Hormones are one of the most powerful drivers of all aspects of health and wellness. They especially contribute to mood and sexual health, and when hormones become unbalanced, quality of life can suffer dramatically. At ShineMD Medspa & Liposuction Center in Houston, TX, we can help you achieve balance with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
WHO IS BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY FOR?
This treatment works for both men and women and for people of all ages who may be experiencing a hormonal imbalance. While we traditionally associate the classic symptoms of imbalance–like insomnia, mood swings, and brain fog–with female menopause, these issues and more can be suffered by men as well as women and by adults at any age.
COMMON SYMPTOMS AMONG MEN:
- Decreased energy
- Poor erections and lower libido
- Loss of strength and bone density
- Loss of ambition and motivation
- Difficulty sleeping
- Hair loss
- Weight gain
- Difficulty concentrating
- Mood changes and depression
COMMON SYMPTOMS AMONG WOMEN:
- Weight gain
- Mood swings and depression
- Loss of libido
- Bone loss leading to osteoporosis
- Skin dehydration
- Sleeplessness
- Difficulty concentrating
FAQ ABOUT BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY
WHAT MAKES BHRT DIFFERENT?
Traditional synthetic hormones are made to be similar to human hormones, but they are not identical. In order to maintain patents, synthetic hormone manufacturers add chemical chains to these hormones to differentiate their own from others. These can cause issues for patients and long-term unwanted consequences. BHRT is biologically identical in every way to the hormones your body naturally produces.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BHRT?
By restoring the natural balance of hormones in the body, you can expect to see a return to your “old self.” For men, BHRT can address low libido and erectile dysfunction as well as decreased strength and muscle mass. For women, this is an effective way to fight low libido, hot flashes, and irritating vaginal dryness. For both sexes, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help with sleeplessness, weight gain, mood swings, and general quality of life.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
No two people are the same, and the first step is a consultation with us at ShineMD Medspa & Liposuction Center, where we work to understand your specific hormonal imbalance. For men, testosterone is often the culprit, while for women both estrogen and progesterone are common issues. Once we pinpoint the imbalance, it only takes a few weeks for your body to re-balance itself. At that point, you’ll feel like your old self again and experience a much better quality of life.
IS THIS JUST FOR OLDER PEOPLE?
There’s a common misconception out there that low T in men and hormone imbalances in women can only happen to people in their 50s or older. While it is most common for these imbalances to occur with age, they still happen regularly in those in their 40s, 30s, and even 20s.
FEEL LIKE YOURSELF AGAIN
If you’re tired of feeling tired, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy could help. Contact ShineMD Medspa & Liposuction Center in Houston, TX today to learn more and discover more about how BHRT can help you feel like yourself again: mentally, physically, and emotionally.
