Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Are you suffering from hot flashes? Do you have less energy than you used to? Are you tipping the scales lately and don’t know why? Are you struggling from brain fog or difficulty making decisions? It may be due to critically low hormones.
As we age our hormones decline. When they reach a critical level we age faster. Bioidentical hormone therapy can help slow this process. Dr. Karney can design a custom regimen for you to keep your hormones at their healthiest levels.
What is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy?
Hormones have important jobs to do, then they must be disposed of (metabolized). Their function and disposal are dependent on their 3-dimensional shape, as a hormone and its receptor work like a hand in a glove. Bioidentical hormones have the exact same molecular shape as the hormones your body makes. They are the safest hormones possible, both in their function and in their metabolization (disposal).
Women’s Hormones
Near the time of menopause, aka perimenopause, hormone levels can fluctuate widely. With the onset of menopause hormone levels decrease rapidly in many women. These fluctuations can cause symptoms such as:
     ■Weight gain
     ■Hot flushes
     ■Mood swings
     ■Sleep disturbances
     ■Fatigue
     ■Brain fog
     ■Decreased libidoÂ
Hormone Replacement for Men
The decline of hormones, mainly testosterone, is more gradual in men, but still very significant. It is happening at ever younger ages these days, likely related to toxins in the environment causing lower peak testosterone levels in younger men, therefore the decline doesn’t have to be as much to reach critically low levels.
What are symptoms of low testosterone?
     ■Muscle loss
     ■Weight gain
     ■Fatigue
     ■Sleep disturbances
     ■Lower sex drive
     ■Sexual dysfunction
     ■Irritability
     ■Depression
     ■Memory loss
Why Use Hormone Replacement?
Hormone replacement can rebalance hormone levels, alleviate symptoms and restore vitality. One size does NOT fit all. At Vitality Renewal Functional Medicine we carefully evaluate hormone levels, hormone metabolism, lifestyle and inflammation in order to customize the best plan for YOU. We consider multiple options including traditional pharmacies (as long as the hormones are bioidentical), compounding pharmacies, in-office injections and longer-acting implantable pellets for continuous hormone release. Let us help you love the way you feel!
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What conditions and symptoms does BHRT treat in women?
At Vitality Renewal, BHRT is used to treat hormone fluctuations and rapid declines associated with perimenopause and menopause. Common symptoms treated include:
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Unexplained weight gain
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Hot flashes and night sweats
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Brain fog and difficulty making decisions
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Chronic fatigue and low energy
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Mood swings and irritability
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Sleep disturbances and insomnia
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Decreased libido (sex drive)
What are the signs of low testosterone and hormone decline in men?
Testosterone decline in men can start at earlier ages due to lifestyle factors and environmental toxins. Symptoms treated with hormone replacement include:
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Loss of muscle mass and strength
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Weight gain and increased body fat
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Fatigue and lack of drive
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Sleep issues
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Low libido and sexual dysfunction
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Mood changes, irritability, or depression
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Memory loss and poor focus
How does Vitality Renewal customize hormone replacement therapy?
Under the medical direction of Dr. Karney, Vitality Renewal uses a functional medicine approach where “one size does not fit all.” Treatment plans are personalized by evaluating:
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Complete hormone levels
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Individual hormone metabolism and clearance pathways
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Underlying inflammation levels
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Lifestyle, diet, and overall health factors