BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Haven’t been feeling like yourself lately? Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) Is a personalized, more natural approach to hormone replacement therapy that can get you back to feeling like a younger, more energetic, and more confident version of yourself. 

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BHRT THERAPY: THE NATURAL & EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

BHRT THERAPY: THE NATURAL & EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) alleviates symptoms of aging by replacing the hormones that the body is no longer producing. 

BHRT uses hormones derived from natural plant sources and formulated to be chemically identical to the hormones produced by the body, which means your body effectively cannot tell the difference. This allows for a more personalized and effective treatment plan with fewer potential unwanted side effects. 

GETTING STARTED WITH BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Our priority is to offer you the best solutions for your specific body, and goals. At Blue Sky MD, we make it a priority to offer our patients the right custom solutions. 

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS

BHRT therapy always begins with holistic labs and metabolic testing to understand what your body needs.

We look at all three levels of hormones (testosterone, estrogen (estradiol), and progesterone) in lab testing, and based on levels and clinical history; we will create a tailored plan to provide feedback and potentially supplement all three hormones.

BEGIN BHRT THERAPY

Once we’ve established your baseline hormone levels, we can begin treatments with the appropriate delivery method. Hormone pellet replacement therapy is the most common and often recommended because pellets avoid fluctuations and our providers can provide a dose to match the needs of the individual patient.

MAINTENANCE

You’ll meet with your Blue Sky MD provider periodically to get more bloodwork done, assess hormone levels, and verify symptoms are improving.

Typically, levels will be reevaluated during hormone therapy 4 weeks after an initial insertion. Every 3 to 4 months you will need to reinsert pellets.

HORMONE THERAPY FOR WOMEN

EFFECTIVE MENOPAUSE RELIEF CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR BODY

During menopause, women may experience insomnia, low energy, anxiety and depression, mood swings, sudden weight gain, and low libido. 

As if these frustrating symptoms weren’t bad enough, imbalanced hormones in women may increase the risk of osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and many other diseases and conditions. 

Hormone therapy helps reduce these symptoms associated with the menopause cliff and protects our bodies against the more serious side effects of aging. 

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Hormone Therapy For Man

HORMONE THERAPY FOR MEN

INCREASE YOUR CONFIDENCE AND RESTORE VITALITY

Many men experience imbalanced levels of testosterone, estrogen, and thyroid hormones as they age. As men age, a natural decline in testosterone, in particular, can lead to bone loss, fatigue, depression, erectile dysfunction, and difficulty sleeping. 

BHRT for men offers a holistic approach that helps restore balance to the hormones that control cognition, weight gain, libido, and lean muscle growth. 

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What Hormone Replacement Therapy Treats:

SYMPTOMS & CONDITIONS HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY CAN RELIEVE

Depression

DEPRESSION

When we aren't feeling well physically, we tend to also feel tired or depressed...

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ANXIETY

Anxiety can be one of the first signs of an underlying thyroid issue...

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WEIGHT GAIN

Loss of lean muscle mass, increased appetite, and lower metabolism are all symptoms that affect weight gain.

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LOW ENERGY & FATIGUE

A lack of key hormones can make us feel sluggish or low on energy...

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MOOD SWINGS

From metabolism to heart rate, sleep cycles, reproductive cycles, body temperature, and mood, hormones...

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HAIR LOSS

Hair loss isn't just genetic—it can also be the sign of a treatable hormone imbalance...

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JOINT PAIN

Joint tissues contain estrogen receptors, and as menopause progresses, estrogen levels also drop...

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HOT FLASHES

HRT can help reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes, which are a common symptom of menopause...

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LOSS OF LIBIDO

Hormones play a huge role in sexual arousal. A lack of sex hormones can cause dryness or erectile dysfunction...

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TROUBLE SLEEPING

During menopause, hot flashes can interrupt sleep and begin a cascade of additional problems...

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BRAIN FOG

As we age and our hormone levels decline, our mental clarity declines as well...

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OSTEOPOROSIS

Estrogen therapy can help prevent bone loss and reduce the risk of osteoporosis...

HOW DOES BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY WORK?

There are a few approaches to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, including injections and pills. For most patients, bioidentical hormone pellet replacement therapy is the best option. 

Data supports that hormone replacement therapy with pellet implants is the most effective and the most bio-identical method to deliver hormones in both men and women. Implants, placed under the skin, consistently release small, physiologic doses of hormones providing optimal therapy over time. 

Pellets deliver consistent, healthy levels of hormones for 3-4 months in women and 4-5 months in men. They avoid the fluctuations, or ups and downs, of hormone levels seen with every other method of delivery. 

We’ve found that even patients who have failed to get results with other types of hormone replacement therapy see a high level of success with hormone pellets because of their bio-compatibility. 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ABOUT BHRT

It depends. If we’re able to bill insurance, out-of-pocket costs may vary. If you have insurance, we are happy to file for your office visit and the procedure (which will require a co-pay). 

 Self-pay options are available if you do not have insurance or have a high deductible. 

In short, it depends. In some cases hormone replacement therapy is considered an elective procedure and isn’t covered by insurance. 

For other patients hormone therapy is a medical necessity. 

Contact us to find out if we can bill your insurance!

There are several types of hormone therapy available. The type prescribed a physician will depend on a patient’s symptoms and particular needs. Some common types of hormone therapy include:

  1. Estrogen Therapy
    This is the most commonly prescribed type of HT and is used to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. It can be taken in the form of pills, patches, gels, or creams.

  2. Progestin Therapy
    This type of therapy is often prescribed in combination with estrogen therapy. Progestin is a synthetic form of progesterone, a hormone that helps balance the effects of estrogen.

  3. Testosterone Therapy
    This type of therapy is typically prescribed for men who have low levels of testosterone, a condition known as hypogonadism. Testosterone therapy can be administered in the form of gels, patches, or injections.

  4. Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy
    This type of therapy is used to treat low thyroid hormone levels, a condition known as hypothyroidism. Thyroid hormone replacement therapy can be taken in the form of pills.

  5. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
    This type of therapy uses hormones that are chemically identical to those naturally produced by the body. They are usually customized to the individual patient based on their hormone levels and symptoms.

Hormone therapy increases your chance of successful weight loss by 10% in both men and women. 

HRT improves lean muscle mass, which increases metabolism and supports weight loss efforts. 

On average, male patients using hormone therapy lose 20-25% more weight with a combination of hormone therapy and nutrition programs. Women lose 10% more weight than just with nutrition programs. 

During menopause women may experience insomnia, low energy, anxiety and depression, mood swings, sudden weight gain, and low libido.

As if these frustrating symptoms weren’t bad enough, imbalanced hormones in women may increase the risk of osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and many other diseases and conditions.

Hormone therapy helps reduce these symptoms and protect our bodies against the more serious side effects of aging.

Pellets are made up of either estradiol or testosterone. The hormones are pressed or fused into very small solid cylinders. These pellets are larger than a grain of rice and smaller than a ‘Tic Tac’.

In the United States, the majority of pellets are made by compounding pharmacists and delivered in sterile glass vials. There is an ‘FDA approved’ 75 mg testosterone pellet.

Data supports that hormone replacement therapy with pellet implants is the most effective and the most bio-identical method to deliver hormones in both men and women.

Implants, placed under the skin, consistently release small, physiologic doses of hormones providing optimal therapy.

Pellets deliver consistent, healthy levels of hormones for 3-4 months in women and 4-5 months in men. They avoid the fluctuations, or ups and downs, of hormone levels seen with every other method of delivery. In studies, pellets have been shown to be superior for relief of menopausal symptoms, maintenance of bone density, restoration of sleep patterns, and improvement in sex drive, libido, sexual response and performance.

The insertion of pellets is a simple, relatively painless procedure done under local anesthesia. The pellets are usually inserted in the lower abdominal wall or upper buttocks through a small incision, which is then taped, closed.

 

Complications from the insertion of pellets include; minor bleeding or bruising, discoloration of the skin, infection, and the possible extrusion of the pellet. Other than slight bruising, or discoloration of the skin, these complications are very rare. Testosterone may cause a slight increase in facial hair in some women. Testosterone stimulates the bone marrow and increases the production of red blood cells.

 
 

Some patients begin to ‘feel better’ within 24-48 hours while others may take a week or two to notice a difference. Diet and lifestyle, along with hormone balance are critical for optimal health. Stress is a major contributor to hormone imbalance and illness. Weight loss is often helpful to optimize the effectiveness of pellet therapy.

 
 
 
 

The pellets usually last between 3 to 4 months in women and 4-5 months in men. The pellets do not need to be removed. They completely dissolve on their own.

 

If you have insurance, we are happy to file for your office visit and the procedure (which will require a co-pay). Self pay options are available if you do not have insurance or a have a high deductible.

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