Hormones, the Natural Way: What You Should Know About Bioidentical Hormones

Your hormones are intricately involved in numerous bodily functions. They control things like your metabolism, mood regulation, and reproduction, just to name a few. Because of this, even a slight shift in hormone levels can cause all sorts of issues with your health and wellness, leaving you with a slew of unpleasant symptoms.

Thankfully, hormone replacement therapy has become a welcome solution for irregular hormone levels and the symptoms that come with it.  

Our team, led by Dana Trippi, DO, at Atlas Health Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada, offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to balance hormones and restore your quality of life. We believe that this method is far superior to other hormone therapy options. 

In this month’s blog, we review what you need to know about this natural and innovative solution to hormone imbalances. 

Understanding bioidentical hormone replacement therapy 

Bioidentical hormones are synthetic (man-made) hormones that are derived from plants. They’re created with the same chemical makeup as your existing hormones, so they function very similarly to your natural hormones, making them quick and easy for your body to absorb and use. 

On the other hand, traditional hormone therapy uses hormones made from animal sources, which are much harder for your body to recognize and use effectively and can cause a roller coaster of side effects. 

Because bioidentical hormones are such a close match to your body’s preexisting hormones, the steady increase in hormone levels is much more seamless and natural. 

Who can benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?

For many women, perimenopause (the stage before menopause) can start as early as your mid-30s, causing a drop in estrogen and progesterone levels. As you reach your 40s and 50s, full-blown menopause symptoms can set in, which often include night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and vaginal dryness. 

For men, testosterone levels peak around age 18, and then steadily decrease over time. As those hormone levels decline, you may notice symptoms such as low libido, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, and mood swings. 

Bioidentical hormones can increase depleted hormone levels and effectively reduce unpleasant symptoms. 

How bioidentical hormone replacement therapy works

Before undergoing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, our team performs lab testing to determine if this treatment is a good fit and which hormones need a boost. 

If you qualify for increased hormone levels, we insert a pellet underneath your skin. This pellet releases a steady stream of hormones into your bloodstream to slowly but noticeably increase hormone levels and decrease symptoms. These pellets can last several months, and you should need a new one only a handful of times a year.  

To learn more about how bioidentical hormones can naturally boost your hormone levels and provide optimal health and wellness, schedule a consultation with our team by calling our office or using our online booking feature today.