Bioidentical Hormone Therapy in Pompano Beach, FL
Your hormones are responsible for a lot of critical bodily functions. They affect everything from appetite and mood to reproduction and blood pressure. If hormones are imbalanced, this can severely affect your health and quality of life. Of course, as we get older, both men and women experience a drop in hormones. Everything from weight gain and hot flashes to fatigue and muscle loss can set in when this happens. Pompano Beach, FL, physicians at Innovation Medical Center provide bioidentical hormone pellet replacement therapy to counteract these effects.
What are bioidentical hormones?
- Bioidentical hormones are synthetic hormones structurally the same as the naturally occurring hormones in our body. Molecule by molecule, bioidentical hormones are the same as natural hormones despite being man-made in a laboratory. Common bioidentical hormones include progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, melanin and thyroid hormones.
- Who can benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
- This form of HRT can be beneficial to both men and women suffering from hormonal imbalances. Our doctors can customize your bioidentical hormone replacement treatment to your symptoms and needs.
- How do I know that I’m dealing with an imbalance?
- While symptoms will vary from person to person, common symptoms of a hormonal imbalance include,
- Sleep disturbances
- Fatigue
- Mental fog
- Trouble concentrating
- Irritability and mood swings
- Rapid weight loss or gain
- Increased thirst
- Dry skin and skin rashes
- Depression
- Increased hunger or loss of appetite
- Thinning hair
- Decreased sex drive
- Vaginal dryness
- Breast tenderness
- Hot flashes
- Erectile dysfunction
- Loss of muscle mass
What causes hormonal imbalances?
Many factors can lead to hormonal imbalances, including,
- Obesity
- Stress
- Thyroid disorders
- Metabolic disorders (e.g., diabetes)
- Poor diet
- Pituitary disorders
- Chemotherapy or radiation therapy
When you come into the office, we will discuss your symptoms with you and perform a blood test to check your hormone levels. We can then create a treatment plan specified to your needs based on the results.How is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy administered?
There are many delivery systems available when you get bioidentical HRT. There are pills, patches, injections and pellets. We can discuss the different options, and based on your lifestyle, health and personal factors; we will help you find the right delivery method to fit into your life.
Are you dealing with a hormonal imbalance? Want to learn more about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and how it could help you? To schedule a same-day free consultation with our Pompano Beach, FL, physicians, call Innovation Medical Center at (888) 466-1252.