BIOIDENTICAL HORMONES
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is a new field of revolutionary and innovative medicine. The use of bioidentical hormones has shown to reduce symptoms of menopause and reduce the effects of ageing and disease in both men and women.
Bioidentical hormones are the copies of your natural hormones of your body and they help in the treatment of reduced libido (low sex drive), lethargy (low energy or vitality), weight gain and menopausal symptoms.
DOTG is a doctor led service that provides bioidentical hormones to both men and women for the treatment of symptoms of low or imbalanced hormones. Your treatment is tailored to your hormone levels after blood analysis ensuring you have the optimal effect.
HORMONES- WHAT ARE THEY?
Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate the day to day functions of your body. The regulation of your sleep, sex drive mental and physical wellbeing is all regulated by your hormones.
Hormone levels reduce as we age and due to the reduced levels you can experience unwanted symptoms such as lethargy, reduced libido and weight. The symptoms may lead to a reduced quality of life and in some cases lead to other illnesses as well as accelerate the ageing process. Bioidentical hormones help restore the body to its optimal function by bringing the levels of hormones up to their physiological level.
SYMPTOMS
Hormone deficiency in women can lead to
hot flushes
night sweats
(menopausal symptoms)
weight gain
irritability
Hormone deficiency in men can lead to
fatigue
reduced muscle mass
reduced libido
poor sleep
depression
TREATMENTS
Gels, capsules or lozenges are prescribed to replace the hormones that are at low levels. Hormone levels are determined via your blood analysis and a bespoke treatment is made to replace the following hormones, thyroid hormones, testosterone, DHEA, oestrogen and progesterone. Our partner compounding pharmacy uses the latest technology with highly trained staff to compound your hormones to meet your needs.
TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT
Low testosterone levels have been associated with prostate issues, irregular blood pressure, diabetes, reduced libido and high levels of cholesterol. Replacing testosterone can help maintain muscle mass, healthier bones and increase stamina.
OESTROGEN REPLACEMENT
Oestrogen can act to protect the body from diseases of the cardiovascular system, it helps create femininity, helps keep mental health optimal, decreases pain, improves sleep, increases libido and helps with healthier bones. In women Estrone (E1), Estradiol (E2) and Estriol (E3) are the three naturally occurring subtypes of oestrogen. E1 helps promote bone formation whilst E2 reduces bone degeneration therefore slowing the progression of osteoporosis. Oestrogen prevents flushes and night sweats but helps promote healthy and youthful skin, vaginal lubrication.
PROGESTERONE REPLACEMENT
Progesterone provides protection from illnesses such as the cancer of the uterus as well as helping with various functions within the body such as menstruation. Replacement of progesterone can help reduce fatigue, increase libido, reduce weight gain, and can also help with the management of erectile dysfunction and high blood pressure.
DHEA (DEHYROEPIANDROSTERONE) REPLACEMENT
DHEA is the most abundant hormone in the human body and it is a prerequisite for producing testosterone and oestrogen in the adrenal glands. After the age of 25 DHEA reduces in levels by 2% per year and thus its replacement can help prevent many illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity. DHEA also helps stimulate the immune system.
THYROID REPLACEMENT
Thyroid hormones stimulate metabolic activity and manage the body’s energy levels. Other organs function depends on the action of these hormones to function normally. Low levels of thyroid hormones can lead to various issues such as high cholesterol, weight gain, fatigue and depression. Replacement of thyroid hormones can help alleviate such symptoms.
VITAMIN D3 REPLACEMENT
Vitamin D helps in the maintenance of bone formation, insulin production, thyroid regulation and regulation of the immune system. Vitamin D requirement is increased in pregnant as it is required for growth and thus deficiency can be seen in pregnant or breast feeding women.