NovaGenix Insights

Estrogen Levels in Women: A Key to Understanding Female Health How Estrogen Affects Women's Health: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions Many women come to us with generalized symptoms of perimenopause or menopause and have questions regarding their blood work. Often, we hear questions like “What are my estrogen levels?” and “What should my estrogen levels be at for my age?” It’s important to address what estrogen is and what role it plays in women’s health.   Estrogen is a group of steroid hormones that play a crucial role in the female reproductive system and their overall health. It’s one of the major hormones that’s responsible for the development of female sexual characteristics, regulation of the menstrual cycle, and helps influence various other bodily functions. Estrogen levels naturally fluctuate throughout a woman's life, and understanding these changes is important when it comes to maintaining well-being.   What is Estrogen? There are three main types of estrogen...

Testosterone and Fat Loss: Understanding the Connection Often we get patients who come to us with concerns of Low T and one of the symptoms they bring up is that they’ve recently gained weight, specifically around their abdomen. Testosterone plays a critical role in regulating fat metabolism , distribution, and energy balance. Higher testosterone levels will help build muscle and burn fat in both men and women. Low testosterone levels, however, can lead to increased fat accumulation, particularly in the abdominal area, posing risks to metabolic health, so it’s not unusual for patients with low testosterone to start gaining extra weight, and fat. It’s important for patients to understand that by promoting fat breakdown, preventing fat storage, and supporting muscle growth, testosterone helps maintain a leaner and healthier body composition. It’s a significant factor for many men when it comes to deciding whether or not to start TRT.   How Testosterone Affects Fat Regulation As...

The Truth About Long-Term Testosterone Therapy: Benefits, Risks, and What to Expect Is TRT Safe for Long-Term Use? Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT ) is an increasingly popular medical treatment among men experiencing symptoms associated with low testosterone, including reduced muscle mass, low libido , poor sleep quality, unwanted weight gain and mood changes. While TRT has shown promising results in addressing these symptoms, many wonder about the safety of TRT over the long term. At NovaGenix Health and Wellness, we prioritize educating our patients about both the benefits and potential risks of any treatment. As it turns out there is a significant body of research which highlights the health benefits and safety of TRT. Here, we’ll explore the considerations around long-term TRT safety, based on the latest research and clinical insights from unbiased clinical researchers through evidence based trials and peer reviewed literature. Understanding How TRT Works TRT aims to re...