The Dapply Lab Blog

Evidence-based articles on hormone therapy, peptides, GLP-1s, and clinical wellness — written by a board-certified nurse practitioner who actually treats patients.

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Testosterone Women's Health April 20, 2026 · 22 min read

Testosterone Therapy for Women: What Your Provider Probably Isn't Telling You

Low libido, crushing fatigue, brain fog, muscle loss — your testosterone might be the missing piece. An NP who prescribes it daily covers symptoms, testing, treatment options (pellets, creams, injections), dosing, safety data, and how to advocate for yourself.

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Perimenopause Evidence-Based April 16, 2026 · 18 min read

Perimenopause: The Complete Guide from an NP Who Treats It Every Day

You're not crazy, you're not "just stressed," and you're not too young. Every symptom explained, exactly which labs to ask for, HRT options, non-hormonal treatments, and how to advocate for yourself when your provider dismisses you.

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GLP-1 Weight Loss March 16, 2026 · 14 min read

GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss: An NP's Honest Guide (2026)

Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound — semaglutide vs tirzepatide comparison, real side effects nobody warns you about, costs, dose titration schedules, and what to actually expect month by month. From an NP who prescribes them daily.

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HRT Evidence-Based March 15, 2026 · 12 min read

Hormone Pellet Therapy: The Complete Guide from an NP Who Does Insertions

Everything you need to know about subcutaneous hormone pellets — how they work, what to expect, side effects, costs, and why some providers swear by them while others don't offer them. No fluff, just clinical truth.

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Written by Renuka Jackson, APRN, FNP-C

Board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, and functional wellness. DNP candidate. Founder of Dapply Lab.