Life is all about balance. We talk about balance daily, but have you ever considered what controls the balance in our body? Our hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, are responsible for this balance. Hormone imbalances can lead to loss of confidence, vitality, beauty, libido, focus, memory, stamina, and sense of wellness that we once did in our youth. Instead, we are left with anxiety and frustration over a body and mind that’s out of balance.
Luckily, there’s a way to restore that delicate balance and replenish the vitality we remember. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy( BHRT and TRT) addresses hormonal imbalances for both women and men that impacts our health and overall quality of our life. When these treatments are done by a knowledgable and experienced physician, it can be a life-changer.
For example, many patients suffering from mood issues, low libido, fatigue and the inability to lose weight suffer from low testosterone. At the same time, too much estrogen or low progesterone can have similar symptoms and can also cause sleep disturbances and other issues. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy options, such as hormone pellet therapy, must be administered by an expert physician who specializes in hormones.
…The benefits of a comprehensive treatment plan for hormone balance extends well beyond addressing symptoms. Most of our patients credit BHRT or TRT with new life possibilities they did not envision for themselves anymore.
Our process starts with an in-depth consultation to thoroughly assess every aspect of the patient’s past medical history, current symptoms, as well as a comprehensive assessment of the current state of health. State-of-the-art diagnostic testing is an essential step to understand the hormone imbalances better. After careful review of the data and symptoms as well as lifestyle and other goals, a custom treatment plan is created for each patient and a comprehensive Hormone Replacement Therapy Program is offered. Further suggestions, including supplementation and lifestyle adjustments, are provided. We then continue monitoring and balancing the patient’s hormones on an ongoing bases for the best results.
Benefits of hormone replacement therapy for women
The most common symptoms we can address with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for women are:
- Weight Gain
- Hot Flashes
- Moodiness
- Depression and anxiety
- Loss of libido
- The decrease in energy levels
- Increased body fat
- Loss of muscle mass
- Depleted bone mass
- Disturbed sleep patterns
Benefits of hormone replacement therapy for men
The most common symptoms we can address with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), often called Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) are:
- The decrease in energy levels
- Increased body fat
- Loss of muscle mass
- Depleted bone mass
- Hair loss
- Disturbed sleep patterns
- Inexplicable moods swings, depression or irritability
- Erectile dysfunction
- Weight Gain
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Options
Bioidentical hormones are derived from plant and natural sources and are an exact match of the hormones produced by your body. In contrast, synthetic hormones are manufactured by pharmaceutical companies prescribed as a one-size-fits-all remedy. We believe in a customized approach that utilizes bioidentical hormones for the best results for each patient’s individual and specific goals and needs.
Our Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and Testosterone Replacement Therapy is always customized to suit the patient’s individual lifestyle and needs. We strive to make BHRT work with patient’s daily routine, lifestyle and we are here to help every step of the way. Below are some of the most common administration methods available in our BHRT and TRT programs.
- Oral medication
- Topical medication
- Intramuscular injections
- Testosterone pellet insertion
Most of our patients see improvement within the first 2 to 3 weeks of therapy, but it typically takes up to 2 months to feel the full effect. We want to achieve balance while protecting the patient’s health and continue monitoring and adjusting the protocol based on hormone levels and symptoms. Balancing hormones is as much art as it is science. Every patient is different and finding the right balance is based on a lot of data, including the patient’s feedback on symptoms, their overall feeling of well being, energy, their relationship and lifestyle goals and much more.