Vitality Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine

What is Hormone Pellet Therapy?Hormone pellets are increasingly becoming a popular method of delivering hormones for patients on hormone replacement therapies. Hormone pellets are typically implants inserted under the skin to release bioidentical hormones. Both men and women may require hormone replacement procedures to balance testosterone, estrogen, and other deficient hormones.Men with testosterone deficiency require hormone replacement therapies to augment testosterone levels in the body. Women primarily use hormone therapies to treat menopause symptoms, while transgender people use these treatments to enhance or suppress specific sex characteristics.What are Hormone Pellets?The...

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, weight loss service

Oct 31 2022

Is HCG For Men Better Than Testosterone?

6 Benefits of HCG Injections for Men HCG, or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, is a widely known pregnancy hormone used by women to maintain pregnancy. HCG stimulates ovulation and supports normal growth and development of the human egg. HCG levels in the body increase during pregnancy. However, recent studies have uncovered additional benefits of HG beyond supporting pregnancy, especially when used by men.HCG, in combination with other drugs, is used to treat infertility in women. Similarly, HCG injections for men increase testosterone and sperm production. It can also be used to...

Anti-Aging Specialist, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Oct 25 2022

Can Erectile Dysfunction Happen for No Reason?

What Can Cause ED? Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence can include symptoms like: Trouble getting an erection Trouble keeping an erection Lack of sex driveIt’s not unusual to experience erection trouble from time to time, but when it becomes a frequent issue, it can lead to stress, loss of self-confidence, and problems in relationships. ED can also be a sign of other health problems that need treatment. Let’s explore the causes of ED and the treatments available. Common Causes of ED Because sex involves both emotional or psychological and physical factors, the causes of...

menopause - vitality aesthetic regenerative medicine

Sep 25 2022

What Happens to a Woman’s Hormones During Menopause?

Side-Effects of Menopause Menopause generally describes the period when women permanently stop menstruating. Also called “change of life,” menopause is the culmination of the woman’s siring ability. However, healthcare practitioners use menopause as a reference to a situation where the level of female hormones starts changing/fluctuating. The menopause period is termed complete when a woman stops having menstrual periods for twelve months.The period just before menopause is called perimenopause, which is characterized by the slow production of mature eggs from the ovaries and irregular ovulation. Similarly, the production of progesterone and...

endocrine system - vitality aesthetic regenerative medicine

Sep 20 2022

Three Glands and How They Interact With Stress (Adrenal, Thyroid, Pancreas)

Anti-Aging Specialist

The Endocrine System - Thyroid Adrenal Pancreas Axis Did you know that three of your hormone-producing glands control and respond to stress and anxiety? These glands produce and release hormones as part of your body's response to stress. And while that is a normal response and function, chronic stress can be harmful. Let's learn more about these glands and how they interact with stress. What is Stress? First of all, let's discuss what we mean by stress. We are all under stress and spend a lot of time these days discussing how to...

Anti-Aging Specialist, weight loss service

Aug 16 2022

Can You Lose Weight With Peptides and Boost Metabolism?

Peptides and Your Metabolism - Can Peptide Hormones Reboot Your Metabolism? Peptides are small amino acid chains. Long chains of peptides are what form proteins. Each peptide in the body is responsible for a specific function. Peptides signal cell-to-cell communication and tell your cells what to do. Peptide therapy can: Decrease body fat Increase lean muscle mass Increase cell turnover of skin, hair, and nails Increase recovery time and healing Improve sleep Increase hormone production Decrease blood sugar Support the immune system Improve the strength of bones But perhaps one of the most...

Aug 09 2022

Hormone Treatment For Depression

Can Hormone Therapy Help with Depression? Depression is among the most common psychiatric disorder in the U.S that affects more women than men. Approximately 20% of women experience depression during their menopausal stage, caused by reduced estrogen levels. Women who have been previously diagnosed with depression are more likely to experience menopausal depression.Fortunately, help is available. If you have experienced various symptoms of depression during menopause, hormone replacement therapy can help. Estrogen replacement can increase serotonin levels in the body, which boosts mood and reduces risks for depression. How Menopause Causes Depression...

Anti-Aging Specialist, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Jul 27 2022

How Hormones Affect Your Memory

Hormone Balance and Memory Loss Hormonal changes can affect nearly every body system. The “brain fog” description is commonly used to explain memory symptoms resulting from hormone changes. Read on to learn about how hormones can affect your memory. What are hormones? Hormones are chemicals your body makes and then sends through your bloodstream to give instructions for body functions. Hormones affect Growth and development Metabolism Sexual function and reproduction Mood Cognitive function and memory Hormones are produced by your body’s endocrine glands, which include the Pituitary Pineal Thymus Adrenals Pancreas Testes OvariesHow do...

Why You Should not Take Medication to Solve Sleep Problems

Jul 12 2022

Why You Shouldn’t Take Medication to Solve Sleep Problems

Anti-Aging Specialist

Health Effects of Long-Term Sleeping Pill Use Many people experience sleep problems at various times throughout their life. Insomnia, which can be trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, can happen short-term or long-term. Chronic insomnia lasts for at least three months and happens at least three times a week. Turning to a sleeping medicine may seem like the best course of action to treat sleep problems, but some sleep medicines are habit-forming or have unpleasant side effects. Let’s explore issues related to sleep problems and why you might want to rethink...

Jun 29 2022

The Benefits of Progesterone After a Hysterectomy

Does a Woman Need Progesterone After a Hysterectomy? Progesterone, like estrogen, is one of the hormones we typically consider a “female” hormone. There are several factors that will influence what hormones you might need to be replaced after a hysterectomy. What is progesterone? Let’s begin with a brief overview of what progesterone is. Progesterone is the hormone that prepares the lining of the uterus to support a fertilized egg. When progesterone levels rise during pregnancy, ovulation stops. If a woman doesn’t become pregnant, progesterone levels fall and this triggers menstruation or a period....