Treatments for Her

The sex hormones estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone perform several important processes throughout the body. However, the production of these hormones decreases with age.  For some women, this decrease in production can start as early as the mid-20s or early 30s. The most common signs of hormone imbalance in women include:

• Low sex drive
• Fatigue
• Loss of muscle mass
• Increased body fat (especially in the waist area)
• Decreased bone mass
• Mood changes
• Low mood
• Irritability
• Brain fog
• Elevated blood sugar
• Stress
• Anxiousness
• High cholesterol

The BioTE method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy uses uniquely compounded pellets (about the size of a grain of rice) that contain testosterone and, if needed, estradiol. These hormones are similar to those already present in the body and work to restore hormones to optimal levels. 

BioTE pellets are placed just beneath the skin in the buttock area releasing a continuous stream of hormones for more consistent blood levels than other forms of hormone replacement therapies like injections, creams, and patches. Once inserted, the pellets dissolve slowly over the next 3-4 months in women. Together with targeted Nutraceuticals, the pellets restore sex hormone balance and patients feel better.

DiVa vaginal laser rejuvenation is a gentle and precise treatment that can help improve the overall health of your intimate area. The DiVA laser uses advanced laser technology to stimulate collagen production and enhance blood flow to the vaginal tissues. With its advanced technology,  the DiVa laser brings full automation to vaginal rejuvenation. As the DiVA rotates and retracts automatically, the vaginal canal is treated completely and evenly, removing the human error that can diminish results as seen in other devices. 

The benefits of DiVa include:

1.  Tightening and Firmness: The laser helps to tighten and firm the vaginal tissues, which can lead to increased sensation and comfort.
2. Improved Lubrication: By promoting better blood circulation, the treatment can contribute to improved natural lubrication, addressing concerns related to dryness.
3. Enhanced Elasticity: Just like our skin, vaginal tissues can lose some of its elasticity over time. Laser rejuvenation encourages the production of collagen and elastin, restoring and enhancing elasticity.
4. Stress Incontinence Improvement: Some patients experience improvements in stress urinary incontinence symptoms, as the treatment improves the anatomical support needed for bladder control.

One of the best-kept secrets in our office is our muscle-toning device, CoolTone. There is a reason the abdominal muscles are called the core muscles. A strong core improves most physical activities. Most of our patients are athletes and “moms” looking to strengthen the core muscles, glutes, legs, and pelvic floor. Our athletes report improved performance within their respective disciplines and overall fitness. Several of our “moms” developed a condition called diastasis recti as a result of pregnancy. Diastasis recti can best be described as a pooch or bulge in the belly, best seen when contracting the abdominal muscles. During pregnancy the abdominal muscles and supporting tissue stretch as the baby grows. This stretching causes a weakening of the supporting tissues resulting in a separation of the abdominal muscles. In some patients, the diastasis recti can cause the mom to appear pregnant several years after delivery. 

The other female condition that benefits from CoolTone is a weakened pelvic floor. We have had much success in improving the strength of the pelvic floor or kegel muscles. Patients report an improvement with stress urinary continence and a noticeably stronger kegel contraction.

We offer Vitamin B12 injections. Vitamin B12 is an essential, water-soluble, nutrient that plays a vital role throughout the body. It can be obtained from a diet that includes animal-based foods like meat, fish, eggs, dairy, and fortified breakfast cereal, and from oral supplements. B12 plays a role in many functions of the body involving the nervous, cardiovascular, and immune systems. It may also improve mood and mental health, cognitive function, metabolism, and skin, hair, and nails. When taken as an intramuscular injection, patients report the added benefits of increased energy and improved mood, for several, within the first 24-48 hours.