ESTROGEN
Deficiency:
Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, painful sex, light/absent periods, frequent UTIs, weight gain, insomnia.
Excess:
Heavy periods, fibroids, weight gain, mood disorders, infertility, gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction
Deficiency:
Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, painful sex, light/absent periods, frequent UTIs, weight gain, insomnia.
Excess:
Heavy periods, fibroids, weight gain, mood disorders, infertility, gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction
Deficiency:
menstrual irregularities, insomnia, mood disorders, infertility, headaches, weight gain, fatigue, hair loss.
Excess:
Weepiness, headaches, insomnia, weight gain, breast tenderness, bloating, constipation.
Deficiency:
Low libido, fatigue, poor exercise recovery, decreased strength and endurance, depression, weight gain, muscle loss.
Excess:
Hair loss, irritability, acne, excess body hair, and menstrual irregularities.
Deficiency:
Fatigue, weight gain, low appetite, constipation, estrogen dominance, hair loss, cold intolerance.
Excess:
Anxiety, weight loss, heat intolerance, insomnia, and heart palpitations.
It is an inevitable fact that our body produces less hormones for our system as we age. For some, this can have long lasting effects such as tiredness, weakness, stress, and depression. Hormones make up almost every part of our life and losing them can be unfortunate for some. Nonetheless, a revolutionary new medical treatment has helped people get their life back into shape and feeling normal.
BHRT replacement therapy is a natural medical solution in the field of preventive medicine. It is a therapy treatment that reintroduces new hormones into your body and balances them out in your system. BHRT makes use of plant-based hormones identical to the ones found in human bodies such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Any man or woman with a healthy history is an ideal candidate for the treatment, but it is always recommended you speak with your doctor to make sure BHRT is right for you.
Some of the benefits from BHRT can be long-lasting and effective in getting you feeling normal and at your best. In addition to relieving the symptoms of menopause and andropause, BHRT can improve bone density, sleep cycles, anxiety, mood swings, libido, and sexual performance. It can also boost your overall energy, metabolism, heart and brain function, and mental strength.
BHRT can be applied in various ways and should be determined by the patient’s preferences or needs. They can include pills, patches, creams, gels, implanted pellets, and injections. Dr. Ashley will work with you to decide the best method and monitor each BHRT intake to ensure your body’s response is stable.
Pellet therapy has emerged as the bioidentical hormone replacement therapy delivery method most preferred by patients and physicians. The benefits include painless implementation and hassle-free delivery with the benefit of consistent and steady dosing. Using creams, taking pills or receiving injections all come with various side effects that can leave patients with exceedingly uncomfortable symptoms during each cycle.
As the name implies, pellet therapy is a rice-sized ‘pellet’ of a natural hormone that is placed under your skin in a relatively brief in-office procedure. This pellet, usually inserted in the upper hip area, will deliver a natural dose of hormones over the next few months.
This custom compounded dose will need to be replaced by your physician in the office approximately every three to four months. The pellet works by slowly releasing the selected bioidentical hormone as the body metabolizes it. This method of delivery is very similar to the way your body naturally secretes hormones when they are functioning at optimal levels
The hormone testosterone affects a wide range of issues specific to men. And since it has been reported that a man’s testosterone levels start to decrease roughly 1 percent each year, there are many areas of men’s health that can be improved with pellet therapy, such as:
Enhanced focus and drive*
Improved libido and sexual performance*
Increased muscle mass*
Lowered risk of certain diseases*
Reduced fat mass*
Stabilized moods*
While most women may not realize it, testosterone is an essential hormone to optimal health and wellbeing. For some women, testosterone levels deplete with aging or menopause, while other women may never experience adequate testosterone levels, as their bodies do not produce sufficient amounts.
Pellet therapy offers women the opportunity to restore or supplement testosterone with all the benefits of natural testosterone without daily dosing hassles or risk of side effects. Testosterone pellet therapy for women has been shown to offer women multiple health advantages, including:
Improved lean body mass*
Lower fat mass*
Improved focus and concentration*
Increased sex drive*
Greater emotional stability*
Improved bone density*
Reduced symptoms of menopause*
Relief of migraines*
Improved energy levels*
Working with a physician specially trained in hormone therapy is imperative to receiving comprehensive treatment and an expert that understands the needs of the endocrine system as well as the emotional impacts related to estrogen imbalances. Symptoms of low estrogen include the list described above as well as:
Hot flashes
Low bone density
Night sweats
Sleeplessness
Vaginal dryness
Improved Libido and Better Sexual Performance – Usually, the first benefits that men on testosterone therapy experience are an increased sex drive and improved sexual performance. Testosterone therapy, in particular, has been shown to help men with Erectile Dysfunction.
Increased Energy and Stamina – Testosterone therapy increases metabolism, which improves your ability to turn fat into energy.
Increased Ability to Burn Fat and Build Muscle – Testosterone replacement for men not only improves your ability to burn fat, it improves your ability to build lean muscle. That results in weight loss and a leaner, fitter you.
Stronger Bones – Testosterone replacement leads to stronger, healthier bones and decreases your risk of osteoporosis.
Lowered Risk of Cardiovascular Disease – Studies have shown that men with low testosterone are at a greater risk of stroke or heart attack. Testosterone therapy can improve heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Improved Mood – Testosterone therapy has been shown to improve mood and lessen the occurrence of anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties.
Improved Memory and Cognition – Testosterone replacement can improve memory, focus, and concentration.