FAQ’s About Bio-identical Hormones:
1) What are bio-identical hormones?
Bio-identical
hormones are hormones that are so identical to the hormones already
produced by your body that it cannot tell the difference and therefore
uses them as if they were made by your body itself.
2) Why should I consider bio-identical hormone replacement therapy?
To
potentially improve the quality of your life! As we mature in age our
hormones tend to decrease and fluctuate. When this occurs our bodies
tend to get confused. You may experience hot flashes, night sweats,
foggy thinking, decreased sexual drive and many other symptoms. Why not
investigate the various options available to you to reverse these
symptoms and get your life balanced again.
3) Do they require a prescription?
Yes,
it is very important that your life gets back to normal as quickly as
possible. Your doctor’s assessment of your needs is vital and required
in order to assure that you are receiving the proper treatment.
4) What about all the products that I hear about through advertisements?
When
you are talking about BHRT (Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy),
you are actually considering taking action that is specific to your
needs. After a consultation with a doctor and your symptoms are
specified a compounding pharmacy like Piney Point can combine the
appropriate formulation to attack your specific symptoms. The
advertisements you see don’t take into account your specific symptoms
and therefore may be supplying your body with too much of one hormone
and not enough of another.
5) Are BHRTs completely safe and are there any side effects?
After
a consultation with your doctor, and the appropriate method of
treatment is assessed, then a compounding pharmacy such as Piney Point
can customize a program designed for you. This is to help assure that
you receive the maximum benefit. BHRTs used in the correct amounts and
as prescribe by your doctor should help to avoid complications or side
affects.
6) How long will I need to take BHRTs to feel the benefits?
You
will need to take bio-identical hormones as long as it takes to reduce
the symptoms you are feeling. As with taking a vitamin regime, if you
do not take them long enough for the benefits to take affect then you
will gain no ground on correcting the problem. As a standard it is
recommended that you stay on BHRTs at least for six months with regular
checkups with your doctor and pharmacist to let them know of any
changes.
7) How much will Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy cost?
Piney
Point Pharmacy wants you to get better therefore are prices are less
than any other compounding pharmacy. We also furnish and fill out all
the insurance forms for you so that your provider depending on your
coverage can reimburse you. We have found that a considerable amount of
the cost is reimbursable.
8) I am still not sure, is it worth it?
The
question is how much is your health worth? Is it worth a couple of
dollars a day, the cost of a coffee at a specialty shop, to potentially
improve your quality of life? What price should you put on a technique
that could fight the affects of aging, diminish hot flashes, reduce
sleep apnea, counter depression, increase libido and increase the
quality of your life? To us the answer is simple.
9) My man has also been acting differently, is there a male menopuase?
Men
are not immune to declining hormone levels as they age and eventually
reach a similiar stage as menopause known as andropause. In fact, the
most potent force underlying mental and physical energy in men, the
testosterone drive, takes a major blow as total hormone output slows
down striking at the core of virility, stamina and drive. Common
symptoms in males include a subtle downward shift in strength and
energy, lack of enthusiasm for the things once enjoyed such as the
challenge of work, competition, exercise and yes, even sex. Hormone
replacement might be the answer and any male feeling these symptoms
should consult with a physician or pharmacist to for information.
FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION WITH
George P. Tompkins, “The Compound King”, or call 713-782-6212.
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