There is a growing change in how we think and how we practice medicine in our society today!

With the breakthrough technology in the development of Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, both men and women are beginning to realize that they no longer have to accept the fact that their health, their appearance, and their functions will deteriorate with age.

Bio-identical hormones are chemically identical to those in your body. The hormones in bio-identical mediation may not be any different from those in traditional hormone therapy. Several hormone therapy products approved by the FDA and prescribed by health care providers contain bio-identical hormones.

The pure biologically identical hormone is either extracted from plants or synthetically manufactured.  What is most important is that the end product is a molecule similar to the hormone molecule found naturally in the body. All hormones – thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA – can be replaced. These bio-identical hormones get made specially to fit your body’s needs through a compounding pharmacy.

This new evolution is a culmination of research efforts over the years from some of the most distinguished medical and scientific research centers in the country. Physicians have finally realized that science has now given them the tools to enhance the quality of life by preventing deterioration through hormone replacement.

​

What are the benefits of bio-identical hormone replacement?

In the human body there are many different types of hormones that may need to be replaced or may in excess and each hormone that is within your body provides different benefits.

Bio-Identical Estrogen vastly improves the quality of day-to-day life for women by making them more youthful and energized. Women have fewer wrinkles, improved memory, and a more enjoyable, satisfying sex life after menopause when they receive estrogen replacement.

Bio-Identical estrogen: protects against

• Hot flashes

• Vaginal dryness

• Heart disease

• Stokes

• Colon Cancer

• Osteoporosis

• UTI’s

• Alzheimer’s Disease

• Macular degeneration

• Incontinence

Bio-identical progesterone is the “feel good” hormone. Progesterone is a very beneficial treatment for PMS, which includes moodiness, heavy cycles, irritability, bloating, and headaches/migraines. The real progesterone is the mood-stabilizing hormone for women (anxiety and depression). Progesterone also helps to break down fat, builds bone loss, lowers cholesterol, helps sleep disorders, increases energy, and kick starts weight loss.

 Bio-Identical Progesterone protects against

• Postpartum depression

• Cystic breasts

• Endometriosis

• Night sweats

• Miscarriages

• Ovarian Cysts (PCOS)

• Uterine Cancer

• Breast Cancer

Bio-identical testosterone is also female hormone, not just a male hormone. Replenishment of testosterone in women contributes to the enhancement of sexual drive, relief of arthritic pain, restoration of energy, strengthening of bone, prevention of osteoporosis, improvement of an overall sense of well-being, and zest for life. Many women do not realize that testosterone improves their muscles, bones, tendons, and joints, and endurance. It’s the best hormone for the skin to prevent thinning and wrinkles. The way to increase collagen and elastin is through testosterone.

Testosterone replacement is effective in providing many health benefits such as increased muscle strength and lean body mass, improved sexual response, the reversal of impotence, and improved body composition. Testosterone has also been shown to prevent osteoporosis, arthritis, and degenerative joint change. It enhances the sense of well-being and depressed mood frequently seen in andropause (male menopause).

DHEA is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. These are the glands just above your kidney and have many beneficial effects. DHEA is the building block that is necessary to make estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. DHEA improves the function of the immune system, improves brain function, relieves stress, and is a very potent anti-cancer supplement.

DHEA also increases energy and reduces body fat and cholesterol, thereby preventing heart disease. DHEA has been shown to increase insulin sensitivity, which means that less insulin is required.

DHEA has benefits that are designed to:

• Support and build the adrenal gland

• Strengthens the immune system

• Slows natural changes in the body that come with age

• Provides more energy

• Improves mood and memory

• Increases bone and muscle strength.

In a six-week study conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health, it was found that using DHEA supplements helped relieve mild to moderate depression that happens in some middle-aged people. It was also found the DHEA may also help improve aging skin in the elderly.

How long does it take hormone replacement therapy to work?

Much like anything else, the results depend on the individual. Providing one “set” timeline for any person is impossible. However, we can assure you that hormone replacement does work and helps your body restore the components it needs to help you lose weight and be the best version of yourself.