Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy in Atlanta, GA
What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?
Most people experience imbalanced hormones at some point in their lives. Whether hormone imbalances are caused by stress, lack of sleep, menopause, aging, or other factors, they cause a range of uncomfortable, chronic symptoms that can seem mysterious and hard to treat. At Wellspring MD, we offer bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), prescribing hormones identical to the ones your body produces naturally. By prescribing personalized, bioidentical hormones, we work with your body, rather than against it. Join our concierge primary care and functional medicine clinic in Atlanta for hormone treatment that is safer, more effective, and more precise.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy involves prescribing hormones that are chemically identical to the hormones your body produces. BHRT helps restore the natural balance in your body and reduces your risk of chronic conditions that can be caused by hormonal imbalances over time. Dr. Jason Bailey has specialized training in BHRT through the Certificate in Personalized and Functional Medicine program offered by Morsani Medical School, University of South Florida, under the guidance of world-renowned functional medicine expert Dr. Pamela Smith. This is the only personalized and functional medicine program in the world that is offered by an accredited and highly respected medical school, and it includes a focus on endocrinology. Dr. Jason Biley recommends BHRT to his patients to provide them with precise, personalized hormone health treatments.
Who is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) For?
Having properly balanced hormones supports almost every aspect of health for both men and women. BHRT might be for you if any of the following statements are true:
- You are experiencing unexplained chronic symptoms, including weight gain, insomnia, interrupted sleep, increased anxiety, depression, or mood swings, changes in libido, brain fog, or chronic fatigue.
- You are struggling to manage your weight, lose fat, or build muscle with the diet or exercise routines that used to work for you.
- You are experiencing perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause and want to manage uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, weight gain, and lowered libido.
- You are experiencing signs of low testosterone, including reduced sex drive, erectile dysfunction, increased body fat, decreased muscle mass and strength, hot flashes, or osteoporosis.
- You are experiencing signs of a hyperactive thyroid, including a rapid heartbeat, unexplained weight loss, anxiety, increased sweating, heat intolerance, fatigue, trouble sleeping, and a swollen neck.
- You are experiencing signs of an underactive thyroid, including fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, unexplained weight gain, muscle aches and weakness, thinning hair, memory difficulties, or symptoms of depression.
- You are experiencing signs of high cortisol, including weight gain in your face and belly, acne, muscle weakness, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, high blood pressure, and headaches.
- You are hoping to reduce the risk of osteoporosis as you age.
- You want to optimize your health as you age, improve muscle mass, mental clarity, energy, and bone strength, and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis.
Experience Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Integrated with Precision Medicine
Individualized pharmaceutical care is one of the most significant advances in modern medicine and is key to maintaining your long-term health and energy. Our process begins with in-depth testing by a functional medicine lab. We assess your sex hormones, adrenal hormones, and thyroid hormones using saliva, urine, and blood testing. Most tests can be sent straight to your door, completed at home, and mailed back to the lab. If you need a blood draw, you can book an appointment at labs throughout Atlanta, or get in touch with our phlebotomist for an in-office or at-home lab draw. Once your results come back, you can schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with Dr. Jason Bailey to review them. Then, he will prescribe hormones with a precise dosage designed to rebalance your hormonal health.
We work with an accredited compounding pharmacy to provide BHRT that is safe and made from high-quality ingredients. They are accredited above and beyond state regulations and employ a multiple-step quality control process to deliver preparations that can contain more than one hormone if you have multiple imbalances that need to be addressed. The dosage can be tailored precisely based on your detailed lab results. These hormones are identical to the ones your body produces, which reduces the risks associated with non-bioidentical hormones. At Wellspring MD, we integrate bioidentical hormone therapy replacement with primary care to provide safe, personalized treatment.
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) for Men
While bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is often associated with menopause in women, it can be equally effective for men. As men age, their testosterone levels decline, leading to a condition often known as Low-T, andropause, or male menopause. By balancing testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone, as well as thyroid hormones, we help you restore your energy and strength and promote healthy aging. Hormonal imbalances often create the following symptoms in men:
- Anxiety
- Chronic fatigue
- Cognitive issues
- Decreased muscle mass and strength
- Depression
- Erectile dysfunction
- Hair loss
- Impaired memory
- Increased belly fat
- Insomnia
- Loss of bone density
- Lowered sex drive
- Osteoporosis
- Reduced libido
Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) for Men
Once we test your hormone levels, we can prescribe topical preparations that include testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone. By rebalancing your hormones, you can not only improve your day-to-day energy and comfort, but you can also protect your health for years to come. Here are the benefits of looking after your hormone health:
- Enhanced mental clarity
- Improved bone density
- Improved cognitive function
- Improved muscle tone
- Improved sleep quality
- Improved strength levels
- Increased energy levels
- Increased libido
- Reduced body fat levels
- Reduced mood swings and stress
- Reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disease
- Reduced body fat
- Strengthened immune system
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) for Women
Women experience hormonal changes often in their lives, and these changes can impact their energy, emotional and mental health, and long-term health trajectory. When women experience menopause, their estrogen levels fall. This causes bone density to decrease, increasing the risk of osteoporosis, which makes recovering from falls more difficult and increases the risk of fractures. It also causes your metabolism to slow down, increasing body fat and weight gain, and the risk of metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disease. Estrogen replacement restores balance, lowers the risk of osteoporosis, has neuroprotective properties, increases cognition, reduces body fat percentage, increases metabolism, and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy isn’t just for women going through menopause; it’s for anyone experiencing health conditions that involve hormone levels, including endometriosis, PCOS, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, and more. Some of the symptoms of hormonal imbalances in women include the following:
- Anxiety
- Chronic fatigue
- Depression
- Difficult sleeping
- Endometriosis
- Fibrocystic breasts
- Heavy, painful menstruation
- Hot flashes
- Infertility
- Insomnia
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Memory loss
- Mood swings
- Night sweats
- PCOS
- Post-partum depression
- Perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause
- Reduced cognitive function
- Reduced libido or painful sexual intercourse
- Severe PMS
- Vaginal dryness
- Weight gain
Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) for Women
Many women are prescribed non-bioidentical hormones for menopause or other hormonal conditions. However, these hormones are often prescribed without detailed laboratory analysis and without being tailored to your unique health profile. Additionally, non-bioidentical hormones may raise health risks. Using bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, we can tailor your prescription and adjust it as needed to balance your hormones without causing increased risks. By balancing your hormones, you can improve your mental, physical, and emotional health, both now and as you age. Here are the benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women:
- Enhanced cognitive function and memory
- Enhanced mental clarity
- Improved muscle mass and bone density
- Improved sleep
- Increased energy levels
- Promotes strength, muscle tone, and weight loss
- Reduced body fat
- Reduced mood wings, depression, and anxiety
- Reduced risk of neurodegenerative diseases
- Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, stroke, and cardiovascular disease
- Restored libido
- Strengthened immune system
Join Wellspring MD for Personalized Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) in Atlanta GA
To create a comprehensive picture of your unique health profile, we identify which functional and longevity lab tests will be the most effective. Rather than prescribe supplements, medications, or lifestyle changes based on general recommendations, we first order advanced, in-depth tests to identify which interventions will actually address the symptoms and imbalances you are experiencing. We use longevity medicine testing to accurately determine your health risks and develop a customized health plan intended to help you stay healthier for longer. By providing access to functional and longevity medicine labs and taking the time to thoroughly review your results with you, Dr. Jason Bailey helps patients in Atlanta proactively understand and transform their health.
FAQs
Are bioidentical hormones safer than non-bioidentical hormones?
Bioidentical estrogen replacement therapy appears to be safer than nonbioidentical estrogen when it is prescribed in the proper form and dose. We can prescribe topical, bioidentical estrogen therapy tailored to your unique health profile.
Is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) covered by my HSA/FSA?
Your HSA/FSA may be able to reimburse you for BHRT; contact your HSA/FSA provider directly to learn more about your coverage options.
Can I switch from synthetic hormones to BHRT?
Yes, you can switch from synthetic hormones to BHRT. Before switching your prescriptions, Dr. Jason Bailey will order comprehensive labs to identify precisely which hormones you should be taking. Then, he will prescribe a preparation that includes the hormones you are lacking and can be adjusted to optimize your health.
What is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)?
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy uses hormones that are identical to the ones produced by your body to rebalance your overall health. BHRT can restore energy, address mental health conditions, prevent chronic disease, and improve body composition. We prescribe topical BHRT, since this is a safer mode of delivery that lowers risk due to the way the body metabolizes hormones. Topical application allows for gradual, steady absorption that is more similar to the way the body naturally produces hormones.
How much does bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) cost?
The cost of BHRT varies between medical providers, pharmacies, and prescriptions. To learn more about the cost of BHRT and our membership fees, book a discovery call today.
Is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) covered by insurance?
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy may be covered by insurance; it depends on your insurance provider and specific plan.
How long does bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) take to work?
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is designed to supplement the hormone levels in your body and rebalance your hormone health. This can take time, so you may feel the effects in a few weeks, but it can take 3-6 months to experience the full effects.
Is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) FDA-approved?
Some bioidentical hormones are FDA-approved, but compounded bioidentical hormones are not FDA-approved. We offer our patients a variety of options so that you can choose the treatment you are most comfortable with. We partner with an accredited compounding pharmacy with a quality-control process that exceeds state regulations in order to deliver medications you can trust.
Is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) the same as hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
BHRT is not the same as HRT, but they are used to treat many of the same conditions. Both BHRT and HRT are designed to rebalance your hormone levels. However, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy only uses hormones that are chemically identical to those found in your body.
Does bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) help with weight loss?
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help with weight management, depending on the cause of excess weight or the factors making it difficult for you to lose weight. Imbalanced hormones can make it difficult to lose weight, so we test your sex, thyroid, and adrenal hormones as part of our medical weight loss program. Dr. Jason Bailey can prescribe BHRT to regulate your hormonal health and promote fat loss and muscle growth.