What are Bioidentical Hormones?
For over 15 years, Wiseman Family Practice has used bioidentical hormones. Unlike synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones are identical to our body’s natural hormones. Bioidentical hormones are developed from yam, soy, and other plant extracts. These extracts are then compounded at a compounding pharmacy to be biologically identical to the hormones our bodies produce, resulting in the same physiological effects as naturally occurring hormones without the negative side effects and risks of synthetic hormones.
Whether you suffer from symptoms of hormone deficiencies like hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, reduced muscle mass, decreased energy, or diminished sex drive, our physician-managed bioidentical hormone replacement program may be an effective treatment to regain your vitality, naturally.
Getting Started With Bioidentical Hormones
Getting started on Bioidentical Hormones has never been easier, safer, and affordable. Here at Wiseman Family Practice we understand that it is not enough just to identify and treat each hormone problem, but each individualized program has to be convenient, safe, and affordable.
Convenience
At Wiseman Family Practice we are personally involved in the process of compounding each hormone at the pharmacy level. Our providers personally work with the compounding pharmacy to create the most natural and effective hormones. Many of our patients have personal relationships with the pharmacists, nutritionists, and other professional staff at compounding pharmacies and find it invaluable to work with them directly in their hormone and nutritional approaches.
For added convenience we use all the latest forms of bioidentical hormone replacement including pills, creams, gels, injectables, troches, and rapid dissolve tablets. You and your provider will decide which is best for you.
Safety
It is our highest priority that each individual bioidentical hormone that is issued meets the highest standard of patient safety. As a medical community we are learning more on how hormones work best and safest when tailored to each individual’s risk profile, nutritional approach, environmental risks, and holistic life practices. Hormones should be part of an overall wellness program for the ultimate benefit and safety. We are proud to have Dr. Lindsey Berkson, a certified nutritionist and hormone expert to assist Wiseman Family Practice in this area of total internal balance. Dr. Berkson is a world renown author and speaker in this area and has written over fifteen books on hormones, total health, and nutrition including Hormone Reception and Safe Hormones, Smart Women. We advise each patient who is interested in bioidentical hormone replacement and total body health to set up an appointment with Dr. Berkson to tailor their individual goals.
Affordability
We understand there are a lot of choices when it comes to bioidentical hormone programs. We take patient costs very serious and do our best to keep individual programs affordable. Unlike most bioidentical hormone programs, at Wiseman Family Practice we have no consultation fees and no contracts to be signed, but we do charge a service fee that is explained on the first visit. We bill insurance for all medical visits and all bloodwork that is ordered to help us monitor hormone levels. Though we do not accept insurance for our compounded bioidentical hormone program, we do provide all the necessary information in order for patients to file and receive reimbursement from their insurance company. We also follow the guidelines of the lowest effective dosage and number of hormones used, which means we only prescribe what is necessary and do not recommend esoteric, unproven treatments. We always use more affordable over the counter hormones, nutraceuticals, and supplements when possible. Keeping each hormone program simple, effective, and affordable is always our approach.
Get started today with a thorough medical assessment and blood testing with one of our medical providers at Wiseman Family Practice to see if you are a candidate for hormone therapy. Call 512-345-8970 to schedule your appointment today.
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