Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

Improve your vitality and feel your best.

Hormones play a crucial role in your overall wellness, and an imbalance can lead to issues like fatigue and low energy. As we age, hormone production declines, leading to uncomfortable symptoms, especially when combined with stress.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) offers a solution by using plant-derived hormones that are identical to those naturally produced by your body. This therapy aims to balance hormone levels, alleviate symptoms, prevent health risks, and slow down aging.

At La Vie, Dr. Lisa Smaldone personalizes hormone treatment by determining which hormones your body needs. If you’re looking to restore your vitality and feel rejuvenated, consider scheduling a wellness consult to see if BHRT is right for you.

 Enjoy the luxury of good health and improved vitality

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) gives you a chance at getting back your quality of life so you can live to the fullest. Here are some of the benefits bioidentical hormone replacement therapy offers:

  • Increased energy levels.
  • Restored or increased sexual drive.
  • Consistency in moods.
  • Relief from anxiety and depression.
  • Improved hair, nail, and skin health
  • Increased mental focus and clarity.
  • Decreased body fat.
  • Greater capacity for muscle building and endurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Wondering if Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is for you?

Here are some of the frequently asked questions answered by our lead physician Dr. Lisa Smaldone and Myrtle Beach’s top hormone specialist.

 

  • The quality of life given back to every man and woman is second to none. Our patients have reported:

    • Increased energy levels.

    • Restored or increased sexual drive.

    • Consistency in moods.

    • Relief from anxiety and depression.

    • Improved hair, nail, and skin health

    • Increased mental focus and clarity.

    • Decreased body fat.

    • Greater capacity for muscle building and endurance

  • Bioidentical hormones derive from plants like wild yams.

  • Yes. Dr. Smaldone prescribes a special blend of hormones that will address your unique needs. She will adjust your prescription until she finds the perfect dosage for you. These compounds are made at specialty pharmacies to meet your unique needs.

  • Yes! Both men and women experience unpleasant symptoms from hormone imbalances. And both can use BHRT to alleviate these symptoms and improve their quality of life.

  • No. There’s no age limit on who can receive BHRT. Although most women and men experience a natural decline in hormone levels after age 40, some individuals can begin andropause and perimenopause much earlier. Factors other than aging can also cause hormone imbalances. You can ask for this treatment at any age.

 

  • Yes, FDA-approved hormone preparations are available for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.

  • It is meant for women of any age for anti-aging, stamina, and loss of weight. This therapy is also meant for men with andropause and reduced libido. It can restore vitality and reduce the symptoms of low testosterone.

  • While every patient is different, most people notice results within two to three weeks and notice full results after 10-12 weeks of treatment.

  • Since your body is not used to the new level of hormones, you might witness some side effects. Most of these get better as your body adjusts to the new level of hormones. And in some cases, the dosages might need to be changed. Here are some of the most common side-effects:

    • Weight gain/ bloating

    • Fatigue

    • Acne

    • Increased facial hair

    • Headaches

    • Breast tenderness

    • Spotting

    • Cramping

    • Mood swings