Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy services offered in Richmond, TX

If you’re bothered by hot flashes, unexpected weight gain, irritability, or other symptoms of a hormone imbalance, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may be the treatment you need. At Fusion Primary Care and Wellness, customized therapy plans are available for adults who experience persistent hormone imbalance symptoms. Zunaira Gul, MD, tests your hormone levels in the office to determine if BHRT can provide the lasting symptom relief you deserve. Call the Richmond, Texas, office to schedule a bioidentical hormone replacement therapy consultation, or request a consultation online today.

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Q & A

What is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is a treatment to rebalance your natural hormone levels to relieve symptoms of a hormone imbalance.

A hormone imbalance can occur when your endocrine system slows down its production of hormones, the chemical messengers that control many of your biological functions. Men can experience low testosterone (low-T) as they age, and women may develop a hormone imbalance during menopause, the natural end of their childbearing years.

In addition to age-related hormone changes, you can also develop a hormone imbalance due to:

Obesity
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Autoimmune disease
Pituitary gland tumors
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Fusion Primary Care and Wellness offers customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy plans for adult men and women. The physicians provide blood testing in the office to evaluate your hormone levels and determine if you’re a candidate for BHRT.

When should I consider bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?

You might be a candidate for BHRT if you have persistent symptoms of a hormone imbalance that interfere with your physical, mental, or emotional wellness. These symptoms can include:

Hot flashes
Night sweats
Weight gain
Irritability
Mental fog
Anxiety
Depression

Men with low testosterone can also experience loss of muscle mass and erectile dysfunction. A hormone imbalance in women can cause irregular or heavy periods, vaginal dryness, and pain with sex.

What is involved in bioidentical hormone therapy?

Bioidentical hormones are structurally similar to the hormones your endocrine produces naturally. However, they are made from yams and other plant material.

Fusion Primary Care and Wellness offers several delivery methods for bioidentical hormones, including pills, patches, creams, and injections. The team can also implant rice-sized pellets just under the surface of your skin.

Bioidentical hormone pellets release a steady stream of hormones directly into your body to quickly rebalance your natural hormone levels. Pellets last for several months before dissolving. The physicians can replace pellets as needed during a simple in-office procedure to provide ongoing relief for hormone imbalance symptoms.

The hormone specialists continue to monitor your success with treatment during follow-up visits. They adjust the dosage of your bioidentical hormones as needed to keep you feeling your best.

Call Fusion Primary Care and Wellness or request an appointment online today to determine if bioidentical hormone replacement therapy fits you.