Hormonal changes in the body can affect your health in several ways, such as contributing to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia of all types, bone less (osteoporosis and osteopenia), vascular disease, including cardiovascular disease, risk of heart attack, cerebral vascular disease, risk of stroke, sexual dysfunction, poor energy, inability to build and maintain muscle, mood imbalance, and more.
Some of the main reasons to consider hormone optimization therapy are to improve health, longevity, daily performance, mental clarity and focus, energy, sexual performance, improvement in sleep, healthy body weight and body composition (lean. with adequate muscle and strength.
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Dr. Gina Pritchard follows an integrated approach to hormone therapy. Her philosophy is to individualize and customize the dosing and form of delivery (such as pills, topical cream/gel, troche or a “chew”, injection, pellet) for each person. She also ensures supportive lifestyle measures and the important nutrients are present for each person, based on lab testing.