BHRT Specialist

Both men and women lose hormones with age. Estrogen and progesterone levels begin to fluctuate during a period called perimenopause. Perimenopause can bring about a wide range of signs and symptoms, often including:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Insomnia
• Vaginal dryness
• A lack of interest in sex
• Mental fogginess
• Weight gain
• Mood fluctuations
• Memory loss
• Painful intercourse
• Low energy throughout the day

There are a few additional considerations for BHRT. Estrogen provides bone density protection and estrogen replacement has been shown to lower the incidence of dementia in older patients.

Menopause may happen to women, but your sex hormones decline with age if you’re a man too. There are many symptoms associated with low testosterone that can lead you to consider bioidentical hormone replacement, including:

• Low sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Fatigue
• Hair loss
• Muscle loss
• Loss of bone mass
• Memory problems

If symptoms like these disrupt your life or lower your confidence, you may wish to consider bioidentical hormone replacement as treatment. Dr. Hegyi can help you decide if bioidentical hormones are the right treatment for you.

There are several ways to take bioidentical hormones regardless of your gender. Dr. Hegyi helps you choose a method that you can take consistently.

When prescribing bioidentical hormones, Dr. Hegyi gives you the lowest possible dose to treat your symptoms without causing side effects. She also helps you take the hormones for the least amount of time possible, so you can get back to focusing on more important parts of your life.

To explore bioidentical hormone replacement for yourself or a loved one, call Silvergate Medical Center and Medical Spa, or book an appointment online today. Couples are welcome to book joint BHRT appointments.