Bioidentical Hormone Therapy in Austin

About Austin Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone imbalances can cause many unwanted results, including hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, and many more uncomfortable symptoms. Those who are having hormonal issues that require hormone replacement therapy may benefit greatly from Austin hormone replacement therapy. Bioidentical hormone therapy refers to the use of hormones that exactly mimic the structure and function of the hormones inside your body.

At Austin Family Practice, we offer bioidentical hormone replacement for those who are suffering from hormonal issues, and specifically women who are post-menopausal. Just like synthetic hormone replacement therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement is prescribed to increase or stabilize a woman’s hormone levels. This is usually done during perimenopause, when hormone levels change unpredictably, and after menopause when the hormones drop to low levels. Since menopause causes drastic hormonal changes in women, the use of Austin hormone replacement therapy can ease the uncomfortable symptoms of “the change”.

How Austin Hormone Replacement Therapy Works

Bioidentical hormones are created and manufactured in a lab to have the same molecular structure as the hormones that your own body makes. Though bioidentical hormones have been around for years, most practitioners are unfamiliar with them and there are few practices that offer them. There are several branded versions now available for use in the kind of hormone replacement therapy typical of synthetic hormones. This is often a one-size-fits-all dosage regime. We use a more individualized approach to hormone replacement by testing your individual hormone levels and creating a plan based on your specific needs.

To learn more about bioidentical hormones in Austin and what Austin Family Practice can do for you concerning hormone replacement therapy, please contact our practice at (512) 443-9355 or click the button at the top of the page to request a consultation with us. Dr. Sneed can help you decide which method of Austin hormone replacement therapy will work best for you depending on your individual needs.