Adults can see their hormone levels fluctuate in middle age. For women, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone production slows significantly, spurring many of the symptoms that are associated with perimenopause and menopause. For both women and men, testosterone levels slow gradually (about 1-3% per year), which can have a profound effect on mood, strength, and sex drive. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also known as Menopausal Hormone Treatment (MHT), has become a popular treatment for patients who want to replenish their diminished hormone levels. Dr. Lynne Ahn, a r ..read more

Most patients who stay in a hospital are given a type of IV (intravenous) therapy to ensure that they stay hydrated amidst an illness or surgery. However, IVs are not just for patients facing an emergency. Anyone can benefit from vitamin IVs to renourish the body. Dr. Lynne Ahn, a board-certified anti-aging regenerative medicine physician, is pleased to offer this modern treatment to her patients in Wellesley.  Why Vitamins Are Essential to Your Body Vitamins are organic compounds/micronutrients that are critical to maintaining the health and wellbeing of the human body. Scientists have i ..read more

Insomnia affects nearly one out of every four Americans. Losing a night of sleep can have a significant impact on a person’s health, mood, and functionality — and the consequences compound for people who struggle with insomnia frequently. If you have many restless nights, Dr. Lynne Ahn, a board-certified gastroenterologist, shares some of her most useful suggestions for overcoming insomnia so that you can get six to eight hours of quality sleep: Watch Your Caffeine Intake: Coffee may help you to overcome morning drowsiness, but it can also keep you up at night if you don’t stop drinking it by ..read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder that causes symptoms like bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation and cramping. Research suggests that around 10 to 15% of Americans have this disorder, but that statistic is hard to pinpoint since at least half of people with IBS do not get a formal diagnosis. Women are about twice as likely to have IBS as men. If you have IBS, you are no doubt already aware how uncomfortable the condition can be. Here, integrative gastroenterologist Dr. Lynne Ahn shares some useful tips for overcoming the worst of IBS.  Elimination diet Certain ..read more

Hormone imbalances are a nearly unavoidable part of getting older. When your hormones are out of whack, you may experience a range of unwanted side effects — including brain fog, joint aches and sleep disturbances — that impair your health, mood and quality of life. Hormone replacement therapy with Dr. Lynne Ahn can level out your hormones and help you feel happy and healthy. Read on as she reveals signs that you could benefit from hormone replacement therapy. You experience moderate to severe symptoms of menopause Menopause causes a woman’s estrogen and progesterone levels to drop, which can ..read more