Bioidentical hormones are exactly the same hormones, molecule per molecule that your body produces. They are made in a lab but are still considered natural to your body because they are identical.

Synthetic hormones are also made in a lab, but most importantly are not identical to your body. Bioidentical hormones are superior to types of synthetic hormones commonly prescribed.

BodyLogicMD may choose to prescribe estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, DHEA, melatonin, or growth hormone, depending on what your symptoms are and which hormone(s) your body needs.

No matter what your age, if your female hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) are unbalanced, you may suffer ill effects such as hot flashes, night sweats, depression, vaginal dryness, fatigue, and weight gain.

As a man gets older, his testosterone declines. Testosterone is the hormone that maintains a man’s mental focus, his energy, his metabolism his muscles, as well as keeps fat off and maintains strong bones. There is often concern that testosterone therapy may cause prostate cancer. The majority of the medical literature does not support this claim and your physician’s close medical supervision takes these risks into account depending on each individual’s personal health history.

Because bioidentical hormones are just like the ones made in your body, there are relatively few side effects. Side effects occur mainly when the dosage of hormone is too high for the individual. BodyLogicMD monitors and evaluates each patient consistently to assure balanced dosage.

While it varies with each person, and depends on which hormone therapy you are using, generally you can expect to see results within three to six months.

At BodyLogicMD we believe that most people should have their hormones checked by the age of 40 or earlier if they have symptoms of hormonal loss. The way to prevent illness and to optimize one’s health is to take an active role in addressing health care risks before they become a problem.

No. If you decide to stop, your body will simply return to where it was before starting hormone therapy.

Generally not. Some medicines may actually be reduced or no longer needed.

Although we are happy to communicate with your current physician, we encourage you to continue your usual visits with him or her.

The cost of therapy depends on each patient and their individual needs. There are three parts to the cost of therapy.

First, the physician visits vary depending on location throughout the United States, but are generally $395 for the first visit and $275 for follow up visits. Follow-up visits usually occur about every three months until your hormones are stable.

Second, there are lab costs ranging from $400-$500 for initial visits. Follow-up lab costs are generally less, but will vary depending on the hormone therapy prescribed.

Finally, the cost of the hormones and medications can cost as little as $30 a month, while on average are approximately $100, but this is again individualized to your specific needs.

Yes. Bring along any lab work, bone density, mammograms, PAP smears or other diagnostic tests done in the past year. We do not need the actual x-rays or ultrasounds, only the report. This will help us in deciding what further tests you need to start on your way to better health and hormonal balance.

This depends on your health insurance. At BodyLogicMD, although we do not bill directly to insurance, we supply you with an invoice to submit your claim for reimbursement to your insurance company. A number of lab tests or medications may be covered by your health insurance. However, patients cannot submit these bills to Medicare or Medicaid.