Are you looking for a natural way to balance your hormones so you can look and feel younger? Learn more about bioidentical hormones
Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, with plant-derived hormones, can improve these symptoms. In addition to decreasing symptoms, BHRT can have a positive impact on heart health and decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s and osteoporosis.
Bio-identical hormones can be beneficial for both women and men. While women are familiar with the symptoms of menopause, men can also have “manopause,” with symptoms due to low levels of testosterone.
In some cases, patients need thyroid optimization as well.
While most of us are familiar with bio-identical hormone therapy for women going through menopause, both men and women can experience low levels of testosterone, even in their 30s. Some of these people can benefit from bio-identical hormone replacement.
For example, most women have lost ½ of their testosterone levels by age 40. Testosterone levels decline 1-1.5% per year in men after age 30. So, some men can benefit from testosterone replacement even when they are in their 30s, and women can benefit from testosterone replacement even before menopause.
Of course, each person must be individually evaluated with a thorough medical history and blood tests. In addition to BHRT, patients may need supplements, including iodine and vitamin D, to optimize their health. Women with a history of breast cancer are not candidates for estradiol replacement.
If you notice that any of the following symptoms are hindering your daily activities, then you may be a candidate for BHRT:
- Depression/mood swings
- Memory loss
- Fatigue
- Hair loss
- Weight gain
- Low energy
- Irritability
- Brain fog
- Night sweats
- Dry skin
- Low libido
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Vaginal dryness
- Hot flashes
- Loss of muscle mass
- Changes in blood sugar
Benefits of Bio-identical Hormone Replacement
In both women and men, many of the symptoms of low hormone levels can be reduced with BHRT. This, in turn, can lead to an enhanced quality of life. In addition to these positive benefits, patients can benefit long-term from reduced risk of:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Osteoporosis-related fractures
- Diabetes mellitus
What Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
BHRT is the process by which hormones in the patient’s body are replaced with hormones that are molecularly identical. These identical hormones are obtained from the chemical substances of plants that are modified in a laboratory.
Dr. Pfeifer usually treats patients with bio-identical hormone pellets, which last for three months in women and five months in men. The pellet delivery system of bio-identical hormone replacement provides steady hormone levels and predictable absorption.
Patients typically have better satisfaction with this delivery method. Most patients find it easier to use compared to topical creams, gels, and pills. Therefore, they stick to their treatment program and hence have enhanced satisfaction.
Ready to Begin Bio-Identical Hormone Treatment?
If you have any questions about BHRT, please contact our office. We can send you additional information to read. If desired, we can schedule either an in-person or virtual consult to discuss your particular situation and order blood tests.
At your second visit, we will discuss your results, the recommended treatment, any other additional tests required, and what you can expect from your treatment. Our goal is to make this an easy and seamless process.