When Should I Be Concerned About The Size of My Clitoris?
July 12, 2023
Clitoral swelling is a natural part of most womens’ lives. The internal and external portions of this pelvic organ fill with blood upon arousal, physical stimulation, or sometimes for what might seem like no reason at all. However, a lasting increase in clitoris size—like any new change to your body—does warrant your attention. Take in some context with a few […]
How Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Treatment (BHRT) Different?
June 2, 2023
Did you know women could have low testosterone levels? Despite testosterone being an androgen and mostly related to male development, women also produce the hormone, and it can be a key component in several quality of life phenomena—like sexual function/pleasure, mental clarity, and physical strength. Lows come with age (or after operations like oophorectomies) but the issues that stem from […]
What Is Clitoromegaly?
December 13, 2022
Clitormegaly is an increasingly common condition where the erectile tissue of the clitoris becomes enlarged. Clitoromegaly used to occur primarily in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), but the popularity of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for women has caused the condition to increase in frequency. Clitoromegaly isn’t dangerous, but it can cause patients to feel uncomfortable or insecure. Fortunately there […]
Are Testosterone Pellets For Women Painful?
December 6, 2021
There are several factors that patients consider when researching different types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Cost, effectiveness, side effects, and ease of application can range significantly from treatment to treatment. Historically, hormone replacement therapy has usually come in the form of creams, pills, and injections, however in recent years pellet implants have become an increasingly popular delivery method due […]
How Are Hormone Pellets Inserted?
November 22, 2021
Low testosterone in women is more common than many people realize, so unless you’re familiar with the symptoms you might not be aware that you could be suffering from it. There are several key symptoms that can indicate low testosterone levels in women. In addition to decreased libido, low testosterone can also manifest as decreased energy, vaginal dryness, and low […]
How Long Does it Take for Testosterone Pellets to Work?
October 29, 2021
If you have been diagnosed with a hormone imbalance such as low testosterone or estrogen, chances are you are already familiar with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) as a treatment option. Unlike other forms of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that utilize synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones are plant-derived and are chemically identical to the ones naturally produced in the human body. […]
Why Would Women Need Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
October 18, 2021
Testosterone is and androgen hormone and is the dominant sex hormone in males, which means that it plays a critical role in the development of male reproductive and sexual characteristics. However, just because testosterone is considered a “male hormone” doesn’t mean that it isn’t also found in women. In fact, the presence of a small amount of testosterone is absolutely […]
Signs That You Need To See a Hormone Specialist for Sexual Dysfunction
September 10, 2021
Sexual dysfunction isn’t a commonly discussed topic in women’s health and wellness, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a common issue. In fact, many women will deal with sexual dysfunction at some point in their life – so how and why does it happen? Sexual dysfunction refers to any consistent problems you may have with sexual desire/arousal, reaching climax, or […]
What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
August 20, 2021
If you are interested in hormone replacement therapy, you might notice that some options, like SottoPelle, are referred to as “bioidentical hormone replacement therapy” (BHRT). This is different from traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) like pills, creams and injections. What’s the difference between BHRT and HRT? So, what sets BHRT apart from traditional HRT? BHRT and traditional HRT utilize different […]
Is Austin Urogynecology The Most Trustworthy Hormone Treatment Provider in Austin? You Be The Judge!
July 23, 2021
When it comes to providers of testosterone pellets in Austin, patients have a lot of options. We won’t name names, but there are now quite a few “wellness clinics” and med spas offering hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in addition to other popular treatments and procedures. We’ve explained before that you shouldn’t trust just anyone with managing your hormones, but what […]