Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement

Proper hormone function is critical to optimal health, and the balance between each different hormone we produce is a delicate symphony which requires careful observation & testing to achieve the perfect balance. The balance of hormones changes over time, and each different stage of life will require a different approach to keeping your body in a state of optimal wellness.

As we age our bodies production of hormones slowly declines. This process can happen naturally and gracefully in some, but more commonly we see external factors such as diet, activity level, chronic stress and good old genetics lead to rapid declines and severely imbalanced states. While the most common symptoms arise in women between the ages of 40 to 60 experiencing peri-menopause, the multitude of people and conditions affected by hormone imbalance is astounding.

Women of all ages can benefit from hormone treatments. Symptoms of PMS such as cramping, breast tenderness, bloating and mood swings are reported in up to 75% percent of women. It is so common that we have decided it’s normal to suffer every month, but there is nothing normal about PMS, and it can be stopped!

Testing & Treatment

First, your hormone imbalances will be evaluated with a careful history and physical exam. Second, testing by may be recommended to get a clearer picture or what is going on in your body, though often is not reliable or necessary to start treatment. After this we will begin treatment to correct your imbalances – this may start with diet, exercise, nutrient and herbal medicine, or we may recommend going straight into bio-identical hormone replacement.

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Common hormone relation symptoms:

In Perimenopause & Menopause

Hot Flashes
Fatigue
Weight Gain
Heavy & Irregular Periods
Irritability, Anxiety & Depression
Insomnia
Vaginal Dryness & Decreased Libido
Incontinence
Headaches
Hair Loss
Poor Memory

In Menstruating Women

PMS & PMDD
Breast Tenderness
Fibrocystic Breasts
Fibroids
Heavy Periods
Irregular Cycles
Endometriosis
Cramping
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Hormonal Migraines
Infertility

Bio-Identical vs. Synthetic Hormones

Bio-identical hormones are derived from natural sources and mimic the exact same hormones that your body produces. They have been shown to be safer than synthetic hormones in a number of studies. These are NOT your mother’s or grandmother’s hormones and you need not have the same fears they had for side effects and risks.

The synthetic hormones that have been used in conventional medicine for decades have a significantly different molecular structure than our own hormones. So while they can relieve some of the symptoms associated with hormone deficiencies, they often produce unwanted side effects and increased risks for cancers and cardiovascular disease.

Bio-identical estrogen is always prescribed in transdermal form, that is applied either to the chest, thighs, wrists or vaginally in some cases. The transdermal approach allows us to bi-pass what is call ‘first pass metabolism’, which leads to less hazardous bi-products and less stress on the liver. Progesterone can be given in transdermal or oral forms, depending on your particular concerns.

Benefits of Estrogen

Reduces risk of osteoporosis
Reduces hot flashes
Improves vaginal dryness & increases libido
Improves brain fog and memory loss
Protects your heart and cardiovascular health
Protects your brain and decreases risk of dementia
Improves mood
Helps with weight loss

Benefits of Progesterone

Decreases anxiety
Improves sleep
Decreases risk of breast cancer
Protects brain function
Improves thyroid function
Decreases inflammation
Helps with weight loss
Decreases all symptoms of PMS & PMDD
Decreases or eliminates hormonal migraines

Leading a healthy, vital, active life is within reach.

If you have been struggling with any of the above symptoms do not hesitate any longer; safe and effective treatments are available to you!

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