Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement
Bio-Identical Hormone
Replacement
Beat the heat of menopause
The change in hormonal environment associated with peri-menopause and menopause in women can lead to a variety of symptoms that can affect her quality of life. The most common symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, emotional lability, poor concentration, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, and painful intercourse –from mild to severe. The loss of estrogen with menopause also leads to poor bone density and increased risk of fractures. Postmenopausal hormone therapy is an effective, well-tolerated treatment for menopausal symptoms.
Compounded Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy refers to hormone preparations that:
- Have exactly the same chemical and molecular structure as the estrogens and progesterone produced within the human body
- Are plant derived
- Are specifically compounded for an individual patient.
Common compounded hormones include combinations of estrogens (estradiol, estrone, estriol), progesterone, testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and pregnenolone. Custom compounded Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy is available only at specialty pharmacies. These preparations may offer improved safety, efficacy, and tolerability because of the individualization of the formulas, the source of the hormones, and the routes of delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is the replacement of hormones that have exactly the same chemical and molecular structure as the hormones produced within the human body.
This type of therapy is recommended for women who are experiencing symptoms of hormone loss. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy can restore hormonal balance and improve the quality of life for many patients.
Hormone Replacement Therapy is important for women. As women age, the body will naturally begin to produce fewer hormones. Women will start to see a drop in hormone production in their early 30s, with a substantial drop in estrogen and progesterone during menopause.
The sex hormones progesterone, estrogen and testosterone play a key role in how the body functions. When there is an imbalance of one or more hormones, women often suffer a loss of well-being and compromise their health.
Hormones act in concert with one another, to produce a symphony of biological responses.
A hormone imbalance occurs when there is either too much or too little of one particular hormone in the bloodstream. Since hormones play a key role in regulating major body processes, even the smallest imbalance may result in negative health effects.
- Night sweats
- Fatigue
- Hot flashes
- Decreased sex drive
- Weight gain
- Insomnia
- Mood swings
- Anxiety
- Discomfort during intercourse
- Irritability
BHRT is available in many forms such as oral capsules, topical creams, vaginal preparations, and pellets. Dr. Leila Morris will work with you to assess which is best for your needs and lifestyle.
This type of therapy can significantly benefit women who are experiencing significant symptoms of hormonal decline.
BHRT can help woman who struggle with moderate to severe hot flashes and may also help protect against osteoporosis.
You should not seek Hormone Replacement Therapy if:
- you are pregnant
- have consistent issues with vaginal bleeding
- have had certain types of cancer
- have liver disease
- have had severe blood clots
Hormone Replacement
Therapy for Men
The primary goal of hormone replacement therapy in men is to restore and maintain a healthy hormone balance. To accomplish this, male hormones can be used to balance out the hormones and improve the patient’s quality of life.
Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in men. This hormone helps men maintain proper bone density, sex drive, sperm production, muscle mass and strength, regular fat distribution, and a healthy growth of facial and body hair.
Hormone Replacement
Therapy for Men
In males, testosterone levels peak during adolescence and early adulthood. With age, testosterone levels decline by approximately 1% per year after age 35. Symptoms of low testosterone may include reduced sexual desire, difficulty with erections, increased body fat, reduced muscle bulk and strength, decreased bone density, loss of energy, poor concentration, or depressed mood.
Testosterone replacement therapy can improve the signs and symptoms of low testosterone in these men.
Frequently Asked Questions
Testosterone is a male sex hormone. Testosterone levels peak in males during adolescence and early adulthood. Most men tend to lose 1% of the hormone every year after the age of 35.
Hormones act in concert with one another, to produce a symphony of biological responses.
A hormone imbalance occurs when there is either too much or too little of one particular hormone in the bloodstream. Since hormones play a key role in regulating major body processes, even the smallest imbalance may result in negative health effects.
- Fatigue
- Low sex drive
- Loss of muscle mass
- Mood changes
- Irritability
- Brain fog
- Anxiety
- High cholesterol
- High blood sugar
- Increased body fat
Testosterone replacement is available in oral capsules, topical creams/gel, injections, and pellets. Dr. Leila Morris will work with you to assess which is best for your needs and lifestyle.
Any male who is struggling with symptoms of low testosterone can benefit from Testosterone Replacement Therapy. Most men who use TRT see a noticeable increase in their energy, sex drive, muscle strength, muscle mass, and mood.
- have had certain types of cancer
- have liver disease
- have blood disease
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