BHRT - Estrogen and Progesterone Replacement Therapy

Hormones control a lot of our body’s functions, meaning when hormones are off because of estrogen disruptors or even low testosterone, things like energy, motivation, general health, vitality, are missing as well.

In women, estrogen replacement primarily targets the uterus, vaginal tissues, breast, muscle, bone, skin and brain. Low estrogen levels can increase LDL levels (the harmful cholesterol) and decreases HDL (the good cholesterol). Progesterone replacement primarily balances estrogen but it also improves sleep, improves mood, increases metabolic rate, acts as a natural diuretic and enhances action of the thyroid hormones. It is very important that bioidentical hormones are used; synthetic estrogen and progesterone have been shown to be harmful. Bioidentical means that the hormones are identical on a molecular level with our own natural hormones.

Replace What Your Body Is Losing. Easy and Naturally.

Progesterone and Estrogen replacement therapies aim to get back what the body is no longer naturally producing. Studies show that estrogen replacement in particular protects women from heart attacks/disease, relieves menopause symptoms, preserves bone density and muscle mass, improves metabolic rate, decreases LDL, increases HDL, maintains skin collagen and decreases risk of developing diabetes. Progestrone replacement studies show that it helps balance estrogen, improves sleep, lowers blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, increases metabolic rate, is a natural diuretic, and a natural antidepresant. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapies (BHRT) have been around for years and on-going studies show that the benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapies outweigh the risks. It offers women disease prevention, aging modification, and most of all, improved quality of life.

Aging does take a toll on our bodies; those of us over 40 have already noticed the changes including symptoms of low estrogen, progesterone and low testosterone. And in this case the saying, “change is good” may not be so true! The answer to managing your age could be as simple as continuing to maintain a healthy level of estrogen and progesterone through bioidentical hormone replacement.

Estrogen

Women who are hormonally deficient or experiencing estrogen menopause are known to have higher rates of death from heart attacks, strokes, and osteoporosis. This is especially true for those who have had their ovaries removed and are going without hormone or estrogen replacement therapy.

Studies support these findings and in addition show that the mortality rate is lower by more than 40% in the women who took estrogen. Low estrogen levels also contribute to depression, thinning hair, poor memory, and general hormone deficiency symptoms such as fatigue and increased risk of osteoporosis.

Hormone replacement therapy with estrogen is heart healthy, it protects your bones, it maintains your brain function, it protects against Alzheimer’s and it helps keep your skin looking great.

Functions of Estrogen

Estrogen does a tremendous number of things within the body. Here is a look at all the functions of this hormone.

Stimulates production of choline acetyltransferase, an enzyme which prevents Alzheimer’s disease
Increases metabolic rate
Improves insulin sensitivity
Regulates body temperature
Helps prevent muscle damage
Helps maintain muscle
Improves sleep
Decreases blood pressure
Increases HDL by 15%
Reduces the overall risk of heart disease by 40-50%
Decreases lipoprotein(a)
Acts as a natural calcium channel blocker to keel arteries open
Enhances energy
Enhances mood
Decreases LDL and prevents oxidation
Helps maintain memory
Increases reasoning and new ideas
Increases concentration
Maintains bone density
Helps prevent glaucoma
Helps with fine motor skills
Increases water content of the skin and is responsible for its thickness and softness
Enhances the production of nerve-growth factor
Reduces risk of cataracts
Helps maintain the elasticity of the arteries
Dilates small arteries
Increases blood flow
Inhibits platelet stickiness
Decreases the accumulation of plaque on the arteries
Enhances magnesium uptake and utilization
Maintains the amount of collagen in the skin

Common Benefits of Estrogen Replacement:

Reduced joint and muscle pain
Reduced risk of colon cancer
Reduced rate of bone loss
Reduced rate of heart disease
Reduced rate of Alzheimer’s disease
Improved concentration
Improved memory
Improved mood
More energy
Better sleep
Reversal of vaginal atrophy
Maintenance of youthful skin quality

Progesterone

Women who are experiencing symptoms of low progesterone can easily restore their levels to a normal physiologic range. Studies show a decreased incidence of breast cancer when using bioidentical progesterone and estrogen together. Studies also support that premenopausal women who have healthy progesterone levels have an 88% reduction in the risk of developing breast cancer.

Bioidentical progesterone replacement therapy is cancer protective, it protects your bones, it improves sleep and maintains your immune function, it protects against aging and it helps balance your estrogen.

Common Benefits of Progesterone Replacement:

Balances estrogen
Naturally calming / antidepressant
Lowers high blood pressure
Reduced rate of heart disease
Helps the body use and eliminate fat
Improved sleep
Lowers cholesterol
Increases metabolic rate
Natural diuretic
Promotes immunity
Stimulates the production of new bone
Enhances actions of thyroid hormones

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TAKE ACTION ON LOW ESTROGEN

You're not alone when it comes to hormone imbalances or dealing with the symptoms of hormone deficiencies. Women everywhere are recognizing the signs of low estrogen and progesterone are taking action to improve their quality of life through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

HOW TO GET STARTED WITH ESTROGEN REPLACEMENT THERAPY

You will need a blood test to determine your current hormone levels. If you will most likely want to move forward with hormone replacement therapy, it might be a good idea to have the results of this test for your consultation. If you have general questions about hormone replacement therapy first and are unsure if it is the right fit for you, use the consultation to decide and another appointment can be scheduled after the decision to move forward has been made to go over labs and start treatments once the blood work has been completed. Most health insurances cover blood work. If this isn’t the case for you, we can draw your blood here at the office.

We will review the results of your blood work with you and then order the hormone treatment method that we think will work the best based on your results.

We'll then go over all the instructions and get the other necessary supplies for starting and continuing treatment from your home. We typically order your first batch as a two month supply so we can be sure the dosing is correct. We can also run a follow-up lab just to be sure your hormone levels are back within normal range and that the dosage is working for you.

Consultations on Estrogen and Progesterone Replacement Therapy

For a consultation about Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) or to learn more about hormone imbalances, call 480-839-4131 or fill out a consultation request form located throughout the site. We look forward to speaking with you and seeing if Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is a good option for you and your health concerns.

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