by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 16, 2025 | Menopause
Pellets are hormones pressed into small cylinders that are injected under the skin. Pellets are similar to birth control implants in their delivery mechanism and are usually compounded. Hormone pellets are meant to last three to five months and are inserted during an...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 25, 2025 | Menopause, Perimenopause, Women's Health
What are the benefits of transdermal bioidentical hormone replacement therapy? Let’s talk about it. While bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be delivered orally, sublingually, or via pellet, I use more transdermal hormones in my patients than any other...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 18, 2025 | Menopause, Hypothalamus, Perimenopause
Is HRT shrinking your brain? Let’s uncover the truth about hormone replacement therapy and cognitive health. Hormone replacement therapy is really the cornerstone for managing the symptoms of both perimenopause and menopause. HRT can alleviate hot flashes,...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 12, 2025 | Weight Management, Men's Health, Women's Health
Does Intermittent Fasting Cause Hair Loss? Let’s talk about it. Intermittent fasting has gained global popularity to help with weight loss, increase metabolism perhaps even increase longevity but some people have noticed hair loss. Intermittent fasting...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 5, 2025 | Weight Management, Men's Health, Women's Health
Do you really need drugs to lose weight? Let’s talk about it. Over 50% of adult Americans are overweight. Obesity is in an epidemic. The GLP-1 medication to help lose weight targets the hypothalamus – the controller of your appetite, weight, and metabolism....
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Feb 21, 2025 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Women's Health
Microplastics are everywhere. Let’s talk about how they’re affecting your hormonal health. Microplastics have been found in food, water, and even the air we breathe, and accumulate in your organs. In the lungs, microplastics increase with age suggesting the particles...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Feb 13, 2025 | Hypothalamus, Mind/Body
Can exercise increase your brain size? Let’s see what the science says. Exercise can grow your muscles but did you know exercise can grow your brain? There’s been a growing interest in neuroplasticity meaning the ability for the brain to rejuvenate and exercise plays...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jan 15, 2025 | Menopause
Can men’s estrogen get too low? Let’s talk about the causes of low estrogen in men and treatment options. While Testosterone is the dominant male hormone, it can be converted into estradiol using an enzyme called aromatase. This potent estrogen is...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Dec 23, 2024 | Menopause
Let’s talk about hormone-free menopause relief. Some women can’t take hormones. If they have sex hormone-related cancers like breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or melanoma, hormone replacement therapy is not safe for them. Some women don’t want to take...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Dec 22, 2024 | Menopause
Let’s talk about some embarrassing menopause symptoms that nobody likes to talk about. Menopause brings lots of annoying symptoms like hot flashes and insomnia, brain fog, and wrinkles but there are lesser-known symptoms. Some of these can become embarrassing...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Dec 21, 2024 | Gut Health
What’s the connection between digestion and hormones? Let’s talk about it. Your hormones control so many vital systems in your body, including your gastrointestinal tract function. Most women are well aware that female sex hormones affect their GI...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Dec 20, 2024 | Menopause
What is the connection between low estrogen and bone health? Let’s talk about it. Your bones are stimulated by hormones for growth and repair. Now there are two types of bone cells- osteoclasts and osteoblasts. Osteoclasts reabsorb old bone, while...