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What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
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• As we age, our bodies naturally start to reduce the amount of hormones like
testosterone and estrogen they produce. On average, this happens earlier than you may think - typically in the mid to late 30s.
• Hormones such as these are incredibly important to how many areas of your body
function and age – such as your brain, heart, bones, reproductive organs, and more.
• When these hormones diminish, people can experience a number of different
symptoms and an overall decline in health.
• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) replenishes these hormones using the highest quality - 3rd party tested compounded hormones that are identical in structure to those your body naturally produces. That way, your body recognizes and uses these replacement hormones in exactly the same way it would hormones it produces naturally.
Why?
Hormones are important for regulating most major bodily processes, including aging. Because of their essential role in the body, even the smallest hormonal imbalance can cause side effects throughout the body.
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Hormone Imbalance Symptoms for Women:
• Fatigue*
• Night sweats*
• Hot flashes or flushes*
• Decreased sex drive*
• Weight gain*
• Trouble sleeping*
• Irritability*
• Anxiousness*
• Mood swings*
• Brain fog*
• Low mood*
• Decreased bone mass*
• Discomfort during intercourse*
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Hormone Imbalance Symptoms for Men:
• Low sex drive*
• Fatigue*
• Loss of muscle mass*
• Increased body fat (especially in the
waist area) *
• Mood changes*
• Irritability*
• Elevated blood sugar*
• Feelings of stress or anxiety*
• High cholesterol*
How to get Started
Getting started with hormone optimization is easy!
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• Go to the "Booking" tab to schedule your initial appointment. This includes a detailed medical consultation with a Biote certified specialist plus in-office blood draw to evaluate various hormonal and health markers.
• Your Tailored Wellness Biote Certified Provider will review your lab results with you and develop a personalized care plan based on your results and health goals. This includes a comprehensive plan around metabolism, hormones and lifestyle.
• It may be recommended that some of your hormones be balanced with a fast 15-min in-office procedure of "pelleting". Small rice grain sized pellets of Testosterone or Estrogen are placed into your fat tissue which gives an optimal slow and steady release into the body. Pelleting procedures are repeated every 3-5 months.
• Most people see results after their first round of pellets, however it may take a couple pellet insertions to reach optimal levels.
