You’re starting or adjusting HRT in Chicago, and you’re trying to feel like yourself again. Then you step on the scale and think, “Wait, how did that happen?” One number can flip your mood in seconds, even when your jeans…
If you live in Chicago and feel weaker than you used to, it is easy to wonder if low testosterone is to blame. Testosterone is a hormone that helps with muscle, energy, mood, and sexual health. Both men and women…
You wake up tired, drag through your workday, and crash on the couch instead of hitting the lakefront or the gym. Your sex drive is lower, your belly is bigger, and you just do not feel like yourself. If this…
Your period used to be predictable. Now, in your 30s or 40s, it may feel like someone turned on a faucet you cannot shut off. You plan your days around bathrooms, extra pads, and backup clothes. Heavy periods are common…
What is circumcision? Circumcision is a surgical procedure that involves removing the foreskin, (the skin covering the head of the penis). It is typically performed for medical reasons, such as reducing the risk of urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections,…
Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive medical procedure that allows doctors to examine the inside of a woman’s uterus. Using a hysteroscopy, a thin tube with a light and camera attached, doctors can identify any problems or abnormalities in the uterus,…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age. PCOS can cause a wide range of symptoms, and the causes are not yet fully understood. However, there are many effective treatments available, and with the…
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