If there's one universal truth, it's that all of our bodies begin changing at some point. That's especially true for women who are over the age of 50. One day it seems like we're rolling out of bed with a pep in our step. The next, our emotions are out of control, our weight won't go down, and we constantly have hot flashes. If that sounds like you, don't worry â millions of other women worldwide are going through the same difficulties.
The fact of the matter is these symptoms are part of a natural process women go through. This change, called menopause, marks the end of a woman's ability to reproduce and menstruate. The average age for this to occur is 51, though it officially begins a year after a woman's final period. During this transition to menopause, estrogen and other hormones in a woman's body start to deplete When those hormones deplete, frequent and sometimes severe symptoms can manifest:
The symptoms of hormone deficiency can be scary for both women and their partners. That makes dealing with a hormone deficiency tricky because many symptoms are tied to nutrition, stress, lack of exercise, and toxins in your body.
However, if you're getting older and dealing with some of the symptoms listed above, have hope. A solution to your hormone problems may be closer than you think. Hormone replacement therapy for women may help correct imbalances caused by menopause. These effective, safe treatments help many women throughout the menopause process and may even help them reclaim their youth.
To live a healthy life, hormone stability is very important for women. That's where the beauty of HRT treatments for women begins to shine because it balances hormones that would otherwise be altered due to menopause.
HRT treatments for women represent a revolutionary step toward living life without the pitfalls of old age. However, at Juventee, we understand that no two women, and by proxy, patients, are the same. That's why our team of doctors and specialists provide personalized treatment options for women, combining holistic treatment, nutrition, fitness plans, and more to supplement our HRT treatments.
Is HRT the answer if you feel exhausted, overweight, and moody? That's the million-dollar question that we're asked almost every day. And to be honest, it's hard to say without a comprehensive exam by an HRT expert at Juventee. What we can say is that when a woman's hormones are better balanced during menopause, she has a much better chance of enjoying life without the crippling symptoms that other women feel.
At Juventee, helping women reclaim their vitality and love of life is our top priority. While some HRT clinics see patients as nothing more than a means to make money, our team is cut from a different cloth.
The key to balancing your hormones and improving your well-being is a process that we have refined over time. The Juventee HRT process consists of a comprehensive review of your health and hormonal status. Our team then customizes your plan and prescribes treatments, procedures, and supplements under the guidance of our local HRT experts.
At Juventee, we want to revitalize your health by promoting balance, energy, intimacy, and beauty. We start by assessing your baseline biomarkers and implementing a personalized plan to help you feel like your younger self. Our in-depth process covers many factors, almost like a web. Each component of that web works in conjunction with others to make up how you feel. If one area is out of sync, women can experience unwanted fluctuations in their weight, energy, emotions, libido, and more. Juventee is committed to evaluating our patient's overall health so that we may bring vitality and happiness to as many aspects of their lives as possible.
We've mentioned all the greatness that can come with an HRT regimen from Juventee, but what exactly are the benefits of HRT for women? Let's take a look.
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Unlike some HRT clinics, Juventee's HRT programs are carefully crafted and personalized for each patient. There are no cookie-cutter solutions at our office. Instead, we assess each individual's needs and customize treatments to help their bodies as they age. We replace hormones that are deficient and restore them to their physiological state using HRT pellets.
These hormone pellets are prescription hormones inserted under the skin through a simple in-office procedure. Each pellet is about as large as a big grain of rice. Once inserted, our HRT pellets get to work quickly. With this treatment, patients don't have to worry about applying greasy creams or swallowing pills. Instead, our pellets are metabolized by the body. That way, patients don't stress over taking too much or too little.
Remember, at Juventee, our goal isn't just to balance your hormones â it's to completely optimize your health and well-being. You won't ever have to worry about our doctors writing you a prescription and sending you on your way without any additional communication. Instead, we aim to be part of our patient's journey back to health and work with all of our HRT patients to do so.
Hormone imbalance causes a litany of issues. But with hormone replacement therapy, females can better process calcium, keep their cholesterol levels safe, and maintain a healthy vagina. By replenishing the body's estrogen levels, HRT may relieve symptoms of menopause and even optimize bone health.
But that's just the start. At Juventee, our patients report many benefits of taking HRT for women:
If you're ready to feel better and enjoy the vitality of your youth, Juventee is here to help you every step of the way. It all starts with an in-person evaluation, where our team will determine if HRT is right for you.
For many women, menopause is a difficult time filled with ups, downs, and hormonal hurdles to overcome. While menopausal issues are well-known by some, other women only know that menopause can affect their hormones. The reality is that going through menopause can mean more than moodiness and hot flashes.
At Juventee, we're big believers that a little knowledge can go a long way. With that in mind, if you're going through menopause or are approaching "that" age, consider these common issues. First, let's examine some alternative causes of menopause beyond age:
The most common reason for menopause is diminished, unbalanced hormones. However, menopause can also result from:
Now that we've examined some of the ways that menopause manifests, let's look at some common problems that females regularly endure:
If you're going through menopause and feel like life is a tiresome burden, you're not alone. Studies show that 15% of women go through depression to some degree during menopause. What many women don't learn is that depression may start much earlier, during perimenopause or even earlier.
Depression can be hard to diagnose, even without perimenopause and menopause as a factor. With that said, keep the following signs in mind. If you notice any, it might be time to speak with a physician:
If you notice any of the signs above, it's important that you understand that you're not weak or broken. You're going through a very normal emotional experience, which may be caused by hormone deficiency. However, with proper treatment from your doctor, depression doesn't have to rule your life.
You don't have to have hormonal imbalances to have mood swings. Indeed, everyone gets moody from time to time. For women going through menopause, however, mood swings can be extreme and happen often. Hormone imbalances and mood swings go together, resulting in unusual emotional changes and even issues like insomnia.
Estrogen production, a hormone that fluctuates during menopause, affects serotonin production, which regulates mood. When both hormones are deficient, mood swings can become quite prevalent.
Fortunately, HRT treatments in Bogota, NJ, work wonders for women because they work to regulate hormones like estrogen. With HRT from Juventee, women don't have to settle for the negative consequences that drastic mood swings can cause.
Hot flashes: whether you're a man or a woman, you've probably heard of them. Hot flashes are very common issues associated with menopause and manifest as intense, sudden feelings of heat across the upper body. Some last a few seconds while others last many minutes, making them uncomfortable and inconvenient at all times. A few common symptoms of hot flashes include:
Usually, a lack of estrogen causes hot flashes in menopausal women. Low levels of estrogen negatively affect a woman's hypothalamus, or the part of the brain that regulates appetite and body temperature. Low estrogen levels cause the hypothalamus to assume incorrectly that the body is too hot. When it does, it dilates a woman's blood vessels to boost blood flow.
Fortunately, most women don't have to settle for the intense, unwanted feelings they endure with hot flashes. HRT pellet treatment from Juventee helps to stabilize hormones which may lessen the effects that hot flashes cause.
Staying healthy and fit is a challenge for anybody living in modern America. For women with hormonal imbalances, however, it's even harder. Weight gain is a concerning issue during menopause, but it can be manageable with a physician-led diet, exercise, and HRT treatments from Juventee.
HRT patients at Juventee benefit from health plans that keep hormones in check, making weight loss a real possibility. But which hormones need to be regulated to help avoid weight gain?
Millions of adults around the U.S. suffer from low sex drive, but that doesn't make it any more embarrassing to talk about. For many women going through pre-menopause and menopause, it's an unfortunate side effect of unbalanced hormones. Thankfully, HRT may help women maintain a healthy libido, even after 50. But what causes lowered sexual desire in women as they age?
The hormones responsible for low libido in females are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Progesterone production decreases during perimenopause, resulting in lowered libido in some women. Lower progesterone production can also cause weight gain, exhaustion, and other symptoms common during menopause. Reduced estrogen levels during menopause may lead to vaginal dryness and even loss of muscle tension.
Testosterone is referred to as a male hormone, but it contributes to important health functionality in women as well. Female testosterone heightens sexual responses and intensifies orgasms. When the ovaries can't produce sufficient levels of testosterone, low sex drive can happen.
The inside of a woman's bones is broken down and rebuilt by bone cells in an ongoing process called remodeling. This process is crucial for maintaining bone strength and health.
However, due to the loss of estrogen during menopause, this important process becomes unbalanced. Less bone is formed, and more bone is broken down. This advanced state of bone loss can be worrying for women, especially if they had an early menopause. With time, women may develop osteoporosis and a greater chance of breaking bones as they age.
Fortunately, HRT for women can actually mimic estrogen and progesterone, which may help prevent bone loss and lower chances of osteoporosis in women. That's huge news for women around the U.S., many of whom are battling early bone loss due to a lack calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients crucial to bone health.
If you are considering HRT treatments for women in Bogota, NJ, you need a team of hormone replacement experts by your side. At Juventee, our knowledgeable HRT doctors are ready to help. Our team will answer your initial questions, conduct necessary testing, and craft a customized program designed to alleviate the challenges you're facing as a woman going through menopause.
With a healthy diet, exercise, positive life choices, and hormone replacement therapy, unveiling the new "you" is easier than you might think. Contact our office today to get started on your journey to optimal health and well-being.
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They say revenge is a dish best-served cold. However, nothing was cold about the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 finals as third-seeded Kinnelon defeated fourth-seeded Bogota in two thrilling sets (25-17, 27-25) in Kinnelon.“It feels great, especially with this group,” Kinnelon head coach Stephanie Finke said. “They started this at the beginning of last season and knew what they had to work on. They wanted to bring tradition and culture back to our program and they did just that.”...
They say revenge is a dish best-served cold. However, nothing was cold about the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 finals as third-seeded Kinnelon defeated fourth-seeded Bogota in two thrilling sets (25-17, 27-25) in Kinnelon.
“It feels great, especially with this group,” Kinnelon head coach Stephanie Finke said. “They started this at the beginning of last season and knew what they had to work on. They wanted to bring tradition and culture back to our program and they did just that.”
Since 2019, Kinnelon (19-4) has seen its season end three times at the hands of Bogota (18-7) as it knocked the Colts out of the quarterfinals of the sectional tournament last season and the first round in 2020. The Lady Bucs also knocked Kinnelon off in straight sets in the 2019 group finals, so being able to get this win on such a grand stage meant just a little bit more to the Colts.
“They’ve been taking us out of sectionals for so many years so this time we wanted to turn it around,” senior middle back Sophie Pogodin said.
Pogodin came into this game leading her squad with 208 kills and added nine more to go along with 12 digs, 10 service points, and five aces. Senior outside hitter Lindsey Millis also contributed eight kills, 16 digs, and four service points. Julia Gutkin had 20 assists and eight service points.
“It was four years in the works,” Millis said “We’ve been knocked out of states by them for ages so it means everything.”
After falling behind 19-15 in the second set, Kinnelon scored five unanswered points to take a 20-19 lead. Despite Bogota battling to tie the set at 25, the Colts came up big when it mattered the most and put their rivals away with back-to-back points.
“Towards the end, we definitely started getting down a little bit,” junior outside hitter Alisa Friedman said. “But I think all we had to do was regroup and remember why we were playing, we were playing for each other and not just for the win. We knew how much we all wanted it and in the end, it worked out.”
Friedman finished with 16 digs and also described what beating the Lady Bucs meant to her.
“It means a lot because Bogota has been kind of like a rivalry to us,” she said. “They’ve been beating us for years so to be able to beat them is a big deal for our team.”
The victory added to a remarkable turnaround for Finke’s program as it went from an 11-14 campaign one year ago to sectional champions and a squad that has not dropped a set since October 20th when it fell to Ramapo 2-0 (25-21, 26-24).
“I met in late spring of last year with just the seniors and we talked about what the program meant to them and what legacy they wanted to leave behind,” Finke said. “They said they wanted to go for it all so we kind of laid it out that ‘this is what it’s going to take, you’re going to have to pass up a party or give up some things here and there to get it done’ and they did it. They did what they needed to do and they deserve it.”
Friedman also explained how the Colts were able to grow together as a team and what went into the change of philosophy.
“We’re definitely a lot closer this year,” she said. “We’ve just been able to find a way to work together as a team and put it onto the court and get wins.”
The beginning of both sets almost mirrored each other as Kinnelon fell behind 6-1 in the second before Finke called a timeout to settle her squad down. Similarly, Bogota jumped out to a 6-2 lead in the first set before the Colts used a timeout to their advantage and scored six unanswered points out of the break.
“I told them I felt like nerves were getting the best of us and just to settle in,” Finke said. “This was just like practice every day and just like any other game, just do your job and it’ll all come together.”
Kinnelon began to apply the pressure as the first set wore on as the two sides were tied at 16 before the Colts finished it off by outscoring Bogota 9-1.
“That’s what they do,” Finke added. “They’re not afraid, don’t back down, and don’t get nervous or timid. It was a total and complete team win.”
The loss ended a perennial run for Bogota as it had won three straight sectional championships along with back-to-back group titles. The Lady Bucs also appeared in the 2019 Tournament of Champions semifinals but lost to Immaculate Heart in straight sets (25-8, 25-14).
“I think we fought really well, but once we got in the 20s they made more plays than us,” Bogota head coach Brad DiRupo said. “They were a better team today.”
Bogota started off its season 6-4 before finishing strong by winning 12 of its last 15 games. The Lady Bucs also rattled off nine victories in a row en route to getting back to the sectional finals.
“At the beginning of the year, it was really about the freshman and sophomores on the court,” DiRupo said. “But they grew and I’m disappointed for them because we played our best volleyball now. I don’t think we played as well as we did the other day, but I think the team over there had a little bit to do with that.”
Kinnelon will face North 2 winner Verona, No. 15 in the NJ.com Top 20, in the Group 1 semifinals on Thursday.
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KINNELON – Lindsey Millis calls it a full-circle moment.It’s the best description the senior outside hitter can come up with when talking about Kinnelon's turnaround season.A year after posting its first losing campaign in more than a decade, the Colts continued their renaissance season on Tuesday, defeating nemesis Bogota in straight sets, 25-17, 27-25 to capture the NJSIAA North 1, Group 1 title. It is the Morris County school’s first sectional title since 2019 and second in program history....
KINNELON – Lindsey Millis calls it a full-circle moment.
It’s the best description the senior outside hitter can come up with when talking about Kinnelon's turnaround season.
A year after posting its first losing campaign in more than a decade, the Colts continued their renaissance season on Tuesday, defeating nemesis Bogota in straight sets, 25-17, 27-25 to capture the NJSIAA North 1, Group 1 title. It is the Morris County school’s first sectional title since 2019 and second in program history.
Kinnelon will meet Verona for a Group 1 semifinal on Thursday in Essex County. The Hillbillies topped Cedar Grove in straight sets in the North 2 sectional final on Monday, their fourth straight sectional crown.
“It’s all off the court. Everything we did off the court is what makes the difference. There were team bonding sessions and open gyms right after last season. That’s what made us go the extra step this year,” said Millis, who had eight kills and 15 digs. “I keep saying it’s a full-circle moment because my freshman year we played them [Bogota] and lost and then lost to them again last year. It’s complete grit. We put ourselves on the line and just making sure that ball doesn’t hit the floor and having all that energy to bounce back from those tough plays.”
Kinnelon (19-4) extended its win streak to six straight matches, all in straight-set fashion. The last time the Colts lost was October 20 when they were swept at home by Bergen County power Ramapo.
The win snapped Bogota’s streak of 13 consecutive sectional championships, with its last three coming in the current playoff format. Last fall the Colts finished 11-14 and were knocked out of the sectional tournament by Bogota in the quarterfinal round. Since its last sectional title in 2019, Kinnelon has lost to Bogota three of the last four seasons, including the 2019 Group finals.
In Tuesday’s final, the third-seeded Colts snapped a 17-17 tie in the first game, going on an 8-0 run to secure a 25-17 win.
“We’ve made big strides. Honestly, it was a two year journey that started it. Last year it was the same group coming back plus a couple of others. They put the time and effort in the offseason. They wanted it. They worked hard and deserve it. It feels awesome,” Kinnelon coach Stephanie Finke said. “It’s a lot of fun knowing the hours they put in talking about how they could bring tradition back and what our culture means to them.
“Doing the team bonding and all the little stuff that sometimes we take for granted and don’t do. To get it done on the floor feels great.”
The second game started slowly for the Colts, who fell behind by as much as seven points as fourth-seeded Bogota held a 15-8 lead at one point. After going back and forth for a stretch and trading mini runs, Kinnelon eventually went on a 5-0 streak to take its first lead of the game, 20-19. Bogota (18-7) would tie the score five more times before Kinnelon pulled away for the two-point victory.
“Like Lindsey said, they’ve [Bogota] taken us out of this tournament in the sectionals for the past couple of years. It’s crazy that we beat them in two. I’m just so happy and ecstatic we all did it together,” said senior Sophie Pogodin, who finished with eight kills, 12 digs, five aces and 10 service points. “Team bonding definitely played a huge role. How you are outside the court, is what you see on the court and it shows. You fight for each other and you’re there for each other and help each other’s mistakes. That’s how we play better.”
TEANECK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bogota Financial Corp. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BSBK), the holding company for Bogota Savings Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that Joseph Coccaro is retiring as Director and President and Chief Executive Officer of Bogota Financial, MHC, the parent company of the Company (the “MHC”), the Company and the Bank, effective as of November 30, 2023. Mr. Coccaro, who is 66 years old, will continue to ser...
TEANECK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bogota Financial Corp. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BSBK), the holding company for Bogota Savings Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that Joseph Coccaro is retiring as Director and President and Chief Executive Officer of Bogota Financial, MHC, the parent company of the Company (the “MHC”), the Company and the Bank, effective as of November 30, 2023. Mr. Coccaro, who is 66 years old, will continue to serve Bogota as an advisory director.
Kevin Pace, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of the MHC, the Company and the Bank and a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the MHC, the Company and the Bank, effective as of November 30, 2023. He will also serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the MHC and the Company.
“Joe’s leadership has been instrumental in Bogota’s success and growth. During his tenure, we completed the mutual holding company reorganization of the Bank and the Company’s initial public offering in 2020, and acquired Gibraltar Bank in 2021. We thank Joe for his efforts towards building the strong franchise we have today,” said Steven M. Goldberg, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Kevin was a natural choice as Bogota’s next CEO as he has been an integral part of the management team since joining us in 2013. He understands our strategy and approach to banking, putting our customers first. Kevin and the rest of the executive team remain committed to continuing to increase long term shareholder value.”
Kevin Pace has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer since 2020. Prior to the appointment, Mr. Pace had served as Executive Vice President of Compliance and BSA since 2018. Prior to that, Mr. Pace had served in various banking positions at the Bank since 2013.
Mr. Coccaro has served as the Bank’s President and Chief Executive Officer since 2008 when the Bank had approximately $260 million in assets. Under Mr. Coccaro, the Bank has grown to over $900 million in assets. “In accordance with our succession planning, I am excited for Kevin to begin in his new role as CEO and to lead the Bank forward in these changing times. I thank the Board for its cooperation and fellowship over my past 15 years as CEO,” said Mr. Coccaro.
About Bogota Financial Corp.
Bogota Financial Corp. is a Maryland corporation organized as the mid-tier holding company of Bogota Savings Bank and is the majority-owned subsidiary of Bogota Financial, MHC. Bogota Savings Bank is a New Jersey chartered stock savings bank that has served the banking needs of its customers in northern and central New Jersey since 1893. It operates from six offices located in Bogota, Hasbrouck Heights, Newark, Oak Ridge, Parsippany and Teaneck, New Jersey and operates a loan production office in Spring Lake, New Jersey.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements about the Company and the Bank. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated future events and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include increased competitive pressures, changes in the interest rate environment, inflation, general economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets, changes in the quality of our loan and security portfolios, increases in non-performing and classified loans and legislative, accounting and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business in which the MHC, the Company and the Bank are engaged.
The Company undertakes no obligation to revise these forward-looking statements or to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.