HRT in Southlake

Causes of Hormone Imbalance

The Root Cause of Hormonal Decline

Generally, our bodies produce fewer hormones over time. Although this decline is mostly tied to age, many other things can contribute to hormonal declines and imbalances—stress, poor diet, lack of exercise, obesity, and some medical disorders.

On average, women enter the perimenopause stage in their early-to-late 40s and usually hit menopause in their early 50s. Some women may begin earlier or later than others. Men also go through a hormonal decline called andropause, though they may not realize that their symptoms stem from hormone changes. But no matter your age or gender, we can certainly help you to feel better and improve your quality of life!

Many of our new patients who tried hormone therapy in the past at other clinics report that they saw no significant improvements. Others tested “normal” on their labs and were told by other clinics that they were “fine” while still battling symptoms. Dr. Berutti and her Physician Assistant, Melanie Martin, have worked with patients for 30 years and understand how and what to test and how to interpret the results. Once you start on the correct hormone replacement protocol, you will see benefits.

We specialize in comprehensive hormone replacement therapy, which restores declining or imbalanced hormones, including your thyroid hormones, to normal, functioning levels. We prescribe your specific hormones individually based on your lab results, symptoms, and medical history.

Symptoms of Imbalance

Recognizing the Signs

Symptoms of declining and/or imbalanced hormones can include:

• Insomnia
• Night sweats
• Weight gain
• Low libido
• Wrinkling or sagging skin
• Mental fogginess
• Memory issues
• Loss of physical stamina
• Hair loss
• Muscle atrophy
• Erectile dysfunction
• Low energy levels
• Depression
• Anxiety, agitation, and/or irritability

Benefits of BHRT

Restoring Balance

Most patients who choose BHRT in Southlake at Dynamic Life Health Center love their enhanced quality of life. Many report improved libido and sex drive, weight loss, and greater mental sharpness. Best of all, hormone replacement therapy can help you feel younger and restore your overall sense of well-being!

Benefits of Hormone Replacement include:

• Increased libido
• Greatly improved sleep
• Improved mood/fewer mood swings
• Boosted energy and motivation
• Reduced anxiety and depression symptoms
• Decreased joint pain
• Improved skin elasticity and muscle tone
• Decreased/eliminated hot flashes
• Alleviated night sweats
• Improved vaginal dryness and overall vaginal health
• Increased muscle tone/muscle mass
• Improved stamina

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Components of BHRT

Key Hormones to Support Your Health

Estrogen

Estrogen regulates body temperature, supports cognitive health, helps build muscle mass, improves mood, and increases libido. In total, estrogen supports 400 critical biological functions. Your body has receptor sites for estrogen in the brain, muscles, skin, bones, bladder, gut, ovaries, vagina, breasts, eyes, heart, lungs, and blood vessels.

As estrogen levels decline with age, you can experience debilitating menopausal symptoms. Estrogen supplementation often includes a range of benefits to our patients:

• Prevention and treatment for osteoporosis
• Increased libido
• Improved cholesterol levels
• Protection against macular degeneration (blindness)
• Prevention of Alzheimer’s disease
• Improved skin texture and wrinkle prevention

Progesterone

Progesterone is another crucial hormone for our well-being. Symptoms of low progesterone can include anxiety, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), migraines, irregular menstrual cycles, heavy flow, swollen breasts, and bloating. These symptoms might occur for years before you go through menopause. Progesterone supplementation can boost your quality of life by:

• Reducing insomnia
• Reducing anxiety/depression
• Improving libido
• Eliminating migraines
• Reducing inflammation and joint pain

Testosterone

Testosterone occurs naturally in both men and women. It helps regulate libido, bone mass, muscle mass, fat distribution, and strength. Women’s ovaries and men’s testicles produce most of their testosterone, but the adrenal glands can also produce some. Both men and women commonly experience low testosterone.

The numerous benefits of testosterone therapy include:

• Increased libido and sexual function
• Increased muscle mass and decreased amounts of fat
• Improved skin tone
• Reduced depression and anxiety
• Increased endurance

BHRT in Southlake can help you achieve the balance your body needs to feel its best and perform effectively.

BHRT Delivery Methods

Customized Treatment for Your Needs

Hormone delivery methods include oral medication, creams, patches, triturates, injections, and pellets. BHRT in Southlake requires a prescription, and some delivery methods are compounded by a pharmacy. Your provider will discuss options that best suit your unique needs.

Topical Hormones

Topical hormone delivery provides a steady release of hormones through the skin, offering a convenient and effective option for many patients.

Oral Medications

Oral BHRT options include pills and triturates, offering controlled dosing for hormone balance.

Injections

Hormone injections provide a direct and precise way to manage hormone levels, delivering consistent results with scheduled dosing.

Pellets

Hormone pellets offer a low-maintenance solution to hormone imbalance. Pellets are inserted into the fatty tissue of the hip and dissolve slowly over time, releasing a steady stream of hormones directly into the bloodstream. Our provider considers factors such as hormone levels, weight, and symptoms to determine the right dose of testosterone and estrogen for each patient.