Category Archives: Hormone Replacement Therapy

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), also known as Androgen replacement therapy (ART), is a class of hormone replacement therapy in which androgens, often testosterone, are replaced to treat conditions in which the testes do not produce enough testosterone due to absence, injury, or disease. Testosterone deficiency amongst men above the age of 30 years is becoming a common problem nowadays due to life style changes and is characterized by fewer erections, fatigue, thinning skin, declining muscle mass and strength, more body fat. Globally increasing population with testosterone deficiency is expected to remain key growth driver during the period of study. However, side effects of the testosterone replacement therapies are expected to be a key challenge for the industry players during the same time. Geographically, North America dominates the testosterone replacement therapy market driven by best in class infrastructure, easy access to healthcare, higher awareness about the disease amongst citizens as well as practitioners, and higher spending by the citizens towards healthcare expenditure. North America was followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific as second and third largest markets for testosterone replacement therapy market. Asia Pacific is projected to have the fastest growth, owing to rapidly developing medical infrastructure, increasing medical tourism, increased spending, … Continue reading →

Madison Neary, Staff Writer February 6, 2017 Filed under News According to Senior Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Dean of Students John T. Kirkpatrick, the resignation of five members of the UNH Counseling Center, three staff psychologists and two associate directors had no coordination with his decision to temporarily suspend the mandatory assessment trans students need before beginning hormone replacement therapy treatment (HRT) last semester, as reported by the Union Leader In Kirkpatricks view, change is needed in the UNH Counseling Centers practices and policies in order to meet the increased demand for its services. Though the influx of resignations occurred during the time of his controversial decision, he assures these departures were due to employees feeling that their views did not align with the future practices in the counseling center and not due to the suspension. The students were angry at me, Kirkpatrick said. But I have an obligation to make sure that everyone is well and safe and healthy. So it wasnt a popular decision, but it was a necessary one in my view to make sure our UNH students are safe. The decision to require World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) certification before a psychologist … Continue reading →

Dr. LightCosmetic surgery and hormone replacement address the same issue from different vantage points. As such, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, or BHRT, is a powerful tool that should be incorporated into all successful cosmetic practices, according to Kevin Light, DO, MBA, a cosmetic surgeon and age management specialist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Light presented Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Cosmetic Surgery Practice yesterday at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgerys (AACSs) 2017 annual scientific meeting in San Diego, Calif. Dr. Light, author of the book OutSmart Aging, tells Cosmetic Surgery Times that, from a cosmetic perspective, aging negatively impacts the skin, with thinning, wrinkling, age spots and pigmentation, as well as loss of elasticity, resiliency and glow. Cosmetic aging results in soft tissue volume loss, in the face, breast and abdomen. It also results in bone loss, or shrinkage of the skull and mandible; hair loss, weight gain and fat redistribution. Hormone loss causes impaired wound healing and immune function, which can impact cosmetic surgery patients. Hormone loss also results in quality of life issues, from energy and sleep, to concentration, memory, libido and sexual function, he says. BHRT can halt or reverse all of this. This is no … Continue reading →

Georgie Stone, Australia's leading transgender voice The number of Australian teenagers applying to start hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has jumped by 360%. In Australia people under the age of 18 must seek permission from the Family Court to begin HRT. The number of applications to the Family Court rose from five in 2013 to 23 in 2016. Sydneys Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) provides support to families going through the court process. I think it is because there is so much more awareness of transgender issues in the media we have kids and their parents that are identifying exactly with that, ICLC principal, Hilary Kincaid, told The Daily Telegraph newspaper. Australia is the only country that requires transgender minors to getcourt approval for hormone treatment. The court process can costs families tens of thousands of dollars and can be traumatic. In 2016 activism around the issue gained traction as families and groups lobbied to parliamentarians to change the law. Teenager Georgie Stone gained national media attention with her story and led the campaign to change the requirement to get Family Court approval for minors to start HRT. She went on to be named LGBTI Person of the Year at the … Continue reading →

Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 | 2 a.m. The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases, and when combined with stroke, these diseases kill an average of 1 woman every 80 seconds. Thats 1 in 3 female deaths annually, said Vanessa Gastwirth, MD, FACC, at MountainView Hospital. While historically considered a mens disease, heart disease kills more women than men every year. Furthermore, the AHA reports that 90 percent of all women have at least one risk factor for heart disease or stroke. Common risk factors include age, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, genetics and, for some women, hormone levels. Estrogen can affect your cholesterol levels Naturally occurring estrogen tends to raise HDL cholesterol levels the good cholesterol that helps carry away artery-clogging LDL cholesterol. As such, women generally have more HDL cholesterol than men. When estrogen levels peak for women during childbearing years, this HDL provides an extra level of protection from developing heart disease earlier in life. Estrogen has favorable effects on health, including an improvement in cholesterol and on the function of blood vessel lining. However, it has adverse side effects as well, such as causing changes in … Continue reading →

Women treated for subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) during pregnancy are less likely to experience pregnancy loss, a new study shows, but they face a greater risk of complications such as preterm delivery, gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia.1 While the new research doesnt settle the ongoing controversy surrounding the question of whether pregnant women with SCH should receive thyroid-hormone replacement therapy, it may help identify the point at which treatment tips toward overall benefit and away from risk. Continuing to offer thyroid hormone treatment to decrease the risk of pregnancy loss is reasonable for women with TSH concentrations of 4.1-10.0 mIU/L, said the studys lead author, Spyridoula Maraka, M.D., a research collaborator with Mayo Clinic and assistant professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System. However, given the smaller magnitude of effect in women with lower TSH levels of 2.5-4.0 mIU/L, and in light of the possible increased risk of other adverse events, treatment may need to be withheld in this group. Indeed, given the findings of their study, published in The BMJ, Maraka and her co-authors have expressed concern that pregnant women whose levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) measure in the 2.5-4.0 … Continue reading →

By Matthew Solan Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch Don't think men need to worry about osteoporosis? Think again. Older men have a greater risk of osteoporosis-related fractures than of getting prostate cancer. In fact, about one in four men older than 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis during their lifetime, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. How can men protect themselves and lower their risk of osteoporosis? Here are some strategies: Studies have shown that low calcium intake is associated with low bone mass and higher fracture rates. Vitamin D is needed to help absorb calcium in the body, so you need adequate amounts of each. The Institute of Medicine's recommendations for adults include 1,000 milligrams (mg) per day of calcium until age 50 and 1,200 mg per day afterward, and 600 international unites (IU) daily of vitamin D until age 70 and then 800 IU afterwards. Some of the best sources of calcium include tofu, spinach, greens (collard, turnip, mustard, and kale), and dairy products like yogurt, cheese, and milk. High amounts of vitamin D are found in salmon, sardines, tuna, milk, and mushrooms. If you have a deficiency, or have trouble consuming these foods, you … Continue reading →

Every Genesis Weight and Age Management Program begins with a half hour consultation with our Medical Provider. During your private consultation, Our Medical Provider will recommend the appropriate program to help you achieve your goals. Lab fees are payable on the day lab work is ordered. Program Fees are payable on the day of your Genesis Program Appointment. Female Hormone Replacement Program (Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone Optimization) The Female Hormone Therapy Initial Consultation includes a hormone lab panel and a 30 minute office visit for $150.00 Appropriate Dosages, Appropriate Routes of Administrations and the Appropriate Duration of individual treatment are all factors considered in hormone replacement programs at Genesis Weight and Age Management. Our Medical Provider prescribes individualized hormone therapy optimizing each hormone. Throughout every Genesis program we monitor your hormonal system through blood levels, symptoms and patient communication, ensuring optimal levels are maintained. Medications are prescribed based on individual lab results, delivery systems and specific dosages. Each Program includes a monthly fee of $100* for all office visits, Professional fees, Phone calls, emails, monitoring, ordering and managing each program. Patients on multiple programs at once will be charged a monthly fee of an additional $25*. Example a patient on … Continue reading →

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Thyroid hormone is easy to take. Because it stays in your system for a long time, it can be taken just once a day, and this results in very stable levels of thyroid hormone in the blood stream. When thyroid hormone is used to treat hypothyroidism, the goal of treatment is to keep thyroid function within the same range as people without thyroid problems. Keeping the TSH level in the normal range does this. The best time to take thyroid hormone is probably first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. This is because food in the stomach can affect the absorption of thyroid hormone. However, the most important thing is to be consistent, and take your thyroid hormone at the same time, and in the same way, every day. If you are taking several other medications, you should discuss the timing of your thyroid hormone dose with your physician. Sometimes taking your thyroid hormone at night can make it simpler to prevent your thyroid hormone from interacting with food or other medications. Do not stop your thyroid hormone without discussing this with your physician. Most thyroid problems are permanent, and therefore most patients require thyroid hormone for life. … Continue reading →