BHRT
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
BHRT involves prescribing hormones that mimic the molecular structure of hormones naturally found in the body. These hormones can be administered in various forms including creams, gels, patches, or pellets inserted under the skin. The dosages and methods of administration are tailored to each individual based on their specific needs.
Reduce Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms
BHRT can help women suffering from the effects of female hormone decline to naturally regain balance and improve their energy, vitality and liveliness. Many women have been able to use bioidentical hormones to take back control of their health.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy can help reduce many symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, including:
- Inability To Sleep Through The Night
- Clammy Skin
- Depression
- Weight Gain
- Hot Flashes
- Night Sweats
- Cold Flashes
- Irritability
- Mood Swings
- Sudden Tears
- Loss Of Libido
- Vaginal Dryness
- Heart Palpitations
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Urinary Urgency
BHRT for Women
Progesterone / Estrogens-pms / Fertility / Perimenopause
The imbalance may result in infertility, PMS, heavy, crampy periods, irregular menstrual cycles, sleep disturbance, anxiety, weight gain, night sweats, and hot flashes., headaches, breast tenderness, and mood changes.
Menopause-estrogen, Progesterone, Dhea And Testosterone
The changes in hormone levels in menopause may lead women to experience hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, depression, anxiety, other mood changes, vaginal dryness, loss of sex drive, bone loss, memory loss, skin changes, weight gain, sarcopenia, osteopenia and osteoporosis, and inflammation.
Cortisol & Dhea
Cortisol is often called the ‘stress’ hormone because it is produced in response to physical, emotional, or psychological stress. Cortisol released through the stress response has a major impact on hormone balance throughout the lifespan. Cortisol is involved in every major illness and disease including neurodegenerative diseases, mood disorders, osteoporosis, and cancer.
Testosterone
Testosterone is very important for both men and women. Low testosterone may contribute to decreased sexual function, loss of libido, bone loss, muscle loss, and fatigue. High testosterone in women may result in polycystic ovaries and/or problems with insulin-glucose metabolism (Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance). Symptoms of testosterone imbalance may include acne, irritability, weight gain, increased facial and bodily hair growth, scalp hair thinning/loss. *Note that low DHEA can lead to low testosterone.
BHRT for Men
Testosterone
Research tells us that testosterone levels (and sperm counts) have been declining over the last few decades.
Men typically experience a slow decline in testosterone as they age; however, we are seeing more men in their 20’s and 30’s who are experiencing low testosterone. Low testosterone in males can result in low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, weight gain, bone and muscle loss, depression, and apathy.
Erectile Dysfunction (Ed)
Most men have problems with their erection at some point in life. Research shows that 55% of males of 55 years-old have some erectile dysfunction (ED). Our medical team approaches your sexual health from a total health perspective. We are here to provide you with everything that you need to pursue your best life, and we realize that sexual health is an important aspect of overall health.
Estrogen
The body converts testosterone into estradiol, a type of estrogen. An excess of the stress hormone cortisol drives that process. When too much testosterone is converted into estradiol, low testosterone symptoms such as decreased sex drive, breast enlargement, increased belly fat, tiredness and depression may occur. The imbalance created correlates with an increase in inflammation, which is the root cause of many diseases.
Cortisol
When levels of cortisol are too high, the effect of other hormones is disturbed. In men, high cortisol can suppress testosterone production, causing men to have low testosterone symptoms even when their testosterone level is normal. It is common for men to have low testosterone and low DHEA at the same time.
Adrenal Fatigue Treatment (Adrenal Dysregulation)
The adrenal hormones cortisol and DHEA are essential to the proper functioning of all hormones. Cortisol is one of the main hormones released during times of physical and emotional stress. Extended periods of stress can result in high cortisol levels.
Since cortisol influences blood sugar balance, immune function, sleep, mood issues, along with weight gain or loss, the importance of having cortisol in balance with other hormones cannot be overstated. The adrenal glands also produce DHEA, and it’s needed to make other hormones, including testosterone. Assessment and balance of cortisol levels and patterns are essential to health and wellness.