Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
At Quantum Health we offer Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) to help our clients restore and maintain their hormone balances safely and effectively. Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy is the replacement of natural hormones that have been lost from the body through natural or surgical processes.
Natural hormone replacement means using hormones that are biologically identical to what the body makes.
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy can be beneficial for both women and men who suffer from symptoms of hormone deficiency such as hot flashes, low libido, weight gain, weakness, poor sleep, headaches, and fatigue.
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Common Questions About Hormone Therapy
What are Bio-identical Hormones?
Bio-identical hormones have the same molecular structure and function as those naturally occurring in men and women. Bio-identical hormones can be used to replace any synthetic hormone replacement therapy – estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormone, DHEA, etc.
Bio-identical hormones have the same molecular structure and function as those naturally occurring in men and women. Bio-identical hormones can be used to replace any synthetic hormone replacement therapy – estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormone, DHEA, etc.
When should Bio-identical Hormone Therapy be considered?
While dietary and lifestyle changes, supplements and herbs can often resolve symptoms of hormonal imbalance, there are times when hormone replacement is the only option that provides sufficient relief. Hormone imbalance affects women of reproductive age as well as menopausal women.
While dietary and lifestyle changes, supplements and herbs can often resolve symptoms of hormonal imbalance, there are times when hormone replacement is the only option that provides sufficient relief. Hormone imbalance affects women of reproductive age as well as menopausal women.
Symptoms can include but are not limited to:
- difficult menopause
- PMS and painful periods
- irregular periods
- fertility issues
- adult acne
- endometriosis
- fibroids
- ovarian cysts
- abnormal hair growth
- weight gain
- muscle loss
- insomnia
- decreased libido
- fatigue
- thyroid dysfunction
- bone loss
- anxiety
- depression
- cognitive decline
Men can experience much of the above as well as erectile dysfunction.
How are the hormones administered? How often?
Hormones are self-administered once or twice per day via transdermal creams, oral capsules, or subcutaneous injections or pellet therapy.
Hormones are self-administered once or twice per day via transdermal creams, oral capsules, or subcutaneous injections or pellet therapy.
What are the side-effects of Bio-identical Hormone Therapy?
Side-effects are often minimal and manageable when restoring hormones to physiological levels (levels your body has seen before). Some patients report breast tenderness or swollen joints when first starting bio-identical hormone replacement therapy; these and other adverse reactions can be remedied by reducing the dosage until symptoms resolve, then gradually resuming.
Side-effects are often minimal and manageable when restoring hormones to physiological levels (levels your body has seen before). Some patients report breast tenderness or swollen joints when first starting bio-identical hormone replacement therapy; these and other adverse reactions can be remedied by reducing the dosage until symptoms resolve, then gradually resuming.
How long do I need to continue Bio-identical Hormone Therapy?
You should continue treatment as long as you wish to see results.
You should continue treatment as long as you wish to see results.
What happens if I stop the program? Will my body stop producing hormones on its own? Will my hormone levels decrease? Will I lose my gains?
In general, supplementation by exogenous (external) hormones will result in decreased endogenous (internal) production. However, the body tends to restore hormones to pre-treatment levels after cessation of treatment. If your own hormone production was low before treatment, it will most likely return to the same levels after treatment. As a result, most of the physical changes enabled by the program will gradually revert back to “normal”.
In general, supplementation by exogenous (external) hormones will result in decreased endogenous (internal) production. However, the body tends to restore hormones to pre-treatment levels after cessation of treatment. If your own hormone production was low before treatment, it will most likely return to the same levels after treatment. As a result, most of the physical changes enabled by the program will gradually revert back to “normal”.
What is the difference between saliva testing and serum (blood) testing?
Saliva tests measure “free” hormones (2-5% of the hormones in a person’s body), which are the hormones that are available to go to work for you – stimulating receptor cells and carrying out the tasks they are designed to perform. In contrast, serum testing generally measures the “total” hormones, which includes those hormones already bound to protein and unavailable for your cells to use.
Saliva tests measure “free” hormones (2-5% of the hormones in a person’s body), which are the hormones that are available to go to work for you – stimulating receptor cells and carrying out the tasks they are designed to perform. In contrast, serum testing generally measures the “total” hormones, which includes those hormones already bound to protein and unavailable for your cells to use.
How soon will my lab test results be ready following a saliva hormone test?
Results of saliva testing take approximately two weeks from the time the lab receives your samples. Lab results will be sent directly to Quantum Health, at which time we will book a follow-up appointment to go over results and suggestions for your customized prescription therapy.
Results of saliva testing take approximately two weeks from the time the lab receives your samples. Lab results will be sent directly to Quantum Health, at which time we will book a follow-up appointment to go over results and suggestions for your customized prescription therapy.
Will my testes shrink on testosterone replacement therapy?
We currently restore testosterone using transdermal testosterone cream, pellets and injection therapy. Using the cream, the testes will likely slow production of testosterone in response to (perceived) high levels. This condition also may result in minor atrophy or shrinking of the testes.
We currently restore testosterone using transdermal testosterone cream, pellets and injection therapy. Using the cream, the testes will likely slow production of testosterone in response to (perceived) high levels. This condition also may result in minor atrophy or shrinking of the testes.
5 Reasons to Consider BHRT:
- Relief of symptoms
- Prevention of Memory Loss
- Heart Health
- Bone Production (prevent osteoporosis)
- Growth and repair
