Evelyne Llorente MD
Integrative Functional Medicine
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Balance Your
Hormones Naturally with
BIO-IDENITCAL HORMONES
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What is the goal of Hormone Optimization Therapy?
Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, or BHRT, is a treatment for many common and debilitating symptoms that are often overlooked by doctors. These ailments are treated by solving the root cause of these difficult conditions. Often, people with symptoms like these are suffering from hormonal imbalance. BHRT is a natural and simple method for correction of these complex issues.
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Signs & Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance
Bio-Identical HRTl was developed to alleviate the myriad of issues that may arise from hormone imbalance. Learn about the signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance below.
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What are the signs and symptoms of Low testosterone in men?
Low levels of testosterone in men is much more than just low sex drive or sexual dysfunction (ED). Symptoms consistent with low testosterone are:
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Low sex drive
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Sexual dysfunction (ED)
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Chronic fatigue
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Loss of muscle mass
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Increased body fat (especially in the waist area)
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Decreased bone mass
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Mood changes
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Lower mental capacity
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Depression
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Irritability
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Brain Fog
Studies have shown there are some disease states/conditions that are consistent with low levels of testosterone which include:
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Diabetes
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Cardio vascular disease
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Depression
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Stress
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Anxiety
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Alcohol use
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High cholesterol
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What are the signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance in women?
There are a variety of symptoms from hormone imbalance in women. Symptoms of hormonal imbalance may include:
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Fatigue
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Night Sweats
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Hot Flashes
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Decreased Sex Drive
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Weight Gain
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Insomnia
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Irritability
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Cold Hands and Feet
If your menstrual cycle has stopped before menopause, or if you are experiencing this or any other symptom of menopause, you may have low estradiol. An increase in UTIs, depression or painful intercourse may also indicate low estradiol in women.
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How can I get started with Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Contact us at Regenerative Optimal Health to schedule an office visit to test your current hormone levels. Based on your comprehensive consultation and thorough blood work panel, we will determine if you are a candidate for Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement . Then a quick follow up appointment will be scheduled to start your treatment.
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What can I expect form BHRT pellet therapy?
Each patient’s symptoms are unique and each patient’s paths to optimization is unique. Most patients report some symptom resolution in as little as two to four weeks, but full optimization may take up to 6 months. Your journey will be specialized to fit your specific needs. Just as it doesn’t take you 1-2 weeks to get out of balance, it doesn’t resolve that quickly either.