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Richardson, “but in fact 25 percent of women begin menopause intheir 40’s.” There is no medical term for males, but references to ‘LowT’ are relatively common and can also begin in their 40’s. “Controversiesregarding hormone therapy are heightened in the media asattention grabbers, but rarely provide any real information,” says Dr.Richardson. “Our individual approach evaluates symptoms and riskfactors to design a solution that is specific to each patient. That is theonly way to address specific concerns.”says Sandra, “because we’re usually not prepared to eat enough. We’reaccustomed to a slow metabolism and have a diet psyche of deprivation,which leads to a slower metabolism. Sometimes we have to reallyencourage our patients to eat and to redefine their relationship withfood. They have to eat enough to be successful.”The Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program is offered by theHormone, Hair & Vein Center, a center that specializes in hormonetherapy for both men and women. With an evaluation that determinesthe specific hormones that are deficient, the staff monitors and assessesthe proper balance of treatment to alleviate symptoms of imbalancesuch as moodiness, hot flashes and irritability.“We think of menopause as a condition of ‘middle age,’” says“Our individual approachevaluates symptoms and riskfactors to design a solutionthat is specific to each patient.”The overarching theme of Dr. Richardson’s practice is to helppatients feel like themselves again, either through hormone therapyor by providing the tools and support needed to take charge of theirweight. By offering one-on-one consultations in a private, nurturingand confidential setting, patients can understand the steps necessary toreclaim their best selves. ■Dr. Richardson can be reached at Hormone, Hair & Vein CenterSerotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program, 12616 West 62nd Terr., Suite 112,Shawnee, Kansas 66216. 913-631-0277 or www.spdietshawnee.com..50 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM