by Rania S | Apr 1, 2026 | Daily Diary
Today, a patient said something that stopped me in my tracks:“I don’t feel depressed… I just don’t feel like myself anymore.” That sentence usually points me in one direction.💊 DHEA. DHEA is an adrenal hormone — the parent hormone for estrogen and testosterone.When it...
by Rania S | Apr 1, 2026 | Daily Diary
Today, a woman told me:“My doctor gave me estrogen, but I feel puffy… emotional… off. Is this normal?” And the answer is:Sometimes, yes — when the type of estrogen isn’t balanced. Commercial estrogen products are mostly estradiol only.But your body actually uses two...
by Rania S | Apr 1, 2026 | Daily Diary
A woman came in today and said something I hear more than people realize:“I thought testosterone was only for men.” I smiled and explained:Testosterone is for women too — just in smaller amounts.And when it’s low, women can feel: Fatigue that coffee can’t fix Low mood...
by Rania S | Apr 1, 2026 | Daily Diary
A woman came into the pharmacy today with quiet frustration in her voice.She said:“I’ve been feeling burning and irritation every day. My doctor said it’s just aging… but I don’t accept that.” I looked at her and said gently:“It’s not just aging. It’s low estrogen....
by Rania S | Apr 1, 2026 | Daily Diary
Today, a patient walked in looking exhausted.She said quietly:“My doctor told me I have a fissure… the pain is unbelievable. They said you would make something called diltiazem cream?” When people talk about anal fissures, what they’re really talking about is pain,...
