What is BHRT?
And how can it help me?
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is used to treat both men and women experiencing imbalances or drops in their naturally-occurring hormones. Hormones are responsible for most of your essential bodily functions, so when they are disrupted in any way, cascade effects across all your systems can ensue.
Hormones contribute to the way you look, the way you feel, and even the way you age. Unfortunately, you begin to lose certain hormones—notably estrogen and testosterone—by your mid-20s. As a result, you might feel tired, depressed, and just not like yourself.
For men, hormone imbalances can lead to weight gain, mental fatigue, and irritability quite quickly as testosterone levels decline. Hormonal imbalances due to age are not localized to women. Men suffer a form of ‘Andropause’ as well, and it can lead to serious health conditions later in life.
For women in Houston, Pearland, Friendswood and surrounding areas, hormone imbalance can go a long time before you even realize what is happening. Real imbalances can often be dismissed as normal and can be incorrectly treated as anxiety, depression, insomnia, or other conditions. Untreated hormonal imbalances can cause serious health issues, and it is important for women to keep aware of their hormonal health as a part of their overall lifestyle.
Symptoms of hormonal imbalance and hormone loss include:
- Fatigue/lack of energy
- Breast lumps
- Weight gain
- Difficulty sleeping
- Night sweats
- Irritability
- Painful intercourse
- Reduced libido and performance
- Loss of muscle mass
- Hot flashes
- Anxiety/mood swings
- Depression
- Loss of drive and a competitive edge
Commonly Asked Questions
Q. How do I know if I am a candidate for pellets?
A. Symptoms may vary widely from depression and anxiety to night sweats and sleeplessness for example. You will be given a lab slip to have blood work done which will determine your hormone levels. Once the doctor reviews and determines you are a candidate, we will schedule an appointment for insertion.
Q. Do I have blood work done before each treatment?
A. No, only initially and 4-8 weeks later to set your dosing. You may have it done again if there are significant changes.
Q. What are the pellets made from?
A. They are made from wild yams and soy. There are no known allergens associated with wild yams and soy, because once the hormone is made it is no longer yam or soy.
Q. How long will the treatment last?
A. Every 3-6 months depending on the person. Everyone is different so it depends on how you feel and what your practitioner determines is right for you.
Q. Is the therapy FDA approved?
A. What the pellets are made of is FDA approved and regulated, the process of making pellets is regulated by the State Pharmacy Board, and the distribution is regulated by the DEA and Respective State Pharmacy Boards.
Q. How are they administered?
A. Your practitioner will implant the pellets in the fat under the skin of the hip. A small incision is made in the hip. The pellets are then inserted. No stitch is required.
Q. Does it matter if I’m on birth control?
A. No, your practitioner can determine what your hormone needs are even if you are on birth control.
Q. Are there any side effects?
A. The majority of side effects such as bruising, swelling or tenderness is temporary and typically only happens on the first dose. All are very treatable. There are no serious side effects.
Q. What if I’m already on HRT of some sort like creams, patches, pills?
A. This is an easy transition. Your practitioner will be able to determine your needs even though you may be currently taking these forms of HRT.
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