Yearly Archives: 2017

February is most notably marked as the month of love thanks to Valentine’s Day, but it’s also American Heart Month. According to the CDC, “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease.” The good news is with early intervention heart disease can often be prevented or reversed with the help of a balanced diet, exercise, and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT).

As we’ve mentioned previously, hormones play a vital role in one’s heart health. According to the American Heart Association, an overall increase in heart attacks among women is seen about 10 years after menopause. The rationale behind this is that women lose the hormone Estradiol post-menopause that runs abundant prior to menopause. Estradiol is an important component to cardiovascular health because of its cholesterol regulating properties as well as supporting artery dilatation and pliability.

Hormone Replacement Therapy is a great way to prevent heart disease, but only if “natural” bioidentical hormones versus synthetic hormones are used. Another important component is the method with which these hormones are delivered. The best method is via Pellet therapy, whereby hormones (both Estradiol and Testosterone) are delivered directly to the blood stream. The combination of bioidentical hormones and our superior delivery method provides the same heart-protective benefits a woman experiences prior to the onset of menopause. Hormone replacement therapy has been found to have the biggest impact for women in their 40’s who elect to start our therapy prior to entering menopause.

To learn more about hormone replacement therapy or to start your journey in to “wellness” call us today at 201-225-2525.

Menopause is a rite of passage for most women as they leave their reproductive years behind and look to the future. Unfortunately, like most hormonal and reproductive changes, menopause is not always a joyful process but instead can be emotionally, physically, and mentally taxing. Advanced Hormone Solutions aims to assist women in this transition as peacefully as possible through the use of natural bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

When a woman goes through menopause, she essentially loses the capability to produce estradiol, testosterone, and progesterone, thus causing the endocrine system to become imbalanced. By using hormone replacement therapy, we are able to replace these hormonal losses and bring the body back into a happy equilibrium. All of these hormones work together, therefore it is vital that all three be replaced in order to achieve hormonal balance.

Progesterone is one of the most vital hormones in a woman’s body as it is used to protect a woman’s uterus in the presence of estradiol. This hormone can increase deep sleep, promote bone formation, and increase bone density. When taking natural progesterone in addition to estradiol and testosterone, women are able to combat the negative effects of estrogen dominance, moderate androgens, and regulate the body’s salt and water tolerances, therefore decreasing bloating and other dehydration.

Not all progesterone is created equal. When using progesterone, it is vital to use natural progesterone that, according to a scientific article published in 2005, does not increase the risk of breast cancer and can, in fact, have a protective effect. Alternatively, research has shown using synthetic progesterone in conjunction with hormone therapy can increase the risk of breast cancer.

For more information on hormone replacement therapy or to find out how Advanced Hormone Solutions can help ease your menopause symptoms today, call us at 201-225-2525.