Testosterone Therapy For Women
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Functional medicine, also known as “anti-aging medicine,” is a popular field in healthcare today, especially for women. Its aim is to maintain women’s health and vitality regardless of their age.
Many of us desire longevity, but do we seek to merely add years to our lives or enhance the quality of those years? As Americans, we prepare for various life events, yet often neglect planning for the inevitable effects of aging.
Past 40, signs of aging for women gradually manifest: lack of focus, depression, anxiety, fatigue, memory decline, hair loss, wrinkles, diminished libido, weight gain particularly around the midsection, and difficulty in building muscle mass.
So How Do We Solve This?
Hormone replacement therapy with bioidentical Testosterone is a highly successful treatment for both males and females.
Hormones act as the body’s “chemical messengers,” regulating various bodily functions such as metabolism, sexual desire, and function. Hormone levels can fluctuate with age, notably in women nearing menopause leading to decreased Testosterone levels.
How Does Testosterone Affect the Body?
Testosterone is vital for women. It plays a key role in stabilizing mood, enhancing sex drive, preserving bone density, burning fat, and building muscles.
Low Testosterone levels in women can lead to issues like vaginal dryness, depression, decreased sex drive, and fat accumulation around the abdomen.
As we age, we commonly develop excess abdominal fat, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Is All Testosterone the Same?
Two primary types of hormones are utilized in hormone replacement therapy:
- bioidentical hormones
- synthetic hormones
Natural and synthetic hormones, though eliciting similar bodily responses as the body’s own hormones, originate from distinct sources and function in diverse manners.
Hormone replacement therapy aims to restore balance and alleviate symptoms by using bioidentical hormones. These hormones have the same chemical structure as the ones naturally produced by the body, hence referred to as “natural hormones.” Derived from plants like wild yam and soybean, precursor molecules are used to create progesterone, estradiol, testosterone, and more. A compounding pharmacist then customizes doses based on individual requirements using these natural substances.
Synthetic hormones differ from natural hormones in their chemical structure. Made through synthesis, they include estrogen and progestin created from pregnant mare urine. These synthetic versions are not identical to the body’s natural hormones and can lead to increased risks of severe conditions like breast cancer and heart disease, as per the FDA.
At Allure, we opt for bioidentical testosterone derived from plants through a licensed compounding pharmacy. This allows us to replace testosterone deficiency and address age-related symptoms effectively. With regular blood work monitoring, we ensure your testosterone levels remain optimal for your age.
FEMALE HRT:
Initial consultation and blood work
$350
8-week supply of testosterone injections
$250
Blood work follow up to continue care
individual test prices
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