Age Management Center

It’s been a big week for menopause, with Congress holding a hearing focused on the gaps in menopause care, research and workplace support.

For as long as we’ve offered menopause care at Age Management Center, we’ve seen how deeply this transition can affect women—at work, at home and in their personal relationships. In fact, one in ten women will leave the workforce during the peak of her career because of menopause symptoms.

We’ve also seen the relief women feel when someone finally listens, takes their symptoms seriously and reassures them that they are not imagining things—and they are not alone.

Too often, by the time a woman finds us, she has already seen multiple providers—sometimes as many as six—and has felt dismissed at every turn.

It has taken far too long for our country to recognize that women need and deserve better menopause care. But it’s not too late to change that.

For many women, this goes far beyond managing hot flashes and other symptoms. Comprehensive menopause care should also consider the health risks women face as they age, including osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease—the leading cause of death among American women. We also urgently need more research into the relationship between menopause, hormonal changes and Alzheimer’s disease.

If you’re struggling with symptoms, please talk to your healthcare provider. And if you don’t feel heard, schedule a complimentary screening call with our team. We’re here to listen—and to help.

Advice I give my female patients every day: lift weights. Here’s why!

Strength training helps keep your bones strong enough to support you for the rest of your life.

As estrogen declines, particularly during and after menopause, women can lose bone more quickly. This increases the risk of osteopenia, osteoporosis and fractures—especially in the hip, spine and wrist.

Lifting weights places healthy stress on your bones, encouraging them to maintain and build stronger tissue. It also strengthens the muscles that support you and improves your balance, which may help protect you if you fall.

You don’t need to lift the heaviest weights in the gym. Start where you are, learn how to do it safely and build gradually. Ideally, begin before midlife—but please know that it’s never too late to benefit.

If you have osteoporosis or have previously broken a bone, speak with your healthcare provider about adding weights to your exercise program.

Happy birthday to our wonderful medical receptionist, Kelli Plunk!

Kelli’s smile lights up our office—and we’re pretty sure it brightens the day of every patient who walks through our doors.

We’re so lucky to have you, Kelli. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays! 🎉

Happy birthday to Dr. Michael Bedecs, our indefatigable founder, and visionary behind Age Management Center.

For more than 30 years, Dr. Bedecs has helped move men’s and women’s health beyond the confines of traditional healthcare—always looking for better ways to help people live healthier, fuller lives.

His patients love him for his expertise and genuine care, while his family, friends and colleagues love him for his humor, warmth and kindness.

Wishing you a very happy birthday and a wonderful day, Dr. Bedecs!

Testosterone replacement therapy can offer tremendous benefits—but it isn’t something that should be prescribed and forgotten.

In some men, testosterone can raise blood counts beyond the normal range, increasing the risk of blood clots and serious complications.

Regular lab work and in-person care allow your provider to identify changes early and adjust your treatment before they become a problem.

If you’re experiencing low energy, fatigue, brain fog, or other symptoms of low testosterone, call us at (207) 774-1356 to schedule a complimentary screening call and testosterone test.