Hormone imbalance is common in men and women over 40. When your hormones are out of sync, they can affect everything from focus to motivation, metabolism, and confidence.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) treatment has gained attention lately, and it can do more than simply stabilize your mood.
Below, we break down what you need to know about BHRT. If you think it could be right for you, see Lionel Bissoon, DO, at Liondale Medical, near the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City.
BHRT uses hormones just like those your body produces to restore balance. It can boost low levels of estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and similar hormones to help you feel more like yourself.
We administer BHRT in many forms, such as patches, injections, pills, pellets, gels, creams, and vaginal products. Dr. Bissoon helps determine which may be the most appropriate based on your medical history, preferences, lifestyle, and lab results.
BHRT offers the following perks:
BHRT may reduce hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and other menopause symptoms linked to an imbalance. You can expect to feel more like yourself and enjoy a better quality of life when utilizing BHRT.
A balance in sex hormones can improve your intimate life. It helps reduce vaginal dryness for women, relieve erectile dysfunction (ED) caused by low testosterone in men, and increase sexual desire for both.
BHRT can boost cognitive function and brain health, reducing brain fog and enhancing your ability to concentrate. It helps decrease depression, mood swings, and irritability, and could even enhance your memory.
If poor sleep caused by hormone imbalance contributes to daytime fatigue, hormone replacement therapy could help you sleep soundly and wake up well-rested. You may fall asleep faster, stay asleep, and feel more energized overall.
Imbalanced hormones can affect metabolism and your body’s lean mass versus body fat ratio. BHRT may contribute to improved muscle definition while minimizing body fat. It also helps boost energy, making it easier to stay active regularly and further optimize body composition.
Dr. Bissoon determines if BHRT is right for you by completing a physical exam and reviewing your medical history. You may not be a candidate if you have a history of cancer, blood clots, stroke, heart disease, heart attack, liver disease, or gallbladder disease.
In addition to BHRT, Liondale Medical offers hair loss treatments, regenerative medicine, medical ozone therapy, intravenous (IV) therapy, and other anti-aging solutions. These treatments help you look and feel younger using a concierge medicine-style approach.
Learn if BHRT is right for you by contacting us today at Liondale Medical by phone or booking an appointment online.
