormone responsible for developing and supporting men’s strength, muscle mass, bone density, reproductive organs, sperm production, sex drive, and daily energy levels.

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UNDERSTAND HOW TO IMPROVE VAGINAL FUNCTION WITH DIVA®

Combined with aging, childbirth and menopause can significantly stress a woman’s health, with vaginal function often manifesting the most noticeable symptoms. While many women accept the decline of vaginal function as part of life’s natural process, diVa® laser vagina therapy can revitalize vaginal health. Exclusively offered in Southwest Florida by internal medicine specialist Dr. Diane Brzezinski, D.O., diVa® has proven transformative by hundreds of her Naples-area patients.

UNLOCK YOUR WEIGHT LOSS POTENTIAL WITH PEPTIDES

If you follow celebrity news, you’ve undoubtedly heard the buzz about Ozempic, a Type 2 Diabetes drug that stars and influencers have been using off-label to lose weight rapidly. If you keep abreast of weight-loss drug development, you’ve probably heard about FDA-approved Wegovy, which experienced soaring patient demand and shortages in 2023.

IS THE O-SHOT® WORTH IT?: NAPLES PHYSICIANS GIVE THEIR TAKE

If faced with an urgent or necessary medical procedure, most patients will ask questions about its safety and efficacy. Whereas, when contemplating an elective procedure, the first question that comes to most people’s minds is, “Is it worth it?” Few people facing death or significant health risks worry about whether a procedure is “worth it.” If deemed safe and effective, it’s probably invaluable.

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