How Bio-Identical Hormones Can Enhance Vitality and Well-Being

Bioidentical hormone treatment (BHRT) is a hormone therapy that balances your body’s hormone levels and addresses chronic imbalances with natural, plant-based hormones. As you age, it is common to experience changes to your body from menopause and andropause–chronic, age-related hormone decline that affects your mood, sleep quality, skin, and weight.

At AsandraMD, we take a holistic approach to well-being and medical weight loss that has helped many patients achieve their body goals. Dr. Christopher Asandra is an anti-aging expert who has transformed thousands of lives with his approach to regenerative medicine. He will create a personalized treatment plan to help you address your body goals.

Contact our office online or call (424) 542-8881 to learn more about innovative BHRT treatments!

About How Bio-Identical Hormones Can Enhance Vitality and Well-Being

BHRT is a plant-based therapy that helps your body adjust its hormone levels naturally to rebalance your endocrine system and stabilize your hormones. There are several different types of hormone therapy we can offer depending on the condition you have and your medical history. Based on your symptoms and a blood sample analysis, we can offer testosterone, progesterone, estrogen, and/or combined therapy. Although hormonal imbalances are common with aging, medical conditions, and genetics can also affect your hormone levels and quality of life. We can discuss the best type of treatment during your consultation.

Types of BHRT for Hormonal Imbalances

Depending on your symptoms, there are several different types of BHRT we can offer, depending on your needs. Common methods for administering BHRT treatments include:

  • Injections: We can administer an injection to improve your hormone levels
  • Pellet: We can place pellets beneath your skin on the hips and abdomen to help rebalance your hormone levels

We can also adjust the dose of BHRT treatments based on your bloodwork. We will take a blood sample to analyze your hormone levels and create a customized plan for your specific needs.

BHRT for Andropause

Andropause treatment, colloquially referred to as male menopause, typically begins between the ages of 40 and 50. After the age of 30, men’s testosterone levels decline by 1% each year (1), and most men will have lost 35% of their testosterone by age 75. (2) With andropause treatment, we can address these changes to the body to improve your health in several ways:

  • Increasing muscle mass: We can help you reduce excess fat and increase your strength by improving your testosterone levels. Balancing your hormones can also reduce stress and help you maintain a healthier body weight.
  • Reducing fatigue: We can help you improve your energy levels so you can enjoy feeling more well-rested with less fatigue impacting your daily life.
  • Improving intimacy and libido: If you are struggling with erectile dysfunction, hormonal imbalances can affect your intimate relationships and libido. BHRT reverses these changes to improve your quality of life.

BHRT for Menopause

Menopause is a condition that occurs after a woman has not had her period for approximately 12 months. Common symptoms include:

  • Night sweats: Frequent bouts of excessive perspiration while sleeping can reduce a patient’s quality of sleep. Many women experience unsettling dreams alongside these sweats. Treating this issue leads to improved sleep quality and more energy during the day.
  • Hot flashes: If hot flashes are affecting your well-being, we can address them to improve your daily function.
  • Vaginal dryness: We can help you improve intimate relationships by addressing vaginal dryness.

Benefits of BHRT

There are several benefits to BHRT, including:

  • Mental clarity: We can improve your mental clarity and daily function if you are experiencing “brain fog.”
  • Improved energy: We can help you increase your energy levels to improve your daily performance.
  • Improved libido: Addressing changes to your libido can help you improve your intimate relationships and quality of life.
  • Long-lasting results: You can achieve long-lasting results with minimal downtime.
  • Increased bone density: Your hormones can also affect your bone health, and rebalancing them can prevent loss of bone density to improve your well-being.
  • Comfortable treatment: Since the treatment is minimally invasive, we can improve your well-being without incisions, anesthesia, or downtime.
  • Balanced hormones: BHRT can address chronic hormonal imbalances by increasing your body’s hormone levels.
  • Stabilized mood: If you are experiencing mood swings from hormone fluctuations, you can enjoy a more stabilized mood.
  • Healthier body mass index (BMI): You can maintain a stable body weight with balanced hormones.
  • Improved skin quality: Improving your hormone levels can also improve your skin quality.

Candidates & Consultation

Suitable candidates for BHRT are those who would like to rebalance their hormone levels to improve their health and daily life. If you would like to address any of the following, you are likely a good candidate for BHRT:

  • Hot flashes
  • Concentration issues
  • Fatigue
  • Low energy levels
  • Hair loss
  • Mood changes
  • Depression
  • Andropause or menopause
  • Weight fluctuations
  • Low libido

You must also have realistic expectations and make healthy lifestyle changes to support your body during your treatment. If you are struggling with imbalances, eating healthy meals, getting adequate rest, and exercising regularly will be important for your well-being. During your consultation, we will ask about your medical history and medications to create the best treatment plan for your needs. We will personalize each procedure to meet your goals and take a blood sample to analyze your hormone levels before starting any hormone treatment to ensure you receive the best quality care.

To learn more, read our blog about pellet therapy.

Treatment Process

How Bio-Identical Hormones Can Enhance Vitality and Well-Being AsandraMD Dr. Christopher

The treatment process will depend on the type of BHRT you need. For pellet therapy, we can place small pellets beneath your skin on the abdomen or arms. Over several months, these pellets will slowly release hormones into your bloodstream. After they dissolve, we can place new pellets to improve your hormone levels.

If you receive injections, we can administer a hormone formula directly into your muscles to raise your hormone levels. Injections take effect quicker than pellets, but you may need more appointments yearly. Injections can also be self-administered at home, but this varies depending on the types of hormones and patient needs.

After BHRT Treatments

After your treatment, you can enjoy an improved life by restoring your hormone levels. If you are experiencing low testosterone levels, we can also adjust your treatment plan to address a chronic decline so you can restore your testosterone supply.

Additional Treatments

We can also combine BHRT with several additional treatments to improve your quality of life.

Peptide Therapy

Peptide therapy is an amino acid (protein) treatment that improves your health by helping your body repair vital tissues and improve your immune system function. We offer several different types of peptide treatments to help you achieve results. Peptides can help you improve your muscle mass and can even help you lose weight. We can discuss our customizable weight loss program as well to help you improve your well-being.

Hair Restoration

Hair restoration is a customizable treatment that can help you grow denser, thicker hair without incisions, downtime, or anesthesia. With follicular unit extraction, one of the most innovative technologies, we can extract hair follicles individually and remove them with gentle suction that preserves the surrounding tissue. We can place them strategically so you can enjoy even, natural-looking hair growth. Because hair loss is largely influenced by hormonal changes, including hormone therapy in hair restoration can help your scalp better accept newly-placed hair follicles and allow them to grow quickly and healthily.

Anti-Aging Skin Treatment

Anti-aging skin treatments can address fine lines, wrinkles, and mild skin laxity that is increasing your perceived age or affecting your self-esteem. Although changes to your skin are a natural part of aging, they do not need to be permanent. As you age, the collagen and elastin–proteins that help your skin maintain its structure–naturally decline which results in these changes. We can perform several different types of treatments to raise your skin’s collagen levels for a smoother appearance and improved radiance.

The Cost of Bio-Identical Hormone Therapies in Beverly Hills

The cost of BHRT will depend on your specific treatment plan and whether or not you need additional treatments for your aesthetic goals. We can provide an all-inclusive quote for your needs during your consultation. Your hormones can affect your quality of life. Do not hesitate to explore treatment when a customizable therapy can help you address changes to your health.

Contact our office online or call (424) 542-8881 to learn more about how a minimally invasive therapy can help you achieve long-lasting results.

FAQ

Can BHRT help with chronic imbalances?

Yes, BHRT can be a long or short-term therapy, depending on your symptoms.

How often will I need BHRT treatments?

Your treatment plan will depend on the symptoms you have and whether or not you need long-term treatment for age-related hormone imbalances.

Are there any side effects to BHRT?

After BHRT, your mood may improve, but this will depend on your medical history and the type of treatment you receive. BHRT is generally well-tolerated.

How long will I need BHRT for?

This will also depend on your symptoms and whether or not you have a chronic hormone-related decline.

References

  1. Martins da Silva S, Anderson RA. Reproductive axis ageing and fertility in men. Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders. 2022;23(6):1109-1121. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11154-022-09759-0
  2. Vermeulen A. Andropause. Maturitas. 2000;34(1):5-15. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/s0378-5122(99)00075-4
  3. Jakiel G, Makara-Studzińska M, Ciebiera M, Słabuszewska-Jóźwiak A. Featured paper Andropause – State of the art 2015 and review of selected aspects. Menopausal Review. 2015;1:1-6. doi:https://doi.org/10.5114/pm.2015.49998
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