Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) | Royal Oak, MI

Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also known as Bio-identical hormone therapy (BHT) or natural hormone therapy, is the practice of using hormones, identical on a molecular level with human hormones, to correct hormone imbalance due to menopause, andropause, aging, illness, disease, and environmental and dietary toxins.

For women, replacing declining or missing female hormones (including estrogen and progesterone) with hormone replacement therapy can relieve many of the symptoms of menopause. And for men suffering from low testosterone levels (“Low T”), natural hormone replacement therapy can improve sex drive and sexual performance, as well as reduce fat accumulation and help build muscle. Clinical studies have also shown that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy also reduces the risk of many serious diseases in women and men, including osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, Alzheimer’s and more.

With synthetic (conventional) hormones you are limited to the doses pharmaceutical companies offer. With bio-identical hormones, each dose is tailored to an individual’s specific needs, allowing for a more accurate treatment. Synthetic hormones are not structurally the same as human hormones, which often leads to a variety of unwanted side effects including high blood pressure, blot clots and even cancer. On the contrary, because bio-identical hormones are an exact structural replica of endogenous hormones, side effects are rarely observed.

While synthetic hormones can mimic the effects of natural human hormones in certain biological pathways, they rarely offer the same effectiveness because the body interprets them as foreign toxins, which it can’t properly metabolize. Bio-identical hormones have the exact same structure as human hormones; therefore they are equally as effective as the hormones we naturally produce in our bodies.

Dr. Hakim is has undergone extensive training in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and is certified in BHRT. Her expertise, combined with comprehensive lab testing, allows the team at Prosperity Health to create a personalized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy treatment plan for our patients. BHRT can have a life changing impact on a patient’s vitality, health and wellbeing. In addition it has been shown to prevent some age-related illness.

By restoring hormones to optimal levels, DR. Hakim restores balance to the body, to alleviate symptoms, prevent disease, and build a strong foundation for optimal health. If you live in the greater Detroit or Royal Oak, MI area, schedule comprehensive hormone testing at Prosperity Health – and take the first step to feeling your best, now and for years to come.

Bioidentical
Hormone Replacement
Therapy
Royal Oak, MI

Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also known as Bio-identical hormone therapy (BHT) or natural hormone therapy, is the practice of using hormones, identical on a molecular level with human hormones, to correct hormone imbalance due to menopause, andropause, aging, illness, disease, and environmental and dietary toxins.

For women, replacing declining or missing female hormones (including estrogen and progesterone) with hormone replacement therapy can relieve many of the symptoms of menopause. And for men suffering from low testosterone levels (“Low T”), natural hormone replacement therapy can improve sex drive and sexual performance, as well as reduce fat accumulation and help build muscle. Clinical studies have also shown that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy also reduces the risk of many serious diseases in women and men, including osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, Alzheimer’s and more.

With synthetic (conventional) hormones you are limited to the doses pharmaceutical companies offer. With bio-identical hormones, each dose is tailored to an individual’s specific needs, allowing for a more accurate treatment. Synthetic hormones are not structurally the same as human hormones, which often leads to a variety of unwanted side effects including high blood pressure, blot clots and even cancer. On the contrary, because bio-identical hormones are an exact structural replica of endogenous hormones, side effects are rarely observed.

While synthetic hormones can mimic the effects of natural human hormones in certain biological pathways, they rarely offer the same effectiveness because the body interprets them as foreign toxins, which it can’t properly metabolize. Bio-identical hormones have the exact same structure as human hormones; therefore they are equally as effective as the hormones we naturally produce in our bodies.

Dr. Hakim is has undergone extensive training in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and is certified in BHRT. Her expertise, combined with comprehensive lab testing, allows the team at Prosperity Health to create a personalized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy treatment plan for our patients. BHRT can have a life changing impact on a patient’s vitality, health and wellbeing. In addition it has been shown to prevent some age-related illness.

By restoring hormones to optimal levels, DR. Hakim restores balance to the body, to alleviate symptoms, prevent disease, and build a strong foundation for optimal health. If you live in the greater Detroit or Royal Oak, MI area, schedule comprehensive hormone testing at Prosperity Health – and take the first step to feeling your best, now and for years to come.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance that Hormone Replacement Therapy Treats

Anxiety and depression
Decreased muscle strength
Difficulty sleeping
Inability to lose weight
Lack of energy and fatigue
Muscle and/or joint pain
Reduced mental clarity/focus
Sexual desire/performance issues
Weight gain

Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

At Prosperity Health, we use compounded hormones customized for you. Reported benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) include:

Feeling/looking younger
Decreased levels of depression/anxiety
Increased mental acuity
Increased energy and muscle strength
Increased sexual vitality
Reduced risk of many diseases
Greater ability to lose weight

Women’s Bioidentical Hormone
Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

Achieving hormonal equilibrium is crucial for women’s health and vitality. However, factors like menopause, childbirth, or conditions like PCOS can disrupt hormone levels, leading to a host of symptoms and health concerns.

Through routine monitoring of hormone levels and tailored Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), women can restore hormonal balance and enhance their overall well-being.

Our practice emphasizes the importance of thorough hormone testing, carefully interpreting test findings, and devising a customized treatment strategy tailored to each patient’s unique requirements. By fostering harmony in your body’s hormones, Dr. Hakim can can optimize your health, relieve your symptoms, prevent disease, and improve well-being.

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Men’s Bioidentical Hormone
Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

Maintaining optimal hormonal balance is paramount for men’s overall health and vitality. Unlike women, whose hormone levels plummet during menopause, men experience a gradual decline in hormones over the years, often with subtle symptoms.

Low testosterone, also known as “Low T” or hypogonadism, can significantly impact men’s physical, sexual, and emotional well-being. Testosterone is vital for sexual function, muscle maintenance, bone strength, red blood cell production, and sperm quality.

At Prosperity Health in Royal Oak, MI, we maximize hormonal balance in men through comprehensive blood testing and personalized Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). By optimizing hormone levels, Dr. Hakim can enhance health, improve vigor, restore sexual function, and reduce the risk of many diseases.

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Key Hormones for Health & Vitality

DHEA

The body manufactures dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) naturally in the adrenal glands and is then converted to androgens, estrogens and other hormones. These are the hormones that regulate fat and mineral metabolism, sexual and reproductive function, and energy levels. DHEA supplementation has been used to improve:

Breakdown of fat
Cardiovascular risk
Cognitive function/mood
Immune system function
Muscle strength
Osteoporosis
Sexual vitality

Estrogen

Estrogen is a sex hormone that gets a lot of attention in women’s lives, but it is actually a hormone that affects both men and women. Estrogen is believed to protect against heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s Disease and memory disorders. Estrogen supplementation has been used to improve:

Depression/mood swings
Fatigue
Libido
Menopause symptoms
Urinary Incontinence
Vaginal atrophy
Wrinkles of the face

Melatonin

Melatonin is created by the pineal gland in the brain. In a normally functioning individual, melatonin directs our circadian rhythm by signaling relaxation and lower body temperature at night to induce and maintain sleep. Melatonin supplementation has been used to improve:

Antioxidant effect
Cancer prevention
Hypersensitivity
Immunity
Mood
Premature aging
Quality of sleep

Progesterone

Progesterone is produced in the ovaries, the placenta and the adrenal glands. It helps a women get and stay pregnant, regulates the menstrual cycle and plays a role in sexual desire. It protects against uterine and breast cancers, osteoporosis and ovarian cysts. Progesterone supplementation can improve:

Abnormal uterine bleeding
Fibrocystic disease
Irregular menstrual cycle
Libido
Migraine headaches
Ovarian cysts
PMS

Testosterone

Testosterone is secreted by the testes in males and in much smaller doses in the ovaries in females. In the right amounts, testosterone improves muscle mass, strength and brain function. However, low levels can decrease sex drive, increase fat storage and increase risk of cardiovascular disease. Supplementation can improve:

Ability to lose weight
Arthritis
Cholesterol levels
Risk of cardiovascular disease & hypertension
Bone density
Libido, erectile dysfunction, sexual performance
Mental wellbeing
Skin tone
Strength/endurance

Thyroid Hormones – T4 & T3

The thyroid gland releases two thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones impact all organs of the body and regulate temperature, metabolism and cerebral function. For those with deficiencies in these hormones, supplementation can improve:

Ability to lose weight
Cardiovascular disease
Cholesterol
Cognitive ability
Energy levels
Memory
Metabolism