Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

Looking for a top hormone replacement specialist? StudioEros offers the best hormone replacement therapy. Call to schedule a consultation or visit us at 484 Highland Ave Fall River, MA 02720. Serving patients from Fall River, MA. Swansea, MA. Somerset, MA. Bristol, RI. Tiverton, RI. Warren, RI. Barrington, RI. Portsmouth, RI. Rehoboth, MA.

New Client Special

$100 OFF

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

*By submitting this form, I agree to be contacted via phone, text, email. Reply ‘STOP’ to opt-out of marketing at any time.

Cannot be combined with any other offers, including offers from our other business, Trim Weight Loss. Cannot be used toward consultation fee.

YouTube Cover - Doctor Mark Lowney. BHRT Studio Eros, Fall Fiver MA
Play Video
Hormone replacement therapy or Hormone optimization with Bio-Identical hormones is the revolutionary anti-aging treatment helping aging women feel young again by improving the symptoms of menopause. Bio-Identical hormones optimize progesterone and other essential hormone levels in women using hormones that are completely identical to the hormones produced by the body. Find out if Bio-Identical Hormone Optimization is right for you by contacting StudioEros, a premier Anti-Aging and Sexual Wellness center in Fall River, MA and the leading provider of Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy in the greater Providence area, Newport County, and the south coast of Massachusetts. Reach StudioEros online or by calling to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mark X. Lowney (AKA Real Dr. FeelGood).

How Does Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Work?

Hormone replacement therapy with bio-identical hormones optimizes an individual’s hormone levels by using hormones that are chemically identical to those that are waning due to aging. By restoring hormonal balance, many symptoms associated with aging are improved, including menopause symptoms. Although nothing can reverse the aging process, bio-identical hormone optimization can slow down the process and help maintain good health.

 

Hormones decline as people age. Many physicians assume this is the natural way it should be. If a younger person were to be diagnosed as having a hormone deficiency, it would be quickly corrected. However, the same low level in a middle-aged or older individual is considered “within normal limits” for their age and not something we should treat. This is absurd! Normal is a relative term. No one wants the hormone levels of an 80-year-old, but labs report this low level as “normal” even though it might be only 20% of the level of a 30-year-old.

 

Researchers from around the world have shown that the hormone deficiency associated with age should be optimized to that of a younger person. When patients see and feel the improvement, they embrace this “life-changing” phenomenon wholeheartedly. It is not until one tries this new therapy and experiences the incredible vitality that one realizes the harm that is being caused by the lack of these hormones. In fact, bio-identical hormone optimization should really be called “preventative medicine”. It has been shown that many changes seen in normal aging, including osteoporosis, weight gain, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, muscle atrophy, sleep disorders, female sexual dysfunction, and decreased sociability are partly caused by a decrease in hormone levels. Within six to twelve months of bio-identical hormone optimization, patients notice the reshaping of their bodies with decreasing visceral and peripheral fat, increased muscle tone, more energy, better sleep, improved sex and many other life-changing symptom relief. Patients report an improved sense of well-being and an improved outlook on life.

Benefits of BHRT

Check Icon

• Naturally optimize estrogen levels

• Improve symptoms of menopause

• Increase libido & improve sexual function

Check Icon
• Safe, effective and no downtimeskin.
• Decrease the risk of heart disease, high chloresterol & diabetes
Check Icon

•  Regain muscle mass & improve bone density

•  Improve memory and cognitive function

•  Stop weight gain & thinning hair

BHRT YouTube Cover Video. BHRT Studio Eros, Fall Fiver MA
Play Video

Menopause

Menopause Symptoms, Diminishing Testosterone, Estrogen and Progesterone Levels:

• Irregular, heavy or absent periods
• Chronic fatigue
• Weight gain
• Low Libido (sex drive)
• Vaginal dryness, painful intercourse
• Anorgasmia (inability to have orgasms)
• Urinary incontinence
• Frequent urinary tract infections
• Increased skin laxity and wrinkles
• Loss of breast volume
• Thinning hair
• Muscle and bone aches and pains
• Migraine headaches
• Brain fog, decreased mental clarity, poor concentration
• Depression
• Osteoporosis (thinning bones), fractures
• Dementia

Bio-Identical Hormone Optimization FAQ

Over the past 50 years research in the fields of endocrinology and immunology has improved our knowledge about aging. The rate and incidence of disease formation, as well as the rate of aging, are partially controlled by our endocrine and immune systems. These two systems are responsible for the changes our bodies undergo in relation to the aging process. The endocrine system regulates our body’s temperature, reproduction, growth, aging and immune system. Communication between the nervous system, the endorecrine system, and the immune system makes it possible for us to adapt and survive in our environment. It is through hormones that these systems interact to accomplish this mission.

 

Hormones are molecules that are released into the bloodstream and exert biochemical effects on distant organs and cells. Hormones can affect every cell in the body by activating a receptor site on the cell and thereby causing an internal activation of protein synthesis and activity. The hormone’s effect is determined by a specific receptor site on the target cell. Hormones serve as messengers from the central nervous system telling our internal organs how to function. Hormones turn on the cellular machinery and therefore cause increased metabolism, increase in protein synthesis, increase in cellular repair, and increase in cell replication. A decrease in the production of hormones begins in middle age and continues to diminish in a linear fashion until old age.

 

Hormones are made in endocrine glands which include the pituitary gland, adrenal glands, the testes, ovaries, pancreas, thyroid, and pineal gland. When there is degeneration and aging of organs, the levels of hormones diminish. In addition, as we age, the specific receptor sites in the cells tend to change and become less receptive to the hormones as they once were in our younger years. Whether the problem is low hormone production or hormone resistance, the solution is to optimize hormone replacement.

Conventional medicine has always held the belief that aging is inevitable and that the progressive deterioration that occurs in our adult years cannot be altered. This is simply not true. We have also been lead to believe that the disease of aging, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and senility, are all part of the normal aging process. Fortunately, there is an exciting revolution in science and medicine that identifies bio-identical hormone optimization as preventative medicine.

 

The downward spiral of physical and mental decline that we have come to accept as a natural part of growing older is becoming recognized as somewhat controllable and preventable. We are entering an era where mainstream medicine will focus on slowing down the aging process and thereby achieve prevention of both the illnesses of aging as well as the symptoms of aging. One of the most important and successful treatments is bio-identical hormone optimization.

All aspects of aging are influenced by hormones. As we age cellular receptor sites become less sensitive to stimulation by hormones, thus requiring an increased amount of hormone to affect a cellular change. This is precisely why people need optimal levels of all their hormones. Even though their levels might be considered normal, they still need more hormones in the body to improve and feel better. As we mention to all of our patients, “You don’t want to have normal hormone levels, you want to have optimal hormone levels.”

 

Research has now proven that optimizing hormones is a valid means to improve and prolong quality of life, thus showing that deficiencies in hormones and endocrine dysfunction can contribute to signs and symptoms of getting old.

For many years, medicine has recognized the health benefits of replacing waning hormones. For most physicians, synthetic hormones were the only option, however, now it is possible to produce natural, bio-identical hormones that in every way match those produced by the body. Bio-Identical means molecularly identical to the body’s natural hormones. Unlike conventional, synthetic hormones, bio-identical hormones are derived from natural plant sources like yams and soybeans. We have come to understand that synthetic hormones, which are chemically different than those naturally found in the body, can cause a whole host of side effects and even cancer. It does not make sense to replace with chemically different hormones when bio-identical hormones to which our bodies are accustomed are available.

 

There are different methods for administering bio-identical hormone replacement therapy including:

• pills
• creams
• injections
• hormone pellets
• troches
• vaginal suppositories.

The cost of your hormone replacement therapy in Fall River from StudioEros depends on several factors of your individualized treatment plan. During your consultation, we will discuss BHRT prices in detail and help you customize a treatment course that meets your needs and matches your budget.
Absolutely NOT! Bio-identical hormones are not the same as synthetic. Premarin, Provera, and Prempro are synthetic hormones made from pregnant horses’ urine and are not bio-identical. The WHI (Women’s Health Initiative) Study in 2002 demonstrated that the combination of synthetic hormones resulted in the increased risk of breast cancer and heart disease. This is not true when you use bio-identical hormones. In fact, the opposite is true as there have been studies linking bio-identical hormones with decreased risk for heart disease and stroke. Bio-identical progesterone and testosterone decrease risk for breast cancer.
Unfortunately, the majority of the patients we see who are taking “natural hormones” from other physicians are on inadequate regimens. We know this because on the initial visit we perform a very comprehensive endocrine lab evaluation and check all hormone levels which are frequently sub-optimal. In order for hormones to be beneficial, the serum hormone levels must be kept within the optimal, upper limit of normal levels of a younger person. Most physicians are not trained to target optimal levels. They also might not be aware of the many options in the compounding of a natural hormone in order to provide a type that is absorbed and metabolized by the individual patient. It is not a “one pill fits all” and “see you next year” program. Patients must be monitored closely and their symptoms and labs evaluated frequently (at least every 3 months upon initiating therapy). The correct form identical hormones must be utilized in order the get patient compliance to ensure optimized levels.
We usually optimize testosterone, DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) Vitamin D estradiol, progesterone and thyroid hormones.
Estradiol optimization improves the quality of life for women by making them more youthful and energized. Women on estradiol have better muscle tone, fewer wrinkles, stronger bones, shinier hair, and more enjoyable and satisfying sex life after menopause. Estradiol users have half the risk of heart disease and stroke and an extremely low incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. It is not until women lose estrogen that they start to experience heart disease, bone loss, and deterioration. Estradiol users do not experience vaginal dryness, urogenital atrophy, and concomitant urinary tract infections. Estradiol has been shown to lower total blood cholesterol and raise HDL, the good cholesterol. Not only does estrogen protect blood vessels of the heart, it also protects vessels of the brain and protects against Alzheimer’s disease.
Testosterone is the ultimate “feelgood” hormone that is made by the ovaries, testis, and adrenal glands and is critical for restoring energy, vitality, libido, and enhancing the quality and frequency of orgasms. It also helps women decrease both visceral and peripheral fat, improves attention, focus and memory, prevents muscle and bone loss, and prevents thinning of skin and wrinkles. Testosterone gives women an overall sense of well-being and a zest for life.
Most patients seem to know when their thyroid hormone levels are subpar but physicians refuse to acknowledge this. Decreasing energy levels, weight gain, thinning hair, dry skin, cold hands and feet, slowness of thinking, forgetfulness, and susceptibility to colds and infections are all symptoms of low thyroid hormones. Oftentimes, physicians will only check a TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), which indirectly evaluates the thyroid gland. We routinely check and free T3 and free T4 blood levels which directly measure what the thyroid gland is actually making. By doing this, we can optimize exactly what the body is lacking, restore metabolism, and get a resolution of the aforementioned symptoms.
DHEA is the precursor of all the hormones made in the body. Maintaining optimal DHEA levels are important to optimize health as it helps you to sleep better, gives you more energy, helps you handle stress better as well as boosts your immune system which protects you from getting infections, inflammation, atherosclerosis, and cancer.
Natural or bio-identical progesterone (not synthetic progestins) is important for women as it protects you from endometrial, breast, and colon cancer. Progesterone also helps prevent osteoporosis, improves libido, prevents insomnia and promotes REM sleep and the production of HGH (human growth hormone). It also is cardioprotective by decreasing total cholesterol and raising HDL. Progesterone also helps alleviate PMS symptoms: headache, depression, anxiety, bloating, cramping, irritability and moodiness.
Vitamin D not only protects you against bone loss, heart disease, dementia and osteoporosis, it also boosts the immune system and therefore protects you against most cancers and infections.
Don’t let waning hormones turn you into an old woman. Reclaim your mind and body with hormone optimization using Bio-Identical hormones from StudioEros, the premier provider of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Massachusetts. Contact StudioEros today online or by calling to schedule your consultation.

Testimonials

“My various experiences with this practice have made me a believer in what they offer. I am happier and healthier due to the advice and follow through of Dr Lowney (AKA Real Dr.FeelGood).”
StudioEros
“From the moment you meet Dr. Lowney (AKA Real Dr.FeelGood), you just know that you are in good hands. He knows what is going on in Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine. My own OB/GYN referred me to him. I have complete faith in this highly trained and knowledgeable doctor who continually seeks new and innovative medical treatments and care for this patients. Baby Boomers… you absolutely never need to grow “old”. Dr Lowney (AKA Real Dr.FeelGood) will keep you feeling and looking young well into your years. You won’t go wrong with him…. EVER.”
StudioEros

“Having been a patient of Dr Lowney’s (AKA Real Dr.FeelGood) for many years I can say that his entire staff as well as he have always been the utmost professional in their office procedures as well as treatments. My various experience with this practice especially with the addition of Dr Lowney (AKA Real Dr.FeelGood) have made me a believer in what they offer. I am happier and healthier due to the advice and follow through of Dr Lowney (AKA Real Dr.FeelGood) and Jeanie. If you want to improve your quality of life and health trust in what they do.”

Holly F.

New Client Special

$100 OFF

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

*By submitting this form, I agree to be contacted via phone, text, email. Reply ‘STOP’ to opt-out of marketing at any time.

Cannot be combined with any other offers, including offers from our other business, Trim Weight Loss. Cannot be used toward consultation fee.

Disclaimers:

*By submitting this form you agree to be contacted by Studio Eros and receive marketing messages by phone, text, or email. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time. We commit to protecting and respecting your privacy. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.
*Promotional Disclaimer: $100 OFF applies to new clients only. Cannot be combined with any other offers, including offers from our other business, Trim Weight Loss. This discount is not applicable toward the consultation fee and can only be used toward your first BHRT treatment.