Hormone Replacement Arizona

Hormone Replacement Arizona
Hormone Replacement Therapy Chandler Arizona

What is hormone replacement therapy?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was a type of treatment where the body is given hormones to prevent or treat certain medical conditions (such as treating symptoms of menopause in women or andropause in men and preventing osteoporosis and other problems). 


Just as women experience declining estrogen levels in menopause from their 40's through their 60's, men experience a similar decline in levels of their primary hormone, testosterone, as they age. This decline in testosterone in aging men has been termed "andropause." The loss of testosterone, which can happen to men as young as 35, is gradual, with testosterone levels dropping just 1 percent to 1.5 percent annually. Unlike the precipitous loss of estrogen which menopausal women face, the gradual loss of testosterone may take years to exact its mark on men. Declining testosterone levels in men can impact men's health in a variety of ways – from declining energy levels to increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

HRT For Men 
Andropause, often referred to as male menopause can very often be successfully treated with many different forms of hormone replacement therapy. Bio-identical hormones that are derived naturally are an ideal treatment for men who are experiencing the effects of andropause from age related declines in hormone levels, as natural hormones used in BHRT precisely match the hormones created by the body. The fact that bio-identical hormone preparations can be custom-tailored or "compounded" by special pharmacies, allow for treatment protocols to be specifically designed by doctors, to meet the needs of each individual patient, thus reducing the likelihood that those on a closely monitored treatment plan, will experience negative side effects while on HRT.

More traditional HRT using what are known as "synthetic" hormones are derived from animals or created in labs are indeed similar, but not biologically identical to the body's natural hormones.


Right For You? 
The best candidates for hormone replacement therapy or testosterone replacement therapy are those men who experience symptoms related to andropause, who are otherwise healthy, and have undergone a thorough physical exam prior to treatment. 

Patients should expect that before being prescribed a course of HRT, doctors will require that diagnostic testing, including lab work be performed to determine what current hormone levels are.




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