Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormones coordinate everything from immune function, digestion, appetite, growth, mood, and libido. When hormones are out of balance, even slightly, your health and well-being may be disrupted. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is used to treat both men and women when their hormone levels become unbalanced and they are exhibiting symptoms.  

Bioidentical hormone pellets are manmade hormones derived from plants that are chemically and structurally identical to those the human body produces, therefore our bodies know how to effectively and efficiently use them. Research has shown that Bioidentical hormones have fewer side effects than synthetic hormones. Estrogen and testosterone are commonly replicated and used in treatment.

Hormone pellets are small and the dosages are customized by a compounding pharmacy based on the patient’s individual needs. Hormone pellet therapy provides a constant and steady level of hormones, unlike many alternative hormone therapies that are irregular and unpredictable.

Symptoms of hormonal imbalance in women include:

·       Tiredness/Fatigue

·       Hot flashes/Night sweats

·       Decreased muscle mass

·       Weight gain

·       Mood changes/Depression

·       Memory loss

·       Loss of interest in sex 

·       Sleep disturbances

·       Vaginal dryness

·       Joint pain

·       Migraine/Menstrual headaches

 

Benefits of BHRT in female patients:

  • Fewer night sweats/hot flashes
  • Increased energy
  • Reduced body fat
  • Improved mental clarity
  • Decreased depression/anxiety
  • Enhanced sexual libido
  • A healthy sense of well-being
  • Better sleep

Symptoms of hormonal imbalance in men include:

  • Tiredness/Fatigue
  • Weight gain
  • Increased belly fat
  • Decreased muscle mass
  • Decreased sex drive
  • Loss of erectile function
  • Joint pain
  • Depression/Anxiety
  • Mood swings/Irritability
  • Memory loss
  • Sleep disturbances/Insomnia

Benefits of BHRT in male patients:

  • Increased energy
  • Reduced body fat
  • Enhanced sexual libido
  • Decreased depression/anxiety
  • Improved mental clarity
  • Fewer night sweats/hot flashes
  • Better sleep
  • A healthy sense of well-being

 

In addition to helping with symptoms, research has shown that BHRT also protects individuals from age-related conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancers, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, and osteoporosis. There is also evidence that it can help improve skin thickness, hydration, elasticity, and reduce wrinkles.