Most of the press on bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) has revolved around women and the perimenopausal and menopausal stages of their lives, when their levels of estrogen, progesterone, and other hormones fluctuate. But men also experience hormonal shifts as they age and they are particularly affected by a decrease in androgens, especially testosterone.
Whether you’re female or male, if you’re experiencing unpleasant symptoms related to aging, you could benefit from BHRT. We offer BHRT for women and men who don’t feel like themselves anymore due to menopause or andropause.
What BHRT is
Unlike synthetic hormone replacement therapy, which may come from animal sources, BHRT is made from plants. The hormones are synthesized so that they mimic the molecular structure and chemistry of natural human hormones. Because the BHRT molecules look and act just like your own hormones, you’re less likely to have an adverse reaction to them.
We offer a number of delivery systems for BHRT.
How BHRT can help women
If you’re a woman who’s going through perimenopause or menopause, you may have a number of troubling symptoms interfering with your quality of life. Symptoms of fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone can include:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Insomnia and fatigue
- Thinning hair
- Sagging and thinning skin
- Weight gain
- Trouble concentrating
- Low libido and dampened sexual response
- Dry vagina and painful sex
Soon after starting your BHRT your hormones should stabilize, and you can expect benefits, such as:
- Renewed energy
- More vibrant sexual response
- More vaginal lubrication
- Better, longer sleep
- Mental clarity
- Better memory
- More elastic skin
- Hair regrowth
How BHRT can help men
Men experience declines in the hormone testosterone as they age. Troubling symptoms can include:
- Weight gain, particularly on the abdomen
- Muscle loss and decreased strength
- Low libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Memory problems
- Depression
Low testosterone can slow down your metabolism, which may cause you to gain fat around your middle. Fat deposits will increase your levels of the hormone estrogen and further compromise your ability to lose weight and maintain muscle mass. By restoring your testosterone with BHRT, you can expect results, such as:
- Increased energy
- More muscle mass and strength
- Greater libido
- Stronger, longer erections
- Mental clarity
- Improved mood
In order to monitor this therapy, Dr. Stiver & his staff will test your hormone levels on a periodic basis..
Get back to your real self
As we age, women and men need balanced hormones to be at their peak of health and fitness. By restoring your natural hormonal balance with BHRT, you can age with grace and vibrance.
Before prescribing BHRT, Dr. Stiver will conduct a thorough evaluation of your health to be sure it’s the right therapy for you. As an extra precaution, he will test you for toxins that could interfere with BHRT. He may recommend lifestyle changes — including changes to your diet — before he gives you the go-ahead for BHRT.
