Compounded Thyroid (Bioidentical)
by Rashmi Gulati, MD
At Patients Medical, we regard the thyroid gland as "Metabolism Central." This butterfly-shaped gland affects
energy regulation in every cell, organ and tissue in the body. It regulates temperature,
metabolism, and cerebral function. It also regulates carbohydrate, lipid, and protein
breakdown, and thus weight loss or weight gain, as well as causing an increase or
decrease in blood cholesterol levels. Compounded thyroid medication supplements
T3 and T4, corrects deficiencies of thyroid hormones as well as any receptor "interference,"
returning optimal metabolic function and energy levels to the body.
Thyroid hormone is protective against:
- Fatigue
- Low body temperature
- Colds and other viruses
- Weight gain
- Dry skin
- Headaches
- Depression and mood swings
The Right Diagnosis and Treatment for Bioidentical Hormones
Once the comprehensive review and testing is complete, our doctors and our team
of medical professionals will carefully evaluate the information we have compiled,
taking into consideration any underlying contributing factors and antecedents, and
formulate your diagnosis. At this point, our doctors will spend one-on-one time
with you to interpret and explain your results. Together you and your practitioner
will explore your goals and discuss your treatment plan options. These treatment
plans can be implemented using multiple modalities such as medications, hormones,
diet, supplements, behavior and lifestyle changes, and alternative therapies. Our
doctors will prescribe a preventative and comprehensive treatment plan that is tailored
to your needs and fits into your lifestyle.
Patients Medical's Personal Approach to Bioidentical Hormones
Our doctors and support team at Patients Medical will regularly monitor your progress
and track the effectiveness of your program, making adjustments if necessary. Our
goal is to support you and advise you as an individual every step of the way.
We also collaborate with your existing health care providers. Any gaps between specialists
are filled to ensure we fully support your overall health and well-being. While
we treat serious medical conditions such as Alzheimer's, diabetes, Parkinson's,
multiple sclerosis, anxiety, depression, and heart disease, the primary objective
of our functional approach the prevention and early detection of disease.
Connecting the Dots of Hormonal Imbalance
Our job at Patients Medical is to listen, to connect the dots between a woman’s medical
history and her symptoms, hormonal imbalances, and their underlying causes. Patients Medical
is a superb place for women to secure integrative and holistic health care from providers
who give personalized care, partnering with the patient to focus on the root causes of hormonal
imbalance, and to support her recovery of balance.
For those that can make the journey, we are happy to welcome new patients to our medical center
in New York City. Call us at
1-212-661-4441.
We are here to listen and to help.
We are located at: Patients Medical PC, 800 Second Avenue, Suite 900 (Between 42nd and 43rd Street), Manhattan, New York, NY 10017.
Date of Publication: 09/05/2005
Article Last Updated: 11/17/2011