Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone deficiencies can zap your energy, reduce your sex drive, and trigger unexpected weight gain. Boca General & Family Medicine specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women and men who experience disruptive side effects of a hormone imbalance. Devendra Autar, DO, William Rowland, MD, and the skilled medical providers prescribe high-quality bioidentical hormones to supplement your natural hormone levels, rebalance your body, and restore your sense of well-being. Call the office in Boca Raton, Florida, or request a consultation online today. 

What is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy rebalances your natural hormone levels with supplemental hormones originating from yams and other plant materials.

Bioidentical hormones are structurally the same as the estrogen, testosterone, and other hormones your body produces to regulate biological functions like reproduction, body temperature, and mood.

Boca General & Family Medicine offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for adults with moderate to severe symptoms of a hormone imbalance.

The experienced physicians tailor a care plan using high-quality bioidentical hormones to help you feel your best and reduce your risk for additional complications that a hormone imbalance can cause.

Why would I need bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy may be an appropriate treatment for women transitioning to menopause, the natural end of their childbearing years. During the time leading up to the end of your periods (perimenopause), reproductive hormone levels decline, which can trigger symptoms like:

• Mood swings
• Weight gain
• Vaginal dryness
• Low energy levels
• Lack of sexual desire (low libido)
• Mental health issues like anxiety and depression

Men with low testosterone levels can also experience weight gain, muscle loss, mood changes, and low libido.

These symptoms can be severe enough to interfere with your physical and mental well-being. Unbalanced hormones can also increase risk factors for obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, and other chronic health conditions.

Boca General & Family Medicine offers in-office blood testing to confirm unbalanced hormones as the cause of your symptoms. The physicians also screen for thyroid disease and other conditions that can disrupt hormone production.

What can I expect from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?

Bioidentical hormones are available in several forms, including pills, patches, gels, and injections. The Boca General & Family Medicine providers can also implant a rice-sized hormone pellet under the surface of your skin.

These methods provide your body with a steady stream of supplemental hormones to stabilize your natural hormone levels.

Finding the most effective delivery method and dosage to ease your symptoms can take time. Your physician continues to monitor your health during checkups and routine blood tests.

You can also access wellness resources like peptide therapy and medical weight loss services to support your overall well-being.

Call Boca General & Family Medicine to find out if you’re a candidate for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, or book a consultation online today.