HRT for Women and Men

Alternatives to Conventional Hormone Therapy Hormone imbalance can cause a surge of symptoms at any time during a woman’s life cycle. They may include: irritability, hot flashes, itchy skin, sleep disturbances, depression, weight gain, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, foggy thinking and fatigue. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is a natural option to increase and re-balance hormone levels. Men can have hormone deficiencies in testosterone, DHEA and cortisol levels. Sex drive can diminish, they can suffer a loss of energy, increase in cholesterol levels and lose muscle tone. BHRT can bring back a man’s vitality and libido. Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy provides alternatives to conventional hormone therapy. BHRT uses hormones with the same molecular structure as the hormones your body has always been producing. Synthetic hormones are made from various sources such as mare’s urine. Progesterone cream, not progestin, is used as well as different estrogens (estriol, estradiol, and estrone) made from plant extracts. Saliva testing measures the free hormones in your body and reflects what is available at the tissue level. Benefits of Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy Include: ◊ reduced symptoms caused by the natural decrease in hormone production ◊ avoid the negative health risks associated with conventional hormone replacement therapy ◊ the re-establishment of normal hormonal balance ◊ numerous quality of life benefits and maintenance of good health Estrogen, Progesterone and Androgens are the three hormones typically prescribed for Hormone Replacement Therapy. Estrogens are responsible for the normal growth and development of the female sex organs. They help maintain secondary sex characteristics and play a role in regulating various body metabolic processes. Progesterone protects against estrogen induced endometrial hyperplasia,and is used by your body to produce other active hormones. Progesterone is also necessary to balance the effects of estrogen. Androgens enhance libido, lower cholesterol, enhance bone building by increasing calcium retention and improve energy level and mental alertness. Saliva Testing Start Feeling Better… 1. Call or stop in the pharmacy so that we can help you determine which hormones you should test. 2. You will do your saliva test in the privacy of your own home. Attach the pre-paid shipping label to the mailer and drop the finished test in a UPS receptacle. In about 2 weeks, we will have your results and give you a call. We’ll discuss any imbalences and the pharmacist will make a recommendation for you. We will fax your test result to your physician and form the triad between Doctor, patient and Pharmacist to help achieve a positive therapeutic result. 3. When your physician writes the prescription, we will compound your medication. It will be ready for pick-up, Free Delivery or Free Shipping! Remember we do accept all major insurances. * most people experience optimal results in three months.