Hot flashes, sleepless nights, declining libido and weight gain…these are all signs of hormonal changes in perimenopause and in menopause. There is no need to suffer. There are great options for bioidentical hormone treatment (BHRT). Menopause does not need to be something that is endured. Please schedule to be evaluated by our Wellness provider to get a thorough evaluation and discuss treatment. Life is too short to be miserable and it is very unnecessary!
BHRT stands for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. These are hormones that are compounded to meet your specific needs as determined by your labs and clinical assessment.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Hormones carry signals in our body to help regulate cellular function. Estrogen alone has over 400 functions in the body. Insulin is essential in managing blood sugar level, developing muscle mass and producing serotonin for mood regulation. Melatonin is an anti-oxidant that influences our energy and protects us against cancer. When our hormones are not balanced, we can suffer from low energy levels, mood abnormalities, decreased muscle mass, increased risk of heart disease, weight gain, hair loss and a general sense of not feeling like our normal selves.
A wellness approach to health focuses on preventing disease and optimizing the body’s natural processes. Wellness care utilizes advanced lab testing to uncover imbalances in a person’s body and find a solution for these underlying triggers. Ultimately, this approach to healthcare restores optimal functioning and improves individual symptoms. At ASC, our approach to hormone balancing includes a comprehensive evaluation and compounded hormone prescriptions that are tailored to individual needs and symptoms of our patients. We respect the fact that hormone levels change over time and we test patients’ hormone levels prior to therapy and during follow up.
BHRT, along with appropriate diet and lifestyle changes, respects the body’s natural processes and can be very effective for patients suffering from a wide variety of symptoms. Some of the benefits of BHRT include improved sleep, enhanced libido, less hair loss, improved cholesterol and decreased memory loss. Furthermore, BHRT can help to manage mood, weight, and symptoms of menopause/andropause, while also and maintaining high energy levels, heart health, bone density and muscle mass.
*The information about Hormone Therapy was reviewed by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Marc E. Yune. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us using our contact form below.
