Bioidentical Hormones in Phoenix, Arizona
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy
Learn more about Bioidentical Hormones
As a man ages, the amount of testosterone his body produces gradually declines. This natural decline starts after age 30 and will continue throughout his life. Testosterone is important for maintaining muscle bulk, adequate levels of red blood cells, bone density, sense of well-being, and sexual and reproductive function. Learn more about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
Every patient is unique in her needs and we have the expertise and attention to detail necessary to formulate the perfect treatment plan. We employ the highest quality supplementation and natural bioidentical hormones available. Ask our doctor if bioidentical hormone treatment is right for you.
1 What are bioidentical hormones?
Bioidentical hormones are made to act exactly like the natural hormones produced by our own bodies. Conventional hormones, on the other hand, are either completely synthetic or derived from the estrogens produced by horses (e.g. Premarin).
2 What are the side effects of bioidentical hormones?
3 How are bioidentical hormones created?
4 How do hormones affect your health?
After the age of 30, most of us begin to experience a decline in the sex hormones (estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone). This decline is typically the result of years of poor eating habits, environmental toxins, and stress.
When the sex hormones become deficient, the aging process is accelerated, which sets the stage for the chronic diseases associated with aging (i.e. high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and breast and prostate cancer).
Contact Dr. Winton to find out if your hormones are in balance and if bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is a good fit for you.
5 Know your hormones: Know yourself.
Menopausal Symptoms
Female Hormones
Male Hormones
Thyroid Hormones
Adrenal Hormones
Menopausal Symptoms
Common Symptoms of Dysfunction
(One or more may be present)
- Hot flashes/night sweats, fatigue, insomnia, moodiness, vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence.
Common Medical Treatment
- Anti-depressants or very strong Estrogen (Anti-depressants are not solving the real problem and strong estrogens can be dangerous).
Our Conservative Treatment
- Bioidentical Hormones (Lower levels of estrogen get the same results. We also add progesterone and testosterone as needed for safety and improved efficacy.)
Female Hormones
Common Symptoms of Dysfunction
(One or more may be present)
- Moodiness prior to menses, painful or heavy menses, cyclic migraines or headaches, insomnia, anxiety.
Common Medical Treatment
- Birth control (Long term use is related to many medical complications.)
Our Conservative Treatment
- Bioidentical progesterone (Taken during the last half of your cycle to balance the estrogen and progesterone ratio.)
Learn more about Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women.
Male Hormones
Common Symptoms of Dysfunction
(One or more may be present)
- Low motivation (esp. for physical activity), low libido, fatigue, poor muscle recovery/strength, depression, anxiety.
- Nothing (Unless their Testosterone levels are severely depleted. When it is prescribed it is usually prescribed as a topical cream which can have poor absorption and can cause contamination to loved ones.)
Our Conservative Treatment
- Testosterone (When indicated, using labs to guide us safely.)
Learn more about Bioidentical Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men.
Thyroid Hormones
Common Symptoms of Dysfunction
(One or more may be present)
- Fatigue, difficulty losing weight, hair loss, dry skin, brittle nails.
Common Medical Treatment
- T4 or Synthroid Therapy (Patients will often still have symptoms of low thyroid, despite “normal” labs.)
Our Conservative Treatment
- Natural thyroid RX (Which has the correct balance of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4.)
Adrenal Hormones
Common Symptoms of Dysfunction
(One or more may be present)
- Fatigue, reduced ability to handle stress (feeling overwhelmed), insomnia, sugar cravings, high blood pressure.
Common Medical Treatment
- Nothing (Only treated if there is a severe deficiency.)
Our Conservative Treatment
- Bioidentical cortisol, B complex vitamin injections or IV.
