Let’s face it. We all have days that we feel “off”. Days where your mood swings more than Tarzan, or when you look in the mirror and see pounds that weren’t there last year.
When the vibes are off just a day or two, it’s one thing. But if it’s been one of those days for the last couple of weeks or months, it might be time to talk to Perlis MedSpa and Wellness Center about hormone therapy.
Discussing hormone therapy in Highland Park.
When you schedule a consultation, you’re in for a lot more than cookie-cutter wellness recommendations. Our consultation goes deep into your medical history by looking over 52 biomarkers and understanding possible causes of any concerns at the cellular level.
As we talk about your biological health, we also check in with our patients. We sincerely want to know how you’re feeling! So don’t tell us everything’s fine when it’s not. If you’ve been feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or just “off” tell us why and for how long. That way we can truly get to understand the whole you.
For men, it may be hard to open up. Macho norms sometimes make it hard for men to have an open dialogue about their feelings, their health, and sexual issues like erectile dysfunction. This is why Perlis MedSpa and Wellness Center prioritizes promoting a safe space for all patients to talk openly about their mental, physical, and emotional health.
Natural hormones for natural beauty
The most common question we get is “where do these hormones come from?” There is a long process we could go into detail about, but we keep it simple in your consultation. Our hormone treatments use BHRT or bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
What is BHRT?
BHRT uses hormones derived from plants that are synthesized into oral pills and injections. These hormones are biologically identical to humans and are ethically sourced. We use BHRT because it has been proven to be the most effective type of hormone therapy for many different uses. We try to keep your treatment as simple as possible, while also being transparent about what each hormone does.
The Science Behind Hormone Therapy in Highland Park
At Perlis MedSpa and Wellness Center, we use progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen to regulate hormone levels. Your experienced provider will recommend the specific hormone to improve specific conditions.
Progesterone
A main concern we hear from women during consultations is the symptoms they experience after menopause. This can be anything from hot flashes to discomfort during sex. Dr. Perlis may recommend Progesterone alongside other hormones to help during perimenopause.
Progesterone for Women
The reason many perimenopause is detrimental to women is that their body isn’t producing the levels of progesterone they’ve been used to for years. Perimenopause is when your body makes the natural transition to menopause. We recommend progesterone to help with sleep , premenstrual symptoms and regulate heavy periods.
Estrogen
This particular hormone dilates blood vessels which in turn reduces plaque and promotes blood flow. This better blood flow, protects the heart, promotes collagen, and increases cognitive function as well as other benefits.
Estrogen for Women
Estrogen has so many uses, that women often think this is the go-to for their concerns. While Estrogen is essential to promote women’s health during menopause, pregnancy, and puberty, we’re discovering so many more uses for this hormone.
Testosterone
When women come in with hormone treatments in mind, they generally think estrogen is the first solution. But when we start to go over concerns the conversation can quickly change. Testosterone therapy has actually been shown to be very effective in women’s overall health and well being
Testosterone for women
We use testosterone to enhance libido, and cognition while building muscle mass. The side effects of this treatment include increased self-confidence and self-esteem. Dr. Perlis has even used testosterone in her own treatment. After studying the effects of testosterone, her bone density is up, she feels stronger and she’s got her competitive edge back on her paddle board and in the office.
Thyroid Hormone
In a routine check-up, your doctor may say your thyroid levels look normal. However, fatigue, mood concerns, and lack of motivation shouldn’t be the norm. Thyroid imbalances aren’t just a product of age. They can also occur in teens and young adults. Common concerns like constipation, foggy thinking, depression, and hair loss are too often dismissed as part of daily life.
In your thyroid hormone treatment, we use active and inactive thyroid hormones. This combination allows your natural processes to work even better than normal. Some patients report reduced dependency on prescribed medications such as Lipitor. Our specialists have even used this hormone in their own wellness plan!
After our own Keely Allen Keeley Allen APRN,FNP-C paired thyroid hormone therapy with her weight loss plan, the weight melted off. She lost over 70 pounds after fine tuning her thyroid levels. Our natural hormone therapy in Highland Park creates results in many ways. So it’s easy to see why this is one of the most effective hormones we use in our treatment.
Red flags for hormones.
Understanding the complexities of hormones, and how each can affect the body, is difficult if you don’t have years of education and first-hand experience. That’s why talking with Dr. Cheryl Perlis is so important. She has over a decade of study and experience administering hormone treatment in Highland Park. So she’s able to point out these warning signs that may have flown under your radar.
Your Heart
High cholesterol is one of the leading causes of heart-related deaths in the US. Most doctors will prescribe the same treatments they have for decades. Prescribed medications may work, but they can come with harsh side effects. Common prescriptions can increase your risk of cognitive issues with memory and balance. If you aren’t feeling your best while fighting high cholesterol, it may be time to consider hormone replacement therapy.
Your Bones
While hormones don’t directly target your bones, they can promote muscle mass and increase strength which in turn promotes bone density. As we age, our bones naturally lose their density. Common solutions consist of costly pills with questionable efficacy and sometimes harsh side effects. Our approach promotes your natural hormones which leads to more natural results and virtually no side effects.
Your Brain
Alzheimer’s, depression, forgetfulness, and many other cognitive disorders are often dismissed as “just a part of getting older”. But let’s get real. Nobody wants to feel older than they have to! You deserve to feel your best. In most cases that starts with slowing cognitive decline and improving motor skills.
Every one of these red flags are real issues that men and women come into Perlis MedSpa and Wellness Center with every day. Many of them think they only need aesthetic treatments. But when we explain how our approach focuses on their whole health, they quickly realize that beauty goes beyond skin deep. So instead of starting with Botox or Dysport, we begin with a conversation.
Hormone Therapy + ?
Hormone therapy is a great way to feel your best naturally. But they can’t solve everything alone. This is why we build out your plan with additional treatments for both aesthetics and overall wellness.
Total Wellness
Our approach at Perlis Wellness focuses on helping you feel your best to empower your natural beauty. When we talk about your wellness, we can pair hormone therapy alongside semaglutide, and compounded supplements, supplements made specifically for your brain chemistry. These pairings work with hormone therapy to give the best foundation for aesthetic treatments.
Aesthetics
When we talk about your aesthetics, we keep your wellness plan in mind as well. The only side effect of hormone therapy that we’ve seen is a slight increase in hair growth for women using testosterone. This is why we add laser hair removal to keep aesthetics and hormones in check. Anyone working through hormone therapy can also enjoy the benefits of HydraFacial, dermal fillers, and even nonsurgical face lifts with Instalyft.
Perlis Wellness has treatments for you to look and feel your best. That’s why our patients don’t just come to us for chemical peels. They trust us to give them the best overall results.
Why Patients Trust Perlis
We trust hormone therapy in Highland Park because we’ve been there too. Our specialists are human after all!
Dr. Perlis and the rest of our staff trust hormone therapy because we’ve included it in our own wellness plans. This makes it easy to talk with us because we’re able to speak from our own experience and years of research.
That means you’re not going to go through this alone! Everybody needs somebody to bounce ideas off of, tell them what they feel, and find new ways to keep improving. To give our clients a confidant, Dr. Perlis provides coaching to everyone receiving hormone therapy. When you’re going through hormone therapy, you can call on Dr. Perlis for insight into your specific treatment.
Your go-to source for hormone therapy in Highland Park.
Whether you’re just starting your wellness journey or you’re needing an extra boost for your current plan, talk with Perlis Wellness center. Our specialists bring decades of practice and results to prove it to all of our clients’ plans.
When considering hormone therapy in Highland Park, you could do hours of research on your own. Or you can just pick up the phone. Call us to get the conversation started or schedule a complimentary consultation to talk in person! We’re excited to see your results!