Functional Medicine Blog

For years, estrogen products carried a black-box warning that shaped how women and clinicians approached menopause hormone therapy. The FDA’s recent decision to remove this warning is a major shift — one driven by updated research showing clearer benefits and a more favorable safety profile for many women. This article breaks down what changed, why it matters, and how this update is reshaping the conversation around hormone therapy.

Testosterone isn’t just a male hormone—it’s essential for women’s health, vitality, and well-being. During perimenopause and menopause, declining testosterone can lead to fatigue, low libido, mood changes, and muscle loss. Learn why testing and optimizing testosterone through BHRT can restore energy, confidence, and balance for women in Texas.

Menopause brings many changes, but one of the most important to understand is its impact on bone health. As estrogen levels drop, the risk of osteoporosis and fractures rises. At our Austin, TX women’s health clinic, we help patients explore the protective benefits of systemic estrogen therapy for preserving bone density and reducing osteoporosis risk during menopause. Learn how hormone replacement and lifestyle choices can keep your bones strong and healthy.

Menopause is a natural transition, but it often comes with hot flashes, sleep issues, mood changes, and fatigue. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) offers a safe and effective way to restore balance, protect long-term health, and help you feel like yourself again. Unlike older synthetic hormone therapies, BHRT uses hormones identical to those your body naturally makes — giving it a much safer profile, especially when it comes to breast cancer risk.

Menopause is a natural transition, but for many women, it brings a wave of uncomfortable symptoms — from hot flashes and brain fog to...