Hormone Philosophy
What are Hormones?

Hormones are the body’s messengers that transport information from the brain to the glands, from the glands to the cells and from the cells to the brain.
Hormones rejuvenate, regenerate and restore our bodies.
As doctors, we were taught that as we age, our hormones decline. It is now becoming clear that [...]

Testicular Hormones - What makes you a man
• Testosterone - The total amount in your system, including how much is actively available to your body
• Dihydrotestosterone - The total amount of used testosterone in your body
• Estrogen - To make sure it’s not too high
• PSA - Prostate specific antigens – your prostrate health
Adrenal Hormones [...]

Suffering from Andropause: the Male Menopause?
Andropause, also known as the male menopause or MANopause, is the result of a gradual drop in testosterone. In many cases, bioidentical hormones can be part of the solution. Symptoms of low testosterone manifest in a number of ways including physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral changes. Men frequently notice male [...]

Which Hormones Do We Test?
Ovarian Hormones - What makes you a woman
• Estrogens, Progesterone and Testosterone
Adrenal Hormones - Your immune system, your energy level, and your ability to handle stress
• Cortisol – the stress hormone measured four times in a day
• DHEA – the “mother of all hormones”
Thyroid Hormones - Your metabolism
• TSH – Thyroid [...]

Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when the ovarian production of estrogens, progesterone, and testosterone declines. The average age of menopause onset is 51, plus or minus several years. Menopause is medically defined as the time in which a woman ceases to menstruate for the duration of 12 months. Although the definition properly [...]

In treating a woman with signs of menopause, symptoms of perimenopause and hormonal imbalance, Dr. Kelley’s anti-aging physicians replace exactly what is low or missing with the body’s appropriate bioidentical hormones. Your doctor will prescribe the bioidentical hormones in a fashion that matches each woman’s prior hormonal needs. Dr. Kelley’s highly qualified, anti-aging physicians follow up with every patient [...]

Millions of women in the United States are suffering from hormonal imbalance, whether it is early menopause, perimenopause symptoms, perimenopause weight gain, adrenal fatigue, menopause, or premenstrual symptoms (PMS). In many cases, bioidentical hormone therapy can be part of the solution.
The signs of menopause and related hormonal issues include:

Hot flashesNight sweats
Weight gain
Mood swings
Depression
Trouble sleeping
Vaginal dryness
Loss [...]