
Navigating Hormone Therapy: Unveiling the Differences Between Synthetic and Bioidentical Hormones
Discover the differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormones, helping you make an informed choice that aligns with your health goals.
Dr. Augustino is a board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist. He has been practicing for over 30 years. He currently practices office gynecology with the addition of bio-identical pellet hormone therapy. He has been using this therapy for 13 years and his patients have had life-changing results. He not only does this for women but also helps men with low T. Dr. Augustino’s compassion, kind nature, competence, experience, and commitment to his patients make him the doctor to see for your hormone needs.
Discover the differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormones, helping you make an informed choice that aligns with your health goals.
From physical development to emotional balance, testosterone serves as a cornerstone for vitality and overall health. In this article, we’ll explore the significance of testosterone and shed light on its multifaceted role in men’s lives.
Hormone replacement therapy involves supplementing or replacing hormones that decline with age or due to specific medical conditions. It primarily focuses on replacing estrogen and testosterone in both women and men.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has revolutionized healthcare by offering significant benefits to both men and women. This treatment involves supplementing or replacing hormones that decline with age, such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Bio-identical hormones are plant-based hormones that are the same as the natural hormones produced by your body. Thera P makes custom hormone pellets that are tailored to each patient’s needs.
Hormones are important for good health, energy, youthfulness, libido, sleep, strength, and overall wellness. As we age, our natural hormone production decreases, which can cause imbalances that can negatively impact our quality of life.
Symptoms such as hair loss, hot flashes, low energy, loss of libido, vaginal dryness, insomnia, brain fog, weight gain, irritability, mood swings, and dry skin can affect not only the woman experiencing them, but also those around her, such as family and friends. Thera P’s hormone pellets are meant to balance your hormones. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact us at (954) 384-8668. We can help you determine if pellets are right for you.
The insertion of pellets is a simple, painless procedure done with a local numbing agent. The pellets are inserted in the upper buttocks through a tiny incision which is closed up with a steri-strip. The entire procedure takes about 2 minutes. You can return to your everyday life immediately after the pellet is inserted.
4 to 6 months. You can continue to resupply as needed to maintain a consistent flow of uninterrupted hormones.
Yes, you will need to get blood work done before treatment. We calculate the dosing of your bio-identical pellets based on your history, age, weight, and blood work. We continue to monitor your blood levels throughout the lifecycle of your pellet treatments and pride ourselves on understanding your body so we can give you the precise compound it needs.
Bio-identical hormones have an identical chemical structure to those produced by the body. Synthetic hormones do not have a chemical structure that is identical to a person’s natural hormones.
Most patients begin to feel the effects and experience benefits within 2-7 days following the procedure. Peak effects are generally felt within a month and can be maintained as long as the patient resupplies as needed, generally every 4-6 months.
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