Hormone Replacement Therapy

Optimize Your Health and Wellness With Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy or BHRT?

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is effective at alleviating symptoms of hormonal imbalance. Unlike conventional hormone replacement that uses synthetic or animal-derived hormones that are slightly different from the ones your body makes, bioidentical hormones are the same biochemically and the body uses them as they would the hormones they produce.

How can I tell if I need Hormone Replacement Therapy?

If you are a woman or man age 40 or above
If you are experiencing symptoms of fatigue, low libido weight gain or depression
If you are a woman and experiencing night sweats or panic attacks
If you have gained weight and can’t seem to lose it no matter how much you exercise or cut calories
If you don’t “feel like yourself” anymore

These are all symptoms of hormone imbalance. At Blue Sky Med Spa we do an extensive blood test to confirm the need for bio-identical hormone replacement before initiating this therapy.

What are the benefits of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)?

Reduction of menopausal symptoms including improving sleep and eliminating night sweats
Helps retain lean muscle mass, reduced risk of developing osteoporosis, decrease tooth loss, lowered risk of diabetes and colon cancer
Improve libido and desire
Helps reduce skin crepiness and maintain a youthful appearance
Helps with weight loss, especially with belly fat
Improved energy and mood

What are the symptoms of hormone deficiencies and the benefits of BHRT for women?

For women, the average age of menopause is 52. However, women may experience symptoms several years before their ovaries cease sex hormone production. Most women experience moderate-to-severe symptoms that interfere with their daily lives. The most common symptoms reported include:

Hot flashes
Night Sweats
Trouble sleeping
Fatigue
Low libido
Mood swings
Vaginal dryness
Weight gain
Difficulty concentrating
Memory loss
Reduced bone mass

In the past, dealing with these symptoms was considered a rite of passage that women were expected to endure. Today, we know that having your life upended is unnecessary and that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is the most effective option for treating menopausal symptoms.

What are the symptoms of hormone deficiencies and the benefits of BHRT for men?

Male sex hormone production also declines with age. When levels become too low, you may experience troublesome symptoms, including:

Decreased muscle mass
Fatigue
Erectile dysfunction
Low sex drive
Muscle weakness
Depression
Abnormal breast growth
Weak bones
Infertility
Problems Concentrating

If you have these symptoms, you may chalk it up to stress or to get older, not realizing it’s your hormones. Some men envision testosterone deficiency happening to much older men. Studies show that nearly 40% of men 45 and over have low testosterone.

What is the process of being assessed for and receiving BHRT at Blue Sky Med Spa?

At Blue Sky Med Spa, we start with a patient consultation, comprehensive labs and a thorough intake that give us insight to your specific needs. What we put together are recommendations specifically tuned to your needs which can include hormones, supplements, peptides and more. Hormone therapy is administered painlessly via pelleting under the skin every 3 months with periodic retesting to determine adjusted hormone levels.

What are the benefits of BHRT therapy?

Men and women can expect to notice the benefits of testosterone as early as two weeks after pellets are inserted. These include improved concentration, more energy, better mood, increased sex drive, better erections (men) and having more strength and stamina in the gym. Women who include estrogen to their treatment will also get the added benefits of relieving symptoms related to menopause such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, irritability, sleep disturbances, etc. The full benefits of pelleting may take up to 6 months to develop. You can plan on going back to work as soon as the pellets are inserted.