Bioidentical Hormone Evaluation Management

Many people, including health care providers, are confused about safe and effective ways of prescribing Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Many providers choose to deny their patients any HRT or use lower doses of synthetically altered hormones to help remedy their symptoms. We use bioidentical hormones, when appropriate, because these hormones are identical to those your body already produces. Your body recognizes these hormones and can metabolize them correctly.

Studies have shown that synthetically altered hormones, especially progesterone-like drugs, such as Provera, can cause bodily harm. Aside from the dangers of using synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones allow us to individualize a patient's type of hormone and dose to their specific needs, resolving unwanted symptoms and improving patient compliance. After reveiwing hundreds of international peer-reviewed journals, reading many books by hormonal experts, and attending hundreds of CME accredited post graduate courses on hormonal therapy, both Dr. Dominguez and Jane Kennedy can confidently say that proper dosing of bioidentical hormones is safe for the right patient, very effective at relieving symptoms of homone imbalance, and is a vital component to preventing future illness and premature aging. Each patient requires an extensive endocrine evaluation to determine their individual hormonal needs. Dr. Dominguez and Jane both use nutritional therapy along with appropriate bioidentical hormonal therapies to optimize the balance between all of the endocrine systems, including the brain, thyroid, pancreas, digestive system, adrenal glands, and gonadal systems. Bioidentical hormones can be administered in several different ways, including oral, topical, sublingual, pellet, and suppository forms.

Common symptoms of hormone imbalance include fatigue, irregular menses, hot flashes, night sweats, breast abnormalities, fibroids, ovarian cysts, infertility, premenstrual symptoms, migraine headaches, decreased libido, acne, decreased strength and stamina, insomnia, food cravings, memory and cognitive difficulties, weight gain, dry skin and hair, emotional changes, and stress. Call our office for further questions or to determine if you would benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement.