Hormone Therapy
Hormone Therapy
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
We are the premier providers of hormone replacement therapy. Our providers are trained in the science of BHRT and have specialized in hormone therapy for men and women for over 25 years. Please schedule a free consultation for more information.
We are the premier providers of hormone replacement therapy. Our providers have specialized in hormone therapy for men and women for over 25 years. Please schedule a free consultation for more information.
Research has confirmed: hormone replacement is the answer to the natural aging processes like weight gain, muscle atrophy, low energy levels and sex drive.
As we age, hormone levels naturally start to decline. Due to environmental factors, this affects men and women alike at younger ages. The National Institute on Aging instructed several major U.S. universities to study the relationship between aging, low or unbalanced hormone levels, and the development of diseases. They concluded that hormones deficiencies were major contributors to the diseases of aging such as heart disease, bone loss, mental and physical virility. Worldwide research of the past twenty years has also confirmed the tremendous health benefits of hormone therapy.
Each person has their own hormone blueprint that is to be best for them and levels can be measured and adjusted to match each blueprint. Our Hormone Replacement Therapy is formulated by compounding pharmacists in more convenient effective forms than standard drugstore brands. Being able to individualize a dose is superior to other traditional “one size fits all” synthetic hormone therapy, having more health benefits and fewer side effects.
While no one claims to have the fountain of youth, hormone therapy holds great promise for promoting healthy longevity. Our Hormone Replacement Therapy may be the answer you’ve been looking for!
Hormone Deficiencies
The following is a brief description of many hormones that decrease as we age. Some or all of these hormones may be supplemented during hormone replacement therapy.
- Testosterone: Testosterone is an important hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, testes, and ovaries. It contributes to energy, muscle mass, strength, endurance, decreased fat, increased exercise tolerance, enhancement of well-being, and psychological status. Testosterone protects against cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity and arthritis. It leads to improved lean muscle mass, increased libido, and sexual performance. It prolongs the quality of life by decreasing the diseases of aging. Testosterone levels dramatically decline after the age or forty in both men and women. The most common symptom of declining testosterone, andropause (male menopause) is fatigue and is often experienced by men in their mid-forties. Testosterone is extremely important in the female as well as the male, making supplementation absolutely recommended for both.
- Estrogens: Estrogens are secreted by the ovaries. Men also make a small amount of estrogen from the conversion of testosterone, but environmental factors called Xenoestrogens, have contributed significantly in the increase of estrogen in men causing symptoms of moodiness, fatigue, weight gain in the abdomen and gynecomastia (swelling of the breast tissue). In women, estrogen protects against heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease and memory disorders. It protects against vaginal atrophy (skin thinning), incontinence and prevents symptoms of menopause including hot flashes and night sweats as well as improves balance by improving the visual somatosensory system in the central nervous system. Estrogen deficiency as well contributes to increased face wrinkles, decreased energy, depression, mood swings, decreased libido and insomnia. The use of estrogen replacement during menopause is a classic example of optimizing hormone levels to younger levels.
- Progesterone: Progesterone is secreted by the ovaries during the second half of the menstrual cycle. It is only produced from an ovulating ovary. During reproductive years, it prepares the uterine lining for embryo implantation. After menopause, progesterone supplementation protects against uterine and breast cancers, osteoporosis, fibrocystic breast disease and ovarian cysts. Most U.S. physicians prescribe synthetic progestins that cause side effects such as bloating, headaches, fatigue, and weight gain. Natural progesterones are as effective and generally do not cause these side effects.
- DHEA: DHEA is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands located above the kidneys. This hormone is precursor to the sex hormones: testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. DHEA promotes an anabolic (protein building) state. It reduces cardiovascular risk by increasing fat metabolism, stimulates the immune system, restores sexual vitality, improves mood, lowers cholesterol and reduces body fat. Recent studies point to DHEA as an anti-stress hormone, reversing the effects of stress on the immune system.
- Thyroid Hormones: Thyroid hormones are metabolic hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that regulates blood circulation, body temperature, metabolism and cerebral function. It contributes to energy levels, temperature regulation, and body warmth. It increases fat breakdown, resulting in weight loss as well as lowering cholesterol. It protects against cardiovascular disease, improves cerebral metabolism and helps to prevent cognitive impairment. Thyroid hormone is probably the safest and most beneficial cholesterol lowering agent, yet it is infrequently used for this. Thyroid function is best evaluated by laboratory levels along with clinical correlation of symptoms to indicate primary hypothyroidism and tertiary hypothyroidism.
- Pregnenolone: Pregnenolone is a parent compound to many other hormones, mainly estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, DHEA, and cortisol. Pregnenolone also functions as a memory enhancer and is a factor in cell repair, particularly in the brain and nerve tissue. Pregnenolone protects brain function and protects against brain cell injury.
- Cortisol: Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal glands. It is the hormone responsible for the body’s ability to handle stress. Stress can be emotional or physical, yet both have the same cortisol response. Prolonged stress can markedly deplete cortisol levels. This leads to adrenal fatigue and eventual “burn out”. Low cortisol levels contribute to fatigue, poor immune defenses and depression as well as inhibit the effectiveness of antidepressant medication often making depression more difficult to treat.
- Melatonin: Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland located at the base of the brain. It is a circadian rhythm hormone-fluctuation according to the amount of daylight and affects sleep patterns. Research has shown that cells rejuvenate and repair during the deeper stages of sleep. It is during these sleep stages that the body produces natural killer cells or CD4 cells. Melatonin increases the deep stage of sleep and stage IV sleep, thereby increasing and enhancing immunity. Improved sleep patterns serve to energize the body and improve mood. Melatonin has powerful antioxidant effects that contribute to a disease and cancer prevention.
- Insulin: Insulin is secreted from the pancreas gland and is critical for the glucose (sugar) transport to every cell for energy. If insulin levels are too low or too high, the functions of the cells are greatly impaired. Hyperinsulinemia (too high of insulin) contributes to a metabolic syndrome called Insulin Resistance Syndrome (IRS). Seventy- five percent of American adults have this hormone condition and IRS worsens with age. Insulin Resistance Syndrome often results in high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol and/or triglycerides, obesity, gout, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Polycystic Ovarian (PCOS) is also now known to be caused by insulin resistance.
The Research Is In
The results coming in from recent research now demand that we look at aging itself as a significant factor causing diseases. We are changing our medical thinking about whether diseases that occur with aging are really normal and if there are modalities to slow down, or even reverse this process.
What we now know is that much of the deterioration of aging is preventable with hormone replacement therapy. Other researchers realized the importance of supplementing other aging hormones. Scientists at the Gerontology Research Center of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Baltimore, Maryland , examined the roles of sex hormones: estrogen, testosterone, DHEA with age-related disturbances of the muscles, bone metabolism and body composition. They restored these sex hormones levels to those of younger healthier people and discovered improvement in both physical and psychological functions. The findings of improved cardiovascular function improved cholesterol levels, decreased body fat, increased lean mass, body mass, improved energy, increased muscle strength and endurance were all recognized as valuable benefits of hormone replacement therapy during aging.
The theory behind supporting hormones to promote health can be understood by our experience with insulin. Before the identification, production and administration of insulin, many people died as a result of diabetes. Once scientists were able to synthesize and replace insulin, the severe changes caused from diabetes were profoundly improved. This advanced technology leads hormone research beyond just treatment of diseases but can be a focus on correction of hormone deficiencies associated with aging and therefore age related ailments and diseases.. Restoring hormone levels back to what we had during our healthy youth (ages 25- 30) has been clearly shown to reverse many of the unfavorable effects that appear as we age.
Complete Medical’s experienced team helps you understand how you got where you are and how to get back to the youthful you. Once you complete your assessment, we guide you through a specialized treatment specific to your unique profile. Come see why so many people have increased their enjoyment of life with our Hormone Replacement therapy programs.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Hormone therapy is a medical treatment designed to optimize and balance the body’s natural hormone levels, addressing various health concerns and enhancing overall well-being.
Ipamorelin and AOD 9604 are peptides that stimulate the body’s natural hormone production, ensuring a balanced and individualized approach to hormone therapy.
Individuals experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalances, such as fatigue, weight gain, mood disturbances, and reduced libido, can greatly benefit from hormone therapy.
Many patients begin to notice improvements in their symptoms within a few weeks of starting the therapy.
With consistent treatments and regular check-ups, the benefits of hormone therapy can be long-lasting. However, individual results may vary based on the specific hormonal needs and conditions.
Like all medical treatments, hormone therapy can have potential side effects. It’s essential to consult with a specialist at Complete Medical Weight Loss & Anti-Aging in Coeur d’Alene, ID, to discuss any concerns and understand the potential risks and benefits.
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