by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 8, 2024 | Women's Health, Menopause
What are low estrogen symptoms you may not have known about? Let’s talk about it. You may know the more common low estrogen symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness. But there are quite a few uncommon low estrogen symptoms that can even beguile your health...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 7, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Menopause, Women's Health
How can you fix Anxiety and vaginal atrophy? Let’s talk about it. There is a relationship between anxiety and vaginal atrophy. Both are due to low hormone levels. Low estrogen can cause vaginal atrophy. Vaginal atrophy means the tissues become very thin and dry....
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 6, 2024 | Menopause
What are three common side effects of hormone replacement therapy and how do you fix them? Let’s talk about it. Hormone Replacement Therapy can have side effects. Today we will talk about the three most common side effects and how to fix each. The number one...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 5, 2024 | Menopause, Women's Health
Why do some women menstruate after menopause? Let’s talk about it. You would think once you reach menopause, you would stop having periods but not all women do. These aren’t traditional periods where you’re ovulating. They’re more breakthrough...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 4, 2024 | Menopause, Women's Health
How can you manage your post-menopausal facial hair naturally? Let’s talk about it. The increase in testosterone in post-menopause causes stimulation of facial hair. Low post-menopausal estrogen levels lead to lower sex hormone binding globulin which frees...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 3, 2024 | Hypothalamus
What’s the impact of prolactin on your health? Let’s talk about it. Prolactin is a really important hormone but usually not measured. Prolactin is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary at night. High levels of prolactin during the day or...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 18, 2024 | Menopause, Hypothalamus
Here’s what no doctor tells you… Let’s talk about what your hypothalamus is doing in menopause. Did you know that all the symptoms of menopause except vaginal dryness are related to hypothalamic dysfunction due to low hormones in menopause. Your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 17, 2024 | Hypothalamus
Can optimizing your hormones improve your nervous system health? Let’s talk about it. Your hormones affect your nervous system, particularly the Big Four – Estrogen Progesterone, Cortisol, and T3. Estrogen helps in neurogenesis, rejuvenating nerve cells,...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 15, 2024 | PCOS, Weight Management
What are some non-surgical solutions for the weight issues with polycystic ovary syndrome? Let’s talk about it. Polycystic ovary syndrome affects 7-13% of adult women and 70% are undiagnosed. PCOS can cause significant changes in metabolism, including those...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jun 14, 2024 | Hypothalamus
Can you boost memory through hormone support? Let’s talk about it. Your hypothalamus controls your hormones, all of them. Estrogen and progesterone are critical for proper nerve function which helps to improve cognition and memory. Adequate T3 production and...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | May 23, 2024 | Hypothalamus
Did you know that your hypothalamus affects your bone and your joint health? Let’s talk about it. I know I talk about your hypothalamus a lot, but I was super excited to see some new research on how the hypothalamus affects your bones and joints. I know in...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | May 21, 2024 | Weight Management
Why do we gain weight at middle age? Let’s talk about it. If you’re past forty and your waistline is expanding, and your diet and exercise regime hasn’t changed, you must wonder what’s going on. Middle-aged weight gain is very common. And now research has shown...