Understanding Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormones play an important role in how your body functions. Hormonal fluctuations are normal throughout your life. Puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and aging all play a role in hormonal fluctuations. Menopause and aging can cause your hormone levels to dip dramatically, affecting your body on many levels. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy can help.
Drs. David Yi, Dr. Paula Lansford Seabaugh, and PA Carol Addy PAC, at Trophy Club Family Medicine in Trophy Club, TX, offer a wide range of family medicine services, including bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
What You Need To Know About Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Decreasing hormone levels affects your body and mind in many ways. As hormone levels drop, you may experience:
- Weight gain
- Belly fat
- Sleep issues
- Decreased sex drive
- Decreased energy
- Anxiety or depression
- Brain fog
- Memory issues
- Thinning bones, skin, hair, and nails
Modern hormone replacement therapy uses a unique formulation of bio-identical hormones. This type of hormone replacement is identical in structure to natural hormones, offering some important advantages compared to conventional hormone replacement therapy. Consider that bio-identical hormone replacement therapy:
- Is long-lasting, providing benefits from 3 to 5 months, on average
- Has fewer side effects because they are individually dosed
- Has been extensively tested for safety and effectiveness
- Provides a steady stream of hormones in your blood
Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy has also been shown to strengthen bones and help prevent osteoporosis, broken bones, and fractures. Bio-identical hormones also won’t increase your risk of having a heart attack, a stroke, or forming blood clots like conventional hormone replacement therapy can.
Want To Know More?
To discover more about bio-identical hormone replacement therapy or BHRT and how it can improve how you feel, call Drs. David Yi, Dr. Paula Lansford Seabaugh, and PA Carol Addy PAC, at Trophy Club Family Medicine in Trophy Club, TX. You can reach them in the office by calling (817) 430-9111, so call today.