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⢠Hormones are chemicals that are produced by glands within the body that act like messengers to tell cells to perform or stop specific functions or jobs. Hormones are responsible for growth of tissue, organs and bones, control of mood, metabolism and regulation of sex drive. Some examples of hormones are insulin, thyroid stimulating hormone and sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone).
⢠There are different stages in our lives when hormones are āout of balanceā. They can be super high, like with puberty and pregnancy or they can be super low like in menopause/andropause. Even the smallest changes in our hormone levels can cause significant symptoms. ⢠Symptoms of hormonal imbalance can vary between individuals, but the most common complaints include;fatigue, weight gain, sleep disturbances, memory issues, depression, loss of sex drive or sexual performance, hot flashes etc.
⢠Bio-identical hormones are hormone medications that are made to look identical to our human hormone molecules that our body makes, which means that they act on the same receptors on our cells to perform all the functions of our naturally ocurring hormones. ⢠They are made from natural substances, such as soy and yam oils, which undergo a compounding, pharmaceutical process to produce hormone powders. These powders are then put into pills, patches, creams etc that are prescribed by healthcare providers like any other medication.
⢠In 1993, the NIH started a 10 year study called the Womenās Health Initiative, to compare specific types of synthetic HRT (did NOT include BiHRT) with diet, exercise and calcium supplementation and their effects on cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis in women. In 2002, the study was stopped because it was found that there were increased dangers of heart attack, stroke and cancer in the women taking the synthetic HRT (Premarin, Prempro and Provera). The conclusion was that ALL hormone replacement was bad for women, and millions of women were removed from their HRT. ⢠What were the main problems with this study? Most of the women in the study were 10 yrs past menopause, and much older than most of the women who are candidates for BiHRT. There was also no information about the womenās other health problems that could have contributed to increased risk of cancer, heart disease and stroke. Lastly, the study did not include BiHRT because the study was financially supported by pharmaceutical companies that manufactured the synthetic HRT medications.
⢠Must be less than 10 years from last menstrual period ⢠No personal history of breast cancer, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer or cervical cancer. ⢠Anyone who wants to improve overall wellness, weight management and sexual disfunction.
⢠The process starts with comprehensive lab work and a personalized assessment of symptoms with our BiHRT/Weight Management form. After these 2 things have been completed, there is a consultation with me to go over lab results and discuss your specific symptoms and personalized wellness goals. As a certified Nurse Practitioner, I am able to order lab work and interpret those results, as well as prescribe medications needed for BiHRT. We also recommend supplements based on lab work as well. ⢠You will have access to me, as your Functional/Wellness medical provider via email and during business hours by calling the LAB. ⢠After the initial visit then we see you again for repeat lab work and follow up visits in 3 months and then every 6 months. If you decide to add on weight management, in addition to BiHRT, his will require more frequent visits.
Sonya M. Ellis is the co-founder, lead injector, and head trainer at the L.A.B., an award-winning med spa located in Southlake, Texas. She has been injecting for over 15 years, has been in plastic surgery and aesthetics for 20 years, and is considered a KOL in the industry. She is also one of only two nurses in the state of Texas to not only hold a certification in Aesthetics but also Plastic Surgery.
She trains for some of the top aesthetic manufacturers, lectures at several aesthetic conferences, and served as the Aesthetic Chair for the International Society of Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Nursing Education Committee, she now serves as a Board Member. She offers private and group advanced technique classes in her state-of-the-art training facility located 15 minutes away from the DFW Airport. She loves to train and mentor the next generation of injectors.
Dr. Ellis is not only co-founder of the L.A.B., an award winning med spa located in Southlake Texas, but also serves as one of its Medical Directors. He is certified in Functional Medicine and Weight Management and also runs all the aggressive lasers in the office. He also trains on Cadaver Anatomy and Ultrasound for Aesthetics. He offers private and group classes in his state-of-the-art training facility located 15 minutes away from the DFW Airport.
Dr Ellis is a practicing board certified Anesthesiologist for Metro Anesthesia. He has served on numerous committees for the group, including the groupās board. He has served as Chief of Staff and Chief of Anesthesia for several facilities, and is the current Medical Director for Trinity Park Surgery Center. He is a proud alumnus of Texas A&M University ā Gig āem Aggies!
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You can also call our Southlake, TX office directly to schedule ā (817) 251-1000.