Treat Insomnia Naturally with Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement
Take the first step to sleeping well again
How Hormones Affect Sleep
“What wouldn’t I give for just one good night’s sleep?", is a common thing to hear from women with hormonal imbalance. Insomnia is a very common issue among women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and older. Insomnia can be a debilitating issue that can have profound effect on every aspect of our lives. Luckily, there is a solution.
The most likely underlying cause is the hormonal changes that transpire as a result menopausal transition. Unfortunately for many of us, insomnia also contributes to constant fatigue, which can be a big problem in itself. The main causes of insomnia in women over 30 form a complex of hormone-related issues. First, a very common effect of reduced levels of estrogen and progesterone is the inability to fall asleep. Furthermore, reduced levels of estrogen and a shifting ratio of estrogen to testosterone expose women to higher levels of stress and anxiety, which can also disrupt sleeping patterns. In addition, for those of us who get hot flashes (which are also caused by unbalanced estrogen and progesterone levels) know that they disrupt sleep and also make it difficult to fall back asleep. Finally, as estrogen declines, about 1 in 5 women experience depression (sometimes severe), which can often have a disruptive effect on sleeping patterns.
Remember how well you slept in your early twenties? Amazing, right?! The reason was that your hormones were at optimal level then but they are probably quite unbalanced now. Here is what we know about the relationship between optimal hormone levels and insomnia. As women’s estrogen lowers, it limits your body’s ability to produce melatonin. Melatonin is a neurotransmitter that is directly responsible for your circadian rhythm (aka your biological clock). With melatonin not working correctly, falling asleep and staying asleep becomes an ever-increasing challenge. But wait, there is more. Another hormone involved in sleep is testosterone. A decline in testosterone causes sleep apnea (difficulty breathing during sleep) and night sweats (if you have ever woken up drenched in sweat, you know what we mean). But it doesn’t stop there! As you sleep less, you develop fatigue, which can unbalance your hormones even further. It’s a vicious circle that can be broken by a systematic approach to hormonal health.
Hormones play a key role in sleep, so balancing your hormones and bringing them to optimal levels for your body can deliver immediate improvements in sleep quality. If you are experiencing insomnia, don’t delay any longer. Start by reaching out to a medical specialist who can carry out a complete hormonal evaluation.
“What wouldn’t I give for just one good night’s sleep?", is a common thing to hear from someone with hormonal imbalance. Insomnia is a very common issue among men in their 30s and older. Insomnia can be a debilitating issue that can have profound effect on every aspect of our lives. Luckily, there is a solution.
Remember how well you slept in your early twenties? Amazing, right?! The reason was that your hormones were at optimal level then but they are probably quite unbalanced now. Here is what we know about the relationship between optimal hormone levels and insomnia. As men’s testosterone lowers (due to age, poor eating habits, lack of exercise and other factors), it limits your body’s ability to produce serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter responsible for sleep regulation and melatonin is a substance that is directly responsible for your circadian rhythm (aka your biological clock). With those two not working correctly, falling asleep and staying asleep becomes an ever-increasing challenge. But wait, there is more. Low testosterone is also known to cause sleep apnea (difficulty breathing during sleep) and night sweats (if you have ever woken up drenched in sweat, you know what we mean). But it doesn’t stop there! As you sleep less, you develop fatigue, which can drop down your testosterone even further. It’s a vicious circle that can be broken by a systematic approach to hormonal health.
Hormones play a key role in sleep, so balancing your hormones and bringing them to optimal levels for your body can deliver immediate improvements in sleep quality. If you are experiencing insomnia, don’t delay anymore. Start by reaching out to a medical specialist who can carry out a complete hormonal evaluation.
What is Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (aka BHRT)?
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is prescribed specifically to return the hormones women and men lose over the course of their lives to optimal levels. The ‘bio-identical’ part means that molecular structure of hormones used in this type of therapy is identical to the hormones a human body produces naturally. As we age, our hormones (such as estrogen and testosterone in women and testosterone in men) decline, which results in a wide range of health issues that millions of us struggle with every day. For example, did you know that hormone imbalance is associated with issues like weight gain, insomnia, anxiety, decreased cognitive function, mood swings, loss of sex drive and more? But that’s just part of aging, right? Wrong! Aging should not mean ‘suffering’ and there is a solution. That solution is bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (or BHRT for short). Review the information on this page and give us a call at 720.446.5190 to schedule a consultation to start living a full life again.
How HealthLogicMD Hormone Therapy Works
Here at HealthLogicMD, we have partnered with BioTE Medical - the #1 source of bio-identical hormone treatment - to provide BHRT in the form of subcutaneous pellets that are custom dosed for each patient. Read more below to find out BHRT works and what to expect when you visit our clinic.
- Initial In-Office ConsultationEverything starts with a visit to our clinic, during which, you will meet with our BioTE Ceritified BHRT specialists and with Dr. Trey herself. During that appointment, we will learn about your symptoms and medical history and carry out a thorough blood work panel to accurately determine if you are a candidate for BHRT pellet therapy. We know you will have questions too, so we will answer any questions you may have about BHRT right then and there.01
- Reviewing Results & Pellet InsertionOnce your blood work results are processed (usually takes about 1 week) and the doctor reviews them with you, a quick follow-up appointment will be scheduled for your pellet insertion procedure. The procedure itself usually takes 20-30 minutes and is completely painless.02
- You Feel The ResultsIn the case of estrogen pellets, most of our patients start seeing the results in 3-4 days, while testosterone pellets take about 7-10 days to start working. In either case, within 1-2 weeks of the procedure, you will start enjoying the health and wellness benefits of hormone replacement.03
- Follow-up AppointmentWithin 6 weeks of pellet insertion, you will come in for another quick appointment with the doctor. The aim of that appointment is to ensure your improvements are progressing as intended and to do another quick blood test done.04
- Repeat InsertionFemale patients only need to be pelleted 2-3 times per year, so your next appointment will be set for a few months in the future. In the meantime, enjoy your new energy, drive and wellbeing!05
Patient Success Stories
"I had been doing a different type of hormone treatment but I didn’t seem to get results. I would recommend this to anyone 100% and I definitely look forward to the future and to feeling much better and continuing on this path."
After treatment, it's like my lights have turned back on. I am living life and doing things I haven't done in 20 years!
My sleep is the biggest thing, I actually wake up refreshed. The things you can do after receiving treatment is night and day.
My mental clarity is back, I am not on an emotional roller coaster any longer. I would recommend this to anyone!
I can’t begin to tell you the difference from how I felt 6 months ago to how I feel today.
Within about a month I already noticed that my energy levels started improving. Thank you for helping me get my life back!
I’ve lost 45 pounds and went from size 42 waist to 36. The other benefits I have noticed are improved energy and focus.
About HealthLogicMD
Led by Dr. Inna Trey MD, HealthLogicMD is a hormonal optimization and functional medicine clinic. We specialize in prevention and treatment of hormone imbalance health issues. Our goal is not to mask symptoms but to fix the underlying issues, so our patients can enjoy long-term health and wellness. Dr. Trey is Family Medicine Board Certified and licensed to practice in Colorado and Illinois. She is on the forefront of treatment of hormone imbalance issues in Colorado and is a BioTE Medical certified medical professional.
Meet
the Team
Dr. Inna Trey MD
Family Medicine & Hormonal HealthDr. Trey is Family Medicine Board Certified and is certified by BioTE Medical for Hormone Optimization. Dr. Trey’s goal for every patient is to treat the root cause of their ailment, rather than just mask the symptoms with prescription medication. In her spare time, Dr. Trey loves to go on adventures with her husband, 2 kids and the family dog.Vanessa Flores, MA
Practice Manager and Medical AssistantVanessa is a Colorado native and is a Medical Assistant with over 13 years of experience. Vanessa is treats every patient like they are family, and you can always count on a smile when you talk to her. Vanessa is mother to 4 incredible kids, so you know she can keep calm during those busy days at the office.
