Both men and women experience drop in hormone levels that affect premature aging and our health.
These hormone changes can lead to:
Many women can benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy(BHRT). A woman can be peri- or post menopausal, lacking estrogen and/or progesterone. Surprising to many, women also can be lacking in testosterone. Thyroid and adrenal insufficiencies are common medical problems as well.
All of these can lead to feelings of fatigue, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, weight gain, mood changes, skin and hair changes, decreased libido and difficulty with memory and concentration.
Bioidentical Hormone replacement therapy for women (BHRT) can include replacement of estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormone and testosterone. Additional supplements may also be required and prescribed as necessary. Combining these regimens with proper nutrition and exercise training, clients see dramatic improvements in their symptoms and can live a happier, healthier, more youthful life.
Andropause is the male equivalent of menopause in women. Testosterone levels in a man begin to diminish around the age of 30. It continues to decline at varying rates throughout out life. As those levels drop the body begins to demonstrate symptoms of this loss of testosterone.
It is estimated that at least 5 million men suffer from low testosterone in the United States alone. Yet only approximately 5-10% are aware and choose to seek treatment.
Testosterone replacement therapy is easy and effective. It is available in several different choices matching needs and comfort levels. It can be dosed by injection, weekly or biweekly, or by topical gel, cream or patch on a daily basis. While there can be side effects to testosterone replacement, these are minimized by using the appropriate doses of medication individualized to the patient. This puts their testosterone level back at a physiologically appropriate level for the individual.
