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OPTIMIZEYOUR LIFE
The older we get, the more depletedour hormones become. Replacing
those hormones becomes desirableand leads to a happier, healthier life.
Are Your Hormones Balanced?
If you have any of the following symptoms, you maybe a candidate for hormone replacement therapy.
- Lack of energy or excessive fatigue- Decrease in strength or endurance- Decreased “enjoyment” of life- Often feel sad, grumpy, depressed or moody- Decreased sex drive / libido- Foggy thinking or trouble staying focused- Decreased performance at work or at home- Abnormal weight gain especially in the waist or hips- Heightened stress level or unwarranted anxiety- Memory lapses or recall issues
Female Only Symptoms
- Hot flashes or night sweats- Vaginal dryness
Male Only Symptoms
- Erections are less strong
What are Bio-Identical Hormones?
When is the Right Time for Hormone Replacement Therapy?
When one becomes deficient in any hormone, it is optimal to replace it. Generallywomen will become deficient in progesterone and/or testosterone in their late 30′sto early 40′s. A lack of estrogen usually doesn’t occur until shortly before or at themenopause (average age of 51). Replacing all three hormones after the menopauseis usually necessary for optimal hormone balance.
Men can experience testosterone deficiency at almost any age, but it is mostcommon seen after age 50. By age 55, 50-75% of men experience andropause.
Benefits of EstrogenReplacement in Women
- Relief of vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes)- Reduced risk of osteoporosis- Reduced risk of coronary artery disease- Reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease- Reduced risk of colon cancer- Relief of vaginal dryness and thinning- Reduced risk of arthritis- Life expectancy an average of 3 years longer
Benefits of ProgesteroneReplacement in Women
- Counteracts estrogen dominance- Minimizes risk of endometrial cancer inwomen who are receiving estrogen- May reduce risk of breast cancer
Benefits of TestosteroneReplacement in Women
- Enhanced libido- Cardiovascular protection- Increased energy and vitality- Enhanced feeling of well-being- Reduced body fat- Stronger muscles and bones- Relief of depression- Cognitive clarity
Benefits of TestosteroneReplacement in Men- Enhanced libido- Cardiovascular protection- Increased energy and strength- Stronger muscles and bones- Cognitive clarity- Enhanced feeling of well-being- Reduced body fat- Enhanced erectile function
We test patients with hormone assays (blood tests) toevaluate baseline hormone status and to help determine
initial dosage of bio-identical hormone replacementtherapy. We continue to assess hormone levels overthe course of treatment to ensure that our patients
are in the optimal hormone range.
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Bio-identical simply means that the hormone is exactly the samemolecule as that which is naturally made by your body. This is
important because your body recognizes it as such and canmetabolize it normally. The term “bio-identical” does not indicate
the source of the hormone, but rather indicates that the molecularstructure of the replacement hormone is identical to that of
the hormone naturally found in the human body.