Perimenopause & Menopause
Using Bio Identical Hormones (estrogen, progesterone and testosterone) in the correct amounts, at the right times, mimics the natural fluctuation of the body's own hormones. This causes the body to respond as if the ovaries were still functioning normally, alleviating the unpleasant symptoms of perimenopause.
Bio Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BIHRT) replaces and balances the body's natural hormone levels with hormones that are identical to those found in humans. After the age of 25 hormone levels begin to decline and thus the imbalance and degeneration begins. Studies show that it is important to balance and maintain optimal hormone levels ahead of time to prevent signs of aging that will show up later in life in the form of aches, pains, cardiovascular issues and bone health.
The average age a woman reaches menopause is between 51-55, however perimenopause, which happens before menopause, can last as long as 10 years. The first signs of perimenopause include shorter menstrual cycles, irregular cycles or both.
Perimenopausal symptoms include hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, insomnia, depression, forgetfulness, night sweats, skin aging and a low sex drive. BHRT is a topical application in a cream form that is applied to a thin-skin area on the body once per day. BIHRT can optimize the way a woman feels and looks in a relatively short period of time alleviating many of these symptoms.
BIHRT and Anti-Aging physician Larry Vickman, M.D. will assess your hormonal levels and will prescribe the right balance of hormones to improve your life in every way. Call today for more information or a complimentary consultation.
