Who is Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy right for?
Almost everyone over the age of 40 and in many cases over 30 start to experience hormone imbalance. Over our lifetime, we are exposed to environmental and dietary toxins, which contribute to the natural decline of hormones as we age. In order to balance your hormones for optimal health and wellness, it is critical to be evaluated by a highly trained physician – including comprehensive lab testing and in depth initial questionnaires – prior to creating a personalized treatment plan.
Is Bio-identical Hormone Therapy for You?
Many factors can contribute to conditions and diseases that can occur at any stage in life, resulting from an imbalance of hormones:
- Adrenal fatigue
- Thyroid disease
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Sexual dysfunction
As a result of the hormone imbalance you may experience some of the symptoms below that are typically dismissed as something “normal” that typically comes with age:
- Decreased Sex Drive
- Decreased Orgasm Intensity
- Dry Skin & Hair
- Brittle Nails
- Sense of Well Being
- Foggy Thinking
- Weight Gain
- Loss of Muscle
- Depression/Anxiety
- Irritability
- Fatigue/Low Energy
- Sleep Disturbances
- High Cholesterol
- Migraine
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Cardiovascular Problems
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms you may be a candidate for Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT).
Bio-identical vs. Synthetic Hormones
Since drug companies cannot patent a naturally-occurring substance, the synthetic hormones used in traditional hormone replacement therapy are purposely made to be slightly different than the body’s own hormones. These hormones might include estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
The benefits of bio-identical hormones over synthetic hormones include:
- Fewer side effects. Since there are no added ingredients, and because the body can metabolize the bio-identical hormones in the same way it metabolizes the body’s own hormones, unpleasant side effects may be minimized.
- Individualized Approach. Bio-identical hormones, on the other hand, can be compounded according to each woman’s hormone profile, as determined by her physician, so that the lowest effective dose can be utilized.
What are bio-identical hormone therapy services?
- A comprehensive review of symptoms, medical, family and personal history
- Testing – saliva, urine and/or blood laboratory analysis
- Natural hormone balancing
- Ongoing evaluations
- Quality compounded pharmacy
- Highest quality supplements
- Fitness programs
- Nutrition planning
- Stress reduction plans
There is hope because these symptoms are treatable and with the right program in place a correct hormone balance can be restored. Contact us today to book your consultation.