2621 Raymond Drive, St Charles, MO, USA
Hormone Replacement Therapy at The Health Centers
Overview
Have you recently been experiencing the symptoms of menopause and are ready to get back to feeling better? A bioidentical therapy session with us might be just what you need for overall wellness. Here’s everything you need to know about bioidentical hormone therapy and its benefits.
What is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy?
Bioidentical hormones are hormones that can be derived from plants and are identical in structure to the ones produced naturally within your body. Bioidentical hormones, such as micronized progesterone, estriol, and beta-estradiol, do not exist in nature but are made from plant extracts such as soy or yams. They are synthesized in the laboratory into hormones that the body recognizes as “natural.”
Bioidentical hormone therapy is the use of bioidentical hormones in patients experiencing menopause or other types of hormone therapy. Bioidentical hormones are available for use as pills, patches, sublingual tablets, gels, or creams.
What are the Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Therapy?
There are multiple benefits to undergoing bioidentical hormone therapy. Compared to synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones function exactly like the hormones your own body would produce and are derived from plant-based sources. Studies have shown that bioidentical hormones can help relieve the following symptoms of menopause:
Symptoms
- Hot flashes
- Vaginal dryness
- Sleeplessness
- Night sweats
- Low libido
What to Expect...
If you’ve never been to a bioidentical hormone therapy appointment, you might be wondering what to expect during your first session. A trained physician will begin by asking you a comprehensive set of questions to determine your current health status, including symptoms you’re experiencing and any other medications you may be taking. Your physician may also request samples of blood work and other tests depending on your symptoms, as well as discuss your lifestyle choices and nutrition.
Follow up appointments a month from your first appointment are common. These will help determine how your bioidentical hormone therapy plan is working for you. While most patients report relief in symptoms by this time, you may need to continue for several more months before a change can be experienced.
Exosomes
What are Exosomes?
Exosomes are tiny extracellular vesicles used in regenerative medicine that can facilitate cell-to-cell communication as well as promote the repair of damaged tissue. They are released by most body cells and are readily available to help treat a variety of diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and inflammatory conditions.
Recent studies have also found that exosomes can be highly effective in drug delivery to specific tissues or organs within the body. As they are naturally occurring in the majority of your body's organs and fluids, exosomes are not only minimally invasive, but they're also considered to be a non-toxic native delivery vesicle.
What are the Benefits of Exosomes?
- Reduce inflammation
- Promote the proliferation of new cells
- Treat brain diseases and various types of cancer
- Receive a better reception as a vector for drugs from host cells
- Relieve chronic pain
Stem cell-derived exosomes are known for their versatility and have been effective at treating everything from kidney injuries to coronary disease and lung diseases such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Exosome-based therapies are now common in the plastic surgery industry, where they're used to treat issues with wrinkles, skin pigmentation, acne scars, and more.
What to expect...
If you've never been to an exosome appointment, you might be wondering what to expect. On intake, a trained physician will begin by asking a comprehensive set of questions to determine your current health status, including lifestyle, mental, and physical health.
During your actual exosome treatment appointment, you will most likely receive your dose of exosomes via IV treatment. However, if your issue is joint-related, then your exosomes can be administered via direct injection into the affected joint. Most patients typically feel relief after just one session, but since it's highly personalized, this may vary between patients and can take up to four weeks before you see a difference. As a minimally invasive procedure, you should experience very little to no downtime and can resume normal functions immediately following the session.
DOT PHYSICALS AT THE HEALTH CENTERS
DOT Physicals
Dr. William Nessing has been performing DOT physicals for over 20 years. He runs a driver friendly service to get you safely back on the road again.
If you are a driver with special needs such as heart problems, Diabetes or Obstructive sleep apnea we have the facility to perform testing you may need for certification like EKG, HgALc and respiratory volume. This avoids having to send you to your PCP or other specialist and take days. We get you on the road fast. If we don’t see you with ten minutes of filling out your information the EXAM is FREE!
Dr. Nessing also provides examination for Taxi, Bus Drivers and Basic Med (Pilots). Exams are performed Monday thru Thursday. We can arrange early morning hours on request. We have parking for your big truck