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Hormone Replacement Therapy at Evoke 5
Causes of hormone loss
The decline of natural hormones in the body can be caused by a variety of factors: most notably age, but certain medical conditions or treatments can also bring on hormone loss.
The age-related decline of hormones varies from person to person, but typically by the age of 50 both men and women have suboptimal levels of both testosterone and estrogen. However, it can happen at nearly any age: We have treated men in their 20s suffering from low levels of testosterone.
If you are concerned about hormone loss, please contact us to schedule an appointment to discuss your symptoms and explore if hormone replacement therapy is right for you.
Symptoms of Hormone Loss
Symptoms vary widely depending on the type of hormone loss you’re experiencing. Common symptoms of hormone loss include:
- Fatigue
- Weight gain or loss
- Cold intolerance
- Hair loss
- Muscle weakness
- Depression
- Low blood pressure
- Dizziness when standing
- Nausea
- Skin changes
- Mood swings
- Night sweats
- Decreased libido
- Reduced muscle mass
- Insomnia
- Brain fog
Hormone Testing and Treatment
If you are experiencing symptoms that may be related to hormone loss, we will order a blood test to look at your hormone levels and determine the need for hormone replacement therapy to optimize hormone levels.
We prefer to utilize natural – or bioidentical – treatments, such as pellet therapy. Pellets, which are compounded from soy and yam, are not processed through the liver like most other hormone modalities and are a cleaner form of hormone for your body.
These pellets, which are approximately the size of a grain of cooked rice, are inserted through a small incision in the upper buttock or lower back region. The pellets then release small amounts of hormone directly into the bloodstream, at levels similar to what the body produced during its younger adult years.
We also recommend that all of our pellet patients take a supplement that helps the body metabolize the hormones effectively.
Most people will begin to feel results in two to three weeks, and results can last up to three months for women and up to six months for men.
Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy
It’s been shown that there are many benefits from taking a more natural/bioidentical type of hormone. For example, testosterone has been shown to:
- Improve bone density
- Decrease blood pressure
- Decrease cholesterol
- Improve brain function
- Decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s
- Protect from prostate cancer
- Help protect from certain autoimmune disorders
Estrogen has also been shown to:
- Help with bone density
- Protect the heart
- Improve brain function
- Relieve symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings in women
Hormone replacement therapy is not without risk and it’s important to work with a doctor specially trained in this type of treatment. Treatment should be considered on an individual basis, taking into consideration all potential benefits and downsides. We recommend regular lab work throughout hormone replacement therapy to monitor hormone levels and balance.
Cost of Hormone Replacement Therapy
We offer insurance billing for office visits only. All other services, including hormone replacement therapy, are to be paid for out of pocket at the time of service. We are happy to provide you with a quote prior to your appointment. If you would like to explore the best type of hormone replacement therapy to reach your health goals, please contact us.
Beyond Hormone Replacement Therapy
We love working with our patients to help them look, feel and perform their best, and we’re continually researching and updating our suite of services to help them do just that. In addition to hormone replacement therapy, other services available at Evoke 5 Medical Center include:
In-Office and Virtual Appointments
There are several opportunities to collaborate with Evoke 5 on your health:
- We are seeing patients in-person at our functional medicine clinic in Oklahoma City.
- We also offer online functional medicine consultations for anyone looking to optimize their overall wellbeing – regardless of where you live.
Contact us to learn more or to schedule your appointment.