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Yet another common question we are asked is “What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.”  Well, let’s break this question down into two parts, and look at the answer. First, let’s explore Hormone Replacement Therapy (or HRT for short).  HRT has been around since the 1940s with the advent of Premarin.  Premarin is a combination of estrogens made from pregnant mare (as in horses) urine.  Early in its lifespan, Premarin was shown in short-term studies to help combat the bone loss associated with osteoporosis.  Then along came the 1960s with the advent of hormonal birth control pills. These pills consisted of estrogen along with a synthetic progesterone called progestin.  As you can see, some of these therapies are organic in nature (like pregnant mare’s urine) while others are synthetic (like the progestins). Versions of all these substances combined to make up early treatments for Hormone Replacement Therapy. Now, let’s fast forward to the modern-day.  Research has shown that taking synthetic hormones and even organic-based hormones like Premarin can lead to dangerous side effects such as blood clots or stroke.  Today, there is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (or BHRT for short).  What does that mean, “Bioidentical?”. Bioidentical means that the hormones are

Thyroid hormone replacement therapy is used to treat which of the following conditions? A lack of thyroid hormone can cause a whole list of uncomfortable symptoms including: weight gain/loss hair loss acne drop in energy in the morning or evening (or both) body aches depression and much more At Hormones by Design, our licensed providers not only specialize in bio-identical hormones, but they also specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid-related issues. Thyroid hormone can be replaced in several different ways.  Patients can choose from custom-compounded formulas or commercially available prescriptions.  Either way, replacing thyroid hormone can help eliminate the list of symptoms above and get your energy back! Call and schedule your new patient appointment with us today and let’s get started making you…a more optimal you.  

One common question we get is, “What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?” (HRT) Our reply is simply that it is what the name says. Your doctor is using prescription drugs to replace your body’s hormones. What is in hormone replacement therapy? This is the truly important question.  HRT can be accomplished with a variety of prescriptions.  Most physicians use synthetic hormones like those found in Premarin.  Premarin is actually made of pregnant horse (mare) urine.  So, it is not the same as what the human body requires.  Our physicians use bio-identical hormones.  This ensures that the hormones are the same molecular structure as the hormones your body makes. How is hormone replacement therapy accomplished? In other words, the patient wants to know how this therapy is administered.  Well, that is the choice of the patient.  Most of our patients chose our unique monthly hormone injections.  These are customized to the patient based on current lab results and patient symptoms.  Patients report feeling better faster and enjoy being able to change their dose if needed at their next appointment. What hormones are used in HRT? In general, female patients can receive Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone.  While male patients receive only Testosterone. When