Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Regain Your Youthful Health By Balancing Your Hormone Levels
Hormones are an essential component of a healthy life, but when they’re imbalanced, they impact everything, from your job and family to your diet, fitness, and sex life. Even the smallest shift in your hormones can cause side effects throughout your entire body.
For both men and women, hormones naturally decrease with age. This may result in uncomfortable and problematic symptoms such as weight gain, loss of energy, loss of mental clarity, irritability, and loss of libido. With advancements in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), you now have a choice to retake control of both your body and mind.
To learn how you can benefit from HRT contact Holos MD.
What Is HRT?
Hormone Replacement Therapy is a systemic technique to combat the effects of aging. The human body performs countless internal functions every second and hormones facilitate the vital progress of these processes.
As we age, we may have more difficulty maintaining healthy bones, muscle mass, and libido. HRT could be the perfect boost your body needs. It doesn’t actually involve the direct replacement of a hormone, rather it’s the process of adding additional hormones where there is a deficiency. HRT is a medical treatment offered to both men and women.
At Holos MD, helping people feel their best and healthiest is our primary objective. For many of our clients, receiving hormone replacement therapy is the driving factor to improving their daily lives and well-being.
- Increased libido and sexual performance
- Overall increased sense of well-being
- More energy and stamina
- Decreased anxiety, irritability, and depression
- Increased bone density
- Relief of hot flashes for women
- Reduced brain fog
- Greater physical strength
- Help keep and create lean muscle
- Better hair and skin
Have you lost your edge? If you’re tired all the time, your motivation suffers, your family life suffers, and your sex life suffers.
Your body needs testosterone to build muscle. If you’re losing muscle mass or finding it difficult to build new muscle, you may have low testosterone.
There’s a reason you’re feeling down and unmotivated. Low serotonin equals depression. And low testosterone equals low serotonin.
That’s right—men have hot flashes, too. We’ve found they trouble about 20% of our clients prior to restoring testosterone.
Waking up unable to breathe is unpleasant, but it doesn’t end there. Sleep apnea causes oxygen deprivation and aggravates other andropause symptoms.
Many men experience a low sex drive during andropause. What is below normal? If where it is now isn’t working for you, it’s below normal.
Many men develop a profound appreciation for sleep during andropause. That’s because sleep can be in short supply when hormones are out of balance.
Brain fog, poor concentration, and diminished mental acuity are signs. If you aren’t feeling as sharp as you used to, andropause may be to blame.
Prevention is the name of the game when it comes to prostate conditions. That means balanced hormones and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
A reduction in bone density is more common than you might think in andropausal men. It’s also preventable through balanced hormones.
Trying to lose weight during andropause feels like pushing a heavy rock up a steep hill. The more out of balance your hormones become, the steeper the hill.
Irritable male syndrome is a common occurrence when andropause strikes. Reduced energy and trouble sleeping can contribute to this irritability.
E.D. affects roughly 30 million men in the United States. Yes, it’s that common. It’s just no one likes to talk about it. There are, however, many solutions.
Even though hair loss has been studied extensively, surprisingly little is known about it. We let 16 years of experience and common sense inform our approach.
Hot flashes are a hallmark symptom of menopause because so many women experience them. Hormone imbalance is almost always the root cause.
Low libido often gets lost in the shadows of other more common symptoms. However, losing your sex drive can often feel like losing a part of yourself.
A hormone deficiency won’t do any favors for your skin if left unchecked. We halt those changes with solutions that work from both the inside, and the outside.
There are numerous reasons why a woman might lose her hair, but two of those reasons are related to testosterone and thyroid health.
Losing weight during menopause can feel like an impossible task. Balanced hormones can end the uphill battle and make weight loss easier.
Would you do almost anything for a good night’s sleep? Most menopausal women would. Sleep can be a rare commodity during this time in life.
Don’t worry—you aren’t going crazy. Losing your train of thought and drawing mental blanks are common during menopause and perimenopause.
The “silent” nature of osteoporosis is why screening has become routine in menopausal women, and why healthy levels of estrogen are so important.
The other symptoms of menopause, like insomnia, night sweats, and depression, are often the culprits behind fatigue. The answer: balanced hormones.
Mood issues comprise a particularly difficult cluster of symptoms because they impact those around you—particularly your loved ones.
Few women want to talk about it. Most women find it a little embarrassing. Lots of women have it. The good news is that we aren’t shy about it and we can fix it.
During your individualized consultation, a doctor will assess your situation to determine your eligibility for HRT.
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How Holos MD HRT program works:
We begin by talking with you and listening. You’ll have questions and so will we. From there, we will help you make an informed decision, mapping out the best course of action together.
Filling out our form is the next step and it only takes a couple of minutes, to help us to set up your Holos MD account. Afterward, we’ll ask you to complete a brief health history.
Once your Holos MD account is established, we’ll order your lab work. You’ll have your blood drawn at a location near your home or work, and we’ll review your results with you in detail once we have them.
After we’ve reviewed your lab results with you and answered all your questions, we’ll schedule an appointment for you with one of our specialists.
From here, your Holos MD plan takes shape. The program will be tailored to fit your unique needs and lifestyle.
Your treatment program may include medications, supplements, and injections along with suggestions for a healthier lifestyle. All is done on your time, and some treatments may be carried out in the comfort of your home.
This is where you get back to being you, but it doesn’t end here. Your treatment plan will include monitoring and regular follow-ups. We’ll be with you every step of the way. Anytime you need us, we’re just a phone call away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specific hormones used in BHRT include:
- Testosterone
- Progesterone
- Estrone
- Estradiol
- Estrogen
- Pregnenolone
- DHEA: Both testosterone and DHEA have some stringent limits placed on their availability and approval in Canada and the United States.
- Estriol: Available in Europe but not approved in the United States and Canada.
Hormone replacement is safe, but like with all medical procedures, there can be risks. HRT is a complex process, which is why you should not meddle with your chemical balance without the help of a trained medical professional. Holos MD has perfected the science of hormone replacement to safely optimize your hormones, bringing your body into balance.
Bioidentical hormones are chemically and functionally identical to human hormones and are derived from plants, such as yams or soy. The body has the necessary enzymes to break down and metabolize these hormones.
Bioidentical hormones are designed to produce the same responses in the body as hormones made by the human body. Restoring and balancing hormones with bioidentical hormones is an individualized approach to hormone replacement. Bioidentical hormones are custom-made for each patient at special pharmacies and are available only by physician prescription.
There are many ways our Holos MD hormone replacement therapy specialists choose to prescribe HRT medication. The modality really depends on patient preference and lifestyle.
Bioidentical hormones may be injected or even delivered to the bloodstream through pellet therapy. These pellets are inserted under the skin in a painless, non-invasive procedure. Some other popular vehicles for Holos MD Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy patients are listed below.
- Pills
- Patches
- Creams
- Gels
- Injections
There are pros and cons to each method of delivery. Please consult our hormone specialists to see which delivery method for HRT is best for you.
It may take a few weeks for you to feel the initial effects of hormone replacement therapy. These benefits will increase over the next few months as your body adjusts. The key to successful HRT is respecting your body’s unique chemistry and complementing it with the correct formula.
BHRT is a treatment for many people who experience issues with aging. Common and debilitating symptoms associated with aging include but are not limited to:
- Fatigue
- Loss of prolonged cognitive function
- Stress
- Brain fog
- Weight gain and slow metabolism
- Loss of sex drive
- Sleep issues /Insomnia
These are just some of the most common complaints we hear from our patients. The goal of BHRT is to address the root cause of symptoms by optimizing hormone levels. Issues with hormone levels are identified by a thorough blood panel. BHRT is a natural and simple method for addressing hormone imbalance in men and women.
