hormone replacement therapy

A low level of testosterone in a man means more than just a low sex drive. Hormones are important for regulating most major bodily processes. Symptoms consistent with low testosterone and other causes of hormonal imbalance include:

• Low sex drive
• Fatigue
• Loss of muscle mass
• Increased body fat (especially in the waist area)
• Decreased bone mass
• Mood changes
• Low mood
• Irritability
• Brain fog
• Elevated blood sugar
• Stress
• Anxiousness
• High cholesterol

Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Because of their essential role in the body, even the smallest hormonal imbalance can cause side effects throughout the body. There are a variety of symptoms of hormone imbalance in women including:

• Fatigue
• Night sweats
• Hot flashes or flushes
• Decreased sex drive
• Weight gain
• Trouble sleeping
• Irritability
• Anxiousness
• Mood swings
• Low mood
• Discomfort during intercourse

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may offer relief for many common and debilitating symptoms that are often overlooked. Often, people with symptoms like these are suffering from hormonal imbalance. These ailments may be managed by getting to the root cause of these complex conditions and returning the patient to a state of hormone balance. BHRT may be a simple method for correcting these complex issues through hormone optimization.

Our studies show that patients may see the effects of hormone optimization by four weeks after pellet insertion. After insertion, a consistent dose of bioidentical hormones enters the bloodstream and may begin to balance hormones. BHRT is customized to the patient’s unique physiology and will work toward establishing a state of hormone balance within their body. We understand that one patient can make a difference, which is why we tailor every hormone optimization treatment (according to individual lab results), ensuring each patient has the greatest chance of success in achieving hormonal balance. Furthermore, BioTE’s method of hormone optimization uses pellet therapy, which mimics the hormones already present within the body.

First, schedule an office visit or drop by during normal operating hours to test current hormone levels with a simple lab draw.  Based on a comprehensive consultation and extensive lab work, providers will determine candidacy through the BioTE method. Patients will schedule a quick follow-up appointment to review their results and for pellet therapy insertion.

As each patient’s symptoms are unique, so is each patient’s path to hormone optimization. Some patients report symptom relief in as little as four weeks, but complete symptom relief may take up to six months. The BioTE method of hormone optimization therapy will be customized to balance each patient’s hormones and fit their specific needs.

While the lab tests and office visit consultation/lab review are covered by insurance; the actual BHRT is not covered by insurance.  However, you can use your HSA to cover these charges.  BioTE is a Rx of BHRT that is administered in the office via pellet therapy.  Other BHRT is available, but is also not covered by insurance and does not give you the full effects that BioTE can offer.  Please discuss your BHRT options with Dr. Lehman before making a decision on the type of therapy you choose.  We offer great cash prices on labs, office visits and BioTE for those not covered by insurance.