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Article Summary Renata Trister DO Estrogens affect the growth, differentiation, and function in various organs and tissues.  Although commonly known as the “female hormone”, estrogen plays an important role in bone health, protects the cardiovascular system, and influences behavior and mood. Estrogen also affects male organs such as prostate and testes. While appropriate levels of estrogens are essential for good…

Dr. Renata Trister DO The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is located in the lower front of the neck. The thyroid gland is an important organ of the endocrine system. The thyroid’s job is to make thyroid hormones, which are secreted into the blood and then carried to every tissue in the body. Thyroid hormone helps the…

Also called: ERT, Estrogen replacement therapy, HRT, Menopausal hormone therapy   Renata Trister DO Menopause is a normal life event that usually occurs between ages 40 and 55. It is defined as 12 months without a menstrual period. Surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries, chemotherapy or other medical interventions and/or trauma can lead to early menopause (younger than 40). Each…

Summary Article Review. Renata Trister DO Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are one of the leading causes for visits to the primary care physician and the emergency room.  Over 70 million Americans are suffering from some form of serious GI disorder.  Assessment and proper support of the gastrointestinal (GI) system may provide benefit for patients with a variety of chronic ailments.   There…

Dr. Renata Trister DO Male hypogonadism, or testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS), results from a failure of the testes to produce adequate androgen. Patients have low circulating testosterone in combination with clinical symptoms such as fatigue, erectile dysfunction and body composition changes. The cause may be primary (primary testicular failure due to genetic anomaly, infection, chemotherapy/radiation) or secondary (defect in hypothalamus…