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Stress is an unavoidable factor in life. While we can't fully prevent it from ever happening, there are steps we can take to help manage and control stress and its effects.

Dr. Cardenas explains the hormone replacement pellet procedure and who it benefits.

As we age, it is natural for men’s testosterone to decrease. After age 30 men start to feel the impact of decreasing testosterone. On average, by the age of 40 a man's testosterone levels will decrease 1-3% per year.

As women age, the naturally occurring hormones estrogen and progesterone decrease in production. Menopause occurs when a woman has not had a menstrual cycle in 12 months, however, symptoms can appear several years before.

When assisting patients with their weight loss and weight control goals we understand that not every patient's journey is the same. During my time as a physician I have seen and helped many patients achieve their goal weight and keep it there.

Over the years, I have seen various struggles my patients have gone through to find a healthy diet. With my years of experience helping patients on their weight-loss and nutrition journey, I have discovered tools that often bring great help.

Dr. Cardenas talks about the diet myths that could sabotage your weight loss. Dr. Carlos Cardenas, an experienced San Antonio GYN, wants you to understand some diet myths that may be keeping you from losing weight.