A common complaint from both males and females includes low libido. Low libido can be a major side effect of other significant problems including hormone imbalance, cardiovascular health, cortisol dysfunction, and more.
Key contributors to low libido include:
High or low cortisol can also be a concern when it comes to libido
In men and women, low testosterone, or a stronger preference for 5b-reductase metabolism can lead to lower libido
In women, an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone can also cause lower libido
In men, high estrogen or a low testosterone/high estrogen ratio can also exacerbate symptoms including low libido
EndoAxis Report Insights on Libido
The EndoAxis report highlights the following concerns:
Testosterone activity
Testosterone metabolism
Testosterone/Estrogen ratios in men, and Progesterone/Estrogen activity in women
Free and Metabolized cortisol function
And more!
Streamlined results enable more effective product recommendations to address the identified issues.
Dr. Liz Bartman
Director of Clinical Sciences and Education
Dr. Liz is a naturopathic doctor with over a decade’s worth of experience in functional medicine. She currently serves as the Director of Clinical Sciences and Education for an exciting new company called EndoAxis. Having worked in Urgent Care prior to opening her private practice, Dr. Liz is well-versed in conventional standards of care and enjoys bridging the gaps of treatments and research in both the conventional and functional fields to provide tailored, evidence-based therapies to her patients. She graduated from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine, followed by the completion of a 2-year residency in Portland, OR.
She maintains a practice in Salem, OR with a focus on hormone optimization and graceful aging through an epigenetic and nutrigenomic lens. She is finalizing her advanced certification in genetics and genomic medicine through Stanford and has sought additional training to broaden her professional pursuits in areas including advanced functional nutrition, nutrigenomics, environmental health, and botanical research.
Having previously worked as an educational consultant at Precision Analytical, she has educated and consulted with physicians from around the world on complex hormone cases and has spoken professionally about hormone health, environmental toxin impacts on health, and nutrigenomic medicine.
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This blog aims to provide medical professionals with a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between hormones, metabolism, and aging in women. By supporting patients through these transitions with evidence-based strategies, we can help them navigate this critical phase of life with health and vitality.
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