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Hormone Replacement Therapy
Philip Borgardt MD, FACP
FAQ
What is Andropause?
Andropause is often called the "male menopause."  According to a recent Work Health Study, the male hormone, testosterone, drops about 10% every decade starting around the age 30.  Men between the ages of 40 and 55 start having symptoms which can be reduced or eliminated when treated with Hormone Replacement Therapy.

What is the source of Natural Testosterone?
It is obtained primarily from soybeans and wild yams.  They are pharmaceutically transformed in the laboratory by adding and subtracting molecules resulting in a hormone that is bio-identical to your own.

Will Natural Testosterone Therapy increase my risk of prostate cancer?
No.  Medical authorities agree it will not increase your chances of getting prostate cancer. You can read more in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Will Natural Testosterone Therapy increase my risk of heart disease?
There has been no evidence of an increased risk of heart disease associated with natural testosterone during its forty years of use.  There are some recent studies indicating that Natural Testosterone Replacement will reduce the risk of heart disease.

How quickly will I notice results?
Everyone is different but generally you will notice result after the first month.

What is Human Growth Hormone (HGH)?
HGH is an endocrine hormone that is produced by the anterior portion of the pituitary gland.  It is made up of 191 amino acids.  Production of growth hormone decrease with age.  At age 40 growth hormone is only 40% of what is was at age 20.

Does HGH work?
Yes!  Over the years there have been thousands of studies and medical trials that provide absolute, conclusive evidence that hormone therapy works and has many benefits that result in better health, energy and sexuality.

Is HGH safe?
Yes.  There are numerous studies that have come out over the past years that have attested to the safety of the HGH therapy.

How is HGH taken?
HGH is taken daily by a small injection under the skin.

Will insurance cover the treatments?
Insurance companies consider us to be out of network.



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