Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Scientific evidence demonstrates that a number of hormones decline with age. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) replaces the hormones that your body needs to function. The average individual’s human growth hormone (HGH), testosterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) levels decrease steadily on an average of 30% between the ages of 30 to 50. A bio-identical hormone is defined as a hormone that is identical in structure (molecule-by-molecule) to the hormone produced by your body. These hormones are obtained from sterol analogues found in many varieties of plants, primarily the wild yam and soy bean. These estrogen, progesterone and testosterone-like compounds are then transformed into human bio-identical natural hormones.
Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, also known as natural hormone replacement therapy, is safe, effective, and generally free from side effects caused by synthetic hormones. Synthetic hormones like Premarin™, Prempro™, Provera™ and Estratab™ are not bio-identical compared to human hormones. For example, Premarin™ is from a natural source (pregnant mares' urine) but it contains hormones found only in horses and is therefore not natural to the human body.
The great appeal of bio-identical hormones is that they are natural, and our body can metabolize them as it was designed to do, minimizing side effects. Synthetic hormones are quite strong and often produce side effects. The compounded bio-identical hormone medications that Preventative Aging & Wellness Institute offer can be matched individually to each man's or woman's needs — something that's impossible with mass-produced synthetic hormones.
After over 25,000 studies around the world, research shows that a wide range of effects happen when hormones are replenished:
- Reduced body fat
- Increased muscle mass
- Smoother, firmer skin
- Hair regrowth
- Enhanced sexual performance
- Higher energy levels
- Restoration of vital organs
- Lower cholesterol and blood pressure
- Stronger immune system
- Increased bone density
- Faster wound healing
Is Hormone Therapy for Me?
Men may experience the following symptoms of natural hormone loss: weight gain, loss of energy, sleep problems, low sex drive, hair loss, loss of muscle mass, stress, hot flashes, night sweats, and memory loss. Any combination of these symptoms is a sign of Andropause (male menopause). If you are experiencing these symptoms and would like to take control of your life with a preventative approach, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy can successfully treat these symptoms for those diagnosed as a BHRT candidate by our staff.
Women who suffer from menopausal symptoms may experience the following: weight gain, mood swings, depression, fatigue, vaginal dryness, lower sex drive, loss of muscle mass, headaches, anxiety, hair loss, muscle and joint pain, sleep problems, night sweats, and hot flashes. If you suffer from any combination of these symptoms and want to put an end to constant suffering with a new outlook on life from a preventative approach, then Preventative Aging & Wellness Institute is here to help using bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. We have individualized programs specific to each patient suffering from symptoms of early menopause (also known as perimenopause), menopause, and severe PMS.
Other Integrated Core Services
Along with bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, experts at Preventative Aging & Wellness Institute will also discuss a healthy diet, nutritional supplements, fitness, and lifestyle changes needed to optimize the patient’s health, well-being, and longevity. Eating right and exercising are equally important aspects of hormone replacement therapy and are necessary to achieve optimal results from hormone replacement therapy. As your hormones, nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle changes improve, you will begin to reap the rewards by experiencing more energy and vitality that makes it easier to sustain your healthier lifestyle.
