Hormone and Peptide Therapy

What are Bioidentical Hormones?

Bioidentical, natural hormones are hormones that have the same biochemical structure to those produced by the human body. These hormones are plant derived, natural hormones that are then chemically changed to mirror human hormones. Because they are not artificial molecules designed by pharmaceutical companies, they cannot be patented. Bioidentical hormones are available through compounding pharmacies as ordered specifically by a doctor. They are also available in many different forms, including capsules, sublingual tablets, drops, creams, patches, injections and subcutaneous pellets. The choice of delivery method often depends on the individual patient’s needs, and some methods can be more effective than others.

What Hormones do I need?

To determine your hormonal needs, our physicians thoroughly evaluate your symptoms and lab tests to determine your hormone levels and your unique bioidentical hormonal needs. After starting a hormone replacement program, your physician will monitor and re-evaluate your hormone levels, meeting with you, to insure that they are maintained at their optimum balance.

Women’s Hormone Therapy

Millions of women in the United States are suffering from hormonal imbalance, whether it is early menopause, perimenopause symptoms, perimenopause weight gain, adrenal fatigue, menopause, or premenstrual symptoms (PMS). Hot flashes, night sweats, trouble sleeping, depression, mood swings, low libido, and weight gain are the most common symptoms of hormonal imbalance as a woman ages. In many cases, bioidentical hormone therapy is the solution. Our physicians also provide bioidentical female hormone replacement plans to support women suffering the symptoms of perimenopause or menopause due to age or hysterectomy, adrenal fatigue, and thyroid disorders. Hormonal imbalances are the root of many chronic health problems and can increase your risk of serious disease. In women, the symptoms often first appear in perimenopause or menopause, when estrogen, progesterone and testosterone production begin to diminish. The good news is that hormone losses and imbalances are correctable. Through the use of bioidentical hormones, women can not only be relieved of the symptoms, but also effectively protect themselves against osteoporosis and heart disease. After starting our hormone replacement program, your physician will monitor and re-evaluate your hormone levels, meeting with you, to ensure that they are maintained at their optimum balance making women feel healthier, and younger than they have in years.

Men’s Hormone Therapy

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and plays a vital role in energy levels, libido, mood, muscle growth, fat loss, and sleep quality. Testosterone levels decrease in men as they age, but it is not just a problem for the elderly. That process can begin as early as 25-30 years of age and decrease 1-2% every year. The parameters for what is considered to be a normal testosterone level is vast, so even men whose testosterone levels fall within a normal range can benefit greatly from testosterone replacement therapy. At Forest Acres Well Care we recognize the importance of treating a person’s symptoms, not just a lab result. Our treatment options for testosterone replacement therapy are intramuscular injections and topical gels. Injections are done at home 1-2 times per week. Gels come in a metered dose pump and are applied daily to the skin. If you’re experiencing a decrease in energy, loss of muscle mass, increase in body fat, mood swings, loss of motivation, or decreased libido, call today to schedule a consultation with a medical professional so that we can assist you in optimizing your hormone levels to enable you to live a more full and healthy life.

Peptides

Peptides are small proteins in the body that send signals to cause other actions throughout the body and are part of almost every biological action. There are nearly 300,000 peptides that are produced naturally in the human body. They play a vital role in many important aspects of wellness, to include sleep, fat loss, muscle growth, inflammation and healing, gut health, and immune function. At Forest Acres Well Clinic, we have a variety of peptides that we offer to help optimize your quality of life.

Most Used Peptides

BPC-157 can promote rapid healing throughout the body by activating growth hormone receptors and increasing type 1 collagen. The healing benefits occur in a multitude of areas, to include, tendons, ligaments, bones, skin, and teeth. It has also been beneficial in patients with Chron’s disease, peptic ulcer disease, and other GI tract inflammatory diseases.

Sermorelin is a synthetic version of growth hormone receptor hormone, which stimulates growth hormone (GH) production and release. Growth Hormone stimulates growth and cell reproduction and plays an important role in increasing lean muscle mass, reducing fat, increasing bone density, and improving heart health.

Ipamorelin is a growth hormone secretagogue, which means that induces the secretion of growth hormone. Growth Hormone stimulates growth and cell reproduction and plays an important role in increasing lean muscle mass, reducing fat, increasing bone density, and improving heart health.

Bremelanotide PT 141 is a peptide used to improve sexual wellness. Erectile dysfunction medications, like Viagra, work locally to improve blood flow to cause an erection, whereas PT 141 works through your central nervous system. It binds to melanocortin receptors which travel to your brain sending signals to increase arousal, desire, and sexual satisfaction. Due to PT 141 acting through the central nervous system, it can be effective for both men and women who struggle with sexual dysfunction.

Thymosin Alpha 1 is a peptide that is made in the thymus gland and plays a key role in immune function. However, the thymus begins to shrink during adolescence and that process continues throughout adulthood. Because of this, the production of Thymosin Alpha 1 also decreases. Thymosin Alpha 1 injections are available and have shown to be beneficial in boosting immunity to help prevent and fight infections, enhancing tissue repair, treating chronic disease, treating allergies, and slowing the natural aging process.

NAD is a coenzyme that plays a critical role in our health by converting nutrients into energy through metabolism. NAD occurs naturally in our bodies, but levels naturally decrease with age, and are about half of what they are in younger persons by age 50. It can aid in preventing age related disease by deactivating genes that accelerate aging. There is evidence that NAD may lower the risk of atherosclerosis, depression, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. NAD can increase energy levels, improve mood, quicken post-workout recovery, and improve mental clarity and focus.