By Dr. John A. Robinson and Dr. Cristina Romero-Bosch For years, we have told our patients at The Hormone Zone that menopause does not mean the ovaries suddenly become useless organs. Yes, ovarian production of estradiol and progesterone changes dramatically as reproductive function ends, but we have never believed that the absence of ovulation means […]
By Dr. John A. Robinson, NMD & Dr. Cristina Romero-Bosch, NMD The Hormone Zone GLP-1 medications have transformed the conversation around weight loss, but their effects go far beyond the scale. Semaglutide and tirzepatide influence insulin sensitivity, inflammation, appetite, cardiovascular risk, reward signaling—and increasingly, we are learning, sexual and reproductive health. Three recent papers in
By Dr. John A. Robinson, NMD & Dr. Cristina Romero-Bosch, NMD The Hormone Zone When most people think about sexual health, they think about hormones, libido or perhaps medications such as Viagra. But healthy sexual function requires something much more complex: a coordinated conversation between the brain, hormones, blood vessels, nerves and genital tissues. That
For years, I have routinely checked red blood cell (RBC) magnesium levels in my patients at The Hormone Zone®. Magnesium is easy to overlook because it seems so basic, yet it is involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions and plays an important role in cardiovascular function, glucose metabolism, energy production, inflammation, vascular health, and nitric oxide signaling.
By Dr. John A. Robinson, NMD When we think about the pillars of longevity, we usually focus on exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and metabolic health. These are unquestionably important, but there is another aspect of human health that is often overlooked: sexual wellness. Many people think of sex as simply a quality-of-life issue. However,
By Dr. John A. Robinson, NMD Menopause changes much more than a woman’s menstrual cycle. It changes how she feels in her own body. Vaginal dryness develops, intimacy becomes uncomfortable, urinary symptoms become more frequent, and many women begin avoiding sexual activity because they anticipate pain. Too often, they are told these symptoms are simply
What the Science Really Tells Us By Dr. John A. Robinson, NMD Introduction For decades, physicians believed that frequent sexual activity might somehow increase a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer. Like many ideas in medicine, that assumption became accepted long before we truly understood the biology behind it. As our understanding of prostate physiology
For years, erectile dysfunction treatment has largely focused on managing symptoms. Medications such as Viagra® and Cialis® can improve blood flow temporarily, but they do little to address the underlying health of the penile tissue itself. As regenerative medicine continues to evolve, researchers are increasingly exploring therapies designed to restore function rather than simply compensate
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) offers a powerful solution for men suffering from low testosterone (Low T) or testosterone deficiency, helping to restore optimal androgen hormone levels that have begun to decline with age. Understanding the timeline of effects for TRT, however, is crucial for setting realistic expectations. This process unfolds over time, with short-term, medium-term,
Sexual well-being is deeply connected with our overall well-being, influencing everything from our feelings in relationships to our self-perception. Contrary to popular depictions, sexual wellness goes beyond the bedroom. It includes both men’s and women’s health, physical and emotional safety, healthy relationships, mutual understanding, and bonding. As October marks Sexual Education Month, it’s a perfect
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