Experts Say Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Can Treat Hormonal Imbalances
including PMS and Perimenopause
For most 30-something women, worrying about hormonal changes is a
problem they don't think they'll have to face until they've developed
more than just a few grey hairs or at least had a grandchild. But
doctors say even women in their 30's can experience unpleasant
menopausal symptoms like mood swings, weight gain, brittle bones and
low libido during extreme PMS or perimenopause.
Perimenopause is the time in a woman's life when she is transitioning
from childbearing years to menopause, according to the World Health
Organization. During this time estrogen levels may drop by 40 to 60
percent and progesterone levels may fall to zero by the onset of
menopause.
"Don't be fooled by age. Women as young as their 30's can experience
severe mood swings, night sweats, low libido, vaginal dryness, weight
gain and tension or migraine headaches," says Dr. Paul Savage, founder
and chief medical officer of BodyLogicMD, a network of anti-aging
physicians specializing in treating male and female menopause with
natural bioidentical hormones.
"Like menopause, perimenopause and PMS are normal parts of a woman's
cycle and women will experience many of the same symptoms of
menopause, but there are natural ways to relieve these symptoms."
After the birth of her second child, BodyLogicMD patient Malissa
Mosak, 30 said she became a different person. Her mood swings were so
severe that Mosak says she didn't even recognize herself.
"I was out of control. Some days I was happy and felt like myself, but
most of the time I was a monster. My sex drive was non-existent. I
yelled at my husband all the time and no matter how much I dieted I
couldn't lose the baby weight," said Mosak. "I hated myself."
After months of questioning doctors who only recommended she go on
birth control pills or anti-depressants to control her mood swings,
Mosak started researching hormone imbalances.
Mosek discovered her symptoms were related to a severe case of
hormonal imbalance. Mosak was severely low on progesterone and
estrogen, and high on testosterone.
Like many women, Mosak said she was eager to find relief for her
symptoms, but was confused by the myriad of studies on hormone
therapy, estrogen and the Women's Health Initiative.
"I was so excited about the natural part. I rushed right out and
bought a book that talked about (bioidentical hormones)," says Mosak,
who was relieved to find that BodyLogicMD used only natural,
bioidentical hormones.
Made from yam, soy and natural plant extracts, bioidentical hormone
therapy is a natural and safer alternative for treating those
unpleasant PMS, perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms.
"It is important for women to understand the difference between
synthetic hormones, like the ones used in the Women's Health
Initiative, and bioidentical hormones," says Savage. "Synthetic
hormones act as toxins in the body because they are not metabolized
the same way human 'bioidentical' hormones are metabolized."
Bioidentical hormones are exact replicas of hormones that occur
naturally in the body, says Savage. In addition to relieving
unpleasant PMS symptoms, natural hormone therapy can actually protect
against obesity and other diseases, including cancer and Alzheimer's.
Bioidentical hormones need to be prescribed by a physician and made at
a quality compounding pharmacy.
In treating women with hormonal imbalances such as PMS and
perimenopause, BodyLogicMD physicians closely monitor hormone levels
to replace them with what is missing or low. Patients' symptoms are
closely monitored to ensure for the proper dose.
After three months on bioidentical hormone therapy, Mosak said she
noticed a significant difference in her mood swings and sex drive.
"I could not believe the difference I felt. I was happy, loving, and
energetic. It was a miracle. My weight started to drop off and by
Christmas I had lost 11 pounds and was back to the old Annie," said
Mosak. "Natural bioidentical hormone therapy saved my marriage, my
kids, my world."
About Dr. Paul Savage
Dr. Paul Savage is the Chief Medical Officer of BodyLogicMD. He
received his medical degree from the University of Michigan and is
double board certified by both the American Board of Emergency
Medicine and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. As well, Dr
Savage serves as an oral board examiner for the American Academy of
Anti-Aging Medicine and is a highly sought after lecturer on the topic
of bioidentical hormones. He is currently the owner and chief medical
director of the Chicago-based BodyLogicMD practice.
About BodyLogicMD
Founded in 2003, BodyLogicMD offers bioidentical hormone therapy,
nutrition and fitness to men and women. Its growing national network
of anti-aging physicians helps those suffering from hormonal
imbalance, menopause and andropause.
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