ORLANDO'S CHOICE FOR BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONAL THERAPY
It does not matter whether you are talking about weight control, diet and nutrition, exercise, or stress management; they are all inter-related. Attention to any one of these four factors will lead to disease prevention. The undeniable fact is that it is a lot easier to prevent disease than it is to treat it.
Unfortunately, as we get older, the body begins to deteriorate. The organs in men and women produce declining amounts of hormones with age. These include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones, growth hormones, melatonin, DHEA, brain hormones etc. If we do not replace these hormones, our brain, heart, vessels, bones, joints, skin, mood and most importantly, our quality of life, rapidly declines. We can develop illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and arthritis. However, these same factors that have always been considered unavoidable are now considered preventable, and, to a large degree, reversible.
The reason for this revolutionary change in thinking is because of the tremendous advances in hormone therapy. Hormones are the substances that control every function of the body - the metabolic system, the immune system, the reproductive system, the nervous system, the digestive system and all other systems. As we get older, our hormone levels decline. As our hormone levels decline, so do we - both physically and mentally.
By giving the body natural hormones that are exactly bioequivalent to your own hormones, it is possible to restore your hormones to the optimal levels you had in your 20's and 30's. Presently, there is no more effective therapy to prevent the inevitable decline we experience as we get older, and, at the same time, improve the quality of our lives.
These changes in hormones effect both women and men. In females we commonly refer to this period as perimenopause and menopause. In men, this hormonal decline is referred to as male andropause and is more commonly known as "the midlife crisis." Both menopause and andropause begin at a time when life often offers some of its greatest rewards. Common symptoms appear gradually in men and more suddenly in women. The drop in hormone levels produce changes in mood, attitude, confidence, energy level, memory, libido, muscle tone, muscle mass, strength, physical agility, and abdominal fat. Some of these changes can and will lead to more serious ilnesses and disease. Many factors, such as stress, alcohol, obesity, surgery, or medications can contribute to its onset.
Accurate diagnosis and treatment require a thorough clinical history, physical evaluation, and lab tests that will determine hormone levels. All treatments to reduce the symptoms and risk associated with menopause and andropause will be based on lifestyle approaches including proper diet, regular exercise, nutritional supplementation, stress management, and the reduction in the intake of alcohol and tobacco. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy may be indicated for all of those patients who have symptoms of hormonal deficiencies. They may be started at any age when it is indicated and is taken under a qualified physician's supervision with apropriate follow-up visits. These natural hormones are compounded by qualified pharmacies according to Dr. Serrao's orders based on the findings from your physical exam and lab work. They may be dispensed by injection, creams, gels, patches, or oral capsules.
Dr. Serrao is a Board Certified Fellow of The American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the American College of Anti-Aging Medicine. He has over twenty years of experience in hormonal replacement therapy, providing you with the expertise of traditional and holistic medicine together. Holistic Medicine is often considered the best medicine, because it treats the whole patient and not just the symptom. Schedule your comprehensive consultation today because it is never too late to start taking care of yourself!
Complete Hormone Screening May Include:
(Bloodwork, Urine Testing, & Saliva Testing May Be Ordered)
| DHEA |
Estradiol |
Nutritional Evaluation |
| Free T3 |
Testosterone |
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| T4 |
Free Testosterone |
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| TSH |
IGF-1 (Growth Hormone) |
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| Progesterone |
PSA (men only) |
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Commonly Replaced Hormones Include:
Progesterone:
Natural progesterone is excellent for preventing osteoporosis, it prevents breast cancer, uterine and ovarian cancer. It is wonderful for blood vessels - preventing coronary artery spasm and migraine headaches, and is thermogenic - i.e. helps fat to burn. In men, natural progesterone prevents cancer of the prostate.
Testosterone:
Natural testosterone in both men and women promotes muscle growth, prevents osteoporosis, and increases libido. It also helps prevent coronary artery disease and arthritis.
Estrogen:
Natural estrogen is beneficial for the skin, helps prevent osteoporosis, eliminates hot flashes and vaginal dryness, any may prevent Alzheimer's disease.
DHEA:
Replacement with DHEA enhances the immune system, gives one a sense of well-being, helps prevent cancer, prevents heart disease by reducing body fat and cholesterol, and can be extremely beneficial in people with arthritis.
Thyroid:
Thyroid replacement enhances your metabolism - it helps get rid of excess body fat, gives you more energy, improves mental functioning, improves the skin, nails, hair, and lowers cholesterol.
Melatonin:
Melatonin induces youthful sleep patterns, and has a strong influence on the immune system. Studies have shown that it slows aging, and helps to prevent and treat cancer through its significant antioxidant effects.
Growth Hormone:
Growth hormone is considered by some as the main anti-aging hormone. In people with a deficiency of HGH, it has the ability to prevent age-related changes and to reverse those changes that have already occurred. Even though growth hormone is considered by some as the main anti-aging hormone, there is much contoversy in the literature as to its use in anti-aging therapy. Until there is further clarification of this hormone in the literature we are not using it as part of our replacement therapy protocol.
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