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Bioidentical
Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Program
Introduction to
Hormones
It is broadly accepted by the medical
and scientific communities that a number of hormones decline
with aging, and that these declines can result in many
of the symptoms and manifestations of aging. For women,
menopause is the result of the precipitous decline in
estrogen and progesterone production. For men, andropause
is the result principally of a decline in testosterone
levels. The other hormones that decline and are well-documented
include growth hormone and the adrenal hormone DHEA. The
decline in these hormones starts much earlier and is more
gradual. Our bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
is designed to counter these declines with therapeutic
levels of hormone replacement.
What is the purpose of each
of the key hormones?
Estrogen
- Protects against osteoporosis, heart disease,
memory loss, colon cancer, incontinence and tooth loss
- Enhances sleep, emotional well-being,
mental acuity and focus, attention span, communication
ability, vision, hearing, taste, touch, smell, digestion,
libido and skin tone
- Relieves menopausal symptoms and depression
Progesterone
- Has a calming effect and enhances mood
- Increases energy and libido
- Relieves menopausal symptoms
- Decreases risk of endometrial cancer
and may help protest against breast cancer
- Protects against osteoporosis and heart
disease
- Builds muscles and promotes muscle tone
- Increases energy and libido
- Enhances sense of well-being
- Helps strengthen bones
DHEA
- Helps protect against heart disease, osteoporosis,
diabetes, cancer, memory loss and lupus
- Can increase and enhance energy levels,
libido, memory and immunity
- Protects against the effects of stress
- Helps to prevent wrinkles and dry eyes
Cortisol
- Helps in responding and coping with stress,
trauma and infection
- Increases energy and metabolism
- Helps regulate blood pressure
- Reduces allergic and inflammatory response
Bioidentical Hormone
Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Program
What are Bioidentical Hormones?
Bioidentical hormones, also known
as natural hormones, are substances that have the same
chemical structure as the hormones that are produced by
the human body, and they also create the same physiologic
response. Hormones are NOT drugs. They are naturally occurring
substances that are found in all humans since the time
of conception. BHRT replaces hormones at a "physiologic"
level that is not harmful to the body. Physiologic levels
never exceed what the individual has already been accustomed
to in his or her younger years. We use FDA approved bioidentical
hormones (natural hormones) whenever possible; however,
when a dosage or strength that the patient requires is
not commercially available, we use a compounding pharmacy
to prepare an individualized prescription. Compounding
pharmacists must comply with the regulation of the state
boards of pharmacy, and they have access to the highest
grade bulk ingredients as well as state-of-the art equipment
used to accurately prepare hormone preparations. Close
monitoring of the patient by UVC helps to promote maximum
benefits and safety.
Who needs BHRT?
Men and women who suffer from PMS,
menopausal symptoms, andropausal symptoms, loss of sex
drive, chronic fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression,
headaches, weight gain, persistent pain, or many other
common conditions could benefit from our BHRT program.
To learn more, click your gender below for more details
about symptoms and the benefits of our BHRT program.
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replacement, natural hormone replacement therapy, natural
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