Today, osteoporosis is a major public health problem in the United States. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 54 million Americans, half of all adults age 50 and older, are at risk of breaking a bone and should be concerned about bone health. As a board-certified ob-gyn, Dr. Fliedner takes his responsibility seriously to protect patients against osteoporosis by providing Read More
Is it true that women must get fat as they age? We associate fat women with older women because gaining weight and becoming obese during menopause is almost a certainty. According to the National Library of Medicine, “The incidence of obesity in the United States among women between 40 and 65 years is calculated as 65%, and among women over Read More
Symptoms of Insulin Dysregulation Do you experience frequent food cravings and find yourself poking in the fridge throughout the day seeking something sweet? Have you been fighting the weight loss battle for years, but you just can’t lose weight? These issues and others such as mood swings, menstrual irregularities, fatigue, acne, or brain fog, suggest that you may have a Read More
What are bioidentical hormones? Bioidentical hormones are derived from plant estrogens that are biologically, structurally, and chemically identical to your body’s natural hormones. The term “bioidentical” means that the hormones are chemically identical to those that your body produces. Their molecular shape is identical to hormones produced by the human body and more naturally accepted by a man or woman’s Read More
Most women tend to look away from what’s coming – menopause. We may think that it’s something older women deal with, but actually, it starts earlier than you may think during the transitional period called “perimenopause.” In this article we are going to fill you in on the details of perimenopause – the symptoms to look for and the treatments Read More
One of the greatest joys in a woman’s life is to conceive and experience the beauty and wonders of a baby growing in her womb, but what if you think you might be facing a high-risk pregnancy? Before you panic, we want to assure you that a high-risk pregnancy does not automatically mean that something bad is going to happen Read More
Have you noticed a bit of body fat settling in around your midsection? Does your bathroom scale register a higher weight with each passing year? Maybe you’ve decided to hit the gym and cut back on that evening glass of wine. But still, no weight loss change? Your battle to lose weight may be the result of a hormonal imbalance. Read More
Hormones impact men and women everyday, often causing pain and suffering, but now Dr. Fliedner offers relief with BioTE hormone therapy. Did you know that the depression you feel, the decreased mental clarity, or insomnia could be a symptom of hormonal imbalance? Have you thought that the loss of muscle mass and decreased libido are just a fact you must Read More
For many of you who follow Dr. Fliedner’s blog, you have learned about the many benefits of BioTE pellet therapy. But did you know that BioTE also offers a complete line of specially formulated nutraceuticals to complement the benefits of pellet therapy? We have all heard about the importance of taking our vitamins and dietary supplements, however, nutraceuticals take it Read More
HRT For Men Also Guys, hormone replacement therapy isn’t just for women. More men are coming to the party and realizing HRT for men is improving their quality of life and providing them much relief from health issues caused by hormonal imbalances. Men experience hormonal deficiencies, too. Male Menopause Often termed male menopause or “manopause,” the clinical term is andropause, Read More
