WHAT IS BIOIDENTICAL
HORMONE REPLACEMENT
THERAPY?
The BioTE method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy uses custom-compounded pellets (approximately the size of a grain of rice) that contain doses of testosterone and estrogen.
These hormones are identical to those already present in the body and work to restore hormones to optimal levels. The pellets are placed under the skin and release a continuous stream of hormones as the body needs them. Once inserted, the pellets dissolve slowly, so that they only need to be re-administered on average every 3-4 months for women and every 4-6 months for men.
Women’s BHRT
A fact that is not well known even among physicians is that testosterone is one of the most abundant hormones in women and is essential to female health and sense of well-being. A drop in testosterone can occur in many women starting as early as 20, with a more significant reduction in testosterone production starting around age 35.
Balancing testosterone with estrogen can have wide-ranging benefits to a woman’s overall health and can be an essential component of preventative medicine. Restoring hormones to optimal levels is so much more than just helping women cope with hot flashes and night sweats. It can help elevate mood, increase energy levels, improve muscle mass and definition, restore restful sleep, improve mental focus and help manage weight and body composition.
Men’s BHRT
While it can be hard to talk about, low testosterone can have a serious impact on overall male physical and emotional health. Erectile dysfunction and low libido maybe symptoms underlying a testosterone dysfunction, which can have broad-ranging implications on overall health. Unfortunately, only 5% of men with testosterone insufficiency receive hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Optimizing testosterone levels for men can also help increase energy levels, improve mood, improve mass and definition, improve workout stamina and post workout recovery, as well as help with sleep and mental focus.
Women’s BHRT
A fact that is not well known even among physicians is that testosterone is one of the most abundant hormones in women and is essential to female health and sense of well-being. A drop in testosterone can occur in many women starting as early as 20, with a more significant reduction in testosterone production starting around age 35.
Balancing testosterone with estrogen can have wide-ranging benefits to a woman’s overall health and can be an essential component of preventative medicine. Restoring hormones to optimal levels is so much more than just helping women cope with hot flashes and night sweats. It can help elevate mood, increase energy levels, improve muscle mass and definition, restore restful sleep, improve mental focus and help manage weight and body composition.
Men’s BHRT
While it can be hard to talk about, low testosterone can have a serious impact on overall male physical and emotional health. Erectile dysfunction and low libido may be symptoms underlying a testosterone dysfunction, which can have broad-ranging implications on overall health. Unfortunately, only 5% of men with testosterone insufficiency receive hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Optimizing testosterone levels for men can also help increase energy levels, improve mood, improve mass and definition, improve workout stamina and post workout recovery, as well as help with sleep and mental focus.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF HORMONE BALANCE
For men and women, the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone perform several important processes. Both men and women begin to produce less of these hormones as they age, which can start as early as someone’s mid 20s or early 30s. Most women see a major drop in estrogen and testosterone during perimenopause and menopause, while many men may experience a similar phenomenon relating to testosterone, known as andropause. Hormones are important for regulating most major bodily processes and decrease in hormones may be responsible for some of the effects we feel with aging. Hormone replacement is a way to restore some of that lost sense of vigor and well-being.
FAQs
Bioidentical hormones are an exact structural replica of the hormones that are naturally produced by the body. The difference between bioidentical hormones and synthetic hormones is that, although both are created in labs, synthetic hormones are not identical to the hormones naturally created in your body while bioidentical hormones match human hormones molecule by molecule.
Bioidentical hormones are created using materials derived from plants such as soy or wild yams, and are designed to be structurally identical to the hormones produced naturally inside the human body. Additional ingredients in each prescription vary by hormone: testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, etc.
Hormones affect a multitude of pathways in the body. Women may experience fluctuations in their hormone levels throughout the lifespan and may occur due to environmental or health-related factors, as well as expected changes, such as onset of menses, pregnancy, childbirth, perimenopause, and menopause. When hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone fluctuate and eventuallly decline, many uncomfortable experiences can occur such as night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings, depression, and anxiety as well as vaginal dryness, poor sleep, loss of sex drive, changes in body composition, decline in mental focus. The bone loss that women experience due to declining estrogen levels can lead to osteoporosis and increase the likelihood of bone fractures. Adjustments to a woman’s hormone levels through bioidentical hormone therapy and lifestyle changes can reduce or eliminate these discomforts and improve overall health and well-being.
The short answer is… ABSOLUTELY! For menopausal and perimenopausal women, utilizing the BioTe method of sustained release hormone optimization is one of the most effective ways of treating these issues. In fact, it’s one of the most popular reasons our patients come to see us.
Men who have noticed negative changes in their sleep patterns, sexual function, self-confidence, and reduced muscle mass or increased body fat may be suffering from a hormonal imbalance.
The simple answer is, yes it could be your hormones. Regardless if you are enjoying a healthy sex drive, a high sex drive, or agonizing over a low sex drive, in most cases, your hormones are in control. For some patients, emotional and psychological factors play a role in sexual desire. For both men and women, sex drive that has diminished with age, menopause, andropause, or pregnancy is likely linked to a hormonal issue. Approximately 70 percent of low libido issues are related to a hormonal imbalance. A low libido due to hormonal imbalance does not mean that you are helpless. In fact, you can take an active role in resetting your hormones to reclaim your sex drive.
Bioidentical hormone therapy has a few potential side effects which are classically linked to dosage—as your hormone levels improve, your dosage may need to be adjusted. If you notice side effects, contact your physician.
Some men and women have reported increased aggressiveness, acne or irritability during the initial phases of testosterone hormone therapy, but these issues are not common and generally resolved as levels become balanced. - Some women have reported breast tenderness, spotting, cramping, and bloating. These symptoms may be experienced initially with estrogen hormone treatment, but resolve as hormone levels become balanced.
