Bioidentical Hormones
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MedVital Wellness Center
Harold Lawler III, MD
Regenerative Medicine Specialist located in Sarasota, FL & Kissimmee, FL
Hormonal changes are part of life, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept uncomfortable or disruptive symptoms as inevitable. At MedVital Wellness Center in Kissimmee and Sarasota, Florida, both men and women have access to hormone replacement therapy delivered using bioidentical hormones. Supplementation can do wonders for relieving symptoms and boosting overall health and wellness. To learn more, book an appointment today by calling or using the simple online scheduling tool.
Bioidentical Hormones Q & A
Why do hormone levels change over time?
Hormones are created by your endocrine glands and act as chemical messengers that control many different body functions. Your hormones control everything from hunger and mood to sex drive and muscle mass. Certain glands produce specific types of hormones, and that production can vary in ways both natural and abnormal.
Some hormones spike at certain points in your life, like during puberty or pregnancy. At other times, hormone levels fall, like when a woman goes through menopause. Stress-related hormones can also rise and fall based on your circumstances at any given time.
As you age, your body naturally produces fewer hormones related to your reproductive health. That can cause widespread changes in your mood, your body composition, and your sex drive. That’s true for both women and men.
How are hormone levels assessed?
There are lab tests that can measure your hormone levels. Those results, integrated into the information you provide about your health history and current symptoms, are used to create a customized hormone therapy plan that meets your specific set of needs.
Lab testing may be suggested to gain a deeper understanding of:
- Weight gain
- Low testosterone (low-T)
- Postpartum depression
- Mood disorders, including depression
- Fatigue
- Erectile dysfunction
- Decreased sex drive or low libido
- Women’s health issues
It’s important to note that hormone therapy is a dynamic process that changes as your needs change. You may not need long-term supplementation, and it might take a period of trial and error to find the treatment plan that’s right for you. That’s why it is so important to work with a skilled medical team when attempting any type of hormone therapy.
What are bioidentical hormones?
You have options when it comes to hormone therapy. While it isn’t possible to use hormones from one person to treat another, many men and women want hormone supplementation that is as natural as possible.
Some currently available options are formulated from the urine of pregnant horses; others are plant-based. Research shows that synthetic hormones act differently in the body than those you produce naturally.
Bioidentical hormones are created from plant chemicals and share the exact same molecular structure as your body’s own hormones. That means your body cannot distinguish the difference between supplemental hormones and those your body manufactures. Bioidentical hormones are available in creams, gels, pills, patches, pellets, or vaginal preparations.
If you’d like to explore bioidentical hormone replacement therapy in greater details, book a visit at MedVital Wellness Center today, online or by phone.
