Our Anti-Aging Medicine services include:
An initial consultation with our board certified healthcare provider and a comprehensive review of symptoms, medical, family and personal history. A comprehensive physical examination to evaluate troubled area and to asses overall health and wellness. Review of previous laboratory results and drawing of blood to be sent to lab for any needed assessment.
Treatment of Endocrine Disorders
Testosterone replacement therapy for men
There is a gradual decrease in testosterone levels in aging men which can contribute to a variety of symptoms and conditions. with it comes numerous symptoms and conditions that may develop. This age dependent decline can greatly affect ones quality-of-life. Serum total and free testosterone levels peak in men in their 20’s and continues to decline with age. There is a more profound decline in testosterone levels after the age of 40. Men who suffer from other medical conditions such as obesity, stress, insomnia, medication use, genetic factors may be affected at a much earlier age. [4]
Testosterone treatment and optimization can improve libido & sexual activity, erectile function, bone density, improve muscle mass, strength and power, improve sleep, decrease fat, improve cognitive function and overall health and well-being. [3] Our practice has been performing hormone replacement therapy for men for over a decade. We are extremely knowledgeable in the diagnosis and treatment of low testosterone in men, Our preventative clinic provides testosterone replacement therapy utilizing bio-identical hormones, testosterone cypionate injections, pellets, creams and gels. Our patients have an initial comprehensive assessment that includes a comprehensive laboratory workup as well as cardiac workup. Patients who undergo hormone treatment are regularly followed up with routine lab work and needed adjustments.
Hormone replacement therapy for women
Hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) has been a debated topic since the Women’s Health Initiative Study was released in 1992. Subsequent reanalyzes of the data from the women’s health initiative study with age stratification, and newer randomized and research including review of several meta-analyses now consistently reveal a reduction in coronary artery disease and mortality when HRT is started soon after menopause. HRT also significantly decreases the various symptoms that come along with menopause and improves quality of life. In younger healthy women the benefits out weight the risks in regards to the use of HRT. [5] New research also shows that not all women on HRT for menopause have the same increase in breast cancer risk. Factors such as the type of hormone replacement taken, the dosage, and age when hormone replacement therapy was started, have an effect on the actual risk of breast cancer. [6]
We have been successfully treating Peri-menopause and menopause symptoms including the treatment of hot flashes, insomnia, dry skin, fatigue, vaginal dryness, low libido for over a decade. Our medical providers will review your personal medical history and assess if you are at an increased risk for breast cancer or any other issues before deciding to start you on this anti aging treatment. We work closely with the best compounding pharmacies to obtain the best bio-identical hormone therapies for our patients. Some of the bio-identical hormones utilized include; sublingual triturate dissolving tablets consisting of estrogen, estradiol, progesterone and testosterone. In addition we are able to prescribe hormone in the form of creams, gels and pellets in the treatment of menopause. [3]
Adrenal Insufficiency & Adrenal Fatigue
The adrenal glans are a vital organ that produce various hormones that our important to our normal body function. Adrenal fatigue is a debatable topic in the medical world with some proponents stating that this condition does not exist. Adrenal insufficiency can present with mild symptoms to life threatening shock [2]. Adrenal insufficiency can be classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary causes. Primary adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glans is not producing the hormones it is supposed to. Secondary adrenal insufficiency results from a the pituitary gland producing lower levels of adrenocorticotrophin hormone (ACTH). Tertiary adrenal insufficiency refers to the hypothalamus releasing lower levels of corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH). [2] Once a diagnosis is made our medical team can help treat adrenal insufficiency and adrenal fatigue with the proper medications and supplements. Education regarding lifestyle changes, sleep, smoking, diet, drugs, stress management is provided to also help with this condition.
Peptides
There are numerous peptides that have been discovered in the recent years that are showing promising results in the treatment of a variety of conditions. Many of these peptides are still undergoing evaluations but have shown promising results and in aiding of building of muscle mass, weight loss, improved strength, improved skin complexion, and anti-aging.
- CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin
- TB-500.
- IGF-1 LR3.
- Sermorelin
- BPC-157.
- Tesamorelin
- Ipamorelin
- Hexarelin
