Hormone depletion can be present even at birth as a result of genetic deficiency. Onset of hormonal imbalance can occur spontaneously during puberty in women causing disruptive symptoms which can be treated more safely with BHRT instead of Birth Control Pills. Even young women can become permanently menopausal in their twenties (spontaneous premature ovarian failure) or as a result of chemotherapy. In the above population, life-long BHRT is a much safer alternative to Birth Control Pills to prevent chronic diseases associated with menopause. PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is the most common endocrine disease in women, can occur at any age after puberty, and should be treated lifelong with BHRT - not Birth Control Pills.

The most common reason to consider BHRT is for treatment of Menopause (Perimenopause) in women, and for treatment of ”Andropause” or ”low-T” in men - symptoms usually begin for either gender in the late 40s or early 50s years of age. Symptoms for men and women can be similar and equally debilitating. The most common complaints unique to women consist of abnormal uterine bleeding (change in menstrual pattern), vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and frequent vaginal or bladder infections. Symptoms shared by both sexes may comprise anxiety, depression, insomnia, hot flashes, dry skin, loss of libido, cognitive dysfunction (memory loss or inablility to focus), loss of energy, fatigue, poor job performance, hair loss, progressive obesity and loss of muscle mass.

Aside from symptom management perhaps the best indication for BHRT is for decreasing risk of all diseases associated with increased risk of mortality. Countless literature reviews have demonstrated the safe use of BHRT in deminishing risk of obesity, cancer of all types, adult-onset diabetes, elevated cholesterol, atherosclerosis, heart attacks, strokes, osteoporosis, bone fractures, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Given the strong correlation between BHRT and prevention of diseases, where do you wants your hormone levels to be?

Hormones are manufactured by specialized cells (glands) which are secreted into our blood stream provoking behavior and health of targeted tissue throughout the body. As the body ages hormone levels generally decrease resulting in progressive target tissue dysfunction.

If bioidentical hormones are so safe and effecatious, why don’t all doctors prescribe them? Unlike synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones cannot be patented - a distict disadvantage for profiting in the Pharmaceutical industry. Synthetic hormones are sructurally different than their natural counterparts so can be marketed as unique and somehow more valuable. Pharmacutical companies can hold patents on synthetic hormones for 20 years during which time marketing drives up cost while deminishing the advantages bioidentical hormone therapy from physician and lay consciousness.

Although manufactured in the same manner as synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones are molecularly identical to those produced naturally in the body. Just as a key fits perfectly into its keyhole, bioidentical hormones attach to receptors on target cell membranes with normal physiologic effect. Synthetic hormones attach to the same natural cell membrane receptors but not in the exact way as their natural counterparts due to altered molecular structure - the result of which may trigger an unwanted cellular (protein) expression such as induction of cancer, blood clot, stroke,or other tissue damage.

BHRT is not prescribed by most medical providers because it is not tought in medical school or residency training programs. It must be learned afterward over many years of independant study requiring dedicated time, travel, and financial burden - then the practice of BHRT msut be applied to hundreds of patients over many years, as is the case with Dr Channey

Furthermore, academic institutions responsible for board certifications are financially supported by Big Pharma - creating immense bias to support synthetic (patented) treatments over BHRT. The truth is that the only hormones ever associated with harmful outcomes in scientific literature are of the synthetic variety.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) helps patients improve their overall health. All therapies and services are provided by Dr Stephen Channey, one of the areas top physicians. Dr Channey has gone through extensive training to become Advanced BHRT Certified by WorldLink Medical Academy and brings over 20 experience to each case.

BHRT is typically used for men and women to minimize progressive decline with age, referred to as menopause in women and ”andropause” in men.

Treatment with BHRT requires specific post graduate training which is not tought in medical schools or physician resident programs:

The art of administering BHRT safely must be learned by years of continuous CME eduucation and through years of continuously practicing on patients. The ammount of training and years of experience in treating patients with BHRT ensures optimal results while minimizing risk. Determining the optimal BHRT treatment is based proper lab testing, then evaluating labs in order to prescribe a customized treatment regimen which is continued for life with interval monitoring by a qualified physician.

Testing

Thorough lab testing will determine the current hormone levels and provide a baseline of treatment. All programs begin with a full spectrum test provided by Quest Diagnostics.

Medication

Our fully accredited pharmacy in Ocala, Florida will compound the exact medication dosage specificly for you. Under the direction of Dr Channey all lab results are reviewed and the optimal dosage determined in order to bring balance and restore the vitality of youth. Some over-the-counter and some non-BHRT prescription medications may be recommended.

Finding Balance

Within six to eight weeks a new lab screening will determine the progress made and further medication adjustments will be made to achieve optimal levels.

New Beginings

With a balanced hormone,, restored energy levels and daily wellness are usually realized. Medications are purchased in 90 day increments. Under a BHRT program with Dr Channey, long lasting balance is maintained and the energy and vigor of youth is realized. All treatments are considered a ”trial” and can be voluntarily discontinued by the patient at any time. Less than 5% of patients choose to discontinue based on unwanted side-effects.

Each individual is unique and the best hormone delivery route depends largely on the existing condition and the desired outcome over time.

Available modalities include pill, capsule, troche (under tounge), suppository, topical cream or patch, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, or pellet insertion. Pellets are small, sterile (PEZ-sized) implants inserted under the skin during an office visit that release hormones into your body very slowly and continuously over time.

Pellets are ideal for those who are forgetful about taking oral medication or desirous having maximal physiologic blood levels. Pellets need to be replaced every 2-4 months depending on individual body metabolism and frequency of excercise. Injections can be prescribed to be placed into muscle or under the skin.

Creams can be used to deliver hormones directly into your blood stream through your skin on almost any body site. Skin absorption depends upon time of year (humid or dry) and condition of your skin (hydrated, dry, irritated). Not all of application sites are equally permeable