Last year I decided to investigate hormone replacement therapy. I am 52, I’d gained weight, felt sluggish (needing naps all the time), had hot sweats and several other challenges. It is my understanding that because I have a history of cancer in my family that I should stay away from synthetic hormone replacement. So then, I began studying biodentical hormone replacement therapy. (You may have seen Suzanne Summers and Robin McGraw tell their stories)
I made an appointment for a consultation with Rejuvime Medical in Baton Rouge. I met with a nurse practitioner that explained I am the prime age for many of these symptoms and that BHRT could help, but first we needed to run blood work. I went ahead and did the blood work and met back with them to discuss my results. For the most part, my numbers were average and in a good healthy range. However, my testosterone level was extremely low. (yes, women need testosterone too!)
I was offered a prescription that I could have in 3 different ways: a cream, shots or a pellet placed under my skin. There was not much of a difference financially. I opted for the cream. I apply a specific amount to the top of my thigh every evening.
I have been on the cream for 6 months now and have seen great improvement. For me it was like a snowball effect…I wasn’t as tired, which gave me more energy to exercise, I started eating better, the hot sweats diminished and my mood is better. I am very happy with the results I’ve gotten and plan to continue as planned. This week I had an appointment to re-run my blood work after 6 months to check how my levels are now, so we can adjust medication as needed.
I hope this has been helpful information. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments below. Thanks for spending part of your day with me!
Blessings~Michelle
Mixhelle this is very useful information thank you!
You’re welcome! It has been such a positive change in my life! Thanks for stopping by to read about it!