Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) in Colorado
Essential Hormones In The Body
The body has over 50 different hormones each with a unique function and often work synergistically together. As we age, hormones decline naturally. Further decline can occur due to toxins in our environment, medical problems or medications.
F4 of our most crucial hormones: testosterone, estradiol, progesterone, and DHEA begin to decline in our late thirties.
Testosterone
Testosterone is a sex hormone. It is the most abundant sex hormone for both men and women throughout our lives although men make a larger percentage than women. It has receptor sites in every tissue of our bodies. It affects brain cognition and mood, promotes restful sleep, increases metabolic rate and energy, increases joint lubrication. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, helps build strong bone and muscle, and it has a role in both libido and sexual function.
With low testosterone levels, the body can experience:
- Decline in energy
- Loss of sexual desire and performance
- Depression and/or irritability
- Loss of muscle and bone health
- Lack of concentration/brain fog
Estrogen
Estradiol is the most beneficial form of estrogen in terms of maximizing health. Like Testosterone both men and women have these hormones in our bodies but in different percentages. It controls and regulates menstruation cycles, female reproductive systems, and breast development. It has positive effects on bones, skin (collagen production), hair, muscles, brain, libido and has a beneficial effect on cardiovasular health.
Estradiol is also vital in the male body but they have a lesser percentage than women. In males, estradiol affects erectile function, libido, brain health, bones, and skin. With low levels of estrogen (this commonly occurs during or after menopause) people can experience:
- Unpredictable menstruation cycles
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Vaginal issues
- Low libido
- Belly fat growth
- Sagging skin and wrinkles
- Weak bones
Progesterone
Progesterone is a calming hormone for women's health. It helps provide better sleep and more even moods with less anxiety, depression and irritability. It is also breast and uterine protective.
DHEA
DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, is a very important hormone. It is made by the adrenal glands and testing DHEA levels can be a good measure of your adrenal health. DHEA improves the function of the immune system, improves brain function, relieves stress, and has been shown to be a very potent anti-cancer hormone. DHEA is also an antioxidant as it appears to prevent the formation of free radicals.
However, DHEA levels begin to decline steadily after age 25. By the age of 40, most people are not producing adequate levels. In fact, it has been estimated that DHEA levels decrease by 80% throughout adulthood. Restoring DHEA levels can improve quality of life tremendously.
Since hormones are essential to bodily function, having low levels often has negative health and lifestyle impacts. However, there is an option to restore appropriate hormone levels through BHRT.
Frequently Asked Questions About BHRT
BHRT can be administered in many different ways. Patients can receive treatment through:
- Pills
- Injections
- Topical creams
- Pellet implants
At Onus we are proud to offer pellet therapy which is considered the gold standard in BHRT
Pellets are the preferred method of hormone replacement therapy and have grown in popularity over the last decade although they have been in use since 1939
For most people pellets offer a convenience that is unparalleled. Pellets are painlessly placed under the skin during a short clinic visit and deliver a steady dose of hormones while they are slowly absorbed over 3 to 6 months based on your activity level, gender, and dose.
You don’t have to remember to apply a cream, take a pill or hassle with painful injections. This method of delivery also most closely mimics the body’s natural secretion of hormones–delivering timely and steady dosing for optimal function.
BHRT is considered even safer than HRT because the BHRT hormones are identical to what’s already in the body. No synthetic ingredients keep your body safe from toxic ingredients.
They are not individually FDA approved for several reasons. One reason the FDA can’t approve a patent on pellet therapy is because human molecules can’t be patented and the FDA doesn’t approve products with individual dosing. However, the ingredients in Onus IV pellets are all FDA-approved.
At Onus IV, our medical experts begin with a questionnaire of symptoms and detailed lab testing.Then you will meet with a hormone replacement specialist for a consultation who will truly listen to your concerns and offer customized approaches for hormonal health. Throughout the process we will be your guide helping you navigate your path to better health.
Follow up includes scheduled lab testing to ensure your hormones are optimized and clinic visits for men twice a year and visits for women 3-4 x yearly.
Onus IV offers hormone pellets but also has a wide array of intravenous treatments to help restore your health.
