Does your hormonal well seem to be running dry? It happens to nearly all of us. Some women have had hysterectomies. Men may have experienced gonadal injuries or infections. For many men and women, though, hormonal fluctuations are simply due to age. However it happens, balancing your hormones is possible when you visit a clinic that specializes in treating hormonal imbalances.

How do I know it’s Hormone-Related?

Hormonal imbalances look different for men and women, and, of course, symptoms fluctuate between individual people. Women may experience: 

• The dreaded hot flashes
• Menstrual irregularities and eventual cessation
• Hair growth in new and exciting places
• Insomnia
• Vaginal dryness and/or painful intercourse
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs) or urinary incontinence
• Brain fog
• Depression or anxiety
• Decreased sex drive
• Changes in skin texture

Male symptoms of hormonal imbalance are:

• Loss of lean muscle mass
• Erectile dysfunction
• Fatigue
• Loss of libido
• Fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating
• Low energy
• Irritability or depressed mood
• Weight gain, especially around the abdomen

Some of these symptoms overlap while some of them are relevant to each gender. Not everyone will experience all symptoms, but even just a few of them can be detrimental to one’s quality of life.

What Can You do?

There are traditional hormone replacement therapies available, but they are not customized to individual needs. Although they can be effective, bioidentical hormone therapy, found at an integrative hormone clinic like CrispAZWellness, is more effective because the treatment is created according to what your body needs instead of being a generalized, one-size-fits-all treatment.

Bioidentical hormones are an effective treatment option that generally offers:

• Fewer side effects than traditional HRT
• More effective treatment because they mimic the body’s own hormones more closely than synthetic hormones
• More individualized, tailored treatment options

Synthetic hormones are not always metabolized as effectively as bioidentical because they are not as close to our body’s hormones as bioidentical hormones are. Bioidentical hormones are very close to the “real thing.”

Where can I Find a Hormone Clinic?

For those in the Avondale, AZ area, CrispAZWellness uses both traditional medical practices and complementary medicine to treat your hormonal imbalance. The first step in treating the imbalance is recognizing and diagnosing it. Vianka Cesena, board-certified Nurse Practitioner at CrispAZWellness, meets with you to take a complete medical history and does a comprehensive lab work-up to determine your hormonal baseline. Based on your specific needs, Megan will develop and individualized treatment plan that will help provide your body with exactly what it needs to optimize your hormonal balance.

CrispAZWellness is unique in that our Avondale clinic provides integrative healthcare where the patient is the focus. Our goal is to diagnose and treat hormonal imbalances for both men and women, and our clinic focuses on the entire you: your mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health so that you can be the best you regardless of your stage of life. Call our office at 623-850-8264 to make an appointment today. Our clinic is committed to helping you feel like a younger, more vital version of yourself. 

Disclaimer: The information contained here was not written by a medical doctor and is intended for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical advice.

In the words attributed to playwright George Bernard Shaw,” Youth is wasted on the young.” As we’ve gotten older, how many of us have felt the same way? Our aches have pains and our pains have aches. We don’t have the same vim, vigor, or get-up-and-go that we did when we were too young to appreciate it. We attribute it solely to aging, but some of those unexpected changes can be attributable to hormonal fluctuations, too. Changes in the hormones that relate to gender/sexual function are a reality that leave us longing for the days of yore.

Gender-Related Hormones

Most of us know that estrogen and progesterone are related to female sex characteristics while testosterone is related to male sex characteristics. Information about menopause is available for women who seek it out from their doctors, friends, or other sources. Men are less likely to seek out information about changes in testosterone levels, though, because they feel embarrassed or stigmatized by doing so. They shouldn’t. Low testosterone is extremely common and has a variety of causes.

Symptoms of Low Testosterone

Low testosterone has a myriad of symptoms:

• Low sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Loss of lean muscle mass
• Depression
• Irritability
• Fatigue and/or low energy

Causes of Low Testosterone

These symptoms, or any combination of them, are extremely common among men. They are not your fault, nor are they unique to you. Low “t” is less common in younger men, but it becomes far more common as men age. Looking at men of all ages, it is estimated that approximately 2.1% of men have low testosterone. Age is a significant cause of decreasing testosterone levels, however, affecting about 50% of men 80 years and older. In addition to aging, there are numerous other possible causes of low testosterone:

• Injury to the testicles
• Testicular infection
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Thyroid imbalance
• Other chronic illness
• Alcoholism
• Chronic stress/high stress
• Some medications

The causes of low testosterone are as varied as the men experiencing it, making it crucial to discover the root cause before making a treatment plan.

Treating Low “T”

Low testosterone has a wide array of causes, so an accurate diagnosis of the “why” of it is just as important as the treatment protocol prescribed for it. CrispAZWellness in Avondale, AZ, provides a holistic approach to treating low testosterone using the best of both traditional and integrative medicine to get to the root, or the “why”, of your low t. Vianka Cesena, practitioner at CrispAZWellness, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner. She is trained in, and uses, both traditional and integrative medicine in caring for her patients.

After a thorough examination and comprehensive testing, Megan will work with you to determine what course of action is most beneficial to balancing your testosterone level and creating a more fulfilling life. Rose Canyon Wellness provides one of the most comprehensive testosterone replacement therapies in the country, which can help you regain some of your lost vitality.

Call our office at 623-850-8264 to make an appointment today so you can regain your youth and appreciate it, too. 

Disclaimer: The information contained here was not written by a medical doctor and is intended for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical advice.

This runs through the minds of every woman of a certain age. After decades of PMS, periods, and maybe childbirth and its recovery, we get to look forward to menopause. At least it’s talked about openly now and we can share some of the gloriousness and gore of this time of life. Information and humor about menopause abound in the year 2022. There’s even a YouTube channel called “Hot and Flashy.” Isn’t it grand?

What is a Hot Flash?

For those who don’t know or have yet to experience them, hot flashes are precisely what they sound like. A flush of heat that rushes over your body unexpectedly, leaving you feeling flushed and perhaps even perspiring. You may also experience:

• A rapid heartbeat
• Anxiety
• Being cold after the hot flash subsides

Hot flashes can happen during the day or at night when they’re also referred to as night sweats. They happen because of hormonal fluctuations that occur during and after menopause. The Mayo Clinic says that it’s not exactly clear how hormonal changes cause hot flashes, but may be due to decreased estrogen.

Triggers For Hot Flashes 

While hormonal fluctuations are the cause of hot flashes, there are a number of things that can trigger them, including:

• Highly spiced foods
• Smoking
• Heat or hot weather
• Stress
• Alcohol
• Caffeine

Is There Any Relief for Hot Flashes?

Yes! There is relief for these hot hindrances. They don’t have to rule your life! There are many options that are easy to incorporate into your lifestyle. For example, wearing layers of clothing that can be added or removed as your body temperature changes is simple to incorporate into your day-to-day life. Adding plant-based, phytoestrogen foods (which produce weak effects similar to the effects of estrogen) into your diet may help, too. Some of these foods may include:

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Soy
• Chickpeas
• Grains
• Beans

There are other medical interventions, including hormone replacement therapy, which can help minimize the effects and/or number of hot flashes you experience.

How Can HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) Help?

HRT using bioidentical hormones is extremely effective in managing hot flashes and other symptoms of hormone imbalance and menopause. For those in the Avondale, AZ area, CrispAZWellness provides both primary care and integrative medical care to ensure you have the best balance of both worlds: traditional and adjunctive medical treatments. Vianka Cesena, board-certified Nurse Practitioner at CrispAZWellness, uses both healing modalities to create personalized, holistic care for her patients.

When treating hot flashes, she will begin by doing comprehensive testing and continue by developing an HRT plan specifically based on your needs. Megan prefers bioidentical, natural hormones because women feel significantly better when using them. Call our office at 623-850-8264 to make an appointment today. Your future, cool self will thank you.

“Hot flashes – Symptoms and causes”. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hot-flashes/symptoms-causes/syc-20352790#:~:text=A%20hot%20flash%20is%20the,you%20might%20feel%20chilled%20afterward. Accessed 13 October 2022

Disclaimer: The information contained here was not written by a medical doctor and is intended for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical advice.

…bellows Gaston, antihero of Beauty and the Beast, as he boasts about his extreme manliness. His braggadocio is rooted in the stereotype of manly appearance: muscles, a chiseled jawline, and – obviously – body hair. Gaston is, clearly, the consummate male specimen. Good thing he’s animated and a caricature. It alleviates the pressure on we mere mortals to rival the matchless manliness exuded by this movie villain.

In the real world, masculine attributes ebb and flow with time. Male hormones, at their peak during our adolescence and young adulthood, begin to decrease as we age.

Balding and More

A decrease in testosterone, the male sex hormone secreted by the body that creates masculine attributes, is extremely common as we age. Some symptoms of decreased testosterone include:

• Loss of lean body mass
• Fatigue
• Loss of libido
• Erectile dysfunction (ED)
• Weight gain
• Depression
• Irritability
• Hair loss

Low T, or low testosterone, affects millions of men – as many as 13.8 million men ages 45 and older in the US. You are not alone in your experience.

Treatment for Low Testosterone

There is very effective treatment available for low T! The treatment, Testosterone Replacement Therapy, or TRT, is very effective in managing the symptoms of low testosterone. There are a variety of ways to administer TRT:

• Topical, which includes creams, gels, and patches
• Oral (taken by mouth)
• Hormone replacement pellets (a pellet is placed under the skin via a small incision)
• Injection (a shot)
•  Intranasal (a gel-like substance is administered through the nostrils)

For those in the Avondale, AZ area, treatment is available at CrispAZWellness.  The first step is, of course, to diagnose low T. This diagnostic process occurs through both a clinical examination and various blood tests. CrispAZWellness has one of the most comprehensive TRT programs. Our clinicians offer a thorough evaluation and the development of an individualized TRT replacement.

The method of TRT treatment is something you can discuss with your practitioner. Some options, like intranasal and oral TRT, are taken two or three times daily. Injections are usually taken weekly, bimonthly, or monthly, while pellets are replaced every three to six months. Your CrispAZWellness practitioner can collaborate with you to discuss your lifestyle and determine the most effective treatment plan for you.

The CrispAZWellness Difference

CrispAZWellness, provides integrative and functional medical care. Our practitioner, Vianka Cesena, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who specializes in traditional medical and alternative medicine practices to help you facilitate your best health, so you’re getting the best of both worlds. Megan’s diverse background enables her to look at you holistically – body, mind, and spirit – to determine the root cause of your imbalance(s) and create an individualized treatment plan for you. Megan is committed to providing personalized health care that optimizes health outcomes for her patients. Please call 623-850-8264 to make an appointment that will help you regain the testosterone you’ve lost.

Disclaimer: The information contained here was not written by a medical doctor and is intended for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical advice.

Life is funny. We can be in a very difficult spot one moment, or even for a protracted length of time, but, suddenly, the wheel of fortune turns, and things get better. The opposite is true, as well. The most important lesson we can learn through the game of life is that – good or bad – nothing stays the same. Incredulously, that includes our bodies. Men wake up one morning and find no hair where there used to be some, while women wake up and find hair where there wasn’t any. Our hormones, once responsible for the virility or fertility of our youth, have nose-dived, leaving us feeling like we need to have our batteries recharged.

What Does Hormone Imbalance Look Like?

As we age, our hormones don’t provide quite the same “oomph” they once did. For women, some symptoms of hormonal imbalance or menopause can be:

• Weight gain
• Brain fog
• Skin changes
• Fatigue

Men may experience:

• Erectile dysfunction
• Loss of lean muscle mass
• Difficulty concentrating
• Depression

Is There Help?

Yes, there is! Fortunately, we live in a time when we have a variety of therapeutic options, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Bioidentical hormones are created in a laboratory from natural elements, making them molecularly identical to hormones made by the body. Bioidentical hormones are very effective as a treatment option because they have fewer side effects than traditional HRT and they mimic hormones produced by the body more closely than synthetic hormones do.  Bioidentical hormones can be administered in several different ways, including:

• Creams
• Oral capsules
• Hormone pellets

Hormone pellets are an interesting option because they provide the user with flexibility and peace of mind other options might not.

What Is Hormone Pellet Therapy?

Hormone pellet therapy is a little different than using either an oral medication or cream because the pellets are inserted under the skin in a quick, simple in-office procedure by a trained professional. A small incision is made, sometimes in the hip, and pellets are inserted subcutaneously for absorption as needed by the body. The incision heals in a few days and that’s it. Advantages of this method of hormone therapy are:

• The pellets last several months
• You don’t have to remember to use or take BHRT (bioidentical hormone replacement therapy) daily
• The hormones available in the pellets are used by the body as it needs them
• Pellets provide a more consistent dose of hormones, which can eliminate some of the fluctuations in absorption

CrispAZWellness Can Help

For those in the Avondale, AZ area, CrispAZWellness, provides integrative and functional medical care that helps you live a full, vital life. Our practitioner, Vianka Cesena, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who specializes in traditional medical and alternative medicine practices to help you facilitate your best health, so you’re getting the best of both worlds. Megan does a thorough, medically based work-up including traditional medical testing, and she blends that with the treatment of you as a whole person. Megan’s diverse background enables her to look at you holistically – body, mind, and spirit – to determine the root cause of your imbalance(s) and create an individualized treatment plan for you. Call our office today at 623-850-8264 to make an appointment that will help you live vitally and not vicariously.

Disclaimer: The information contained here was not written by a medical doctor and is intended for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical ad

Being a woman is a gift. In so many ways, it’s true. We have a connection to life in a way those with male anatomy don’t. The flip side of that statement, though, is a sarcastic, “Being a woman is a GIFT.” Most of us have forty plus years of periods and PMS, and some of us experience pregnancy and labor pains. Just about that time we’re ready to move into a new phase of life, we do. A hot and flashy phase. What a gift.

What Are Hot Flashes?

When we become a woman of a certain age, we realize that we’re no longer just superwomen, we’re  supercharged. How do we know? Because we begin to get power surges, also known as hot flashes. For menopausal and post-menopausal women, you know you’re having a hot flash when

• You experience a feeling of being hot
• Your face gets red
• You begin perspiring uncontrollably

These symptoms occur regardless of the temperature indoors or out. When experienced at night, these hot flashes are called night sweats. Your body, quite literally, surges with hormonally driven power that causes your hotness factor to increase exponentially.

What Triggers Hot Flashes?

Even though we can find humor in the capriciousness of our menopausal/post-menopausal bodies, hot flashes are uncomfortable and sometimes even embarrassing. Hot flashes happen at the most inconvenient times: in a meeting at work, while giving a presentation, or while having an intimate or intense conversation. A number of things can trigger hot flashes, including:

• Our old friend and foe, stress
• Spicy foods
• Caffeine
• Hot baths or saunas
• Smoking
• Alcohol

How Can You Manage Hot Flashes?

There are ways to mitigate hot flash symptoms. There are the things that are always suggested:

• Proper Diet
• Exercise
• Stress reduction
• Mindfulness techniques

But sometimes these first-line techniques just aren’t enough. In that case, you might want to consider bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

CrispAZWellness Can Help!

For those in the Avondale, AZ area, CrispAZWellness, provides hot flash relief, including menopausal and post-menopausal treatment options including the use of bioidentical hormones. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is very effective because bioidentical hormones are created in a laboratory from natural elements, making them molecularly identical to hormones made by the body. Bioidentical hormones are very effective as a treatment option because they have fewer side effects than traditional HRT and they mimic hormones produced by the body more closely than synthetic hormones do.  

Hot Flashes: How CrispAZWellness Can Make a Difference

Our practitioner, Vianka Cesena, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who specializes in both integrative and functional medicine. She uses traditional medical and alternative medicine practices to help you facilitate your best health, so you’re getting the best of both worlds. Megan does a thorough, medically based work-up including traditional medical testing and modalities, but she blends that with the treatment of you as a whole person. Megan considers your mental, emotional, and spiritual health in addition to your physical health when creating an individualized treatment plan for you.

Call our office today at 623-850-8264 to make an appointment. We look forward to helping to create hormonal harmony for you!

Disclaimer: The information contained here was not written by a medical doctor and is intended for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical advice.

The truth is that hormones can play a role in weight loss, but they are not the whole story. Hormones can influence how much fat your body stores, how much energy you have, and how well your metabolism works. If your hormones are imbalanced, it can be more difficult to lose weight, and it may feel like your weight  loss efforts are not working.

So, what are hormones? Understanding  how they work can help you figure out if your hormones are keeping you from losing weight.

Hormones are chemicals that are produced by the glands in your body. They travel through the bloodstream and act as messengers, telling the body what to do. There are many different types of hormones, and they all have different roles in regulating various body functions. Both men and women have hormones, and having an imbalance not only can lead to weight gain, but also:

• Hair loss
• Fatigue
• Muscle weakness
• Mood swings
• Difficulty concentrating

So, this likely feels a bit daunting. After all,  if hormones play such a big role in our weight, how can we ever hope to lose weight? The good news is that there are steps you can take to help balance your hormones and improve your chances of losing weight.

But, before even embarking on your weight loss journey,  it’s important to speak with your healthcare provider. They can order tests to check your hormone levels and see if they are the reason you are struggling to lose weight. If they are, they can work with you to create a treatment plan that will help get your hormones back in balance and improve your chances of achieving your weight loss goals.

Here are several reasons why you should choose CrispAZWellness for Your Weight Loss Program

• Our weight loss program is guided by healthcare providers, and offers a metabolic reset that works with each individual’s unique biochemistry to help with losing weight. This includes hormone imbalance and other obstacles that may be contributing to your difficulties with weight loss.
• We are different in that we offer options for appointments in person or virtually, accountability coaching, lifestyle modification, and prescription medication into one customized program to help achieve sustainable weight loss.
• Our patients are the focus.  We tailor our programs to fit the individual. No two people are the same, so why would we treat them the same? We offer an approach to weight loss that not only helps our patients lose weight, but also teaches them how to keep the weight off for good.
• Our approach is both holistic and comprehensive.  With this approach, weight loss is achieved sustainably and for a longer period of time. Losing weight is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. The team at CrispAZWellness is here to help you every step of the way.
• We’re medical professionals, not a random fad diet program or TikTok video.  When it comes to your health, you deserve the best care possible.

Hormonal Imbalances and Weight Loss: Begin Lifelong Healing Today

Whether your issues with weight loss are due to a hormonal imbalance or some other contributing factor, the team at CrispAZWellness can help.

We offer a comprehensive and individualized approach to weight loss that can help you finally achieve your goals. Contact us today to learn more about our weight loss program in Avondale, AZ and how we can help you lose weight and keep it off for good.

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Disclaimer: The information contained here was not written by a medical doctor and is intended for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical advice.

When we hear someone say, “I’m hormonal,” we have visions of everyone in the vicinity running to hide. Those words, usually used in the context of someone having PMS, are used as cannon fodder for comedians and endless misunderstandings about (particularly) women’s health. Interestingly, men have hormones and hormonal imbalances, too, so hormonal difficulties can potentially affect everyone.

Hormones are, quite simply put, chemicals. These chemicals are sent through our body by the endocrine system, or glands, to regulate our most common and most complex bodily functions. Hormones play a role in regulating:

• Blood pressure
• Kidney function
• Heart rate
• Metabolism
• Growth
• The nervous system
• Development of sexual organs
• Regulation of menses
• Male sexual function
• Mood
• Bone health
• Red blood cell production
• Hair growth

So, while we automatically associate the word hormones only with gender-related bodily functions, they are really much more complex than that.

What are Bioidentical Hormones?

Bioidentical hormones are created scientifically from natural elements, so they are molecularly identical to the hormones produced by the body. This means that they are able to replicate the body’s exact response unlike traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which uses synthetic hormones that do not exactly mimic the body’s natural hormones.

Bioidentical hormones are made in laboratories from plant extracts, usually from wild yam, cactus, soy, or a combination of them. Bioidentical hormones are commonly administered as:

• Creams
• Hormone pellets
• Oral capsules

Why Bioidentical Hormones vs. Traditional HRT?

Bioidentical hormones are an effective treatment option that generally offer:

• Fewer side effects than traditional HRT
• More effective treatment because they mimic the body’s own hormones more closely than synthetic hormones
• More individualized, tailored treatment options

Synthetic hormones are not always metabolized as effectively as bioidentical because they are not as close to our body’s hormones as bioidentical hormones are. Bioidentical hormones are very close to the “real thing.”

How do I Know if I Need Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Hormones play a critical role in our well-being. A hormonal imbalance can occur due to the natural process of aging, stress, illness, injury, or other trauma. If you are experiencing these non-gender specific symptoms, you could benefit from having your hormonal levels checked:

• Fluctuations in weight
• Thinning hair or hair growth in unexpected places
• Dry skin
• Change in bowel habits
• Depression, anxiety, irritability
• Decrease in sex drive
• Fatigue
  

For men, other symptoms include:

• Loss of muscle mass
• Decrease of sexual function
• Difficulty concentrating

For women, other symptoms include:

• Brain fog
• Insomnia
• Hot flashes

The Rose Canyon Health Difference

For those in the Avondale, AZ area, CrispAZWellness, provides a holistic approach to hormone health and overall well-being. Our individualized treatment plans are created after a thorough review of symptoms, lab test results, and any other testing that may be necessary to discover the root cause of your imbalance.

Our practitioner, Vianka Cesena, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who specializes in both integrative and functional medicine. She is committed to using medical and alternative medicine practices to help you facilitate your best health.

Call our office today at 623-850-8264 to make an appointment. We hope to help you balance your imbalances and create a life filled with health and vitality!

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Disclaimer: The information contained here was not written by a medical doctor and is intended for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical advice.

More Common Than you Think

Low libido, which is described as reduced interest in sexual intimacy, occurs for everyone from time-to-time. Many factors contribute to the ebb and flow of one’s interest in intimacy, but it happens to nearly everyone – male or female – at some point in their lives. If your sex drive remains low for an extended period of time, you may be diagnosed with low libido.

Causes

It is estimated that about 40% of men aged forty-five or older undergo a loss of libido, so it is quite common. Please don’t be afraid or embarrassed to reach out to a medical professional to help you diagnose and treat this common experience. In diagnosing low libido, your clinician will want to help you determine the cause. There are many reasons your sex drive may have decreased, including:

• Depression or anxiety
• A high level of stress
• Relationship difficulties
• Chronic illnesses like diabetes
• Difficulty sleeping
• Certain medications, including those that treat high blood pressure
• Age
• Alcohol or drug use
• A drop in testosterone levels, or low testosterone

Treatments

If your clinician determines that you have low libido, there are treatment options available. First, your clinician may start by helping you examine and readjust your lifestyle. Beneficial changes can be made in the areas of:

• Diet and eating nutritious foods
• Stress management
• Addressing sleep problems
• Exercising regularly

In addition to lifestyle adjustments, your clinician may also recommend:

• Therapy to address personal or relationship challenges
• Medication, including some kinds of antidepressants
• Testosterone therapy (also known as TRT or hormone replacement therapy)

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy has been available to post-menopausal women for decades. It has been made commonly available to men more recently, with the benefits of TRT now being widely experienced by many. For those in the Avondale, AZ area,  CrispAZWellness can create a customized hormone replacement therapy program for you. 

CrispAZWellness provides comprehensive healthcare through which board-certified Nurse Practitioner, Vianka Cesena uses her experience in both traditional western medicine and integrative medicine to support patients holistically.  

When you consult with Megan, you will work together to create a customized approach to testosterone replacement therapy. She will use the results of your lab work as well as your individual physiology and symptomology to recommend a treatment plan.

CrispAZWellness only uses safe, natural hormones when prescribing testosterone to treat low libido or other symptoms of low t. Our patients feel better when using natural hormones. Injectable testosterone is most commonly prescribed. Of course, we will follow your treatment until you are feeling like yourself again.

Regaining your Confidence

Using hormone replacement therapy to increase your level of testosterone can be a very effective way to increase your libido and regain the intimacy you crave in your relationship. For an appointment, call 623-850-8264. 

Disclaimer: The information contained here was not written by a medical doctor and is intended for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical advice.

Hormones. We hear the word every day. But what do these wily tricksters really do? A part of the body’s endocrine system, hormones are created by this system which is also responsible for sending them throughout the body to control our metabolism, mood, gender and sexual functioning, and even our blood pressure. Women’s hormones, especially, have long been a topic of both understanding and misunderstanding.

For women, hormonal changes are such an integral part of life that there are plays and musicals written in homage to them. Funny though they may be, living with these fluctuations and bodily changes is an entirely different matter. The myriad of symptoms caused by fluctuating hormones isn’t limited to, but can include:

• Hot flashes
• Mood swings
• Skin changes
• Insomnia
• Weight gain
• Brain fog
• Depression
• Difficulty sleeping

How Can We Treat A Hormone Imbalance?

Hormonal imbalances become more likely for women as they become closer to menopause, but they begin well before that. Women can see hormonal changes as early as their thirties. There are several natural ways in treat menopause, including eating well, exercising, and managing stress. Another highly effective way to treat a hormonal imbalance is through the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

What are Bioidentical Hormones?

Bioidentical hormones are hormones identical to the ones produced by the body. Bioidentical hormones are created scientifically, so they are molecularly identical to the hormones produced by the body. This means that they are able to replicate the body’s exact response unlike traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which uses synthetic hormones that do not exactly mimic the body’s natural hormones. They are often used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat conditions related to menopause, such as hot flashes and night sweats.

Advantages of Bioidentical Hormones

Bioidentical hormones have a number of advantages over traditional HRT.

• They are more effective in treating the symptoms of menopause because they better mimic the body’s natural hormone levels.
• They are associated with fewer side effects, such as weight gain and mood swings.
• Bioidentical hormones can be tailored to each individual woman’s needs, which is not always possible with traditional HRT.

The Rose Canyon Health Difference

CrispAZWellness in Avondale, AZ, provides a holistic approach to hormone health for women. We treat all of you – body, mind, and spirit – to create an overall wellness plan that will help you to enjoy the best quality of life possible. To help you create a wellness plan for any health consideration, we will do a thorough clinical work-up combining laboratory testing and an in-depth consultation regarding your symptoms and individual physiology.

To help you create your best hormonal health, you may be prescribed bioidentical hormones in one (or more) of several forms, all of which are natural hormones. You may receive treatment in the form of :

•  Creams
• Oral capsules
• Hormone pellets

Helping You Live Your Best, Balanced Life

Vianka Cesena, our Avondale, Arizona-based provider, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner. She has received traditional and integrative medical training and is committed to utilizing her acquired expertise in order to assist her patients get the greatest possible results.

Call our office today at 623-850-8264 to make an appointment to enjoy a hot girl summer, hot flashes not included. 

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