Our hormones are one of the master regulators of our body and health in Sarasota FL. The hierarchy of who and what we are begins with our being human. After being human, our next most dominant trait has to do with what sex we are. Like it or not, we are either male or female, albeit there are huge variations in the degree of maleness (male traits) vs femaleness (female traits). We will not get into the philosophical and political debates about gender choices or affirmations here, we will stick with what a person was born as, and the influence of various hormones on both their development and current health condition.
Differences Between Men and Women in Sarasota FL
The primary difference between men and women involves just a few differences in the levels of the ‘sex’ hormones beginning shortly after conception, with a major surge associated with puberty, and sustained elevations of the hormone(s) associated with their biological sex that continues influencing their body throughout the life cycle. The two most critical periods are at approximately 6 weeks post conception and puberty where key hormones peak.
Most people don’t realize that these differences impact all aspects of our biological development including our brain’s structure and function. Male and female brains literally are wired differently.
Many things, from various toxins and stressors (including psychological-emotional stress of the mother) to nutritional imbalances in either parent prior to conception or just the mother post-conception, can throw off the delicate balance between these hormones during those critical times and throughout the lifespan. Obviously, we can’t go back and correct or balance those hormones during those crucial times, but we can help to balance them in the present. Although we have not reached the level of sophistication where we can perfectly micromanage hormone balance, we can help support them via a mix of biologically identical hormones, peptides, and various lifestyle modifications including proper nutrition and exercise.
Although all doctors learn the basics about hormones, very few excel in understanding them and being able to properly manage them. That takes someone that has studied this area and devoted significant time and attention to the details. This is one of the many things that we can help you with. Our doctors have a combined 90+ years of experience dealing with hormonal health issues from a health optimization perspective rather than a disease perspective. That makes a big difference.Â
The medical specialties that primarily deal with hormonal imbalances are endocrinology and gynecology however, their training is focused on pathological deviations in hormones rather than hormone optimization.
Our Hormone Services
Our Men’s Health Program: TRT and Optimizing Performance (ED)
- Services range from Testosterone Replacement Therapy to treating ED to ‘P’ shots using Stem Cells.
Our Women’s Health Program: Biological Hormone Replacement and Optimizing Pleasure
- Services range from BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy) to ‘O’ Shots using Stem Cells.
The first step is to set up an initial consultation so we can get a good sense of what is going on with you and whether our program is a good fit. At that point, we will check your hormone levels, recommend a plan, and monitor you while adjusting and modifying hormonal support as needed going forward.
Testosterone and Men’s Health
As we age, the relative amounts of the sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone) change. Tiny changes can have a huge impact on how we feel and perform. In general, most hormones tend to decline with increasing age (the cumulative wear and tear on our bodies also impact our key glands and organs).
Most primary care doctors are not well versed in hormone replacement therapy and may not recognize or acknowledge that a man’s hormone levels may be the issue because they are in the ‘normal’ range. The ‘normal’ range is huge and doesn’t consider what your historic normal was and should be. DO NOT ACCEPT THIS, TAKE ACTION TO CORRECT THE UNDERLYING ISSUE. Your quality of life, and that of those you love and interact with, depends on it. Stop suffering needlessly.
Here are some of the symptoms associated with declining testosterone levels in men.
- Fatigue
- Reduced Muscle Mass
- Decreased Libido
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood Swings
- Sleep Disturbances
- Brain Fog
- Reduced Focus or Motivation
- Weight Gain
- Joint Pain
Therefore, it is both appropriate and important for us to check and monitor those levels. Many may also choose to supplement and support those hormones to achieve more youthful levels. For men, testosterone and its relationship to estrogen, is the primary key; for women it is more about the relative balance between estrogen and progesterone, however, testosterone is also important.
While many facilities will charge up to $500 for an initial workup, we do our best to keep the initial cost to a much more affordable level. Additionally, our goal is to make the process of monitoring and balancing one’s hormone levels simple and sustainable. The following chart shows how supplemental testosterone (HRT) can help to maintain youthful testosterone levels as we age.
Ready to Optimize Your Hormone Levels?
