Hormone Imbalance After 30: Testing & Rebalancing

Question
What is the best way to get the proper balance of hormones after age 30 and make cell receptors react properly to hormones? I really want my metabolism to speed back up.

Answer
James,

Testing is critical.  You want your total and %Free Testosterone levels checked as well as your DHT and Estrogen/Estradiol checked too.  Also don't forget about the Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) which tends to rise as we age and binds up Testosterone.  Once you have these levels you can discuss intelligently with a bio-identical hormone MD.  bHRT would include Testosterone replacement if indicated (making sure adrenal and thyroid function were in balance) and also visiting the growth hormone (IGF-1 testing).  There are ways to uncouple Test from SHBG with OTC supplements and ways to block aromatase and 5-a-reductase enzymes too.  More on that at:

http://www.wellnessoneamerica.com/index.php/hormone-therapy-for-men

If you desire a face-to-face visit with me you can come to our Myrtle Beach, SC clinic for a complete work up and management.

Should you wish for a TeleMedicine (remote consultation) then we have that option at:  www.AtroGene.com

Direct Access Testing is not allowed by state law in NY, so you will need to have your labs drawn by a local MD (under direction from a bHRT doc.)

Best,

JP/