San Francisco Bioidentical Hormones Specialist, Dr. Sara Zaré of Zaré Medical offers Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) to help men and women reduce the signs and symptoms of age related hormone decline and treat hormone imbalances both naturally and effectively.
Declining hormones can have a significant impact on the way you feel, both physically and emotionally. Most traditional medical treatments only focus on managing your symptoms of menopause, but do not solve the root cause of the problem: imbalanced hormones. With a clear picture of your health a customized plan to approach your total hormonal wellness, you can return to looking and feeling the youthful exuberance you may be missing.
In men, some of the age related symptoms that can present with hormonal imbalances may include erectile dysfunction, abdominal fat, depression, hair loss, high blood pressure, higher cholesterol, low libido, muscle atrophy, lack of motivation, insomnia, mood swings, and reduced stamina. These distressing symptoms can be improved or erased with a customized Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy approach.
What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
While hormones can reduce at any point during a person’s life for many reasons, the body’s ability to produce hormones can be also reduced due to an unhealthy diet, inadequate sleep, excessive alcohol intake, smoking, high stress, and living a sedentary lifestyle. Despite the causes of hormonal insufficiencies, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy can help men and women to supplement hormonal imbalances and deficiencies. In the past, the options for patients that were suffering from hormonal decline were limited to non bio-identical hormone therapy. However, Bio-identical hormones are different from past forms of hormone replacement therapy, and they have many unique benefits.
Other forms of hormone therapy compound hormones from animal waste products, such as the urine of a pregnant horse, and because horse hormones are not identical to human hormones, drastic side effects can occur. Bioidentical Hormones are made from natural soy or yam sources and are made to mimic the body’s hormones. Bioidentical Hormones are identical in molecular structure and function to the hormones produced in the human body and, for this reason, many women and men can use them without reaping negative side effects. Their familiar nature allows them to be easily metabolized and accepted into the body.
Dosing according to individual needs is possible with bioidentical hormones. In the past, other forms of hormone therapy only allowed a one size fits all approach, and many people ended up with intensified imbalances due to improper dosing. For example, a woman with a small estrogen deficiency would get the same dosing as a woman with a large estrogen deficiency, which could lead to an even greater health risk, known as estrogen dominance. We will test individual hormone levels and provide treatments that supplement specific deficiencies in a customized treatment approach.
Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Some of the general benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy may include:
- Reduced Hot Flashes
- Increased Muscle Mass
- More Energy
- Better Moods
- Improved Sexual Function
- Healthier Sleeping Cycles
- Stronger Bones
- Stronger Nails
- Reduced Anxiety
- Decreased Vaginal Dryness
- Increased Stamina
- Elevated Workout Performances
- More Lustrous Hair
- More Skin Elasticity
- Fewer Night Sweats
- Less Depression
Beginning a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) protocol typically comes with several questions. We’ve gathered some of the most common questions related to starting BHRT and answered them here below. If you have any further questions or need any clarification, please contact Sara Zaré, ND in San Francisco Bay Area, who has years of experience providing women with customized bioidentical hormone plans.
How Is BHRT Different From Regular HRT?
The main difference between bioidentical HRT and other forms of HRT is the kind of hormones that are used. In regular HRT, the synthetic hormones used contain additional chemical components that allow the drug manufacturers to patent their chemicals. At best, these added components do nothing for you. At worst, your body may recognize them as foreign chemicals and they may cause unpleasant side effects.
In BHRT, the hormones used are bioidentical, which means that they are the exact chemical structure as the hormones naturally produced in your body. This means there is no risk of your body not accepting them. Plus, they are derived from natural plant sources such as yams and soy.
Can I Buy Bioidentical Hormones Online?
While you may find websites claiming to sell bioidentical hormones, there are many risks involved in purchasing hormones online. First, it is often difficult to trace the origin of these products, meaning they may not be regulated for accuracy. This leads into the second problem, which is that it is very hard to be sure of the ingredients of these products. You may not be getting hormones at all!
Finally, even if you find legitimate bioidentical hormones online, without seeing a doctor you can’t know for certain which hormones you need, what dose you need them in and what form of BHRT will work best for you. BHRT doctor Sara Zaré, ND can ensure that you receive proper care and treatment and that you experience minimal side effects.
What Form Does BHRT Come In?
Bioidentical hormones are prepared by a compounding pharmacy where they are produced into several forms, including pills, patches, subdermal pellets, creams, injections and more. Everyone responds to these various forms differently, and your BHRT doctor can help find the form that will most benefit you and your body.
What Is The Cost Of BHRT?
The cost of BHRT varies by the hormones needed, the doses needed, the form of BHRT and the length of time that you receive treatment. For a more accurate quote, please call to schedule a consultation.
Is BHRT Covered By My Insurance?
Because insurance plans and providers vary considerably, there is no way for us to provide a blanket statement. Your plan may cover BHRT under certain circumstances. The best course of action is to first call our office to discuss whether we accept your current insurance plan and provider. After you call us, we recommend contacting your insurance provider as a follow-up to ensure that your treatment is covered or to discuss how your treatment may be covered.
Are Bioidentical Hormones Safe?
When prescribed and supervised by a BHRT doctor, BHRT is generally safe. Sara Zaré, ND will review any risks or side effects associated with your particular treatment before you begin BHRT.
What Conditions Are Treated With BHRT?
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is used to treat a number of conditions caused by hormone imbalance or that result in hormone imbalance. In some cases, BHRT is used to treat the underlying condition while in others it is used to treat the symptoms. You can find some common conditions that BHRT may be used to treat listed above.
What If My Question Is Not Listed Here?
Patients often have a great many questions before beginning BHRT. BHRT doctor Sara Zaré, ND in San Francisco Bay Area will be happy to answer any questions that you may have before, during and after treatment. Contact your BHRT doctor today with any further questions or to schedule your initial consultation.
Start Feeling Better With A Customized BHRT Plan Today!
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy has helped many people to overcome the symptoms that arise due to hormone decline. Bioidentical hormones can naturally and safely restore deficient hormones to help patients turn back the clock and feel their absolute best! San Francisco bioidentical hormones specialist, Dr. Sara Zaré can design an individualized BHRT program that can help patients to reduce symptoms and achieve optimal health.
Call 415-757-5730 to speak with local San Francisco Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Specialist, Dr. Sara Zaré of Zaré Medical and schedule a BHRT Consultation Today!
Dr. Sara Zaré of Zaré Medical treats both male and female patients using natural bioidentical hormone replacement therapies in San Francisco Bay and surrounding areas.