Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) in Pflugerville, TX 

As we get older, our hormone levels naturally start to decrease. For women, estrogen levels drop, while men experience diminished levels of testosterone. While this is a completely normal part of development, unbalanced hormone levels can result in undesirable physical and mental changes that can affect one’s quality of life.
 
Hormone replacement therapy is the process by which hormones in the body are supplemented back to normal and healthy levels. This is done by taking hormone-based medications that are specifically designed to bolster hormone levels, allowing the body to function optimally.
 
Bioidentical hormones are molecular twins to the hormones that naturally occur within the body. They are often derived from naturally occurring plant botanicals and can be customized to fit the individual health and needs of the patient.
 
Synthetic and non-bioidentical hormones have a different molecular structure or shape than those found in the body, which can impede their ability to be accepted and synthesized properly. These differences are responsible for the side effects and health risks associated with treatments involving non-bioidenticals hormones, which is why bioidentical hormone treatment is often suggested and preferred.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, or BHRT, is used to increase and stabilize low levels of hormones found in the body, typically due to age or medical issues. By raising hormone levels back to adequate levels, men and women often experience improvements to their physical and mental health.
 
These benefits include:
● Reduced amount and intensity of hot flashes
● Decrease in night sweats
● Elevated mood
● Improved memory and cognitive function
● Weight loss
● Increased lean muscle mass
● Better sleep quality
● Increased libido
● Better quality orgasms
● Increased levels of energy
● Reduction in fatigue
● Decrease risk of diabetes, tooth loss, and cataracts
● Improved skin elasticity 
 
Your healthcare provider will do a series of medical tests to ensure that your symptoms are due to low hormone levels and are not a result of another condition. Ensure that you have been thoroughly tested to rule out other factors that may be affecting your health.

Treatments utilizing bioidentical hormones may include applying topical creams, utilizing injections, inserting small hormone delivery systems under the skin, or using pills that dissolve under the tongue and flow directly into the bloodstream. The dose you receive will depend on your lab results as well as the severity of your symptoms.
 
Pellet therapy is a safe, tested, and simple method of supplying hormones to the body. It is often the preferred delivery method of many patients as it can be done over the course of a single clinic visit, involves little-to-no pain, and requires no down time.
 
The process involves using a local anaesthetic to numb the skin by the buttocks and then inserting a rice-sized pellet into the fatty tissue. These hormone pellets release small and consistent doses of hormones into the body over a period of time determined by your BHRT specialist. This form of therapy has a very high rate of success with low rates of negative side effects.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy has an incredible number of benefits, one of which is optimizing your body’s ability to lose weight and increase lean muscle mass. Men and women alike find that they are better able to lose weight and maintain their weight loss, especially if BHRT is used in combination with diet and exercise.
 
For more information about BHRT, contact the specialists at Optimal Balance Center. Our team is committed to providing you the highest quality of care and ensuring that you get the results that you’re looking for. Let us help you look and feel your best as you move towards the future! For more information contact us or request an appointment today! We are conveniently located at 701 FM 685, Ste 125 Pflugerville, TX 78660. We Serve Patients from Pflugerville TX, Austin TX, Round Rock TX, Hutto TX, Georgetown TX, Cedar Park TX, Taylor TX, Manor TX, and surrounding areas.