Managing Menopause with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

What is Menopause?

Menopause is the period in which women stop menstruation. On average, menopause occurs in women after the age of 45. Menopause is induced by a natural decline in the reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone, and can cause a variety of symptoms. Testosterone, another essential hormone for women, begins declining long before menopause - as early as age 29. By the time women reach menopause, their testosterone levels are often significantly deficient.

Testosterone in Women: Why It’s Important

Testosterone is naturally produced in women’s bodies, and is integral to proper optimal functioning. In addition to offering relief from common symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as fatigue, low libido, weight gain, night sweats, depression, and difficulty building and maintaining muscle mass; testosterone also helps to improve and protect bone density.  This reduces the risk of developing conditions like osteopenia.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Bioidentical HRT utilizes compounds that have an identical molecular structure to those your body naturally produces, and they act in the same way as hormones naturally produced by your body. As a result, the risks associated with bioidentical hormone therapy are significantly decreased, and studies have demonstrated that bioidentical HRT can in fact improve protection of patients brain, bones, cardiovascular health, and breasts.

At SageMED, we typically provide Bioidentical HRT through BioTE® pellet therapy.
Unlike other hormone replacement therapies (topical, oral etc.) BioTE® pellets release a consistent dose of testosterone based on cardiac output - the same way your body would naturally release testosterone. For women, testosterone pellets can be combined with low dose estrogen pellets for optimal hormonal balance. BioTE® pellet therapy offers a safe and convenient way to restore hormonal balance, and each pellet insertion lasts between 4-6 months for women.

Schedule with one of our hormone optimization specialists to start your journey toward healthy, happier living.