Two fold question: Why use your facility? And do you work
with people out of state?
13. Question: How do I get started?
1. Question:
Why are bio-identical hormones any safer than synthetics? Or are they?
Answer:
Women's Health Initiative Study found synthetic hormones dangerous. Experts
in the field today suggest that hormones , in-balance,. create less risk. It is a known fact that estrogen can create, or feed existing cancer. Anyone can be estrogen dominant without putting additional or replacement hormones in their bodies. If you were to get a malignancy, your estrogen dominance would most likely feed that cancer. Those same experts suggest keeping your hormones with-in designated guideline, just as you would cholesterol, insulin and blood pressure. They feel replacing progesterone will help to counter act that balance. Testing for Bio-Identical Hormones is underway.
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2. Question: What does bio-identical mean?
Answer: Bio is the abbreviation for Biology. Biology is the study of life and life processes of living organisms. The word identical means being exactly the same or equal. The meaning of the Bio-identical Hormone suggests a natural compound manufactured with the same molecular structure as the hormones produced by your body.
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3. Question: Is there a guideline as to how long I need to stay on hormone
replacement?
Answer: Certainly and foremost we always suggest you follow your Practioner's advice. There are many reasons why women and men alike use hormone replacement therapy and sometimes those reasons dictate longevity. Experts believe that long term usage has advantages like stopping and reversing bone loss, and stopping and reversing memory loss (not associated with Alzheimer’s). So if we are projected to live some 80-90 years it's possible we could have better quality life.
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4. Question: What is the composition of these hormones? Are they really natural?
Answer: Bio-identical hormones are typically made from wild yams and soy products.Our products are manufactured from soy products.
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5. Question: Are your compounds made on premises?
Answer: Yes, we are currently making/filling approximately 200 prescriptions a day.
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6. Question: I am allergic to soy products. Can I possibly take these?
Answer: The soy product gets broken down in the process so even people with allergies are able to use these with no ill effects.
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7. Question: How long can I expect before I see symptom relief?
Answer: Unlike synthetics, bio-identical's fill what we call hormone receptor sites not just mask symptoms and must be placed in balance.Some patients see results immediately, others within the first month, still others 3-6 months. We usually tell the patient it will take 3-6 months before you are “fine-tuned".
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8. Question: Will my insurance pay for these treatments?
Answer: Bio-identical Hormones are classified a non-formulary drug (non preferred) because they are not patented drugs. Some insurance companieswill pay for some of them. Remember, they do prefer you purchase a drug in which they; have a vested interest. The average cost per prescription is around the 30 dollar range.
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9. Question: Are the medications distributed in pill form?
Answer: Our preferred method of delivery is cream form dispensed in premeasured syringes. It is easier for a Practioner to adjust the medicine to achieve the desired results. But because not every patient has the same level of absorption, we also dispense in pill form.
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10. Question: So let's say I have 2 or 3 different hormones I need replaced, do I get
2 or 3 different sets of syringes?
Answer: Yes, you will. On the onset of taking the medication, your Practioner could adjust your medicine several times. It is a lot easier to do that if the hormones are not
combined. When you achieve the symptom free period, then they can combine them
all together. That's the beauty of the product, it isn't:the "one size fits all" approach,
it's formulated to fit
your needs..
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11. Question: I see in Suzanne Sommer's book she speaks of male andropause. Are men really using hormones?
Answer: The practice of men using hormones is catching on very quickly. Again experts suggest that hormone use is not just for women, it is to help men maintain;
their health as well. Hormones out of balance create health problems including
prostate disease.
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12. Question: Two fold question: Why use your facility? And do you work with people out of state?
Answer: We have a unique program in which we work as a liaison between you and your Practioner. We actually monitor your progress via phone conferencing. We
document your progress, question or concerns and then confer with your Practioner.
Through the Practioners direction, we redirect you. Ultimately, you have someone that
you can bounce questions or ideas off of, and the practitioner has more time to
physically see more patients. This presents a win, win situation for all parties involved.
It is a very successful program. We are not limited to Ohio we also have patients in
Florida, Michigan, West Virginia, California, and Kentucky. We are willing to work
with your Practionerif he/she is agreeable.
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13. Question: How do I get started?
Answer: Call to set up a consultation or take the Hormone Imbalance test Most people who drive an hour or more tell us it's worth the trip. We will educate
you, and answer any questions you may have. We will direct you in testing and
approaching your Practioner. If you live out of state give us a call and we'll walk you
through the process. Our goal is to help you find a better quality of life through
natural hormone replacement.
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Healthy Hormones For Life
