Hormone levels tend to decline with age, leading to deficiency symptoms. Bioidentical hormones can help restore optimal balance.
Many factors contribute to falling hormone levels over time:
Common deficiency signs for both men and women may include:
Symptoms tend to worsen over time without treatment.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help relieve deficiency symptoms when hormones are balanced properly.
Bioidentical hormones have a molecular structure identical to hormones produced naturally in the body. They are synthesized from plant sources and custom-compounded in a hormone compounding pharmacy to match a patient's needs.
Bioidentical hormones offer advantages over traditional synthetic hormone replacement:
Both men and women can benefit from bioidentical HRT if they have low hormone levels coupled with troublesome symptoms.
Perimenopausal and postmenopausal women experiencing hot flashes, vaginal dryness, low libido, sleep disturbances, weight gain, mood changes, and fatigue often achieve symptom relief through properly balanced bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
Blood tests help determine which hormones--estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA--need replenishment. The dosage can then be customized in a bioidentical hormone cream or other preparation.
Men over 40 with low energy, weight gain (especially abdominal fat), depression, irritability, erectile dysfunction, and muscle loss may have Low T (low testosterone). Measuring testosterone blood levels can confirm if this vital hormone requires replacement.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) administered under a doctor's supervision can safely and effectively restore strength, energy, sexual function, mood, cognitive abilities, bone health, and muscle mass.
If you're experiencing multiple hormone deficiency symptoms, get your hormone levels tested. This establishes a baseline to guide customized treatment plans.
Choose an experienced hormone doctor to order testing, interpret your results, create a tailored replacement regimen using FDA-approved bioidentical hormones, and monitor your progress through follow-up bloodwork and exams. Not all physicians specialize in hormone balancing science.
Comprehensive hormone blood panels help determine which hormones are out of optimal range. Testing may include:
Follow-up tests track progress and guide dosage adjustments.
Based on clinical presentation and lab results, various bioidentical hormone preparations can be prescribed:
The regimen is tailored to restore deficiencies uncovered in testing and improve troublesome symptoms.
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for treating menopause symptoms. They come from plant sources, but must still be custom-made in a lab to match human hormones. More research is needed to fully understand their long-term effects compared to standard hormone therapy.
Bioidentical hormone therapy works best alongside healthy lifestyle choices for whole-body vitality:
Mebane offers many options to enhance wellbeing during hormone replacement therapy:
Connecting with nature, moving your body, nourishing yourself with whole foods, reducing stress, and belonging to a community all profoundly influence hormonal balance and how you feel in your body. An integrative approach addresses the physiological along with mental-emotional-social aspects of vibrant health.
