by Elizabeth Story, MD | Sep 2, 2025 | Blog
Menopause marks a significant hormonal transition, particularly the decline of estrogen and progesterone, which play critical roles in immune regulation. Estrogen, in particular, has immunomodulatory effects—both stimulating and suppressing immune responses depending...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Aug 22, 2025 | Blog
Testosterone has long been viewed as a “male hormone,” but we know that it is an essential ‘human hormone’. Now emerging research is challenging the narrative that testosterone is purely for men—especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. While its...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | Aug 21, 2025 | Blog
Vaginal estradiol, a localized form of estrogen therapy, has emerged as a safe and effective option for treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), preventing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and even improving skin health. Despite lingering...
by Elizabeth Story, MD | May 8, 2024 | News
There are so many questions brought about by the news media in regards to health. And now so many are related to the GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro. One of the focuses of the regular blog will be to address much of the confusion and questions generated...