Hormones, Weight, & Wellness Blog
News, research, and advice on hormones, weight loss, and wellness from Dr. Joe and the medical team at MedLuxe Wellness.
Does Low Testosterone Cause Weight Gain?
Low testosterone can drive weight gain, and it tends to land where it is hardest to shift: the stubborn fat around your middle that diet and strength training just do not seem to touch. If your habits have not changed but the scale has, your hormones may be part of the reason. Here is the mechanism, how to tell if it is you, and what to do about it.
14 Signs That You Need Hormone Replacement Therapy
There’s no single symptom that means you need hormone replacement therapy, and no single test that answers the question by itself. What your body gives you are clues. These clues might include low energy, hot flashes, trouble sleeping, brain fog, and more. Here’s what you need to know if you’re facing these.
About the author.
Dr. Joe Krecz is the board-certified physician behind MedLuxe Wellness in Phoenix, MD. He also holds a Master’s in Health Science from Johns Hopkins and completed advanced certification in hormone therapy through WorldLink Medical. He has 15 years of experience caring for patients in the emergency room and has been recognized as a Baltimore Magazine Top Doctor. He built MedLuxe’s hormone program after watching his own wife be told her perimenopause symptoms were “just aging.” These articles are for education and are not a substitute for personal medical advice.