BioTE FAQ’s

Though we don’t consciously notice their effects, hormones play a vital role in the regulation of many bodily systems. In fact, many people fail understand just how significant an effect hormones have on their body. A hormone imbalance can cause many side effects, including mood swings, depression, fatigue, low libido, and much more. Unfortunately, the […]

Hormones perform many varied functions in our body. They act as a messenger throughout the body, telling our organs what to do. They control everything from growth and reproduction to even mood. A proper hormone balance is necessary for proper daily function. If your hormones are out of balance, though, you can experience many different

Throughout our lives, our bodies undergo many changes. We grow taller, experience puberty, and—for women—undergo menopause. Many of these functional changes are directed by the tiny messengers of the body: hormones.

To begin, hormone replacement therapy consists of using the female hormones of estrogen and progesterone to treat the most common symptoms of menopause and aging in women. Once women’s reproductive cycles decline and their periods stop, their hormone levels drop and uncomfortable symptoms such as vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and sometimes even osteoporosis begin to

As BioTE providers, we meet with many men and women experiencing the unavoidable symptoms hormone imbalance. For women, when discussing menopause and perimenopause, many are still experiencing discomfort and uncertainty about alternatives to hormone therapy in alleviating the symptoms. These women are experiencing a number of physical and emotional changes as their hormone levels roller

BioTE is a form of hormone replacement therapy that relies on naturally-occurring sources of estrogen and testosterone to create what is known as “bioidentical” hormones. Bioidentical hormones mimic the body’s natural hormones to combat decreased hormone levels occurring in menopausal and post-menopausal women, leveling them out until the patient’s hormone levels are balanced and healthy.

A healthy, properly functioning endocrine system releases the appropriate hormones into the bloodstream in the right amounts. These hormones help to regulate the body’s organs, tissues, and cells to keep a person feeling energetic, healthy, and happy. As we age, the endocrine system may falter, creating an imbalance in hormone levels which can be felt

Here at the Women’s Wellness Institute of Dallas, we avidly support the service men and women who protect our country and freedoms. One of the most popular topics in the realm of hormone therapy today includes treatment options for veterans experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Research studies have shown that veterans returning from combat

Our bodies are miraculous machines controlled by an array of complex systems, and one of the most complex and most important systems in the body is that of the endocrine system. A byproduct of that system? Our hormones, which maintain a delicate balance in order to keep our bodies working like they should. When our

To begin, hormone replacement therapy consists of using the female hormones of estrogen and progesterone to treat the most common symptoms of menopause and aging in women. Once women’s reproductive cycles decline and their periods stop, their hormone levels drop and uncomfortable symptoms such as vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and sometimes even osteoporosis begin to

With age comes many side effects both internally and externally. Hormones in men and women which play such a huge roll in how we feel, act and look may begin to decrease in their natural levels and require medical intervention for a much needed boost. A hormonal imbalance can cause a host of problems including