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Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy

As you age, your body begins to produce lower levels of important hormones and without these previously healthy levels, your body can become susceptible to age related conditions, such as heart disease, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. Additionally, many experience marked weight gain and become defenseless to a variety of unpleasant symptoms like hot flashes, memory lapses, migraines, decreased libido, insomnia, depression, and fatigue. Data supports that Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy is the most effective method to deliver hormones to both men and women, and to achieve natural hormonal balance.

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy is a minor procedure where pellet implants are placed under the skin. The pellet insertion is a simple, relatively painless procedure done under local anesthetics. The pellets are made up of either estradiol or testosterone and they deliver consistent, healthy levels of hormones for 3-5 months in women and 4-6 months in men. Pellets avoid the fluctuations or "ups and downs" of hormone levels as seen with every other method of hormone delivery. Another positive, is that pellets do not increase the risk of blood clots like conventional or synthetic hormone replacement therapy.

Benefits of HRT

Estrogen pellets maintain the normal ratio of estradiol to estrone, which is very important for optimal heath and disease prevention. For women, estrogen pellets have been shown to be far superior for the relief of menopausal symptoms, maintenance of bone density, restoration of sleep patterns, and improvement of the libido.

Testosterone delivered by pellet implants, increases lean body mass (muscle strength and bone density) and decreases fat mass. Men and women both need adequate levels of testosterone for optimal mental and physical health. This also helps with the prevention of chronic illnesses like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, which are typically associated with low levels of testosterone. Additionally, in both men and women, testosterone has been shown to increase energy, relieve depression, increase sense of well being, relieve anxiety, and improve memory and concentration.

Hormone pellets are beneficial to men and women of all ages. Men in their 30's can be testosterone deficient and show signs of bone loss, fatigue, hair loss, adult acne, depression, difficulty sleeping and mental decline. Women at any age can experience hormone imbalance and pellets can be useful in helping severe pre-menstrual syndrome, adult acne, menstrual or migraine headaches, sleeping disorders, or hormone imbalance after childbirth.

Next Steps

Balanced hormones can lead to optimal health and happiness and are easily and effectively achieved with Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Upon completion of lab work, Dr. Bentz will analyze the results and create a specific hormone therapy dosage that's right for you. Call Red Mountain Med Spa for more information or to schedule a consultation.