by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jan 18, 2023 | Blog, PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition in women characterized by chronic high testosterone levels and an anovulatory state, meaning not ovulating regularly. The imbalance of estrogen to progesterone in people with PCOS seems to stimulate the hyper-reaction...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jan 16, 2023 | Blog, Weight Management
Can hormones cause weight gain? Yes, if they’re out of balance. Hormones are essential to life. But when they’re out of balance, your metabolism is affected. And that means you can gain weight. First, Unopposed estrogen can cause water weight. Especially if you’re...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jan 11, 2023 | PCOS
Can you have polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, if your hormone levels are normal? Is PCOS a hormone imbalance? PCOS is a metabolic disorder that can affect your hormones. Metabolic disorders negatively alter your body’s processing and distribution of...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Apr 6, 2022 | Menopause
There’s one question many women find themselves asking: “How can I find hormonal balance during menopause?” It turns out that you actually have many options, but sometimes it can be hard to know what the right options are for you. Hormone Replacement...