Hormone Replacement Therapy Cary NC

What is Hormone Pellet Therapy?

That little small pellet goes in under the skin and slowly releases hormones into your body over four to six months. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) pellets ensure a steady, controlled release, avoiding the drastic ups and downs associated with other hormone delivery methods. It helps break that horrible up-and-down rollercoaster, providing a more balanced and consistent experience.

Natural (Or Bio-Identical) Hormones

These are only derived from the conversion of plant chemicals into molecular chemicals that are replicas of what the human body naturally produces. The chemicals are a 98 percent bio-identical equivalent of 17-beta-estradiol, testosterone, and progesterone. That 98 percent equivalent is three times more than merely a 6 percent to 8 percent equivalent of synthetic hormones.

Before beginning bio-identical hormone therapy, your hormone levels will be drawn and evaluated. Four to six weeks later, after you begin therapy, your hormone levels will again be checked. Three to five months later again. Once you are finished with your first year, your hormone levels will be checked less frequently.

Call us to schedule an appointment to start the process. We can help you in this new part of your life so that you will feel great and keep living life to the fullest.

Benefits of Estrogen in Hormone Replacement Therapy

Estrogen is a hormone secreted by the ovaries in women and plays a crucial role in Hormone Replacement Therapy. Your body has receptor sites for estrogen everywhere, from your brain to your bladder, gut, uterus, ovaries, vagina, breasts, eyes, heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Estrogen performs over 400 significant functions in your body, including regulating body temperature, preventing Alzheimer’s disease, protecting and maintaining muscles, keeping blood pressure at normal levels, boosting energy, enhancing mood, and increasing sexual interest.

Other Functions of Estrogen in Your Body

• There is a natural calcium inhibitor to prevent your arteries from clogging up.
• Assists in the production of neurotransmitters in your brain (e.g., serotonin), which reduce depression, irritability, anxiety, and pain sensitivity.
• Reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) and inhibit its oxidation.
• Reduce lipoprotein A (a risk factor for heart disease).
• Reduce plaque in your arteries.
• Improve absorption and utilization of magnesium.
• Increase production of nerve growth factor.
• Helps to keep your arteries soft.
• Helps to keep your memory.
• Helps to prevent losing your teeth.
• Helps to fine motor ability.
• Makes your body more sensitive to insulin.
• Helps to improve the circulation of the blood.
• Helps to improve concentration.
• Helps to increase HDL (good cholesterol) by 10 to 15 percent.
• Helps to increase reasoning.
• Helps to increase the water level of your skin, so that your skin is thick and soft.
• Boosts metabolism rate, so your body is running on a level of youth.
• Prevents platelet stickiness, lowering your risk of heart disease.
• Maintains bone density.
• Supplies for collagen level in your skin.
• Aids in preventing macular degeneration, age-related eye disease that may lead to blindness.

Testosterone Benefits of HRT

Testosterone is a family of hormones called “androgens.”  Androgens also go by the name of “male” hormones, although they occur in women as well.  They are called male because human characteristics upon which they act and control are considered masculine characteristics.

Testosterone is also released in the ovaries and adrenal glands.  As women age, the ovaries release less testosterone in most women.  Only one percent of all the testosterone is free, i.e., available for the body.  The rest of the testosterone is attached to sex hormone-binding globulin.  Women with hyperandrogenism have excess free testosterone.

Other Actions of Testosterone in Your Body

• Slows bone loss
• Loses excess body fat
• Increases brain norepinephrine (same effect as taking an antidepressant)
• Assists memory
• Increases muscle size and strength
• Increases muscle tone (so skin won’t sag)
• Increases emotional sense of well-being, self-esteem, and drive
• Increases sexual desire (86 percent of women report sexual desire decreases during menopause)

Causes of Testosterone Deficiency

• Adrenal burnout or stress
• Birth control pills
• Chemotherapy
• Childbirth
• Cholesterol-lowering medication
• Depression
• Endometriosis
• Menopause
• Psychological trauma
• Surgical menopause