Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy from Hirsch Clinic brings contemporary science and experience to patients seeking not only relief from symptoms of menopause and andropause, but also from a myriad of symptoms that may result from a hormone deficiency or imbalance.
Throughout the course of our lives, hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid constantly fluctuate. As these hormones become imbalanced or depleted, symptoms such as fatigue, inability to concentrate, hot flashes, weight gain, loss of libido, and loss of bone and muscle mass enter one's life in a severely negative way.
Dr. Hirsch begins your evaluation with an exam, symptom review, and properly testing the hormone levels in your blood (saliva testing is inconsistent and unreliable). Lab documented deficiencies are replaced with bioidentical hormones to achieve an optimal level. It is imperative to “treat patients”, not just lab tests, as optimal levels may be different for each patient. This is why having a physician experienced in not just patient care, but also experienced and properly trained in the use of bioidentical hormones is essential. Dr. Hirsch knows how to consider risk factors to determine the safest and most effective hormone delivery method: either orally, transdermally (a cream on the skin), or sublingually (under the tongue). As with all of Hirsch Clinic's hormone therapies, we use only the purest, most effective, highest quality bioidentical hormones for our patients from one of just a very few American compounding pharmacies that meet our standards. We also try to help our patients balance their hormones with dietary and lifestyle changes as well as pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplements.
Unlike the widely-known WHI study that evaluated the use of synthetic (different from those naturally produced by the body) hormone treatment that caused damage to a woman's body (including cancer), bioidentical hormones are natural and identical to hormones produced in the body and can actually help decrease the risk of cancer. Balancing one's hormones leads to a host of other advantages for your body beyond relieving menopausal issues, including:
- Decreased abdominal fat
- Decreased risk for heart disease and diabetes
- Higher libido
- Improved bone and muscle mass
- Decreased depression
- Relief from insomnia
- Improved energy
Every person’s body is different and must be treated with customized care in order to restore the feelings of balance and optimum health. A consultation on how bioidentical hormones may be the best decision you make for your body’s health as you journey through the rest of your life.
