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Hormone Replacement Therapy: Balance Your Hormones for a Better Life

Whether you are just beginning to experience symptoms of hormone decline or have been experiencing hormonal changes for a long time, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) may be the answer for you.

Bio- Identical hormone replacement therapy is highly individualized. The medical professionals at Beverly Hills Rejuvenation specialize in BHRT and are trained to properly test, evaluate and prescribe treatment specific to each patient needs. Symptoms of hormone imbalance can overlap, and the risk of no treatment or improper treatment is great without a medical professional with real expertise in BHRT. Done right, BHRT can give you back health, vitality and that skip in your step you once had.

Preparations of BHRT may include the following hormones:

Bio-identical EstrogenThe balance of estrogen is closely tied to presence of progesterone in the body, as the two work hand in hand. Too much estrogen without enough progesterone is called estrogen dominance and can cause headaches, bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness and may be linked with breast and uterine cancer. Other estrogen imbalances, as caused by post-menopause, can produce decreased sexual function and libido, as well as osteoporosis, hot flashes, weight gain and behavior changes ranging from depression to irritability to mood swings.

Bio-identical ProgesteroneProgesterone is a hormone involved in the female menstrual cycle and pregnancy, and therefore affects both pre- and post-menopausal women. Progesterone also plays a role in skin elasticity and bone strength and is important to the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. Low levels in younger women are associated with infertility and menstrual irregularities. Post-menopausal women with low progesterone levels will experience severe hot flashes, arthritis, mood swings and depression. BHRT can be an effective way to counter these symptoms.

Bio-identical Testosterone (for men and women)Testosterone is a steroid hormone found in both males and females which declines naturally with age in both sexes. Testosterone contributes to the growth of muscle mass, strength, and bone density, as well as playing a major role in the development of reproductive tissues. Testosterone deficiency in males is characterized by diminished libido, erectile dysfunction, hair loss and depression. In women, deficiency of testosterone is characterized by absence of menstruation, decreased libido, hair loss and hot flashes. Testosterone hormone optimization therapy can return your bodys testosterone to its balanced levels.

Bio-identical Human Growth Hormone (HGH)HGH is a hormone that stimulates growth, cell regeneration and reproduction in humans. Growth hormone deficiency is caused by issues in the pituitary gland, and has different effects at different ages. Low levels of HGH in adults is common, and can manifest as lean body mass, poor bone density, and other psychological symptoms like memory loss and depression. Luckily, our hormone replacement program is an effective method to reverse these changes.

Bio-identical ThyroidThe thyroid hormone controls metabolism and energy and can have dangerous effects when levels are low. Deficiency of the thyroid hormone, also called hypothyroidism, can cause extreme weight gain, hair loss, constipation, fatigue, and trouble with memory. Low thyroid issues can also cause slowed speech, carpal tunnel syndrome, and goiters. As monitoring hormones is a delicate balancing act, too much thyroid hormone can be just as dangerous, causing extreme weight loss and bulging eyes. Hormone Therapy can help balance out the levels of your thyroid hormone allowing you to get back to feeling like yourself again.

Bio-identical Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)DHEA is a hormone created by the adrenal glands and is a precursor to all major sex hormones. It is common for DHEA production to significantly drop off as we age, and women typically have lower levels of DHEA than men. Though DHEA supplements are offered over-the-counter in the US, as DHEA is a strong steroid hormone, we suggest coming in to assess your DHEA levels and pursue treatment under professional supervision. Symptoms of decreased levels of DHEA are extreme fatigue, low libido, decreased muscle mass, depression and aching joints. If you have begun to experience these symptoms, BHRTmay be right for you.

Bio-identical MelatoninMelatonin is a hormone that plays a large role in the sleep cycle, as the catalyst for melatonin secretion is decreased exposure to light. Low levels of melatonin can cause anxiety and are tied to diabetes. Signs of a melatonin deficiency are insomnia, depression, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, and sensitivity to stress.

Bio-identical PregnenolonePregnenolone is a hormone tasked with controlling the sex and adrenal hormones of the body. Not only does pregnenolone control other hormones, it also improves the transmission of communication between brain cells. Those with low pregnenolone suffer from low energy, low to extreme moodiness, and short term memory failure. Depression and cluster headaches are also signs of low pregnenolone.

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