Nicole Stapp, Certified Woman’s Health Nurse Practitioner, has completed advanced Bioidentical Hormone therapy training and is certified in the protocols for optimization of hormone replacement therapy. Through Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Nicole hopes to help patients feel like their best selves. Hormone replacement therapy is designed to address the hormone imbalances that most individuals face as a result of the aging process. Nicole’s Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) treatment plans optimize each patient’s hormones after comprehensive lab testing and evaluation of their specific symptoms. This comprehensive and customized approach allows patients to achieve relief from their symptoms and a better quality of life.
Testosterone for Men
In men, testosterone levels begin to decline with age. This is a natural and normal process, but for some, declining levels of testosterone result in fatigue and sexual dysfunction. BHRT for men often means restoring testosterone levels for improved health and wellness. Men who receive BHRT for testosterone have improved strength, endurance, libido, and overall energy.
Hormone Replacement for Pre/Post-Menopausal Women
Hormonal fluctuation during menopause is responsible for some of the most debilitating menopause symptoms, such as mood swings, sexual dysfunction, or skin concerns. These hormonal changes can cause serious health complications such as increased risk of stroke, increased risk of dementia, bone loss, or vaginal atrophy. BHRT during and after menopause can help relieve these symptoms and improve a woman’s overall health.
Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance
- Anxiety and depression
- Decreased muscle strength
- Difficulty sleeping
- Inability to lose weight
- Lack of energy and fatigue
- Muscle and/or joint pain
- Reduced mental clarity/focus
- Sexual desire/performance issues
- Weight gain
Hormones
Testosterone
Testosterone is found in both men and women, and naturally declines during aging. Symptoms of decreased testosterone may include fatigue, decreased strength or muscle mass, decreased libido, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Patients also tend to see weight gain as a result of decreased testosterone levels, which is often found in the midsection in particular.
Restoring testosterone levels can result in the following benefits for patients:
- Decreased joint pain
- Lower cholesterol
- Enhanced memory
- Improved cognition
- Lower risk of cardiovascular disease or hypertension
- Increased energy levels, strength, and endurance
- Improved sexual wellness and function
- Weight loss
- Clearer, more even skin tone and texture
DHEA
Dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, is a hormone precursor which is primarily secreted by the adrenal glands as well as the testes or ovaries. DHEA helps to maintain healthy hormone levels in the body and supports the body’s natural response to stress. On average, DHEA declines by about 10% per decade of a patient’s life. While this decline is normal and natural, it can result in issues related to inflammation, increased stress, blood sugar imbalance, and signs of aging.
Restoring optimal DHEA levels can result in many positive effects for patients, inlcuding:
- Healthy and balanced hormone levels
- Improved mood
- Lowered cortisol, meaning less stress
- Improved bone health
- Improved sexual wellness
- Healthy aging
- Balanced, effective inflammatory processes
- Supported immune function
Estrogen
Estrogen is found in both men and women, though women are particularly affected by lowered estrogen levels during menopause. For this reason, women frequently receive BHRT to restore estrogen to relieve menopause symptoms and optimize their health. Balanced, normal estrogen levels also help to prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, and memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s.
Restoring estrogen levels can help relieve the following symptoms:
- Hot flashes
- Vaginal atrophy
- Signs of aging in the skin, such as wrinkles
- Mood swings
- Fatigue
- Urinary incontinence
Progesterone
The hormone progesterone is produced in the ovaries. This hormone is crucial for women of all ages, and in particular, during pregnancy as progesterone assists in and maintains pregnancy. Balanced levels of progesterone also help to regulate mood and relieve symptoms associated with PMS and the menstrual cycle. Healthy progesterone also decreases risks of breast and uterine cancers as well as osteoporosis or heart disease. Finally, progesterone balances the effects of excess estrogen for many patients.
Improving progesterone levels can result in the following benefits:
- Reduced symptoms of PMS, such as bloating or headache
- Regulated menstrual cycles
- Reduced night sweats
- Improved sleep
Why Choose HRT at Zuliani Facial Aesthetics
BHRT (Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy) treatment plans are fully customized to each patient’s needs by Nicole Stapp, who has undergone extensive training and is certified in BHRT. Treatment consists of a combination of extensive lab testing and Nicole’s expertise in evaluating each patient’s symptoms to create a personalized treatment plan to improve their vitality and overall wellbeing.
