Your body is composed of a variety of different hormones, including growth and sex hormones, which carry messages between your organs and cells. Hormones are secreted by glands in the endocrine system to help the body stay balanced and function optimally. Aging is associated with a loss of sex hormones in both men and women. Replacing those lost male and female sex hormones can restore feelings of well-being, sex drive and sexual pleasure, energy levels, plus reverse muscle and bone loss along with other functions that are associated with aging. By doing this, we can age more slowly and have a better quality of life into old age.
Dr. Dagstani utilizes only bio-identical hormone therapy (BHRT) in treating patients with hormonal deficiencies. These hormones are safe and more effective than synthetic forms. BHRT hormones are fully recognized by the brain and they allow the body to restore itself to its previous normal and vital state.
Why Hormones Decline as we Grow Older
- Hormones decline as we age every year after the age of 40, often even earlier.
- Advances in healthcare, vaccinations, sanitation, food preservation techniques and others have drastically increased life span. However, the glands that produce our hormones do not regenerate but continue to decline, producing fewer hormones with each passing year.
- As we age, it becomes increasingly important for both men and women to keep their hormones balanced. Balanced hormones help to protect against fatigue, mood swings, obesity, other diseases and to enjoy an overall healthier sense of well being.
What does “Bio-Identical” mean?
“Bio-identical” hormones are compounds which are manufactured in the lab to have exactly the same chemical and molecular structure as the hormones that are produced by the human body. Although any hormone can be made to be “bio-identical”, the term is most often used to describe formulations containing estrogens, progesterone, dhea, and/or testosterone.
Drug companies cannot patent a bio-identical hormone.
By contrast, synthetic hormones are intentionally different. Drug companies cannot patent a bio-identical structure, so they most often invent synthetic hormones that are patentable (Premarin, Prempro, and Provera being the most widely used examples). Though bio-identical hormones have been in existence since the late 1930’s.
Are bio-identical hormones better than synthetic hormones such as Premarin and Prempro?
We firmly believe the answer is YES. However, that doesn’t mean bio-identical hormones are perfect. The great appeal of bio-identical hormones is that they are natural and our bodies can metabolize them as it was designed to do, thus minimizing side effects. Synthetic hormones are quite strong, often producing intolerable side effects. Moreover, the compounded bio-identical hormones can be dosed to each individual’s need, which is impossible with limited doses, mass-produced synthetic products.
Are bio-identical hormones safer than synthetics?
European medical studies suggest that yes, bio-identical hormones are safer than synthetic versions. However, we must be cautious because bio-identicals have not been heavily studied, especially for long-term use. In any case, we recommend that no drug ever be viewed as completely safe.
For additional information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dagstani, please call us directly at 480.861.3916. We look forward to working with you and restoring you to optimum health.
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