Natural Bioidentical Hormones

The goal of natural bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is to bring your levels up to what they were when you were in your physical prime—and help you look and feel better than you have in years. Your individualized program may include some of the following:

Estrogen and Progesterone
Natural estrogen and progesterone are a godsend for women going through menopause. In addition to helping prevent hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and vaginal dryness, they protect against bone loss and other common concerns of aging. Natural progesterone is also an effective therapy for some women with PMS. Premarin, Provera, PremPro, and other synthetic, adulterated drugs are poor substitutes for bioidentical hormones. Bioidentical estrogen and progesterone are much better tolerated, plus they give women peace of mind that they’re using therapies that are safe and natural.

Testosterone
Supplemental testosterone helps build stronger bones and muscles. It improves libido, erectile function, mood, and overall well-being. Testosterone also protects against diabetes and strengthens failing hearts. And it’s not just for men—we also prescribe very low doses of testosterone for our female patients to perk up libido and sexual function.

Thyroid
Many people do not realize that their fatigue, weight gain, constipation, depression, and other symptoms may be caused by hypothyroidism (low thyroid function)—and that these problems can be ameliorated by thyroid replacement. Rather than prescribing Synthroid, the best-selling synthetic thyroid drug, we’ve found that natural thyroid, which contains all the active elements of the thyroid gland, is a much better solution. We offer a therapeutic trial of natural thyroid for patients with low-normal blood levels of this hormone, if symptoms warrant, and they often respond exceptionally well. This is further evidence that our philosophy at Whitaker Wellness—treat patients, rather than lab numbers—is just good medicine.

Human Growth Hormone
By the time you’re in your 60s or 70s, you produce only 15-20 percent of your peak levels of growth hormone. Studies have shown that when older people are treated with growth hormone, they have improvements in lean muscle, body fat, skin thickness, and other markers comparable to turning back the clock 20 years! Growth hormone certainly isn’t for everyone, but it is a huge help for some, especially older people suffering with osteoporosis, sarcopenia (age-related muscle wasting), heart failure, and other conditions.

Melatonin, DHEA, and Adrenal Hormones
Your personalized natural hormone replacement program may also include melatonin, which facilitates sleep and protects against cancer, and DHEA, which helps with abdominal obesity, bone strength, libido, memory, and mood. Finally, your Whitaker Wellness physician might test your adrenal hormone function and treat deficiencies, if appropriate.

Bioidentical hormone replacement, coupled with the other innovative therapies and treatments the Whitaker Wellness Institute has to offer, has helped countless patients turn back the clock and regain a sense of health and vitality they haven’t experienced in years.