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Have you noticed that you are a bit more irritable than usual? Are you having difficulty sleeping? Is your skin dry? Do you suffer from vaginal dryness and lack of sex drive? Are you sometimes confused, feeling that you just can't think straight? If you have felt any of these symptoms, you are not alone! Millions of women go through this not realizing that their feelings are because of hormone deficiencies and imbalances.

Hot flashes, night sweats, trouble sleeping and weight gain are the most common symptoms of hormonal imbalance as a woman ages. Bio-identical hormone therapy integrated with proper fitness and nutrition is a preventive medical approach that helps put an end to suffering and effects caused by hormonal imbalances brought on by early menopause, perimenopause, adrenal fatigue, menopause or premenstrual syndrome.

Unfortunately, in 1991 shock waves were sent through our society when the Women's Health Care Initiative Study was halted prematurely due to a slight increase in breast cancer and cardiovascular disease with women taking oral conjugated estrogen, estrogen derived from pregnant horse urine, such as Premarin. The conclusion reached by society was that all hormones caused the same problem. This simply is not true. Bio-identical hormones are not the same, they are identical to that which the body produces, and does not cause any of the problems that estrogen derived from horse urine may cause. In addition, there has been an abundant amount of research papers published in respected international journals documenting the beneficial effects of Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy since the 1930's. Due to the fact that pharmaceutical companies are unable to manufacture and sell these naturally occurring hormones, Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy has been ignored because of the political agenda's of pharmaceutical companies in the United States.

Bio-identical hormones are prescribed by our Board Certified Medical Team here at Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon in Weston to improve your health, well-being and longevity. These hormones are identical to hormones the body makes naturally, molecule for molecule, and they are compounded and tailored specifically for you in a special pharmacy with our prescription. Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy can be delivered in many ways via pills, patches, creams, injections and pellets. The most physiologic way of administration is via pellet therapy because the hormone levels are maintained constantly without the peaks and troughs seen with the other methods. Pellet therapy (Sottopelle) is delivered by placing the hormones directly under the skin allowing the body to access the hormones constantly whenever the body is in need. This convenient method allows delivery of hormones for 3-6 months, without having to remember to take a daily pills or possibly having skin irritation from creams and patches.

As you age, your body produces lower levels of hormones that are vital to your health and well-being. By bringing your hormones back to the levels they were during your 30's, you can begin to feel and look your absolute best. Through natural hormone replacement, you can experience improved energy and greater enjoyment of life. Not everyone is a candidate for this therapy. At Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon you will be evaluated as an individual and a program developed that addresses your unique clinical picture will be administered. We will take a medical history, do a physical exam, and check your hormone levels such as testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid and growth hormone. We will develop a comprehensive program especially for you. The first evaluation typically lasts two hours. We will continually monitor and reevaluate your hormone levels to ensure that they are maintained at their optimum balance.

Our medically supervised Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy may include testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, DHEA, melatonin, human growth hormone (hGH) and others. With these you will find a decrease in body fat, an increase in energy, including sexual energy, and an increase in lean muscle, thickening of the skin with decreased wrinkling, improvement in the cholesterol profile, an increase in bone density, enhanced feeling of well being, improvement in aerobic capacity, enhanced immune function and a decrease in the frequency of illness.

Do you find yourself lacking in sexual desire, gaining weight, losing muscle mass and feeling sluggish, depressed and irritable? You are just like millions of men who are enduring these changes as part of the aging process. Well, we have good news... you no longer have to take it. At Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon we have the solution for you: Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Bio-identical hormones, also known as natural hormones, are substances that have the same chemical structure as the hormones that are produced by the human body. They also create the same physiologic response. They are naturally occurring substances that are found in us all. People with deficiencies of these hormones become overweight, flabby, frail, and lethargic; lose interest in sex; have trouble sleeping, concentrating, and remembering things; tire easily; and in general, lose their zest for life. With Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy this can all be improved.

Unfortunately, in 1991 shock waves were sent through our society when the Women's Health Care Initiative Study was halted prematurely due to a slight increase in breast cancer and cardiovascular disease with women taking oral conjugated estrogen, estrogen derived from pregnant horse urine, such as Premarin. The conclusion reached by society was that all hormones caused the same problem. This simply is not true. Bio-identical hormones are not the same, they are identical to that which the body produces, and does not cause any of the problems that estrogen derived from horse urine may cause. In addition, there has been an abundant amount of research papers published in respected international journals documenting the beneficial effects of Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy since the 1930's. Due to the fact that pharmaceutical companies are unable to manufacture and sell these naturally occurring hormones, Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy has been ignored because of the political agenda's of pharmaceutical companies in the United States.

Andropause, also known as the male menopause or MANopause, is the result of a gradual drop in testosterone. Men frequently notice male menopause symptoms as a gradual loss of energy, muscle, mental focus, stamina, erectile function and libido. Experts directly relate low testosterone to causes of low sex drive. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy is a safe and effective way to help men deal with the impact of their changing bodies as they age. The hormone therapy achieves the sustained levels of testosterone that would be produced by normally functioning testicles. This form of therapy is the only kind that produces the natural level of hormone that men need. Because the testosterone used is natural testosterone, there are virtually no side-effects. Bio-identical hormones are prescribed by our Board Certified Medical Team here at Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon in Weston to improve your health, well-being and longevity. These natural hormones are identical to hormones the body makes naturally, molecule for molecule, and they are compounded and tailored specifically for you in a special pharmacy, with our prescription.

The Bio-Identical Hormones can be delivered in many ways via pills, gels, injections and pellets. The most physiologic way of administration is via pellet therapy because the hormone levels are maintained constantly without the peaks and troughs seen with the other methods. Pellet therapy (Sottopelle) is delivered by placing the hormones directly under the skin allowing the body to access the hormones constantly whenever the body is in need. This convenient method allows delivery of hormones for 3-6 months, without having to remember to take a daily injection, pills or possibly having skin irritation from gels.

As you age, your body produces lower levels of hormones that are vital to your health and well-being. By bringing your hormones back to the levels they were during your 30's, you can begin to feel and look your absolute best. Through natural hormone replacement, you can experience improved energy and greater enjoyment of life. Not everyone is a candidate for this therapy. At Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon you will be evaluated as an individual and a program developed that addresses your unique clinical picture will be administered. We will take a medical history, do a physical exam, and check your hormone levels such as testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid and growth. We will develop a comprehensive program especially for you. We will continually monitor and reevaluate your hormone levels to ensure that they are maintained at their optimum balance.

Our medically supervised Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy may include testosterone, estrogen, thyroid, DHEA, melatonin, human growth hormone (hGH) and others. With these you will find a decrease in body fat, an increase in energy, including sexual energy, and an increase in lean muscle, thickening of the skin with decreased wrinkling, improvement in the cholesterol profile, an increase in bone density, enhanced feeling of well being, improvement in aerobic capacity, enhanced immune function and a decrease in the frequency of illness.

Who can benefit from Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Bio-identical Hormone Therapy can help both men and women improve their health, well-being and longevity.

Women suffering from early menopause symptoms looking to put an end to hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, mood swings, weight gain, and low libido are turning to Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Bellissimo's team of medical experts design individualized programs specifically for each woman suffering from early menopause symptoms, menopause, perimenopause, and severe PMS.

And men experiencing andropause (the male menopause) who want to gain control of their weight, lost libido, fatigue, stress, energy, muscle mass, and body fat are also finding solutions through this natural hormone therapy. For men, andropause happens gradually and when diagnosed, the symptoms are successfully treated using bio-identical hormone therapy here at Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon.

What can Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy do for me?
In a nutshell, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy can improve your health from the inside out.

Both men and women can experience declining hormone production as early as their mid-thirties. The greater your stress levels the more likely you are to experience early on-set of these symptoms. If you are experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalance, natural hormones may relieve your symptoms, improving your health from the inside out.... Get your energy back and feel strong and vital once again. Improve your sex-drive, sleep better, lose weight, have more focused thinking, as well as clearer, younger looking skin.

What does the Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy consist of?
Hormones are administered in the form of creams, gels, pills, injections or pellets (SottoPelle). Over time your hormone levels will continue to be monitored and adjustments made as necessary. The key to successful results is an individualized approach created by a physician specially trained in bio-identical hormone therapy, such as Dr. Nerette at Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon.

What is SottoPelle Therapy?
SottoPelle Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy is the most convenient and physiologic method of hormone replacement available. It is a method of hormone replacement that has been documented and researched in medical journals since the 1930's and involves a simple painless method of inserting the Bio-Identical Hormones directly under the skin. The pellet allows for a steady low dose of hormone replacement into the blood stream whenever the body needs it. This method allows your body the ability to control the release of the hormone just as it does when your hormones are working naturally. The SottoPelle pellets can last from three to six months or longer.

What are SottoPelle pellets made from?
SottoPelle pellets are compounded according to the industries highest standards. The Pellets are derived from soy and other natural plant sources that is specifically engineered to replicate human hormones. There is no use of fillers or horse urine when making the pellets, just simply pure, natural biologically equivalent hormones.

How do I receive SottoPelle Pellet Therapy?
The tiny SottePelle Pellet is painlessly slipped under the skin, typically the hip after a local anestethic is applied to numb the area. The whole procedure takes approximately five minutes. The good news is that the pellets typically last three to six months making repeat visits to your certified SottoPelle Physician just two to three times each year.

How do I find out if Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy is right for me?
Simply contact Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon in Weston and make an appointment for a free bio-identical hormone consultation. Hormone therapy is not right for everyone. Through a thorough evaluation, Dr. Nerette can determine whether or not you are an appropriate candidate.