Bio-Identical Hormones and Your Thyroid

Thyroid hormone is known to protect against:

• Fatigue
• Low body temperatures
• Colds and other viruses
• Weight gain
• Dry skin
• Headaches
• Depression and mood swings

PREGNENOLONE (BIO-Identical)

Pregnenolone is a hormone that keeps our brains working at peak capacity. Research has shown that pregnenolone improves memory, mental function, concentration and overall well-being. Pregnenolone should be prescribed in a sustained release micronized form to assure adequate absorptions and more importantly assures a pure grade supplementation devoid of any contaminants.

Pregnenolone is a Precursor to other Hormones

• Improves cellular repair
• Enhances memory and learning
• reduced PMS symptoms
• Boosts immune function
• Protects cerebral function
• Protects against neuronal injury
• Can be used to treat autoimumune disorders

DHEA (BIO-Identical)

Dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, testes in men or ovaries in women, and the brain. In both men and women, the body's production of DHEA increases dramatically before puberty. DHEA levels usually peak when we're in our mid-20s, and decreases with age. Normal levels of DHEA are 200 to 400 micrograms per deciliter (mcg/dl) in women, and 500 to 700 mcg/dl in men. By the time we hit our 40th birthday, most of us have DHEA levels below 200.

DHEA is known as a Natural Antioxidant that may:

• Restore Immunity
• Improve Memory
• Improve Energy
• Slow the aging process
• Positively affect depression and anxiety
• Improve psychological and physical aspects of sexuality

TESTOSTERONE FOR MEN (BIO-Identical)

This hormone is primarily considered the male hormone. As this declines with age, there are health and appearance problems that accompany this loss. A "natural" form of testosterone is simply called micronized and may be prescribed in topical or oral formulation.

Studies report men may experience:

• Increased bone density, formation, minerals
• Increased energy
• Improvement in sexual function
• Decreased body fat
• Increased muscle strength
• Decreased heart disease

TESTOSTERONE FOR WOMEN (BIO-Identical)

Healthy women naturally produce small amounts in the ovaries. It helps control a women’s libido and also may be known to enhance the functions of estrogen.

Studies report women adding prescription ordered testosterone may experience:

• Enhancement of sexual drive
• Relief of menopausal symptoms
• Restoration of energy
• Strengthening of bone
• Prevention of osteoporosis
• An Improvement of an overall sense of well being
• Prevents wrinkles and increases collagen and elastin

MELATONIN (BIO-Identical)

This major hormone is produced in the Pineal Gland and helps to set your "bio-logical" clock for wake/sleep cycles. Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps regulate the rhythm of sleep as well as the deep stages. This causes you to sleep more soundly and improve the function of your immune system

Prescription strength Melatonin is known to:

• Improve your quality of sleep
• Control body temperature
• Improve kidney function
• Boost immune function
• Slow the aging process

Supplements Used in Treatment

As and when necessary, Patients Medical also recommends necessary supplements to the bio-identical hormone treatment. Such supplements have a wide range from Ayurvedic Botanical formulae, Herbal formulae, Homeopathic formulae, Men’s and Women’s Health formulae to Antioxidant and Phytonutrient formulae, Blood Sugar Support formulae, Stress Management formulae, Body Support formulae and Cardiovascular formulae.

Terms Simplified

• Estrone (E1), Estradiol (E2) and Estriol (E3) are the three Estrogenic hormones secreted by the ovary.
• Progesterone is secreted by the adrenal glands, the gonads, the brain, and in time of pregnancy, in the placenta.
• Testosterone is secreted mainly from the testes of males and ovaries of females.
• Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is actually a natural steroid prohormone. It is produced from cholesterol by the adrenal glands, gnads etc.
• Pregnenolone is another prohormone.
• A Prohormone is a precursor to a hormone.
• Thyroxine is actually a prohormone and a reservoir of triiodothyronine.
• Triiodothyronine is the most powerful thyroid hormone affecting almost all bodily mechanisms.

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Article Last Updated: 06/26/2009