Anyone who survived their teenage years knows that hormones affect how we look and feel. Fortunately, in adulthood, the hormonal fluctuations that make adolescence so challenging level off — at least for a time.
As you get older, your hormone levels start to change again. Specifically, they diminish. Also, dropping hormone levels can create a range of symptoms, from fatigue to mood changes to sexual wellness challenges.
Fortunately, if you’ve noticed unpleasant symptoms as you get older, we may be able to help. If they’re hormone-related, we can replenish what your body is no longer creating naturally.
Because Ashok Kadambi, MD, FACE, is an endocrinologist — a hormone specialist — he’s in a position to help you get notable relief from your symptoms. Plus, here at Fort Wayne Endocrinology, he and our team offer a specialized treatment called bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
Here are five benefits bioidentical hormones deliver:
First and foremost, introducing bioidentical hormones replenishes the supply of hormones you need to feel your best. As you get older, your body naturally produces less of certain hormones.
Dr. Kadambi can check your hormone levels to see where you need support. Adding more of the hormones that are too low can help with symptoms including:
Talk with Dr. Kadambi about your symptoms; he can customize your treatment plan.
Bioidentical hormones are named such because they match your hormones at a molecular level. They function the same as the ones your body naturally makes and get easily absorbed by the body, which helps BHRT work so effectively for such a broad range of symptoms.
At our office, Dr. Kadambi tailors your BHRT plan to you, starting with a comprehensive review of your symptoms and medical history. He also orders lab work to check the hormone levels in your blood.
This information helps him determine if you’re a good candidate for BHRT and, if so, what kinds and amounts of hormones you need. He customizes the treatment for you, which is often delivered in a cream or gel to apply topically.
Decreasing hormone levels contribute to several unwelcome changes that come with getting older. Replenishing your body’s hormone supply can help you fend off issues like the loss of muscle mass and decreased bone density.
Other types of replacement hormones come from various sources. For traditional hormone replacement therapy, for example, medical teams often derive the hormones from the urine of pregnant horses.
BHRT doesn’t come from anything that might give you pause. We get these bioidentical hormones from plants like yams, soy, and cactus.
If these benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy sound appealing to you, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kadambi. Book your visit online or call our office today.
