Women’s Health
Creatine for Women: Stronger Muscles, Better Mood?
Can creatine support more than muscle? For women, the strongest evidence concerns strength and exercise, while research on depression and cognition continues to develop. This article examines creatine alongside antidepressants, dietary differences, practical daily dosing, saturation timelines, and digestive tolerance. It also explains why taking more does not guarantee greater brain benefits, helping women connect supplement decisions with their health goals and broader treatment plans.
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Norethindrone vs. Progesterone in Menopausal Women
Norethindrone and natural progesterone may both support menopausal hormone therapy, yet they behave very differently physiologically. This article explains how each affects sleep, mood, metabolism, bleeding control, and cardiovascular health. It also explores why individualized hormone therapy matters more than rigid “natural versus synthetic” debates. A broader endocrine perspective often helps women find a more balanced and sustainable menopause strategy.
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Top 10 Menopause Symptoms and Reasons Not to Start HRT
Menopause can affect sleep, mood, weight, skin, vaginal comfort, and mental clarity. This blog reviews the top 10 menopause symptoms women should recognize, including hot flashes, night sweats, irregular periods, mood swings, vaginal dryness, abdominal weight gain, and brain fog. It also explains when systemic HRT may not be safe and why medical history matters before starting treatment decisions.
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Insulin Resistance Type A: When the Signal Cannot Be Heard
Insulin Resistance Type A represents a rare but important shift in how we understand metabolic disease. Instead of lifestyle-driven resistance, the issue lies in the receptor itself. Despite high insulin levels, the signal cannot be properly received. This blog explores how genetic signaling defects reshape diagnosis, clinical patterns, and treatment strategy through a more precise and individualized lens.
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Categorized as Energy Metabolism, Insights from Dr. Tashko, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Care, Women’s Health
How Insulin Resistance Can Raise Androgens in Women
Insulin resistance can drive more than metabolic changes. It can also increase androgen levels in women through ovarian and adrenal pathways. This article explains how PCOS, NCCAH, and ovarian hyperthecosis connect to insulin dynamics, while highlighting key differences in diagnosis. A structured approach helps distinguish patterns and guide a more precise and meaningful treatment strategy.
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Ovarian Hyperthecosis: A Deeper Hormonal Perspective
Ovarian hyperthecosis represents a less common but important cause of high testosterone in women. It often appears in midlife and reflects a deeper metabolic and hormonal shift. A thoughtful evaluation looks beyond symptoms alone, integrating insulin resistance, hormonal patterns, and clinical context to guide meaningful and effective care.
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Androgen Excess in Women: A Smarter Clinical Framework
Androgen excess in women often reflects more than a single hormonal imbalance. This blog explores a structured, thoughtful approach to evaluating elevated androgens, from common causes like PCOS to rarer endocrine conditions. By focusing on clinical patterns, metabolic context, and targeted testing, patients and clinicians can better understand symptoms and move toward meaningful, individualized care.
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Non-Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Subtle Yet Meaningful
Non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia often presents with subtle symptoms such as irregular cycles, acne, or mild androgen excess. This blog explains how NCCAH differs from PCOS, how it is diagnosed using 17-hydroxyprogesterone and ACTH testing, and why a broader metabolic perspective matters. A thoughtful, individualized approach helps clarify patterns and guide meaningful treatment decisions.
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Categorized as Adrenal Health, Hormone Balance, Insights from Dr. Tashko, Sex Hormones, Women’s Health
Hair Loss During Weight Loss: Causes and Prevention
Weight loss improves cardiometabolic health, yet some individuals experience unexpected hair shedding several months later. This article explains why telogen effluvium occurs during rapid weight loss, how common it is, and why women report it more often than men. It also outlines practical prevention strategies including protein optimization, micronutrient monitoring, and hormonal evaluation when needed.
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Categorized as Insights from Dr. Tashko, Nutritional Guidance, Obesity Care, Weight Loss, Women’s Health
Fibromuscular Dysplasia in Women: A Closer Look
Fibromuscular dysplasia disproportionately affects women and often presents as unexplained hypertension or pulsatile tinnitus. This article reviews the vascular biology behind FMD, its hormonal associations, and how thoughtful imaging and individualized evaluation guide management beyond routine blood pressure treatment.
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Understanding Levels of Evidence in Medicine
Understanding levels of evidence can help patients see why some medical recommendations feel stronger than others. From randomized controlled trials to expert opinion, each type of research has a place. This article explains the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force hierarchy and how systematic reviews and meta-analyses fit in, with patient examples from cholesterol, obesity, thyroid, PCOS, and testosterone care.
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Categorized as Diabetes Care, Insights from Dr. Tashko, Lipid Health, PCOS, Testosterone, Thyroid Health
Animal vs. Plant Protein: Impact on the Insulin Index
Not all proteins impact insulin the same way. Animal sources like whey may trigger stronger insulin responses than plant proteins, even without carbs. In this blog, we explore how the insulin index differs from glycemic index and what it means for weight, glucose control, and metabolic health. Learn how to choose the right protein for your body and condition.
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