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What is a Skin Classic Treatment, and How Can it Benefit Me?

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What is a Skin Classic Treatment, and How Can it Benefit Me?

Flying Horse Medical Center | Colorado Springs & Monument | Concierge Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Aesthetics, Psychiatry

Skin Classic Treatments are a great way to reduce the appearance of imperfections such as  hyperpigmentation and blemishes. Our skin can become damaged through everyday activities such as having a  high exposure to  the sun, harmful debris, and due to the natural aging process all have an impact on the health of our skin. Receiving this treatment will help conceal and correct imperfections in your skin that may make you unhappy. Skin Classic Treatments help you restore the smooth complexion you once loved.

What is Skin Classic?

This is a state of the art skin care treatment that utilizes the rejuvenating benefits of both radio and high frequency waves to treat a variety of skin imperfections.This device is equipped with radio frequency probes that allow treatments to be customized to the needs and aesthetic desires of each patient. It is a highly effective treatment that is safe for all skin types for correcting a variety of irregularities. It is a non-invasive remedy that can reduce or diminish spots and imperfections that have not responded to alternative methods.

How Does it Work?

The innovative technology works to emit high radio frequency waves past the surface of skin to the targeted area. High frequency waves heat the cells and vaporize the moisture that they are composed of. Therefore, this is effective at eliminating and killing off the cells which then causes the imperfection to diminish and disappear. Typical treatment times last about 15 to 30 minutes, and a numbing topical can be provided in order to ensure optimal patient comfort.

What Can this Treat?

The Skin Classic is successful at treating a range of skin concerns including:

  • Skin tags
  • Clogged pores
  • Broken capillaries
  • Sebaceous hyperplasia
  • Keratosis

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Contact Flying Horse Medical Center TODAY at (719)633-5255 or by contacting us HERE to schedule your Skin Classic appointment.

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Supplements, Why Do I Need That?

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Supplements, Why Do I Need That?

Supplements, Why Do I Need that? Flying Horse Medical Center

Everyone, always asks why they need certain types of supplements. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of supplements, and how they can be beneficial to your health. Therefore, vitamins and minerals are  equally important in helping your body develop and function as it should. While most people get all of what’s recommended by eating healthy, others need a little extra nutrient boost. That’s where supplements come in providing you with the support, while your body needs to stay healthy.Therefore, we will go through some of the important supplements you should take to help manage health issues you may be experiencing.

Pro’s of adding supplements to your daily health routine.

  • Supplements may just be easier. This may seem like a given; however, it is much easier to take a pill, or gummy than to eat two pounds of broccoli. However, for some seniors, prepping and cooking fresh vegetables just isn’t possible. For this reason, with a decreased appetite, or  with difficulty chewing, this can make getting the recommended servings of produce a challenge. Taking supplements can help ensure they get the recommended amount of vitamins and minerals every day, no matter their eating habits. Supplements should accompany and bolster a healthy diet rather than replace healthy eating, but for those who are unable to do so, they may be of some help.
  • High cost of high-quality fresh produce. Thus, not everyone can afford to buy fresh produce, let alone prepare it, and a bottle of vitamins may be cheaper, as well as, easier to manage. In conclusion, supplements can be better than not receiving any nutrients at all. So, supplements may offer a solution to those who cannot afford the cost of healthy eating.
  • Dietary habits are hard to adjust. Changing one’s regular diet is far from easy, but for some seniors it can pose an even greater challenge. Thus, seniors with memory difficulties may find the necessary lifestyle changes disruptive and hard to adjust to. Adding vitamins to their daily routine may be easier than changing their eating habits, although good nutrition should remain a priority

Types of Supplements and their Function.

There are a variety of supplements that can help you live a healthier life without much hassle.If you take a stroll down the supplements aisle, then you’ll see everything from colorful multivitamins to superfood powders. You want to take care of your health. There are so many options, how are you supposed to find what you need? Below we have listed some of the important supplements, and how they can help you. This way, you can formulate a supplement regimen that fits your needs, and allows you to unleash your health potential.

Vitamin B-12 Supplment

  • Vitamin B12 supplements, (Methylcobalamin), increases energy levels, provides immune support, and helps maintain a positive mood. In addition, Vitamin B12 Supplements help support the many vital functions in the body that help you stay healthy.

BCAA Supplement

  • BCAA Supplements offer 3 essential amino acids: Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine. Therefore, these acids are metabolized into lean body mass tissue, helps improve exercise performance, and repairs muscle tissue to combat muscle soreness.

Magnesium Supplement

  • A Magnesium Supplement can help maintain essential minerals that are found in muscles to help prevent muscle cramps and spasms. Optimizes strength, energy metabolism, and protein synthesis- all key factors for athletic success.

Zinc Supplement

  • An essential mineral found in the body responsible for improving strength, increasing lean muscle mass, and boosting immune function. It is a powerful antioxidant and helps the recovery process from competition.

Calcium Supplement

  • A common mineral required for muscle contraction and is responsible for preventing muscle cramps. Hence, this aids with bone strength. *Recommended specifically for female athletes.

Zofran Supplement

  • Zofran is a medication used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

Benadryl Supplement

  • An antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of rash, itching, runny nose, sneezing, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Thus, these 3 essential amino acids: Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine- metabolized in lean body mass tissue, and helps improve exercise performance, repair muscle tissue, and combats muscle soreness.

B-Complex Supplement

  • Is a combo of several B-Vitamins to include: Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Pyridoxine (B6), Dexpanthenol (B5), & Niacinamide (B3). These vitamins provide an immediate boost of energy, and are very effective for a hangover cure.

Vitamin C (Absorbic Acid) Carnitine

  • Vitamin C is essential for collagen production, and plays an important role in the human immune function. It is great for muscle repair, and gives a boost to the immune system to fight off nasty colds!

Glutathione Supplement

  • A natural, master antioxidant that helps to detoxify and promote healing, and promotes visibly healthy skin.

Arginine Supplement

  • A natural, master antioxidant that helps to detoxify and promotes healing. Overall, this supplement enhances the vibrancy of a healthy skin appearance, along with overall wellness.

Vitamin D3 Supplement

  • Helps with the proper absorption of calcium & other minerals, as well as promotes a healthy immune system, and disease prevention.

Toradol Supplement

  • Tortadol, an NSAID medication that is used to reduce acute pain, by reducing inflammation.

L-Carnatine Supplement

  • L- Carnatine supplements have been proven to build muscle and burn fat, great for athletes. Numerous other health benefits like increased energy and mental function.

L-Arginine Supplement

  • An essential amino acid the body uses to improve blood flow throughout the body. Health benefits include tissue repair, increased energy, and increased muscular power.

Multi-Trace Supplement

  • Multi- Trace Supplements are a combo of trace elements including Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Chromium, and Selenium creating a healthy balance in the body.

In conclusion, If you would like to learn more about how Supplements can help you be a more healthier you, contact us HERE, or call us at (719)633-5255 to schedule an appointment to speak with one of our providers.

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Benefits of Botox and Dermal Fillers.

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Benefits of Botox and Dermal Fillers.

Flying Horse Medical Center | Colorado Springs & Monument | Concierge Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Aesthetics, Psychiatry

We have a lot of people ask what are the Benefits of Botox and Dermal Fillers? As we age and get older our skin changes which brings fine lines, wrinkles, and lost facial volume. A good way to supplement the loss of fullness in the face, and to reduce the appearance of unwanted lines and wrinkles, is to use Botox® and Dermal Fillers. This is a great way to reduce the effects of aging, so you look youthful, confident, and beautiful.

Botox and Dermal fillers are nonsurgical solutions to cosmetic issues like wrinkles, lines, mild scaring, and dark shadows. Our professional appointments and consolations, give us the time to identify problem areas that we can help you improve. This helps us to get you looking your best quickly and effectively. The expert injectors at Flying Horse Medical Center in Colorado Springs and Monument, Colorado have extensive knowledge of the facial structure. This allows us offer just the right combination of cosmetic injectables, so you can obtain the following results.

A Youthful Look Without Involving Surgery!

Botox and fillers are available as injections. These injections help control and soften wrinkles caused by expression, which are known by professionals as dynamic wrinkles, this includes your forehead lines, crow’s feet near and around the eyes, and furrows between the brows which are identified as your (frown lines). Botox and Dermal Fillers helps reduce visibility and look smoother.

Dermal fillers help reduce the wrinkles in the lower face. Including the creases that run from the corner of your mouth to the chin, and smile lines.

Dermal Fillers can also plump and fill in areas that have deflated with due to age, such as your cheeks and lip areas– overall enhancing and contouring problem areas of the face by restoring and creating a more youthful balance to your face.

Cosmetic injectables such as Dermal Fillers and Botox get all this done without involving the headache of surgery and it’s recovery time.

No Downtime to Achieve Desired Results

Because there is no need for surgery, you won’t experience any type of significant downtime for Botox or Derma Filler injections. Procedures such as Botox and Dermal Filler only take about 30 minutes, 15 minutes to speak with the injector about what type of results you would like to receive, and 15 minutes for the initial injection.

Flying Horse Medical Center offers free consultations to help you decide if Botox and Dermal fillers are right for you and the look you would like to achieve. After your consultation and injection, you shouldn’t have any restrictions. You can head back to work, school, chores, and even workouts following your session.

The only restriction you may encounter is to avoid heat in the injected areas for a period. You are also able to apply make-up as normal.

Nearly Instant results

You will start to notice the smoothing of wrinkles for Botox within 24-48 hours. Your full results being noticeable in about seven days.

Dermal filler results are noticeable right after injections are complete — You may encounter some swelling for the first 24 hours at the injection site as the fillers settle in the enhanced area.

You will be able to enjoy the compliments and confidence of a more youthful look along with your results.

The results achieved when you have carefully placed Botox and Dermal Filler injections are natural looking. People won’t know you’ve had injections done but may comment on how you look more rested and beautiful.

Results are predictable and subtle, so you look like a more youthful and beautiful you.

Lasting, results you’ll love!

The smoothing results of Botox injections last about three to four months. After this time, you’ll want to schedule an appointment for touch ups so you can maintain your new youthful look.

Dermal Fillers on the other hand typically last longer than Botox. Studies show you can see up to 14 month difference between Botox and Dermal Fillers when it comes to longevity. If you’re unhappy with the effects of the Dermal Fillers, they can be reversed. And, if you love your look, we can offer repeat injections once the original effects wear off.

If you’re ready to get started and experience the benefits of Botox and Fillers, contact the experts at Flying Horse Medical Center to schedule your appointment Today!

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Can Fat Be Transferred From One Person To Another?

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Can Fat Be Transferred From One Person To Another?

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Millicent Odunze Geers, MD, MPH

Can You Transfer Your Fat From Part of Your Body To Another?

Body fat can be transferred from one part of your body to another part of your body for many reasons. For example, fat can be taken from your belly and then transferred to enhance the contour of your buttocks for a Colorado Springs Brazilian Butt Lift or your breasts for Natural Breast Augmentation. Or this fat can be injected into the back of your hands to smoothen wrinkles and cover up veins. Or this fat can be used to replace the fat in your face that has been lost with aging. But can fat be transferred from one person to another?  Keep reading to find out.

Can You Transfer Your Fat From One Person To Another?

Is it possible to transfer fat between people?

People often believe the misconception that fat can be transferred from one person to another in the same way an organ is transplanted from one person to another. Unfortunately, even if you are related to a person and share some DNA, your body will not recognize their fat as your own. Your body’s natural defense mechanism will reject this fat as a foreign object. The fat cells will die and you’ll become sick.

The one exception to this rule is—can you guess?—monozygotic (identical) twins. Because identical twins share the exact same DNA (matched in all loci studied in genetic testing), they won’t reject each others fat! Fat transfer between twins has been documented in the medical literature.

Technically speaking, fat transfer between non-identical people could be performed, BUT rejection of the donor fat by the recipient would be a problem. The only way around this would be for the recipient to take immunosuppression medications. These medications decrease the immune response to prevent rejection of the new material from another human being. However, immunosuppressants come with serious side effects and increase the potential for all types of cancers. In other words, NOT WORTH THE RISK. For practical purposes, it’s not possible to transfer fat between non-identical people.

Recycle Your Fat!

If you’re ready to get rid of some of your unwanted fat and to possibly use that fat to enhance your breasts, butt, face, or hands, call us at (719) 633-5255 to schedule a complimentary, no pressure consultation with Dr. Millicent Geers at Flying Horse Medical Center today!  Dr. Geers is a great resource for learning about all kinds of plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Geers had helped countless people achieve the safe, natural, successful results they want. Additionally, Dr. Geers and her team provide detailed before and after surgery instructions to help you best prepare for your surgery and to help you best take care of your treated areas at home. Silicone scar gel, a compression garment, healing supplements, and all preoperative and postoperative appointments are all part of your surgical package. Your body transformation is just a phone call away. We’ll help you look lucky, not done!

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Are you “well-rounded”?

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Are you “well-rounded”?

Brazilian Butt Lift- Plastic Surgery Flying Horse Medical Center

By Millicent Odunze Geers, MD, MPH

Are you “well-rounded”? Specifically, is everything in your life pretty much in shape, except for your buttocks? Removing fat from areas where you don’t want it (abdomen, love handles, back, sacrum) and adding that fat to your buttocks can round out your shape, taking you from flab to fab. The procedure is known as a Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL. The medical terminology for this butt-enhancing surgery is “Fat Transfer to the Buttocks” or “Gluteal Augmentation.”

There’s a misconception that a BBL has to look fake, exaggerated, or overdone. This is simply not true. The best work is undetectable. Natural-looking results follow Dr. Geers’ Plastic Surgery philosophy — “Look Lucky, Not Done.”

Under local anesthesia, you can undergo the Brazilian Butt Lift while you are awake and comfortable. General Anesthesia is NOT necessary. Therefore, a Colorado Springs Brazilian Butt Lift enhances your backside in a way that is natural and proportionate to the rest of your body. Therefore, no need to worry about looking like a caricature of yourself or an overinflated reality TV celebrity. A natural butt lift surgery is mean to look “natural.”

Brazilian Butt Lift

One key to a great Brazilian Butt Lift experience is to make sure you’re not going to a plastic surgery mill. A plastic surgery mill is a type of plastic surgery practice where the practice squeezes in as many surgeries as possible in a day to maximize profits. In addition, finding a Brazilian Butt Lift Plastic Surgeon who is focused on you and only you is important. As a result, you want a quality doctor with a good reputation.

Dr. Geers has performed hundreds of liposuction and fat transfer butt lift procedures.With this in mind, as an expert in both liposuction and fat transfer, Dr. Geers’ goal is to give you a natural result that will keep people guessing. For a calm, not rushed, natural-looking BBL surgery tailored just for you, schedule your consultation with Dr. Geers today!

If you’re ready to learn more about BBLs, contact our Monument office, or call us at (719)633-5255 to schedule a FREE consultation with Dr. Geers at Flying Horse Medical Center today! We can help you look lucky, not done! We would love to help you feel better about how you look!

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Do You Have It In, For Your Double Chin?

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Do You Have It In, For Your Double Chin?

Plastic Surgery at Flying Horse Medical Center with Dr. Millicent Odunze Geers

Millicent Odunze Geers, MD, MPH

Do you have trouble spots, and suffer from a double chin? You know, those areas of unwanted fat pockets that don’t seem to go away with exercise. Well, you’re not alone. Trouble spots can be camouflaged by clothing. Your double chin? Not so much.  Additional fat in your chin area, can result from a variety of causes, including your facial skeletal structure, excess weight, and/ or genetics. Hence, how do you get rid of your double chin?

The chin is one of the easiest areas on the entire body to treat with Liposuction. This procedure is also called Submental Liposuction, Chin Liposuction, or Chin Lipo. For delicate areas like the chin, Micro-Liposuction using gentle suction and a very small tube (only 3 millimeters in diameter) called a cannula, can sculpt an elegant, refined jawline in about 30 minutes! Liposuction of the chin is often performed simultaneously with Neck Liposuction, since it helps smooth the transition between the two areas. Chin Liposuction can be performed comfortably while you are awake under local anesthesia. Awake Liposuction avoids the risks and recovery associated with general anesthesia. There is no need to recover from surgery AND anesthesia for chin Liposuction. After surgery, you’ll wear compression in the chin and neck area. By shrink-wrapping your skin it sculpts a new contour and reduces swelling. 

So, what are you waiting for? Get rid of your double chin and trade it in for a sculpted jawline and smooth neckline. If you would like more information about removing your double chin, contact our Monument office, or call us now at (719) 633-5255. to schedule a FREE  Plastic Surgery consultation with Dr. Geers at Flying Horse Medical Center today! We can wait to help you look lucky, not done! 100% Silicone scar gel, a compression garment, healing supplements, and all preoperative and postoperative visits are included with your surgery!

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Is Liposuction Permanent?

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Is Liposuction Permanent?

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Millicent Odunze Geers, MD, MPH

Many people want to know, “Is Liposuction permanent”? First off, what is Liposuction? Liposuction is a body contouring procedure.  Specifically, it is a surgical procedure that uses a suction technique to remove fat from specific areas of the body. The abdomen, flanks, hips, thighs, buttocks, back, arms, and chin, are all areas of the body that can be treated with liposuction. When fat is removed with Liposuction, the fat travels through a cannula, into a tube, and is collected into a container. Removing fat with this body contouring procedure results in a body contour that is smoothened and streamlined. Other names for Liposuction include Lipoplasty and Liposculpture. 

Although your fat cells are permanently removed with this procedure, it does not mean you can’t still gain weight. Unfortunately, the more weight you gain, the less effective your Liposuction results will be. That said, you’ll be better off in terms of fat volume in the treated area, than if you had never had liposuction. So is liposuction permanent? Yes, liposuction is permanent. However, you can camouflage your liposuction results with weight gain.

To maintain your results from this plastic surgery procedure, filling your body with healthy nutrients and food is key. Movement—walking, biking, stairclimber, running, jogging, elliptical, weight lifting, etc—is also crucial to maintaining your new contours. And don’t forget to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

Summary

In summary, there’s no bypassing physiology. You can get a jump start with liposuction, but it does not provide a lifetime of immunity against weight gain like a childhood vaccination does against disease. Liposuction comes with maintenance!

Take-home message: Liposuction works as an effective treatment for a specific target area, but you should use it as a supplement to weight maintenance combined with a healthy diet and plenty of exercise. 

Are you ready for liposuction? You have two options for your liposuction procedure. You can elect to be awake, yet comfortable, under local anesthesia. Or you can be asleep and comfortable under general anesthesia in a surgery center. During your consultation, Dr Geers will help you decide which option is best for you.

So, if you’re ready to get rid of some unwanted fat and would like more information on our liposuction services, contact our Monument office, or call us at (719) 633-5255 to schedule a FREE consultation with Colorado Springs Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Millicent Geers! She’ll help you look lucky, not done!

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Dr. Geers-Plastic Surgery

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Dr. Geers-Plastic Surgery

Flying Horse Medical Center | Colorado Springs & Monument | Concierge Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Aesthetics, Psychiatry
Dr. Geers’ Plastic Surgery is personalized, elective surgery designed to enhance your appearance in a way that boosts your self-confidence. 

Millicent Odunze Geers is an experienced, award-winning, Harvard and Duke-educated female Plastic Surgeon who is committed to patient safety and helping you achieve natural-looking results you’ll love.

From facial rejuvenation to breast reshaping, to mommy makeovers, liposuction, and much more, Colorado Springs Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Geers, will help you to feel confident and proud of your appearance. In other words, her natural-looking surgical transformations keep in line with her Plastic Surgery motto, “Look lucky, not done.” Many of these procedures can be safely and conveniently performed in a private medical suite under local anesthesia.

Dr. Geers has performed thousands of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures with high patient satisfaction. In addition, her patients include Academy Award-winning actors, active-duty military, attorneys, dancers, doctors, emergency dispatchers, law enforcement officers, military veterans, models and their agents, musicians, nurses, politicians, professors, receptionists, restaurant workers, stay-at-home moms, teachers, television writers and producers, truck drivers, and many others. Above all, She treats each of her patients with the same high quality of care, regardless of their background.

Dr. Geers Commitment

Additionally, as a female plastic surgeon, Dr. Geers understands, the challenging standards imposed on woman about their beauty. She is deeply aware that a woman’s self-image profoundly affects every aspect of a woman’s life. Therefore, while outer beauty can never substitute for beauty that radiates from within, she believes feeling good about how you look instills a confidence that affects how you interact with the world. Our goal is to help you feel beautiful 365 days of the year.

At Flying Horse Medical Center in Monument, CO, furthermore, Dr. Geers customizes each procedure to meet her patient’s needs while providing natural-looking, beautiful results in a comfortable setting.

In addition, when she is not utilizing her surgical skills to positively transform lives, she enjoys hiking, biking, and paddle boarding with her husband and young daughter.

In conclusion, all though based in the Colorado Springs and monument area, Geers’ patients have come from all over the nation and world. Contact us TODAY at (719)633-5255 with any questions, or better yet, schedule a consultation with Dr. Geers herself.

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The Pros and Cons of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

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The Pros and Cons of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Flying Horse Medical Center | Colorado Springs & Monument | Concierge Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Aesthetics, Psychiatry

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy is a great way to help our hormones control many of the basic functions of our bodies. They are an internal communication network between the body’s cells. Some of the roles that hormones coordinate include digestion, mood, appetite, immune function, and libido.

Furthermore, when there is an imbalance in your hormones, it can affect health and entire well-being. When people experience a hormone drop or imbalance, they use hormone replacement therapies.

Examples of the therapies are bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

The popularity of BHRT has gone up in recent years, as it promises a natural remedy to hormonal issues. But what is BHRT, and what makes it different from other therapies for hormone replacement?

What is Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy?

The therapy helps to treat people whose hormone levels decline or become unbalanced. Its main purpose is to ease menopause and perimenopause symptoms. It can also help to improve cancer treatment symptoms or treat various conditions, including:

  • Insulin resistance
  • Osteoporosis
  • Adrenal and thyroid disorders
  • Fibromyalgia

Bio-identical hormones are usually manmade. They come from plant estrogens which have a chemical identity similar to those found in the human body. Estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone are some of the hormones that undergo replication to help in treatment.

Bio-identical hormones are available in the following forms:

  • Patches
  • Pills
  • Gels
  • Creams
  • Injections

in addition, discuss with the doctor on what form can suit you and your lifestyle. Once you start bio-identical hormone replacement, the doctor may need to track you often to see how your body responds.

But the FDA cautions against using blood and saliva tests to track hormone levels. Such tests only state the levels of hormones at a specific time and may vary during the rest of the day.

Why People Use Bio-identical Hormones

As people age, their bodies experience a decline in the levels of various hormones. These hormones are estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. The drop in the level of these hormones can cause certain symptoms.

Some of the common effects of reduced hormones that are common among woman who are in their post menopause phase are the following:

  • Night sweats
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Hot flashes
  • Pain during sex
  • Fatigue
  • Low sex drive
  • Weight gain
  • Problems sleeping
  • Mood swings
  • Memory loss
  • Floggy thinking
  • Loss of muscle mass

Hormone therapy is the treatment for these conditions as it replaces the hormones. After using hormone therapy, hormone levels rise, and symptoms improve as well.

Recommendations from national societies and medical experts state that people should consider the benefits and risks of both bioidentical and conventional hormones. Your physician can share with you the available options and guide you on what to use depending on what you prefer.

BHRT’s Components

Drug companies make some of the bio-identical hormones. But, pharmacies under the physician’s orders, can make compounded bio-identical hormones. Compounding is the name of this process, and it involves combining ingredients to meet an individual’s needs.

For instance, the United States Foods and Drug Administration (FDA) has endorsed some bio-identical hormones such as progesterone and bio-identical estriol. But, the FDA is yet to approve compounded bio-identical hormones.

Companies manufacture and sell most bio-identical hormones without any controls for quality, safety, and purity. After that, most medical organizations don’t support the marketing and use of unauthorized bio-identical hormones.

Those marketing compounded bio-identical hormones usually claim that they are more effective and safer compared to synthetic hormones. But most doctors, along with the FDA, caution that these claims don’t have a strong research backup. They also caution on the possible danger of these hormones in certain cases.

Conventional vs. Bio-identical Hormones

There is a difference between bio-identical hormones and those used in conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Bio-identical hormones are chemically identical to those our bodies secrete naturally. They come from plant estrogens.

But, the hormones for traditional HRT come from pregnant horses’ urine and other synthetic hormones. Those who support bio-identical hormones claim that the products are safe. This is because the composition of these hormones is identical to the natural hormones that the body produces.

But most experts believe that HRT and BHRT have similar risks. The risk may even be higher in compounded bio-identical hormones. For instance, there is still no proper evidence to prove that BHRT has more efficacy than HRT.

BHRT Pros

BHRT is useful among women who age and experience a drop in hormone levels. Similarly, it helps to increase the lower levels of hormones. Bio-identical hormone replacement improves both severe and moderate menopause symptoms such as:

  • Night sweats
  • Mood changes
  • Weight gain
  • Hot flashes
  • Sleep problems
  • Pain during sex
  • Loss of interest in sex

Besides, hormone replacement can reduce the risk of tooth loss, diabetes, and cataracts. Studies also show that it can improve the skin’s hydration, thickness, and elasticity. It can reduce wrinkles, as well.

However, for cancer patients who have undergone treatment that impacts the level of estrogen, BHRT can improve their quality of life and general well-being.In other words, One study showed that BHRT provided relief to people with cancer treatment symptoms like low libido, migraines, insomnia, and incontinence. Furthermore, the study established that the breast cancer recurrence rate was not higher than average.

BHRT Cons

The FDA approved the preparations of progesterone and bio-identical estradiol. Therefore, it’s yet to approve compounded bio-identical hormones. Research shows that hormone replacement therapy increases the risk for the following conditions:

  • Stroke
  • Blood clots
  • Heart disease
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Breast cancer

BHRT may have certain side effects, especially in the beginning, as the body adjusts to the new hormones. BHRT’s common side effects are:

    • Bloating
    • Fatigue
    • Mood changes
    • Acne
    • Weight gain
  • Increased facial hair among women

Similarly, most people can’t go for BHRT or other forms of hormone replacement. The hormones’ risks and possible side effects may vary in women based on their health history. Therefore, be sure to discuss the benefits and downsides with the doctor before opting for any hormone replacement therapy.

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy may help people with unbalanced or low hormone levels. However, bio-identical hormone therapy, has some risks and side effects that you should talk through with the doctor. If you opt for BHRT, use the lowest amount that can prove effective within the shortest time.

In conclusion, if you would like to schedule a free consultation, contact us today, or call (719)633-5255 to learn more information about Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement!

 

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9 Things You Need to Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy For Women

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9 Things You Need to Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy For Women

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) at Flying Horse Medical Center Bio Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Post-menopausal women who receive hormone replacement therapy have half the chances of contracting coronary disease compared to those who don’t. Estrogen replacement through hormone replacement therapy plays a huge role in the management and prevention of osteoporosis.

As we age, we experience exciting opportunities and difficult challenges, especially regarding our bodies. For most women, one that gives them a pause is menopause. This is a time that marks the end of the menstrual cycle, but it can bring about unwelcome symptoms due to falling hormone levels.

For years, doctors have prescribed hormone replacement therapy to treat menopause symptoms. It’s still effective in reducing the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis.

Here are a few things you need to know about hormone replacement therapy for women.

1. Better Control of Mood Swings

If you have trouble with mood swings, chances are that it might be due to hormonal changes. Feeling irritable for no reason or not being in control of your emotions can be frustrating for women who are already in menopause.

The good thing is that hormonal replacement therapy can help stabilize your mood swings. Bringing your estrogen and other hormones to their optimum level is how you accomplish stabling mood swings.

2. Find the Right Doctor

If you believe that you’re the right candidate for hormonal replacement therapy, it’s vital that you find the right doctor. Just like any other service, finding the right doctor is key to getting your desired results. If your obstetrician-gynecologist isn’t familiar with hormonal replacement, or you’re not comfortable, you can always find a new one.

Take note that hormone regulation is a balancing act. It’s essential to seek the help of someone who has done it before.

3. Be Conversant with Bio-identical

Do you have any knowledge about bio-identical? There are tons of misconceptions when it comes to bio-identical.

There are those who believe that the hormones are natural and safe compared to other hormones approved by the FDA. However, this is subject to debate.

Different marketing campaigns brand these hormones like the ones naturally produced in the body.

It’s important that you check with a medical expert to determine whether bio-identical is a viable treatment option. Also, seek medical attention if you’ve got chronic joint pain, mood swings or poor sleep quality

4. Can You Get Custom Hormones?

If you’re hesitant to try the hormones because you want to treat specific problems, there’s no cause for alarm. If you’ve vaginal dryness, you can treat the condition using hormone replacement therapy that only works in this area.

5. Compounded Hormones Aren’t FDA Tested

Some women may knowingly or unknowingly choose to use compounded hormones. However, most are worried about using them due to their lack of FDA approval. The hormones are tailored to each patient needs, and are usually put together by a pharmacist.

They’re put together specifically for each person, they lack the testing and supervision of the FDA. Also, the compounding of the hormones varies from pharmacy to pharmacy. This is why some women choose to avoid them.

6. You Don’t Have to Get Your Hormones Tested

Many people think that it’s necessary for a doctor to check hormone levels before prescribing the right dosage. However, this isn’t the case.

Medical organizations and doctors don’t believe that it’s necessary to get tested before you begin hormone replacement.

However, they’ll recommend that you get your thyroid checked if it has the same symptoms as those of menopause. This eliminates any possibilities of thyroid condition before moving to hormone replacement treatment.

7. Start Pre-Menopause

The cause of menopause is due to the lack of a menstrual cycle. The symptoms can have a significant impact on a woman’s body, especially their emotions.

The shift in hormones will have some women embrace hormone replacement therapy. However, it’s essential for them to start pre-menopause as this prevents imbalances early on.

8. Overactive Bladder

A lot of women suffer from overactive bladder. An overactive bladder is a medical condition that causes the urge to urinate with no control.  While most women feel self-conscious about this condition, hormone replacement therapy is effective in

managing the symptoms associated with the condition. Some of the women who suffer from overactive bladder say that the symptoms tend to get worse as they approach menopause.

9. An Annual Doctors Visit

Older women have a higher risk of developing menopause health-related complications. Therefore, they’ve to visit a doctor at least once a year. A medical expert is in a better position to advise whether or not to continue with hormone replacement therapy.

It’s also best that you speak to your doctor about any concerns you may have about the treatment.

Learn More about Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

What stands out about hormone replacement therapy for women is that it can ease the negative effects of menopause.

Some of the symptoms of reduction of hormone levels aren’t easy to spot until you see the side effects. This is common in the case of osteoporosis.

Getting a medical check-up once a year can help with the onset of menopause, and avoid imbalanced hormones in the future. Depending on the symptoms, direct medication is necessary. It is especially highly effective for a condition such as an over-reactive bladder.

Are the menopause-related symptoms weighing you down? Contact us today to book a consultation session and to get professional assistance to ease the symptoms.