Bio-identical Hormone Replacement
Advanced Surgical Art’s is offering bio-identical hormone replacement to improve men and women’s health. If you have hormone imbalance it can impact your daily life with symptoms including; a loss of libido, memory issues, sleep problems, weight gain and mood swings. Overtime hormone imbalance can also weaken your muscles, bones, and adversely affect your cardiovascular health. Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) will help restore hormone levels so you can get back to feeling yourself with specially formulated hormones that are identical to the hormones naturally made by your body.
Testosterone For Men
Testosterone is essential for men to have healthy body function. It increases interest in sexual activity, maintains muscle mass, affects mental process and is necessary for optimal heart health. Imbalance in normal hormone levels in men, such as testosterone, is called andropause. BHRT can help to balance testosterone levels in men so that they can get back to an active lifestyle.
Hormone Levels In Women
Women can begin to experience hormone imbalance in their early 40’s that can have symptoms that last for decades if not addressed with hormone therapy. Get back to feeling yourself with specially formulated hormones that are identical to those naturally made by your body.
Benefits of BHRT
- Enhanced Sexual Wellness
- Improved Mental Clarity
- Reduced Body Fat
- Improved Testosterone Levels
- Decreased Depression and Anxiety
- Reduced Fatigue and Increased Energy
- Better Sleep
- Fewer Night Sweats
- Helps protect from Heart Disease
- Helps Prevent Osteoporosis
How Does it Work
Initial Consultation
During your initial consultation, we will discuss your symptoms, any pertinent medical issues, current medications, prior and past medical and surgical history, and any questions or concerns you may have about BHRT. We will go over what BHRT entails and explain how our program can help you to balance your hormones so that you can start feeling better.
Testing
You will have special testing done that measures your various hormone levels and gives your doctor a reading of your body’s current hormone imbalance. When you have completed your laboratory tests, you will be scheduled for a hormone balancing consultation.
Review Test Results
During your consultation, we will discuss the results of your tests, how the results correlate with your symptoms and explain the various methods available to help you to balance your hormones toward optimizing your health.
Customized Plan
Upon completing your consultation, you will receive customized prescriptions and a treatment plan that addresses your specific symptoms and lab results. Your Bio-identical hormones will be custom-compounded and it may include specially formulated Bio-identical testosterone, estrogen and/or progesterone. Bio-identical hormones come in various forms from creams to pellets. Dr. Lee incorporates them all to make sure that you get the hormone replacement method that works best for your lifestyle and needs.
Quarterly Check-Ups
Every 3-6 months, you will be retested to check how well your body is responding to the Bio-identical Hormone treatments. If necessary adjustments can be made to target any new or lingering symptoms.
Symptoms for Women
- Hot Flashes & Mood Swings
- Fatigue & Lack of Motivation
- Brain Fog & Memory Loss
- Depression
- Migraine
- Decreased Muscle Mass
- Weight Gain
- Joint Pain
- Vaginal Dryness & Low Libido
- Insomnia
Symptoms for Men
- Decreased Sex Drive
- Erectile Issues
- Decreased Muscle Mass
- Brain Fog & Memory Loss
- Weight Gain
- Increased Belly Fat
- Fatigue & Lack of Motivation
- Irritability & Anxiety
- Joint Pain
- Depression
- Insomnia
Diamond Matrix Health Model
Dr. Doohi Lee, has extensive experience with integrative health. He created a health model called Diamond Matrix that is focused on balancing every aspect of your life. Having balanced hormones is a key element to achieving optimal health. At Advanced Surgical Arts, hormone therapy is the starting point for your journey to overall health and wellness.