Hormone Health articles – page 4

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

Perimenopause vs Menopause: How to Tell the Difference

Perimenopause vs Menopause: How to Tell the Difference

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Menopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens and What Helps

Menopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens and What Helps

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
HRT and Breast Cancer Risk: What the Evidence Says

HRT and Breast Cancer Risk: What the Evidence Says

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Bioidentical vs Synthetic Hormones: What's the Difference?

Bioidentical vs Synthetic Hormones: What's the Difference?

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
How Long Does It Take HRT to Start Working?

How Long Does It Take HRT to Start Working?

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Weird Symptoms of Low Estrogen

Weird Symptoms of Low Estrogen

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Acne and Hormones: The Hidden Link Behind Adult Breakouts

Acne and Hormones: The Hidden Link Behind Adult Breakouts

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Hormone Optimization: What It Is, Benefits, and Who It Suits

Hormone Optimization: What It Is, Benefits, and Who It Suits

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
FDA Removes Black Box Warning on HRT: What It Means for Women

FDA Removes Black Box Warning on HRT: What It Means for Women

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Testosterone Cypionate: A Complete Guide

Testosterone Cypionate: A Complete Guide

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Testosterone Gel vs Injections

Testosterone Gel vs Injections

Reviewed by Richard Dentico, MD · Updated October 21, 2026
Enclomiphene for Men: How It Works, Evidence and Safety

Enclomiphene for Men: How It Works, Evidence and Safety

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