Hormone Therapy and Addiction: Dr. Gary Donovitz's Insights with Dr. Drew
We can reduce the amount of opioids that they need.
Ever wondered how hormone replacement therapy could impact your life? In this episode of 'This Life #YOULIVE', Dr. Drew Pinsky sits down with Dr. Gary Donovitz to shed light on this very topic. Hormone replacement therapy has been a hot-button issue, but Dr. Donovitz breaks it down in a way that's easy to understand. He explains how this therapy can help with menopausal symptoms, low testosterone, and male hypogonadism.
But that’s not all – they also dive into a recent study focusing on Veterans dealing with opioid addiction and PTSD, revealing some surprising connections between hormone levels and addiction recovery. Dr. Donovitz, the founder of BioTE Medical, shares his expertise on bioidentical hormone pellet therapy and why it's crucial to manage hormone treatments under a physician's care.
Whether you're curious about the benefits of hormone therapy or concerned about the risks of synthetic hormones, this episode offers valuable insights that could change your perspective. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that goes beyond the surface to explore how hormones can play a role in overall well-being.