Dr. Kaye is an expert in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, having successfully treated hundreds of men and women in the Boston, Lynnfield and Cambridge area. Contact our Lynnfield, MA office today if you want to get started with Bioidentical Hormones!
What Are Bioidentical Hormones?
They are natural hormones, identical to those normally produced in your own body. Examples are the estrogens: estrone, estradiol, estriol, testosterone, progesterone, the thyroid hormones: T2, T3, and T4, the adrenal hormones: DHEA, Cortisol, and Aldosterone, Growth Hormone, Insulin, and many, many others.
Bioidentical Hormones vs. Synthetic Hormones
Bioidentical hormones are very different from the synthetic hormones such as Premarin, PremPro, Methyltestosterone, Progestins, bodybuilding steroids, and the various birth control pills. Synthetic hormones often carry significant adverse effects such as increased risks for cancer, heart disease, liver disease, and blood clots.
The bioidentical hormones are generally safe and beneficial to the human body.
Of course every patient is unique and their regimen must take into account their medical history and even bioidentical hormones must be prescribed at the correct doses and the hormone levels must be monitored by a doctor using blood tests and by followup visits..
What conditions can be treated with Bioidentical Hormones?
- Low Testosterone in Men (Hypogonadism)
- Menopause in Women
- Peri-Menopause in younger women
- Obesity or weight gain
- Hypothyroidism
- Adrenal Fatigue
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Osteoporosis
Hormonal Imbalance Testing
Dr. Kaye uses the most advanced tests available to monitor hormone levels; these include saliva tests, blood tests, and urine tests. In addition, he can check genetic variations and detoxification pathways to make sure you are using your hormones correctly.
Comprehensive Approach To Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Why is the approach by Dr. Kaye better?
Hormones do not work in a vacuum; you must use proper nutrition, exercise, and diet when administering hormones to achieve optimal results. For this reason, all of Dr. Kaye’s patients receive a nutritional, fitness, and diet and supplement regimen to follow while on BHRT.
How does Dr. Kaye monitor hormones?
Monitoring for any medical issues that may relate to BHRT is done by following saliva, serum, PSA and prostate exams in men and mammograms, thermograms, bone density, breast exams, saliva, serum, and urinary metabolite testing in women.
What are the signs of hormone deficiency in men and women?
In women hormone deficiency symptoms include:
- hot flashes
- night sweats
- insomnia
- low libido
- anxiety
- palpitations
- memory loss or “brain fog”
- PMS
- heavy menstrual cycles
- fatigue
- weight gain
- migraine headaches
- bloating
- joint pain
- vaginal dryness
- osteoporosis
- sagging breasts
- wrinkles
- depression
- menopause
- dry skin
- dry eyes
- hair loss
- breast tenderness or lumps(fibrocystic disease)
- uterine fibroids
- and many other symptoms
In men, symptoms of hormone deficiency or imbalance may include:
- erectile dysfunction
- fatigue
- lack of libido
- loss of motivation
- memory loss
- belly fat
- weight gain
- loss of muscle mass
- reduced exercise tolerance
- poor circulation
- joint pain
- type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes
- depression
- anxiety
Hormone Replacement Therapy Delivery Methods
Dr. Kaye offers some hard to find methods of hormone replacement for both men and women:
- Hormone Pellets (testosterone pellets and estradiol pellets) for women
- Testosterone Pellets for men
- Testosterone Injections for men
- Testosterone Injections for women
- Bioidentical Hormone Creams for women
- Testosterone Creams for men
- Testosterone creams for women
- Estrogen Creams for women (Bi Est)
- Progesterone creams for women
- Estradiol capsules for women
- Progesterone Capsules for women
- Compounded Thyroid medicines
- Armour Thyroid or NP Thyroid tablets
- Vaginal hormones for women
Request a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Consultation in Lynnfield, MA Today!
To schedule your consultation, call 781-933-4200 or contact us online today! We serve the Lynnfield, Boston and Cambridge, MA region.
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