As we age, our natural hormone levels deplete — decreasing libido, increasing fatigue, irritability, hair loss, and mood swings. Do you often find yourself with less energy than you had when you were younger? Restoring your hormone balance is possible through Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, now available at The Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center in San Antonio, TX.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is devoted to helping people halt the ever-advancing deterioration caused by age. After a BHRT treatment, patients report feeling younger, having more energy, and decreased severity of menopausal and andropausal symptoms.
To learn how BHRT can improve your physical health and overall wellbeing, please call us at (210) 985-1700 or contact us online today!
Hormone replacement therapy is used to balance hormone levels in women and men. With BHRT, your hormone levels can return to healthy, youthful levels, reducing the symptoms of hormonal imbalance that accumulate with age.
Bioidentical hormones have a molecular structure identical to the hormones produced naturally by the human body. They are derived from natural plant sources — primarily yams and soy — to produce molecules that are physiologically identical to your own hormones. This means supplementation with bioidentical hormones offers fewer side effects than synthetic hormones.
We prescribe only the dose necessary to restore your hormones to their optimal levels. There are few, if any, side effects from maintaining a normal, healthy, youthful hormone balance. Our customized hormone therapy programs achieve and maintain your body’s intricate hormonal balance, maximizing your quality of life.
To determine your hormone levels, Dr Williams may use one of several hormone tests available to him — saliva, blood serum, or blood. The hormone tests will identify any imbalances you may be experiencing and guide your personalized treatment plan.
BHRT can address a range ofhormones. Below is a breakdown of the key hormones Dr. Williams works with and what each one does for your body.
Testosterone is a hormone secreted by the ovaries, adrenal glands, and testes. Both men and women need it — in our office, approximately 70 percent of the patients on testosterone are women.
Testosterone (bioidentical) strengthens the heart muscle, improves blood pressure, and protects you from heart disease. On the brain, it improves memory, cognitive function, stress management, and sleep, and decreases the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Testosterone helps build muscle and bones, decreases belly fat, increases energy by helping convert the inactive T4 thyroid hormone to the active free T3, and improves work productivity. As a bonus, testosterone improves sex drive, libido, and vaginal lubrication. May also help your cardiovascular health and lower your risk of mental disorders.
Estrogen and progesterone work together as a symphony. After age 35, a woman’s estrogen begins to gradually decline while her progesterone drops sharply, making her estrogen dominant and causing premenstrual symptoms. Increasing progesterone corrects the problem.
Bioidentical estrogen and progesterone decrease the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer, reduce symptoms of menopause and abdominal fat, and improve vaginal dryness, energy, mood, libido, lean body mass, sleep, cognitive function, memory, mental focus, and work productivity. They decrease bladder problems and stress. Balancing estrogen and progesterone is important to remain young, vibrant, and healthy. Estrogen replacement therapy may also correct symptoms of menopause.
Human Growth Hormone, also known as somatotropin, is a peptide that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration. It is your body’s healing hormone. When your level is optimal, your body recovers from injury or surgery more quickly — which is why many athletes seek growth hormone.
HGH improves wound healing, bones, sexual performance, cholesterol, blood pressure, body fat, lean body mass, mood, energy level, vision, memory, cognitive function, immune function, hair regrowth, skin, and maintenance of vital organs.
Thyroid hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland and is responsible for your everyday energy. The thyroid secretes T4 (inactive) 93 percent of the time and T3 (active) 7 percent. Free T3 is your body’s ignition key — it must enter every cell to turn on the cell engine so the cell can perform its functions.
When your free T3 is low (hypothyroidism), you may experience fatigue, weight gain, cold hands and feet, low body temperature, brain fog, insomnia, mood swings, joint and muscle aches, headaches, constipation, infertility, hair loss, irregular menstrual cycles, and more.
Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland, released in response to stress. It is the only hormone in the body that increases with age. Its primary functions include increasing blood sugar, suppressing the immune system, and aiding fat, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism. Low levels can lead to profound fatigue. Cortisol is needed to cope with stressors.
Oxytocin — the cuddle or bonding hormone — is produced by the pituitary gland. It acts as a neuromodulator in the brain and promotes feelings of happiness, love, and sexual bonding. It improves sexual arousal and orgasm, curbs appetite, and promotes a sense of well-being.
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a major player in anti-aging medicine. It is a steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands. Because DHEA levels decline as we age, scientists have discovered that supplementing its declining levels can help turn back the hands of time. After just six months of supplementation, older adults reported considerable reductions in abdominal fat and a decrease in insulin resistance.
BHRT for men can deliver meaningful improvements across energy, body composition, focus, and sexual health:
For women, BHRT can address a wide range of symptoms related to hormonal decline:
BHRT can be administered through several methods. Dr. Williams will help you determine which delivery method is best for you, as well as the dose required:
To book an appointment for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, call The Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center at (210) 985-1700 or contact us online. We are located in San Antonio, TX.
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