Bioidentical hormone therapy for men
If you haven’t been feeling like yourself as of late, chances are it might be due to a hormone imbalance.
Hormone therapy is not just for women—it is available for men as well and it offers incredible benefits. Optimum Health in Houston offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to treat hormonal imbalances due to declines in hormone levels.
How do I know if I have a hormone imbalance?
While most hormone imbalances occur during middle age when testosterone levels reach a peak point of decline, it can happen at any time during your life cycle. In fact, some men as young as 30 experience hormone imbalance. As you get closer to middle age, andropause (or “male menopause”) occurs, which is a stage where hormone imbalance symptoms begin to intensify. During this stage, you may be experiencing:
- Muscle loss
- Weight gain
- Fatigue
- Sleeping issues
- Low sex drive
- Irritable
- Depression
- Erectile dysfunction
- Gynecomastia (breast enlargement in men)
- Urinary issues
- Hot flashes & night sweats
- Memory issues
Often these symptoms are dismissed as just stress, however, there’s also a chance it may be due to low testosterone. This can be concerning: low testosterone not only effects your quality of life, it may lead to some serious health complications. If you are experiencing any of these issues, it is strongly recommended you contact Optimum Health to have your hormone levels tested. We can conduct an advanced laboratory test to confirm if these symptoms are being caused by a hormone imbalance.
What could be the cause of my hormone imbalance?
There is one major cause for hormone imbalance: age. However, declines in testosterone can be caused by various other factors including:
- Thyroid issues
- Cardiovascular issues, including heart disease and hypertension
- Cerebrovascular issues, including stroke
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Liver issues, such as cirrhosis and failure
- Kidney issues
- Radiation or chemotherapy treatments
- Opioid medications
- Steroid medications
How does bioidentical hormone therapy help men?
Let’s start by discussing what bioidentical hormones are. Bioidentical hormones are identical to the ones present in the human body (hence “bioidentical”) with a molecular structure that closely resembles human hormones. These hormones are extracted from naturally occurring sources, such as plants, and later compounded in a lab for pharmaceutical use. The dosage of bioidentical hormones that we prescribe to you at Optimum Health will be determined by your lab results, medical history, symptoms, and lifestyle. All bioidentical hormone treatment plans are tailored to suit your body’s needs and your personal health goals.
Bioidentical hormones can help men in numerous ways. It has been reported that normalizing your testosterone levels can help reduce mortality and risk of heart attack and stroke. Some of the other benefits of normalized testosterone levels include:
- Boosted energy
- Reduced body mass and body fat
- Increased muscle mass and muscle strength
- Improved mood
- Reduced anxiety
- Improved sexual performance
Why men should choose bioidentical hormone therapy over conventional therapy
There are two major reasons why men should choose bioidentical hormone replacement therapy over conventional hormone replacement therapy.
- For one, bioidentical hormones are extracted from natural resources. Conventional hormones are fully synthetic. A bioidentical hormone treatment has fewer side effects and health risks than conventional hormone therapy.
- For two, bioidentical hormone therapy can be better tailored to an individual’s needs.
Schedule your consultation at Optimum Health
If you are dealing with the effects of a hormone imbalance, it is time to do something about it. It might be a key reason why you are not feeling your best. Schedule a bioidentical hormone replacement consultation today at Optimum Health.