Natural hormone optimization and management for men and women

We understand why men and women are confused about by conflicting and ever-changing information regarding hormone therapies and management. We extensively research the safest, most natural practices to guide you through mid-life physical and hormonal changes. We currently offer a Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Profile and a Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Program for both men and women.

How hormone changes affect men

Men with hormonal changes may experience moodiness, memory loss, lack of energy, and a decline in sex drive, physical strength, and endurance. Men also often experience a decrease of lean muscle mass and bone mineral density in the spine due to hormonal changes. We offer safe, natural hormonal therapy for men to counteract these changes and improve their quality of life.

Our professional medical and clinical staff in Charleston, SC, safely and confidentially provide hormone therapies that promote health and well being for men of all ages.

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How hormone changes affect women

Women experience different hormonal changes, with similar impact on quality life. An increase in abdominal fat due can be due to loss of estrogen, which has also been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, as reported in Obstetrics & Gynecololgy in 2002. Estrogen is important to women because it can reduce plaque in the brain, subsequently lowering the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease by 50%, as reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2002. Estrogen also decreases the risk of colorectal cancer, cataracts, and macular degeneration, among other things.

Women have become cautious about hormone replacement therapy due to ongoing research that has demonstrated that the use of synthetic hormone replacement has led to worrisome adverse side effects and additional health problems such as such as breast swelling and tenderness, uterine bleeding, depression, weight gain, bloating, and edema, as reported by Female Patient in 2001, but unlike synthetic estrogen and progesterone, which have been found to dramatically increase the risk of breast cancer, the use of natural hormones does not increase breast cancer risk, as reported by Breast Cancer Research & Treatment in 2007.

We offer women safe, natural hormonal therapy to counteract the impacts of menopause and other hormonal deficiencies to promote better health and quality of life.

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The FitMed Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Profile

Our bio-identical hormone replacement therapy profile process is simple: after a brief physical, we'll schedule you for a one-hour appointment with Dr. McConnell. Together you'll discuss the results of the lab work ordered during your physical, including your individual risk for metabolic syndrome, heart disease, diabetes, and hormone imbalance. Based on your situation, Dr. McConnell will provide specific recommendations designed to improve your health outlook, whether that's a preventative action plan, participation in our bio-identical hormone replacement therapy program, nutraceutical supplementation, additional testing, treatment, or another course of action. Afterward, you'll receive a written analysis of your test results and recommendations.

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The FitMed Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Program

If you suffer from hormone imbalance, our comprehensive Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Program is an option that can significantly increase your quality of life.

As part of this program, you can expect to begin hormone replacement therapy immediately, followed by periodic lab testing. After each set of lab results, you'll meet with Dr. McConnell to discuss the results and your progress. He'll actively monitor your response to the hormone replacement therapy and recommend changes to your individual program as needed.

This program is most intensive in the first year while hormone levels are being optimized; for most people it becomes less intensive as hormone levels stabilize after the first year.

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What is hormone optimization?

Hormone optimization refers to the science of restoring hormones to clinically appropriate levels. As the aging process takes place, hormone levels tend to decrease, yet men and women rely on a proper balance of estrogen, testosterone, DHEA (dihydroepiandrosterone) thyroid, cortisol, insulin and growth hormone. Clinical studies show that synthetic hormone replacement therapy has yielded adverse side effects.

At FitMed Partners, we offer natural, biodentical hormone therapies that are proven to be very helpful and safe. Optimizing hormonal levels provides you with the best opportunity for a healthy and active life.

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What is bioidentical hormone therapy?

We offer bioidentical hormone replacement therapy based specifically on your specific medical, hormonal, and nutritional needs.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) utilizes hormones with a chemical structure identical to hormones naturally produced in the human body. This is an important, key difference between the more commonly prescribed synthetic hormones, such as Premarin, which is derived from the urine of pregnant mares. BHRT dosing can be prescribed or compounded specifically for you, and along with close monitoring and adjustment it can be utilized to restore your hormone levels to an optimal range. Human Growth Hormone (hGH) is only utilized in documented cases of adult onset growth hormone deficiency. Periodic laboratory testing is utilized to monitor all of your hormone levels and to keep them in a safe and optimal range.

Don’t spend another day with diminished quality of life due to hormone-related changes! Our friendly and professional team at our offices in Charleston, SC can help you take proactive steps to improve your quality of life, starting today.

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A total approach

Using evidence-based treatment, FitMed's age management program combines hormonal optimization with nutrition and physical fitness, athletic training and sports medicine counseling, an approach that can quickly lead to enhanced energy, renewed libido, and an increased chance of preventing hormonal- and age-related diseases.

Learn more about our other programs to enhance your life:

The FitMed Age Management Program
The FitMed Weight Loss & Weight Management Program
Fitness and Peak Performance
Healthy Nutrition