Is Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You?
By Steve Ahmed | Published on October 10, 2011 | 0 Comments
None of us can avoid growing older. But for patients at Body Focus Medical Spa and Wellness Center in Colleyville, TX, hormone replacement therapy offers the chance to reverse some of the signs and symptoms of aging and to regain the energy and vitality they had when they were younger.
According to Colleyville, TX, hormone replacement specialist Dr. Steve Ahmed, MD, there is a growing anti-aging movement among members of the medical community. An important part of this movement is the recognition that hormone imbalances are to blame for many of the troubling changes that take place in our bodies as we age.
“Regardless of your gender, as you age, your biological clock is ticking,” explains Dr. Ahmed. “The natural aging process plus environmental factors are causing us to begin prematurely aging – as early as our 30s and 40s. When this happens, our hormones no longer work as they did when we were younger.”
Dr. Ahmed specializes in hormone replacement for Colleyville, TX, patients who want to look and feel younger. Here, he explains the role of hormones in the aging process and how hormone replacement therapy can help.
Hormones and Aging
As we age, our bodies’ hormone balances begin to change. Some of the symptoms of age-related hormone imbalances in women are weight gain, moodiness, fatigue and loss of bone density. Hormone imbalances in men can cause a decrease in muscle mass, increased fat, the loss of sex drive, cholesterol problems and erectile dysfunction. Patients of both genders find that it becomes more difficult to stay focused – that they just don’t feel as “sharp” as they did when they were younger.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
In order to counteract the effects of hormone deficiencies, Dr. Ahmed and other anti-aging specialists employ what are called “bio-identical” hormones. These hormones are structurally identical to what the body produces, so they are readily accepted and present very little risk of side effects. Patients treated with bio-identical hormones can experience increased energy, improvements in sex drive and sexual performance, a more youthful physique, and improved mental acuity. According to Dr. Ahmed, bio-identical hormone therapy can be beneficial for patients in their late 30s and 40s as well as those who are much older.
At Body Focus Medical Spa and Wellness Center in Colleyville, TX, hormone replacement therapy is just one of the options available for looking and feeling your best. Specializing in anti-aging medicine and cutting-edge cosmetic treatments, Dr. Ahmed and the team at Body Focus strive to help every patient achieve a more perfect self.
Colleyville,
TX
76034
Phone: 817-427-3700
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