by Danielle Shook DNP, NP-C, MSCP | Jun 30, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Estrogen, Menopause, Perimenopause, Progesterone, Uncategorized
HRT and Breast Cancer: What’s the Real Risk? If you’re considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT), chances are you’ve heard it “causes breast cancer.” But the real story is more nuanced — and less scary — than the headlines suggest. 🔍 Where...
by Danielle Shook DNP, NP-C, MSCP | May 29, 2025 | Estrogen, Menopause, Perimenopause, Progesterone, Sexual Health, Skin & Hair
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause What is Genitourinary syndrome of menopause and why does it matter? Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause is a gamut of symptoms that occur during perimenopause and menopause due to a decrease in hormones. Symptoms include: vaginal...
by Danielle Shook DNP, NP-C, MSCP | May 27, 2025 | Menopause, Perimenopause, Sexual Health, Testosterone
Testosterone is a Female Hormone Testosterone levels in the female body, decline over years and these declining levels can affect sexual desire and arousal. These declining levels can be even more abrupt if your ovaries have been removed through surgery or affected by...
by Danielle Shook DNP, NP-C, MSCP | May 25, 2025 | Estrogen, Menopause, Perimenopause, Progesterone, Sexual Health, Skin & Hair, Testosterone
Hormone Replacement is Safe and Effective for Most Women Estrogen and Progesterone are hormones and we have receptors for these hormones in every cell of our body! These hormones become chaotic in perimenopause and then decrease drastically after menopause. The...
