Bio-identical Hormones May Restore Youthful Vitality
So you want to live to be one hundred yet look like you’re thirty. You envision your skin to be soft, your eyes to sparkle, your muscles to be strong and your libido to match. Many healthcare providers believe that keeping our hormone levels regulated is part of the key.
The safety issues of hormone replacement and supplementation have become more controversial with the availability of bio-identical hormones. For women, synthetic hormones meant to replace estrogen and progesterone are not equivalent to those produced by the human body, nor do they perform the same as what the body makes. In fact, in some cases they are harmful. By replacing the estrogen and progesterone with bio-identical preparations in variable amounts, women can get closer than ever before to the image they desire.
There is great news for men as well. There are many causes of low testosterone. A common reason is stress or burnout. Psychological trauma, depression, and prescription medications can also cause low testosterone levels. Physical signs may include muscle loss, weight gain, fatigue and low sex drive.
A diagnosis can be quickly confirmed by careful history and laboratory testing. Relief may be as easy as a visit to your healthcare provider.
Nurse Practitioner Kathleen Rickard along with Dr. Stuart Medoff can assist patients who wish to proceed in this direction. Call 480-348-3200 if you are interested in an evaluation.