Healthcare Insights and Wellness Tips โ€“ Be Well Medical Group Blog

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Coming Back to the Body After Trauma

In the wake of trauma, many people feel profoundly disconnected from their bodies. They may struggle with chronic tension, fatigue, or a numbness that makes it hard to be present or to feel safe.

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How to Stay on HRT Without Insurance Coverage

Worried that Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance might stop covering transgender HRT? Be Well Berlin offers low-cost, judgment-free hormone therapy options for trans people in California and Alaskaโ€”including membership and refill-only models.

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TRT With Tadalafil or Oral Minoxidil

Many men exploring testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) wonder whether adding tadalafil (Cialis) can boost resultsโ€”or if combining it with other treatments like oral minoxidil could pose risks.

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Be Well Berlin Is Now Open

Be Well Berlin is now open and accepting new patients! We provide thoughtful, personalized healthcare in Los Angeles and throughout California โ€” including West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, Century City, Cheviot Hills, and West LA. Our services include primary care, mental health treatment, hormone therapy, migraine care, opioid use disorder / suboxone, and  LGBTQ+ health, including HIV care, HIV PrEP, and Doxy-PEP

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From Frustration to Freedom: Managing Sexual Dysfunction with Antidepressants

Navigating the journey of managing mental health with antidepressants can sometimes introduce unexpected challenges, such as sexual dysfunction, affecting nearly 30-50% of those on SSRIs or SNRIs like Zoloft, Prozac, Lexapro, and Cymbalta. While these SSRI/SNRI sexual side effects often improve within weeks, persistent issues can feel overwhelming and discouraging. However, there are effective treatment options for sexual dysfunction, such as switching medications or incorporating Wellbutrin, which has been known to alleviate these symptoms for many. A newer alternative like Trintellix promises a reduced incidence of sexual dysfunction, offering hope and relief for those seeking anxiety and depression treatment without compromising their intimate well-being. 

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Challenges in Medicare Mental Health Access: Understanding the Barriers

Many older adults struggle to find accessible and affordable mental health care โ€” even with Medicare. In this article, we break down the reasons behind limited mental health access for Medicare beneficiaries, including provider shortages, confusing billing rules, and coverage gaps. Whether you're a patient or caregiver, this post helps you understand the real challenges and what options may be available for better care.

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Understanding Andropause, Enclomiphene, and TRT

Low testosterone can affect energy, mood, libido, and overall healthโ€”but many men donโ€™t realize itโ€™s treatable. In this post, we explore what andropause really is, how to identify symptoms of low T, and how treatments like testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and enclomiphene can help restore hormonal balance. Learn how Be Well Berlin offers personalized, evidence-based support for menโ€™s health through telehealth in California and Alaska.

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Affordable Mental Health Care in Los Angeles for the LGBTQIA+, Kink, and Creative Communities

Healing looks different for everyoneโ€”especially those navigating life outside the mainstream. This post explores the importance of affirming, trauma-informed mental health care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, kink/BDSM practitioners, sex workers, artists, and those in counterculture communities. Learn how Be Well Berlin offers inclusive, judgment-free psychiatric care and therapy-informed treatment across Los Angeles, California, and Alaska via telehealth.

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What If insurance stops covering gender based care? How to Stay on HRT Without Insurance

With rising political threats to trans healthcare, many people are worried about losing access to gender-affirming hormone therapy. This post explains how to stay on estrogen or testosterone safely and affordably even without insuranceโ€”using low-cost pharmacies, lab options, and care models like the one offered at Be Well Berlin. Designed for trans, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit patients in California and Alaska, this guide offers hope, clarity, and concrete resources.

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