Myths on Hormone Replacement Therapy
01 / 30 / 19

Busting Myths on Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a therapy to help with anti-aging health and longevity. This practice is designed to help both women and men as they go through things like menopause and loss of testosterone. More specifically, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), is used to not only balance your hormones but optimize them by incorporating individualized doses of hormones that emulate nearly identically those each patient had as a younger woman or younger man.

This type of treatment is designed to help you feel younger and healthier, as well as help with other underlying issues. It can help both men and women build lean muscle, improve sleep quality, boost metabolism, increase sex drive, increase energy levels, and more. The only problem is that HRT has seen a lot of controversy on whether or not it actually works, whether it's healthy, and the types of side effects it comes along with. We are here to bust a few myths about hormone replacement therapy.

Myth 1: HRT only works for women

Yes, HRT is a great option for women, especially for those going through menopause, but is also great for men. HRT for men, treatment can lead to an increase in energy, stamina, sex drive, strength, fitness, and overall well-being. Treatment can also help with reducing cholesterol levels, improve concentration and focus, and help create greater elasticity of the heart and other muscle tissue. The treatment has also helped men with Arthritis, Eczema, Fibromyalgia, and Psoriasis, along with other conditions.

Myth 2: HRT can cause breast cancer

According to thebiostation.com, 80% of women with breast cancer have never taken hormones. Many tests and studies have been done to prove that there is no direct link to hormone replacement, specifically using estrogen, and breast cancer.

Myth 3: All hormones are the same

There is a big difference between synthetic hormones and bioidentical hormones. Bioidentical hormones are made from natural sources such as plants, and they work by mimicking the body’s natural hormone production, while synthetic hormones are made by a scientist in a lab, making bioidentical hormones the more natural option.

Myth 4: HRT won't help with weight loss

Hormones help control the way your body responds to certain stimuli - including how you digest the food you eat, and how often you exercise. These factors can play a serious role in keeping your body at a healthy weight. HRT treatment can ultimately help get your weight under control.

At LongevityMed we want to help you understand the benefits of hormone replacement therapy. It’s what we do every day and our specialty. We provide our patients with a proactive, preventative approach to healthcare for an aging population focused on the preservation of optimum human function and quality of life. If you’re interested in taking control of your health, take our hormone test for men or women or request a consultation today.