We all get older, but do we have to constantly feel that way, too? For some of us, that means less energy, sleepless nights, memory loss, or even a dwindling sex drive. For others, getting older means getting sick easily and falling victim to more invasive diseases that affect the quality of life. While itβs easy to just βblame it all on age,β the root cause for many of these symptoms could be a hormonal imbalance. If so, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is the answer.
Without getting too technical, hormones control nearly every process in the human body. Around the age of 35, our hormone levels drop and, as a result, lead to a host of problems that are traditionally associated with getting older. Restoring a normal hormonal balance can reverse these symptoms and make us feel young again.
Do any of these symptoms of aging sound familiar?
- Low energy and fatigue
- Weight gain
- Insomnia
- Anxiety, stress, and depression
- Mood swings
- Low sex drive and sexual dysfunction
- Skin issues (dry skin, loss of elasticity, etc.)
- Hair loss
- Memory loss
- Poor concentration
Traditionally this aging process has been considered normal and unavoidable. However, years of clinical research has proven that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy reverses these symptoms. It also produces a protective effect on many of our organ systems, protects us against loss of muscular strength and bone density, and even helps reduce cardiovascular disease risk in both men and women.
What bioidentical hormone replacement therapy looks like
Natural hormones such as estrogen and testosterone are produced throughout the body and regulate nearly all of our bodily functions. Bioidentical hormones are derived from plants. They are identical to what we have in the human body, and they are designed to replace the hormone numbers we lose over time. At Live Young Wellness Spa in Flower Mound, we use a myriad of bioidentical hormone replacement therapies to improve health and quality of life.
Depending on your hormone levels and symptoms, we may incorporate testosterone, thyroid hormone, estradiol, progesterone, melatonin, or growth hormone to improve your symptoms.
Our process includes:
- Health Assessment β This is a thorough look at your medical history and current symptoms, along with a physical exam and blood draw for an extensive panel of labs. These labs give us your exact hormone levels. We will also discuss the various medication choices, including the advantages and disadvantages, to help you choose what best fits your life, health, and goals. Also, we discuss exercise options. We believe wholeheartedly in the synergistic effect of exercise and hormones on mood and health. Finally, you will likely leave with prescriptions to begin your hormone optimization. This ranges from pellets and creams to oral pills.
- Follow-up and Lab Review β Four to eight weeks after your initial visit, you will follow up to discuss your lab work. This allows you to understand how the initial medications are going. It also allows time for all lab work to return.
- On-going Maintenance β Follow up appointments are an integral part of the Live Young hormone process. To optimize each hormone, we need to check levels periodically and adjust dosages or frequency as needed. Lab re-checks and follow-up appointments are critical to optimizing your hormone levels and require some compliance and commitment on your part to make your program healthy and successful.
While we do not accept insurance, Live Young Wellness Spa has bioidentical hormone replacement therapy membership options, an Elite Membership, and our Elite VIP Membership. All of them allow for consistent, affordable access to bioidentical hormone therapy treatment options so that you can live your best life possible.
Call us for any of your hormone replacement needs today!!
The best way to know if bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is right for you is to schedule an appointment with us today. As always, our team is here to help. Each procedure is customized to your individual needs and performed by expertly-trained medical professionals.
Our primary office is located at 2931 Long Prairie Rd, Ste. 100, which is immediately behind Black Walnut CafΓ©. Our mission is to continue to be a trusted and respected wellness spa. We do this through a relentless pursuit of excellence in everything we do. Our staff is always available. Give us a call today!
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