When you aren't feeling like yourself, whether it is being tired all of the time or not feeling as energetic as usual, a top priority is to identify the issue and get back to normal as soon as possible. You may find that the solution lies in managing your hormone levels. If your issues are a result of hormonal deficiency, Dr. Melissa Bachman and the team at Reno Health Institute in Reno, NV, may be able to treat you with bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

What Is Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement?

Bio-identical hormones are prescriptive hormones with the same molecular structure as what our body produces, intended for patients who don't produce enough hormones naturally from the endocrine system. The types of human hormones that can be mimicked are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Bio-identical hormone replacement is when patients take supplements or patches that contain these artificial hormones to get relief from a variety of health symptoms.

How Can Hormone Therapy Help?

The team at Reno Health Institute In Reno, NV, helps a variety of patients, both women and men, with bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Issues that it can treat include:

• Fatigue (excessive tiredness throughout the day).
• Poor energy levels.
• Lack of sex drive.
• Menopausal symptoms, include hot flashes, sweating at night, mood shifts, and vaginal dryness.
• Problems remembering things or general cognition issues.
• Insomnia.
• Weight imbalances.

What Are the Benefits of Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement?

The main benefit of choosing bio-identical hormone replacement is that you may avoid taking medications or having more invasive treatments. The hormones are also easy to take in pill or patch form according to your doctor's instructions.

Is This Therapy Right for You?

Hormone therapy has become an accepted and effective way to treat a range of common medical conditions. If you think you could benefit from bio-identical hormone replacement, discuss this option with a professional at Reno Health Institute in Reno, NV. Call (775) 507-4740 today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Melissa Bachman and the team.