by Elizabeth Story, MD | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
As we age, hormone levels naturally decline. These changes can impact energy, mood, sleep, weight, and sexual health for both women and men. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is designed to restore hormones to physiologic levels and help improve overall quality of...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Dec 16, 2025 | Blog
If you’ve been hearing more about DHEA lately, you’re not alone. Women are exploring it for energy, mood, libido, skin/hair support, and genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM). Below is a practical, clinician-written guide to what DHEA is, how it works in the body,...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog
The female genital tract—including the urethra, clitoris, introitus, and labia—is rich in both estrogen and testosterone receptors, which play critical roles in maintaining tissue structure, function, and overall health. These receptors are not limited to...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Sep 9, 2025 | Blog
🌙 Perimenopause is the natural transitional phase leading up to menopause, marked by fluctuating hormone levels—especially estrogen and progesterone—as the ovaries gradually slow down their function. This phase can begin as early as the mid-30s and typically starts...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Sep 5, 2025 | Blog
A recent study highlighted by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has shed light on the potential benefits of testosterone therapy in reducing the risk of hip fractures and improving post-surgical recovery, particularly in older women. Hip fractures...
