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Is Prometrium A Bio-Identical Hormone?

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prometriumPrometrium is progesterone replacement that is synthesized from plant source material and is chemically identical to progesterone made in the human ovary. Thus, it is considered to be bio-identical. Bio- identical hormones can be used and metabolized as our body was designed to do, thus potentially minimizing side effects. Prometrium tablets can be prescribed alone, or as part of a bio-identical hormone treatment regimen in combination with other hormones such as estrogen, testosterone and DHEA.

Decreased levels of the hormone progesterone can cause insomnia, brain fog, irritability, and menstrual irregularities. Progesterone is also prescribed to counteract “estrogen dominance” and to minimize the risk of endometrial cancer in women who are receiving estrogen hormone replacement.

Dr. Anne Hermann, a holistic internal medicine physician, maintains offices in Tampa and Saint Petersburg Beach, Florida. Dr. Hermann prescribes bio-identical hormones to her patients for a variety of reasons. Please call the office at (813) 902-9559 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Are Bio-Identical Estrogen Pellets Superior to Estrogen Cream?

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Bio Identical Estrogen Pellets

Estrogen pellets are one form of bio-identical hormones.  The pellets are the size of a grain of rice.  These pellets are placed under the skin by a physician, and slowly release estrogen into your body for a period of 3-4 months.  Estrogen pellets are made in a compounding pharmacy based on your individual needs, which your physician will determine with blood work.

Low estrogen levels can cause decreased libido, depression, fatigue, headaches, and vaginal dryness among other symptoms.  Other forms of estrogen replacement include bio-identical creams, skin patches, and oral medications.  Many women are able to achieve significant improvement in their symptoms with the use of bio-identical estrogen therapy.

Dr. Anne Hermann, a holistic internal medicine physician is pleased to offer bio-identical estrogen replacement to her patients.  Dr. Hermann maintains offices in Tampa and St. Pete Beach, Florida.  Please call the office at (813) 902-9559 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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Bioidentical Testosterone Replacement for Men in Tampa

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Decreased testosterone in men, or “low T”, is a common condition.  Testosterone is a hormone produced by the testicles.  Symptoms of low testosterone include: fatigue, decreased energy and libido, increased bone and muscle mass loss, depression, irritability, anxiety, lack of concentration, los of body hair and infertility.  As men age it is normal for their testosterone levels to decrease.  However, if the levels decrease too rapidly, or to a level that is too low, symptoms may develop.

Blood tests are used to determine if replacement testosterone may be necessary.  There are various forms of testosterone replacement including: bio-identical cream, patches, gels and injections.  Bio-identical testosterone cream is a prescription cream formulated in a compounding pharmacy.  The pharmacy creates a dose based on your individual needs as determined by you and your physician.  The cream is applied once or twice daily.  By using bio-identical testosterone, many men are able to achieve significant improvement in their symptoms.

Dr. Ann Hermann, a holistic internal medicine physician, is pleased to offer bio-identical hormone therapy to her patients.  Dr. Hermann maintains offices in Tampa and St. Pete Beach, Florida.  Please contact us at (813) 902-9559 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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Bio-Identical Hormones for Women in Tampa

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Testosterone is an important hormone produced by the adrenal glands and ovaries.  It helps maintain normal ovarian function, cognition, sexual behavior and bone metabolism.  As a woman ages, her testosterone levels will naturally decline.  Studies have shown declines beginning as early as age 30. Some women can tolerate this decline without issue, other women will become symptomatic.   She may begin to develop:  poor concentration, headaches, fatigue, lack of libido, dry skin and eyes, muscle loss, anxiety or depression.  Low testosterone can occur with or without a decrease in other hormones.   Your physician will use blood work to determine your hormonal levels.

Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy offers testosterone replacement that is formulated into a cream.   Other hormones such as estradiol, progesterone, and DHEA may also be added to the cream.   It is applied once or twice daily.  This cream is compounded by a specialty pharmacy that creates a dose based on your individual needs as determined by you and your physician.  Many women are able to achieve significant improvement in their symptoms with replacement therapy.

Dr. Ann Hermann, a holistic internal medicine physician, is pleased to offer bio-identical hormone therapy to her patients.  Dr. Hermann maintains offices in Tampa and St. Pete Beach, Florida.  Please contact us at (813) 902-9559 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

This post was written by Anne Hermann. Follow Anne Hermann on Google, Facebook, Twitter & Linkedin.