Hormone Health articles

Hormones drive energy, mood, sleep, body composition and sexual health, and they change with age in both men and women. These articles cover testosterone and testosterone replacement therapy, menopause and perimenopause, bioidentical hormone therapy, estrogen and progesterone, thyroid questions, and the lab tests that come before any prescription. Every article is medically reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD, Protocol Health's medical director, and is written to our editorial policy.

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · 53 articles

TRT in California: Who Can Prescribe It and What the Law Requires

TRT in California: Who Can Prescribe It and What the Law Requires

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 28, 2026
Does HRT Help With Hair Loss?

Does HRT Help With Hair Loss?

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 28, 2026
Estrogen Patch vs Pill: Which Is Right for You?

Estrogen Patch vs Pill: Which Is Right for You?

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 28, 2026
Menopause Supplements: Which May Support Your Symptoms

Menopause Supplements: Which May Support Your Symptoms

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 28, 2026
What Is TRT? A Complete Guide to Testosterone Therapy for Men

What Is TRT? A Complete Guide to Testosterone Therapy for Men

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 28, 2026
Does Progesterone Cause Weight Gain? What the Trials Found

Does Progesterone Cause Weight Gain? What the Trials Found

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 27, 2026
BHRT: What Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Actually Is

BHRT: What Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Actually Is

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 26, 2026
Why Take Progesterone at Night?

Why Take Progesterone at Night?

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 26, 2026
Side Effects of Stopping HRT Suddenly

Side Effects of Stopping HRT Suddenly

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 25, 2026
Hormone Testing for Women: Which Markers, and When in the Cycle

Hormone Testing for Women: Which Markers, and When in the Cycle

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 24, 2026
TRT in New Jersey: Who Can Prescribe It and What the Law Says

TRT in New Jersey: Who Can Prescribe It and What the Law Says

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Clomid for Men: Benefits, Risks, and the Isomer Problem

Clomid for Men: Benefits, Risks, and the Isomer Problem

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026