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We Rebuilt Our Website. Here's Why It Matters for Your Health. - Med Matrix
FeaturedNewsMay 11, 2026

We Rebuilt Our Website. Here's Why It Matters for Your Health.

We rebuilt medmatrixusa.com from scratch. New service pages, real patient stories, provider bios, podcast episodes, and a faster, easier experience on every device.

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TRT Dosage Guide: Is 1 ml of Testosterone a Week Enough? - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
Men's HealthJune 15, 2026

TRT Dosage Guide: Is 1 ml of Testosterone a Week Enough?

Whether 1 ml of testosterone per week is enough depends on the concentration of the vial, not the volume. A guide to standard TRT dosing, injection frequency, subcutaneous vs intramuscular, and the lab markers that tell you if your dose is right.

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Is TRT Safe for Your Heart? What the TRAVERSE Trial Found - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
HormonesJune 9, 2026

Is TRT Safe for Your Heart? What the TRAVERSE Trial Found

The largest clinical trial ever designed to test TRT heart safety enrolled 5,246 men and found no increased risk of heart attack or stroke. The FDA removed its cardiovascular warning in 2025. Here is what the research says and what it means for men considering testosterone therapy.

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Med Matrix Featured on CBS 13: Why Maine Patients Are Choosing Functional Medicine - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
HealthJune 5, 2026

Med Matrix Featured on CBS 13: Why Maine Patients Are Choosing Functional Medicine

CBS 13 (WGME) published a feature on Med Matrix and the growing number of Maine patients choosing cash-pay functional medicine over insurance-based care. Dr. Sasha Rose explains what individualized testing and treatment actually looks like.

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What Does Advanced Functional Medicine Lab Testing Actually Include? - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
HealthMay 29, 2026

What Does Advanced Functional Medicine Lab Testing Actually Include?

Med Matrix in South Portland, Maine tests 80+ biomarkers including full thyroid, hormones, inflammatory markers, gut health, and metabolic panels. Here is exactly what is included and why it matters.

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How Med Matrix Treats Complex Multi-Symptom Cases - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
HealthMay 29, 2026

How Med Matrix Treats Complex Multi-Symptom Cases

When you have fatigue, brain fog, gut problems, and hormone imbalance all at once, conventional medicine treats them as separate issues. Functional medicine connects the dots.

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What to Expect from a 60-Minute Functional Medicine Consultation - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
HealthMay 29, 2026

What to Expect from a 60-Minute Functional Medicine Consultation

A 60-minute consultation at Med Matrix is not a rushed appointment. Your provider reviews every lab result, explains what each marker means, and builds your treatment plan with you.

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Functional Medicine in Maine and New Hampshire: In-Person vs Telehealth - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
HealthMay 29, 2026

Functional Medicine in Maine and New Hampshire: In-Person vs Telehealth

Med Matrix in South Portland offers in-person evaluations with 80+ biomarker testing and telehealth follow-ups for patients from Maine and New Hampshire.

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Our Podcast and Blog: Functional Medicine Education for Patients - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
HealthMay 29, 2026

Our Podcast and Blog: Functional Medicine Education for Patients

Med Matrix publishes a podcast and blog that explain functional medicine in plain language. 35+ episodes and 75+ articles organized by condition.

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Perimenopause Symptoms Women Miss: What Your Body Is Telling You in Your 30s and 40s - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
Women's HealthMay 28, 2026

Perimenopause Symptoms Women Miss: What Your Body Is Telling You in Your 30s and 40s

Many women spend years treating brain fog, sleep problems, and mood changes as separate issues. Often, they are all connected to the same hormonal shift: perimenopause.

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Tirzepatide Dosage Chart: What to Expect at Every Dose from 2.5 mg to 15 mg - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
Weight LossMay 26, 2026

Tirzepatide Dosage Chart: What to Expect at Every Dose from 2.5 mg to 15 mg

The standard tirzepatide titration chart moves from 2.5 mg to 15 mg over 20 weeks. But the dose that works for you depends on your labs, side effect tolerance, and body composition. Here is what happens at each level and how providers decide when to adjust.

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How Much Does Tirzepatide Cost? Brand, Compounded, and Insurance Pricing for 2026 - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
Weight LossMay 26, 2026

How Much Does Tirzepatide Cost? Brand, Compounded, and Insurance Pricing for 2026

Brand-name tirzepatide runs $1,000-$1,200/month. Compounded versions from 503B pharmacies can cut that by 50-70%. Here is the full pricing breakdown, insurance coverage status, and what a provider-led weight loss program actually costs at Med Matrix in 2026.

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GLP-1 Pills vs Injections: Oral Semaglutide and What Is Coming Next - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
Weight LossMay 26, 2026

GLP-1 Pills vs Injections: Oral Semaglutide and What Is Coming Next

GLP-1 pills exist, but are they as effective as injections? Here is how oral semaglutide compares to Wegovy and Zepbound for weight loss, plus what is coming next.

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