Hormone Therapy: Is it right for you?
Hormone Replacement for men and women. Hormone therapy has routinely been used to treat
andropausal and menopausal symptoms and to address age-related hormonal imbalances and protect long-term health.
Clinical trials have demonstrated that "bio-identical" hormone therapy is safer and more effective than traditional hormone treatments.
Hormone Replacement Therapy — bioidentical medications containing natural based hormones are used to
replace the ones the body no longer makes after menopause or andropause. Bio-idenical hormone replacement is one of the fastest growing fields of age management and anti-aging medicine. Bio-identical hormones are being used to successfully treat symptoms caused by a hormonal imbalance or deficiency in adult men and women.
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Bio-identical hormone replacement has become popular because attitudes about traditional animal-derived hormone therapy changed abruptly when a large clinical trial found that animal-derived hormone treatments actually posed greater health risks like heart disease, stroke and cancer to menopausal and postmenopausal women. As the number of documented health risks attributable to traditional animal-derived hormone therapy grew, women became alarmed and doctors became less likely to prescribe it. Many women on traditional hormone therapy discontinued and either suffered menopausal symptoms or searched for alternatives. Together with pioneering hormone therapy physicians - healthier, safer, natural hormone replacement was developed and subsequently prescribed for hormone deficiencies. That is how bio-identical hormone replacement therapy came into its own. Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy
Bioidentical male hormone replacement therapy helps men who are suffering from the symptoms of hormonal imbalance including or testosterone deficiency that could be the cause of erectile dysfunction, loss of energy, decrease in sex drive and potency, thinning hair, weight gain, muscle loss, bone loss, irritability, insomnia and depression. Hormone replacement specialists and anti-aging physicians formulate male hormone treatment programs consisting of bio-identical hormones for men, ongoing lab-testing to monitor testosterone levels, antiaging nutritional supplements, prescription dosage monitoring biomarkers of aging tests and individualized healthy aging programs. In addition to testosterone, male hormone therapy programs also address DHEA, thyroid, HGH, the human growth hormone and other hormonal deficiencies or imbalances that cause symptoms of male menopause - andropause. Male Hormone Therapy and Male Testosterone Replacement Male Testosterone Replacement
What are the benefits of hormone therapy?
Men who choose to start hormone replacement therapy with Testosterone, HGH and / or HCG can expect to feel better within a relatively short span of time. Testosterone therapy will help restore a healthy sex drive, energy, ambition, muscle tone, stamina and a sense of well-being. HGH therapy will also enhance sexual desire, memory, bone strength, cardiovascular health, weight loss, muscle definition, better sleep and mood.
Women who choose bio-identical hormone treatment can see a difference in their symptoms as hot flashes, night sweats, nervousness, bloating, weight gain, loss of libido, memory and sleep problems subside. Hormone replacement can also ease vaginal symptoms of menopause, such as dryness, itching, burning and discomfort with intercourse. Testosterone treatment for women can help enhance sex drive and alleviate sexual dysfunction. HGH therapy can help increase energy, skin elasticity, improve hair and nail texture, restore sexual desire and a sense of well-being and youthful energy.
For women, standard hormone therapy during menopause typically constituted taking estrogen and progestin (a man-made, animal-derived version of progesterone). AAG Health uses bio-identical hormones as our board certified physicians believe bio-identical hormones are a safer method of hormone therapy that can be even more effective.
Note: Long-term hormone therapy with animal-derived hormones for the prevention of postmenopausal
conditions is no longer routinely recommended by physicians. But women who take
a safer, natural form of estrogen and progesterone for relief of menopausal symptoms may gain some
protection against the following conditions:
- Osteoporosis. Studies show that hormone therapy can
prevent the bone loss that occurs after menopause, which decreases the
risk of osteoporosis-related hip fractures.
- Colorectal cancer. Studies show that hormone therapy can decrease the risk of colorectal cancer.
- Heart disease. Some data suggest that estrogen can
decrease risk of heart disease when taken early in your postmenopausal
years. A randomized, controlled clinical trial — the Kronos Early
Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS) — exploring estrogen use and heart
disease in younger postmenopausal women is under way, but it won't be
completed for several years.
What are the risks of 'animal-derived' hormones?
In the largest clinical trial to date, the combination
estrogen-progestin (Prempro), a man-made, animal derived formulation increased the risk of certain serious
conditions.
According to the study, over one year, 10,000 women taking estrogen plus progestin might experience:
- Seven more cases of heart disease than women taking a placebo
- Eight more cases of breast cancer than women taking a placebo
- Eight more cases of stroke than women taking a placebo
- Eighteen more cases of blood clots than women taking a placebo
- An increase in abnormal mammograms, particularly false positives
The study found no increased risk of breast cancer or heart disease
among women taking estrogen without progestin. Over one year, however,
10,000 women taking estrogen alone might experience:
- Twelve more cases of stroke than women taking a placebo
- Six more cases of blood clots in the legs than women taking a placebo
- An increase in mammography abnormalities
The effect of hormone therapy on mammograms is important, because it
suggests that women on hormone therapy may need more frequent mammograms
and additional testing.
Who should consider hormone therapy?
Men and women who wish to optimize their hormones due to an age-related hormonal decline or hormone imbalance. Testosterone therapy by injection, injectable HGH and bio-identical estrogen and progesterone replacement are becoming the gold standard for
treating menopausal and andropausal symptoms.
The benefits of short-term hormone therapy may outweigh the risks if you:
- Experience moderate to severe hot flashes or other menopausal symptoms including loss of libido, night sweats, irregular periods, excessive weight gain, bloating, irritability, memory loss or dizziness, headaches or severe mood swings.
- Have lost bone mass (osteoporosis) and either aren't able to tolerate other treatments or aren't benefitting from other treatments.
- Stopped having periods before age 40 (premature menopause) or lost
normal function of your ovaries before age 40 (premature ovarian
failure).
- Need help with female sexual dysfunction (FSD), restoring sexual desire, vaginal dryness and discomfort
Women who experience premature menopause or premature ovarian failure
have a different set of health risks compared with women who reach
menopause near the average age of about 50, including:
- A lower risk of breast cancer
- A higher risk of osteoporosis
- A higher risk of coronary heart disease (CHD)
In addition, hormone therapy appears to reduce the risk of osteoporosis
and CHD when started soon after menopause in young women. For women who
reach menopause prematurely, the protective benefits of hormone therapy
may outweigh the risks. Talk with your doctor about your personal risks.
Who should avoid hormone therapy?
Women with breast cancer, heart disease or a history of blood clots
should probably not take hormone therapy for relief of menopause
symptoms. A complete physical evaluation and blood test should always be undertaken before contemplating hormonal use.
If you take hormone replacement therapy, how can you protect yourself from the added risks?
Talk to your doctor about these strategies:
- Time it right. The risk of hormone therapy causing
heart disease is not significantly raised in women under age 60. In
fact, some studies suggest that estrogen may protect the heart when
taken early in your menopausal years.
- Minimize the amount of medication you take. Use the
lowest effective dose for the shortest amount of time needed to treat
symptoms. If you have lasting, debilitating menopausal symptoms, your
doctor may recommend longer term treatment, but will follow up regularly
to ensure that the benefits of hormone therapy continue to outweigh the
risks.
- Find the best delivery method for you. You can take
estrogen in the form of a pill, patch, gel, vaginal cream, or
slow-releasing suppository or ring that you place in your vagina. If you
experience only isolated vaginal symptoms, estrogen in a vaginal cream,
tablet or ring is usually a better choice than a pill or a skin patch.
That's because estrogen applied directly to your vagina is more
effective at a lower dose than is estrogen given in pill or skin patch
form. Estrogen should normally be balanced with progesterone and a hormone specialist can help determine the best treatment for you.
If you haven't had a hysterectomy and are using oral or skin patch
hormone therapy, you will also need progestin or a natural form - progesterone, which is available in a
pill, combination pill, vaginal gel, intrauterine device or combination
skin patch. Your doctor can help you find the delivery method that
offers the most benefits and convenience with the least risks and cost.
What can you do if you can't take hormone therapy?
Women shouldn't have to struggle through menopause. You may be able to
manage your menopausal symptoms by making healthy lifestyle choices. In
fact, your doctor may recommend that you change your exercise or eating
habits before you try medication. If lifestyle changes aren't providing
enough relief from bothersome menopausal symptoms, there are many nutritional supplements in addition to hormonal medications
to help relieve symptoms.
The bottom line: Hormone therapy can help adults who have symptoms of hormone-related deficiency or are suffering from symptoms of menopause or andropause.
The best way to determine if hormone replacement therapy is a good
treatment option for you is to talk to your physician about your individual
symptoms especially if you are going through menopause or men's menopause, andropause. Contact AAG Health hormone specialists to learn more about
hormone therapy, andropause or hypogonadism (Low T in Men) and other menopausal treatments for women. Review your current hormone replacement medications or treatments with your doctor on a regular
basis to make sure the dose and hormone therapy program is best for you.
- Call us at 1-800-325-1325 or fill out an inquiry form and an AAG Health hormone specialist will call you to answer your questions regarding age management services and hormone treatment programs.
- If you request it, we will email you our Guide to Hormone Health. We will arrange your lab testing and provide a lab requisition form for your initial lab blood work. Our medical counselors will make sure you have all your questions answered and instruct you on completing and submitting any required documents and paperwork.
- Your medical advisor will schedule an appointment for you with an age management doctor in your area for a comprehensive medical evaluation and hormonal assessment. If medically indicated, your hormone prescriptions will be delivered from the pharmacy to your designated address.
Our Health & Wellness clinic's staff would be happy to answer any questions you might have so don’t hesitate to contact the AAG Health Age Management Center now for an Age Management Doctor. 1-800-325-1325
AAG Health offers hormone replacement treatments and hormone therapy programs with individualized, Physician-Prescribed Hormone Therapies
including Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy, Testosterone Hormone Therapy and Human Growth Hormone Therapy. You’ll gain access to Hormone Doctors who are Board Certified in Age Management Medicine, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement (BHRT), Anti Aging Medicine, Weight Loss and Weight Management programs. AAG Health & Wellness serves male and female patients throughout the United States and worldwide with age-related and life extending therapies, such as Hormone Replacement, Hormone Optimization, Testosterone Replacement, HGH Replacement, Injectable Human Growth Hormone, Healthy Aging and Weight Loss Programs, Anti-Aging Nutritional Supplements, Antiaging Vitamins and Natural Hormone Supplementation. These healthy aging and hormone optimization programs are designed to meet your health goals. AAG Health has Board Certified Hormone Replacement Doctors.
Call AAG Health, the Hormone Therapy Experts at 1-800-325-1325
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