THE ROLE OF HORMONE THERAPY FOR HEALTHY AGING
According to research data, testosterone implants effectively treat symptoms in both men and women. The implants are placed beneath the skin, delivering consistent and physiologically appropriate doses of hormones, which provide optimal therapy without side effects.
Pellets or implants are made of hormones (such as testosterone), which are condensed into small solid cylinders. These pellets are larger than a grain of rice and smaller than a "Tic Tac" candy. The pellets provide consistent and healthy hormone levels for 3-4 months in women and 4-5 months in men.
They avoid the fluctuations or ups and downs of hormone levels observed in all other methods of implantation. This is important for good health and disease prevention. Pellets do not increase the risk of blood clots, as occurs in conventional or synthetic hormone replacement therapy.
According to NIH studies, compared to conventional hormone replacement therapy, pellets have been shown to be effective in relieving menopause symptoms, maintaining bone density, restoring sleep patterns, improving sexual performance, libido, sexual response, and overall performance.
WHAT ARE BIOIDENTICAL HORMONES?
The Endocrine Society defines bioidentical hormones as "compounds that have exactly the same chemical and molecular structure as hormones that are produced in the human body."
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy treats symptoms of male and female menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause.
Here is an overview of the basic differences between conventional hormone replacement therapy and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy:
BIOIDENTICAL HORMONES IN MEN:
MALE ANDROPAUSE
Until recently, age-related male hormonal changes were not considered problematic because the changes can be more subtle than in women and fertility persists in men until old age. A more careful evaluation of male hormonal changes reveals age-related changes in metabolism, nervous system, and endocrine functions.
These changes typically begin in a man's 40s and 50s and are a sign of andropause, the male equivalent of menopause.
HORMONAL IMPLANTS:
- Administration of hormones through subcutaneous implants has been shown to be highly effective:
- Pellet implants provide constant physiological levels of hormones.
- Constant physiological levels maintain and improve bone density.
- Pellet implants avoid the liver and do not negatively affect clotting factors, blood pressure, lipid levels, or liver function.
Pellet implants have consistently been shown to improve:
- Cardiovascular health
- Sex drive and libido
- Headaches and migraines
- Insomnia
- Hot flashes
- Mood and depression
- Joint pains and aches
BIODENTICAL HORMONES IN WOMEN:
WHAT IS IT?
Hormone therapy with pellets is the most effective method of hormone replacement. It involves subcutaneous insertion (in the hip) of several pellets derived from bioidentical hormones. Once the pellets are inserted, a constant dose of natural hormones flows directly into the blood, regulating their levels in the body and providing the patient with a general sense of well-being. It is a procedure typically used in women aged 35 or older.
SIGNIFICANT SYMPTOMS OF HORMONAL DEFICIENCY IN WOMEN:
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Vaginal dryness
- Lack of libido or sexual desire
- Low concentration or memory
- Depression, anxiety, irritability
- Excessive sweating and night sweats
BENEFITS:
- Improves skin quality
- Increases energy levels
- Helps prevent osteoporosis
- Increases libido or sexual desire
- Improves concentration levels
- Attenuates symptoms of menopause
- Does not produce the adverse effects characteristic of synthetic hormone replacements
- Maintains the effects that the body's own hormones generated before their physiological decline
