Hormone Treatment

Andropause is a biological change characterized by a gradual decline in androgens experienced by men during and after their mid-life. ~ The Endocrine Society. For decades, women have used hormone treatment to prevent disease and retain the attributes of youth. Menopause, one of the surest signs of aging illustrates a painful period women endure as they fight ailments such as hot flashes, dry skin, mood swings and wrinkles. Even women lose muscle mass as they age. These symptoms usually afflict them as they reach the age of 50. ​ Could it be that a similar passage exists for men? Does this natural condition, which is built into women at birth, exist to some degree in male genes? ​ According to the Harvard Medical School, the difference between males and females is very small. It resides on just one gene in the Y chromosome, the sex-determined region Y (SRY).   “SRY is the tiny bit of DNA that’s required for the production of testosterone, and without testosterone, every fetus would be born looking like a girl even if it had a Y chromosome.” ​ Thus, testosterone is part of a group of male hormones called Androgens, which give men their physical characteristics including body hair, muscles, strength and larger body, mass. The term Androgen is a Greek word, which essentially means “man-maker”. The production of Androgen is complex. The hypothalamus, an area in the brain, secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) also known as luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone, LHRH). This acts on the pituitary gland which is close by. Hormones are chemicals that are produced in one part of the body before traveling to another part to do their work. GnRH is a true hormone, but it doesn’t have a long commute; it acts on a nearby part of the brain, the pituitary gland.   As this gland responds to GnRH, the two additional hormones are secreted including follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). ​ “FSH and LH were named for their effects on ovaries, but they are every bit as important for men; both act on the testicles, where LH triggers testosterone production and FSH, acting with testosterone, stimulates sperm production,” says the Harvard Medical Review. ​ The production of Testosterone gives males their deep voice and helps build big muscles. However, it also affects the behavior of men including aggressiveness, libido and sex drive. It may even affect the liver and contribute to towards the production of cholesterol. It’s important to realize that even women produce Testosterone in smaller degrees via the Adrenal gland. ​ During its role in controlling the metabolism of the human body, Testosterone may convert into something called estradiol, a primary female hormone. This final conversion may take place largely in fat cells, which is why obese males (and females) have higher estrogen levels than lean men (and women). ​ As men approach the age of 40, the production of Testosterone slows down by as much as 50%. This results in a number of age-related symptoms that are the male equivalent of menopause.   According to the Harvard Medical Review, aging men may lose 10 to 20 pounds of muscle, 15% of bone density, and almost 2 inches of height. It gets worse: Red blood cell counts also drift down as you age. Sex drive shoots downwards and erectile dysfunction may also rear its ugly head!   Due to “Lower T” the average male may also experience other Andropause-symptoms including atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension, prostate disease, and psychological disorders. ​ Therefore, the phrase “Male Andropause” may be contentious but the symptoms and side-affects are very real. While women may have garnered the lion’s share of sympathy for menopausal-related conditions, men need to be very careful about their bodies as they pass the age of 40. ​ It’s for this reason that new Hormone Replacement Therapies have been developed specifically for men to combat the affects of Andropause and aging. Testosterone and Human Growth Hormone (HGH) are two key Androgens that The Regenx Medical Institute uses to get your body back into balance. Under the auspices of an onsite medical doctor, male patients undergo a rapid transformation that positively affects both their body and mind.

Neutraceutical supplementation focuses on vitamin and intracellular antioxidant levels to help re-balance hormones found in the human body. These hormones typically decline as you age leading to a number of age-related side affects. Regenx Medical Institute distinguishes between two types of agents used in the battle to rebalance hormones in both men and women. ​ Natural Agents  Nutritional supplementation may help with both liver metabolism & estrogen metabolism. Neutraceuticals such as Indole-3 Carbinol, Diindolymethane (DIM), Vitamin B 6 and Green Tea are some of the natural agents that the Regenx Medical Institute is researching, testing and evaluating as part of its bioidentical hormone replacement therapy programs. These key nutrients and fatty acids play an important role in helping metabolic activities in the liver for both men and women. Estrogen is also affected by neutraceutical administration. ​ Pharmaceutical Agents Hormone Replacement Therapy using natural hormones or bioidentical hormones is generally considered the safest route to helping correct hormone imbalances under a medically supervised program. ​ Bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as naturally occurring hormones in the body and are extremely effective in helping men rebalance their hormones using testosterone and HGH. ​ HRT treatment using blended approaches to Neutraceutical agents can assist with combating weight gain, irritability, abnormal menstrual cycles and further assist with the long-term goal of negating muscle loss as men and women age. ​ Men may often attempt to ignore symptoms such as irritability; fatigue and weight gain as they age. These symptoms may spread further into their lives including lowering their libido and lowering muscle mass. In these instances, HGH therapy and Testosterone may be key bioidentical hormones that help them get their life back on track after undergoing an extensive medical examination.

The U.S. department of Health & Services, which operates the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has been conducting studies into the benefits of Testosterone therapy in older men. At least 5 million men in the United States may suffer from a condition known as “Low T”, which speeds up aging and may even increase mortality rates. ​ The male testes that produce sperm also produce testosterone. But, as men age this production slows down and can contribute to a range of age-related symptoms. Testosterone is responsible for libido and assists in regulating fat distribution, bone mass, muscle mass & strength, and the production of red blood cells. ​ The Endocrine Society reports that Low Testosterone levels are linked to the metabolic syndrome—a cluster of metabolic risk factors that increase the chances of developing heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes—and other health problems, including loss of bone and muscle mass, depression, and decreased libido. ​ Low Testosterone may cause: Decreased ability to walk, Loss of muscle mass and strength Decreased vitality Decreased sexual function Impaired cognition Cardiovascular disease & anemia   There is even research put forward by the NIH that older men with Low T counts could be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). ​ The study suggested that on average, men who were diagnosed with AD, had 50% less Testosterone than those who didn’t develop the disease. ​ Increasingly, many are referring to the age-associated symptoms related to Low Tas contributing to the male version of Menopause called “Andropause”. Erectile dysfunction, including low libido, may in certain cases be directly related to Low Testosterone. ​ This has generated an interest in new hormone replacement therapy programs offered by medical clinics, including Regenx Medical Institute. ​ After undergoing an intensive medical examination, patients may receive Testosterone in the form of the following: • Gels • Patches • Injectables These are FDA-approved and only administered by an onsite doctor who has verified their benefits for a particular male patient. Some patients may experience positive benefits within 30 days of treatment, including • Decrease in heart attacks • Lower inflammation • Lowers cholesterol • Lowers vascular disease and death • Decrease in premature coronary artery disease • Increases cardiac output allowing more air and oxygen intake. This means you can breathe like a 20-year-old and display greater stamina! • Deters metabolic syndrome • Decreases obesity and fat cells • Improve brain function • Improves memory • Alleviates depression • Helps with male erections • Protects the prostate against cancer ​ If you are past the age of 30 and feel your body is out of balance, you may be suffering from low T, Regenx Medical Institute offers a free consultation and extensive medical exam to determine if hormone treatment may be right for you.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirm that more than 72 million American adults are obese which increases individual medical costs by as much as $1,429 annually. It is now believed that, as many as 33% of all male and female adults are obese in the United States and these figures are moving upwards. This is costing the nation more than $147 billion annually. ​ But, the costs are not just financial; they are dangerous to your health. For this reason obesity is labeled a disease and can have the following adverse symptoms: ​• Heart Disease • Stroke • Diabetes • Some Types of Cancer • Sleep Apnea • Breathing problems • High blood pressure • Affect healthy pregnancies • Pancreatitis • Arthritis • Inflamed veins • Gout A number of factors are contributing towards this epidemic, including: • Lack of exercise • Limited access to healthy stores • An addiction to junk food • Increased sugar in our diets • A community that does not encourage healthy living ​ States such as Texas, Florida and New York feature, on average, a 25% level of obesity. Other States like Louisiana may be as high as 30-40%. ​ For this reason a number of hormone treatment strategies have been researched to help fight fat and stimulate weight loss. ​ Regenx Medical Institute offers bioidentical hormone strategies to combat the growing obesity issue, which is often linked to aging. ​ After an extensive medical exam, patients may be administered HGH or Testosterone to help build muscle and stimulate weight loss. ​ Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is also an important tool being used to battle obesity, largely because there is anecdotal evidence that it produces results very quickly, sometimes in as little as 30 days. ​ The treatment first came to the US in 1954 when endocrinologist A.T.W. Simeons published findings that suggested that when an obese subject was subjected to a 500 calorie per day diet combined with HCG injections, a patient could lose up to 1 pound of fat per day. ​ The general benefits of weight loss hormones include: • Lose weight quickly • Not feeling weak anymore • Not be hungry (curbs appetite) • Lose fat from those parts of the body where it tends to remain longest during normal dieting (i.e. stomach, hips, thighs, upper arms) ​ However, the HCG diet has become controversial with a number of agencies declaring it ineffective and sometimes dangerous when pursuing rapid weight loss. Some have called it a reckless, starvation diet, but patients who have undergone HCG weight loss steadfastly support it’s status as a “wonder weight loss drug.’’ ​ HCG can be administered in the form of: • HCG creams • HCG pills (orally) • HCG injections ​ Further media controversy has surfaced around HCG because of illegal sales over the Internet and the failure to be administered to patients as part of a physician-guided program. ​ Regenx Medical Institute may recommend HCG after an extensive patient medical evaluation at one of our national clinics. Generally, it will be part of a holistic program that also factors in HGH and Testosterone, two critical tools in any HRT program. ​ Testosterone or HGH may be a complementary hormone used in the treatment program based on the health, genetics and general physical condition of the patient. Along with diet, exercise and other tools, the goal of our program is to build muscle and fight fat. A 1990 study by the New England Journal Of Medicine showed injections of HGH, for instance, resulted in a 8.8% gain in muscle mass and a 14% loss in body fat without any change in diet or exercise.

70% of women undergoing menopause will experience hot flashes according to the Harvard Medical School. While this is the most symbolic feature of a female hormone imbalance other symptoms may arise including vaginal dryness, lower sex drive and a general feeling of fatigue. Hot flashes are distinguished by a quick, warm flushing sensation that is intensified in the head and trunk regions of the body. Often, this occurs in tandem with sweating and a reddening of the skin, which can escalate into sweating. Women will experience this sensation in differing degrees. ​ As women age they may also face other challenges relating to the degeneration of the body including vaginal dryness, burning or even osteoporosis. These can occur during or after menopause and may often contribute towards mood swings or a feeling of not being in control.   The above illustrates why Hormone Replacement Therapy has become such a powerful tool in helping correct hormonal imbalance in women. Under a medically guided program HRT, including Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone and HGH may be used to treat these symptomatic conditions after undergoing an extensive medical exam.   However, the use of HRT has attracted some controversy, particular concerns that treatment may contribute to certain forms of cancer if not carefully administered and used under medically supervised program. This concern was elevated around 2001 when the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) published findings that suggested, for instance, that combined Estrogen and Progesterone treatment elevated the risk of heart attack and breast cancer. ​ Up until 2001, Hormone Treatment has been extremely popular and highly recommended in medical circles. Post-2001, there was a rapid decline in the use or HRT to treat age-related symptoms associated with both Menopause and post-menopause. Thus, naturally many women are reluctant to explore HRT treatment that may positively impact the quality of their life. ​ However, in the past several years new research indicates that HRT does indeed offer valuable help in combating hormonal imbalances, provided it is done carefully under a doctor-monitored program. ​ “Despite this history of dashed expectations, it’s too early to close the book on HT,” said the Harvard Medical School.​ “In particular, there’s still little evidence that short-term use for symptom relief does any harm. And some experts believe that it may help protect younger women against heart disease.” ​ The medical community who acknowledge it can be beneficial when treating night sweats, hot flashes and vaginal dryness are thus reappraising hormone Replacement Therapies. Just like men, women may also suffer from Low Testosterone or Low T that plays a role in healthy libido and muscle development. Both these areas decline as we age. ​ Regenx Medical Institute offers a highly specialized Hormone Therapy program that seeks to correct hormonal defects in the body and improve the quality of your life. If you lack energy, feel constantly fatigued or simply wish to boost your sex drive we may be able to help. You will undergo an extensive medical exam by an accredited onsite doctor, to determine the best path forward using the latest tools in hormone replacement therapies.

Boost adrenal & thyroid gland functioning with nutraceuticals. Mental clarity and laser-like focus may be stimulated through a doctor-supervised HRT program that offers specialized neutraceutical treatment. Insomnia and other sleep issues are also targeted as part of vitamin and intracellular antioxidant programs. In women, dryness, often a symptom of issues with the adrenal gland or thyroid, may be lessened through the use of biodidentical hormones and neutraceutical treatment. ​ Neutraceutical supplementation focuses on vitamin and intracellular antioxidant levels to help rebalance hormones found in the human body. These hormones typically decline as you age leading to a number of age-related side affects. ​ Generally, Regenx Medical Institute distinguishes between two types of agents used in the battle to rebalance hormones in both men and women. ​ Natural Agents Nutritional supplementation may help with both liver metabolism & estrogen metabolism. Neutraceuticals such as Indole-3 Carbinol, Diindolymethane (DIM), Vitamin B 6 and Green Tea are some of the natural agents that the Regenx Medical Institute is researching, testing and evaluating as part of its bioidentical hormone replacement therapy programs. ​ These key nutrients and fatty acids play an important role in helping metabolic activities in the liver for both men and women. Estrogen is also affected by neutraceutical administration. ​ Pharmaceutical Agents Hormone Replacement Therapy using natural hormones or bioidentical hormones is generally considered the safest route to helping correct hormone imbalances under a medically supervised program. ​ Bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as naturally occurring hormones in the body and are extremely effective in helping women rebalance their hormones using testosterone and HGH. ​ HRT treatment using blended approaches to Neutraceutical agents can assist with combating weight gain, irritability, abnormal menstrual cycles and further assist with the long-term goal of negating muscle loss as men and women age.

Boost your body with Testosterone Women, just like men, suffer from lower Testosterone levels as they age. We know the affect this can have on your life including weight gain, fatigue, insomnia or disruption of your regular menstrual cycle. According to the National Institutes of Health, a healthy young woman should produce about 300 microg of testosterone daily. ​ The ovaries produce half of this and the rest originates from the adrenal glands. Testosterone has many functions, some of which include influencing the various stages of puberty and sexual function. ​ Other areas are affected too, such as bone density, muscle mass, mood and energy reserves. ​ Low T or Testosterone deficiency is linked to a number of conditions including: • Oophorectomy, • Adrenalectomy • Adrenal disease • Pituitary disease, • HIV infection • Premature ovarian failure • Turner’s syndrome, and the use of high-dose corticosteroids and some estrogen preparations ​ However, it is generally accepted that most of the time aging plays a significant role along with Menopause in contributing to the decline of Testosterone. ​ Testosterone deficiencies and its broader condition Female Androgen Deficiency (FADS) are under constant research by The Regenx Medical Institute and government agencies such as the NIH. ​ A medically supervised HRT program may be just what you need to fight off fatigue, weight gain and general swelling on parts of your body. A number of women also inquire about using hormones to assist with pregnancy as they age. These questions can only be answered after an extensive medical exam to determine if you are a suitable candidate for Testosterone Hormone Therapies. ​ Testosterone treatment can offer these benefits: • Decrease in heart attacks • Lower inflammation • Lowers cholesterol • Lowers vascular disease and death • Decrease in premature coronary artery disease • Increases cardiac output, allowing more air and oxygen intake. This means you can breathe like a 20-year-old and display greater stamina! • Deters metabolic syndrome • Decreases obesity and fat cells • Improve brain function • Improves memory • Alleviates depression ​ Further, other conditions may be tackled under our physician-monitored program including Insomnia and related sleep issues. Our program helps identify if you have a current hormone imbalance that can be rectified with HRT including key questions as to whether we can use natural hormones (called bioidenticals) to re-establish normal menstrual cycles. ​ Generally, as a first step we suggest you immediately take our Hormone Test Online that can quickly offer some insight into your immediate hormonal condition. ​ We are here to help and look forward to helping you regenerate your body with new techniques, tools and research in the area of Hormone Replacement Therapy.