Bioidentical Hormones for Men
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement for men can restore testosterone levels to a healthy state and effectively treat Andropause.
What is Andropause?
We have all heard about menopause that women go through. But what about men? Do men go through their own version of menopause, too? The short answer is yes, they can!
People joke about men having a mid-life crisis and going through a “phase” as women do, but it is no joke — men go through hormonal changes too, but it’s called Andropause.
Unlike women, who expect to go through menopause at a certain age, males do not have a similarly defined period. Rather, their hormonal declines are more gradual. Andropause is the term often used for this slow decrease of testosterone that men experience.
Testosterone, more commonly known as the male hormone, is produced in the testes and the adrenal glands. Men’s biochemical testosterone levels usually peak in the late twenties to early thirties and then will gradually decline at the rate of about 1.6% per year, although some men vary.
The word Andropause originates from the Greek words “Andras,” meaning human male, and “pause,” meaning “cessation.” This syndrome is associated with a decrease in sexual satisfaction or a decline in a general sense of well-being associated with low testosterone levels in men.
Hormone Balancing is More than Just Prescribing Hormones
Hormone balancing isn’t just about relief from Andropause symptoms. It’s also about health benefits. Bioidentical hormones are not the synthetic type hormones that were prescribed back in the nineties and early two-thousands.
Bioidentical hormones are an exact replica of what your own body produces. Many studies have shown them to not only be safe but to even provide long-term health-protective benefits.
Both Dr. Casad and NP Melissa Lang use extensive laboratory testing to identify which hormones may need balancing for their patients. However, they both take a fully integrative approach to whole-body wellness. The testing includes a comprehensive look at other health markers and key vitamin levels, which provide a whole-body snapshot for each individual person.
Additionally, our providers spend much-needed time with all patients so that we can get to know you and your personalized healthcare needs.
Hormone balancing for Andropause is not a one-size-fits-all approach: We recognize the need to get to know our patients and their individual health issues and goals.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Can Help Restore Vitality!
Andropause may sound alarming because it isn’t as commonly mentioned as menopause. But a decrease in hormone levels is a reality in all people as they age, which is why it should be treated with as much awareness as menopause. Age-related hormone decline and hormone imbalance are natural processes that will eventually affect most men.
The endocrine system doesn’t just include sex hormones or thyroid hormones. All hormones are chemical messengers that affect every physiological process in the human body.
These hormones also work synergistically. If imbalances exist with a few hormones, it can create other imbalances throughout the body. Think of your endocrine system as a symphony: If the Horn section is out of tune, it can affect the entire symphony and cause everyone else to be off as well.
Both Dr. Casad and her long-time Nurse Practitioner, Melissa Lang, are experts in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men going through Andropause. Both have extensive training and experience helping men and women to regain their vitality and feel like their old selves again.
Coupled with a healthy lifestyle, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is a safe and effective treatment.
What You Should Know about Testosterone…
Testosterone Affects Overall Health
Testosterone is responsible for the unique characteristics that make up a man’s body and is a major player in overall men’s health, affecting:
- Metabolism
- Bone marrow production
- Energy levels
- Maintaining and building muscle mass
- Preventing fat accumulation in the midsection.
- Bone and muscle strength
- Sexual performance
- Mood
- Blood sugar levels
- Cholesterol production
- Blood pressure
- Heart disease prevention
Causes of Testosterone Loss
Andropause occurs when there is a decline in testosterone due to advancing age, but other causes can exacerbate testosterone loss:
- Poor health or illness
- Obesity
- Poor Diet
- Alcohol in excess
- Lack of exercise or a sedentary lifestyle
- Sleep Apnea
- Stress – mental, physical, or emotional
- Thyroid imbalances
- Insulin resistance
- High lipid levels
- High inflammation levels
- Some medications
Signs of Andropause
There are many signs of lowered testosterone levels or Andropause. Are you experiencing signs of andropause?
- Decreased sex drive or the inability to maintain an erection
- Erectile dysfunction
- Hair loss
- Memory Loss
- Fatigue
- Fat accumulation, particularly in the midsection
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Irritability
- Reduced muscle mass
- Decreased bone density
Andropause and Health Conditions
Additionally, various studies have shown that low testosterone levels/Andropause can lead to additional health conditions:
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Frailty
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Ischemic heart disease
- Cardiac failure
Our goal is to use our training and expertise to help you be as healthy as possible so you can enjoy an active and productive life. We will work with you to help you achieve long-term vitality and wellness!
Why Come to Us?
Our bioidentical hormones are produced using the highest standards by Med Quest Compounding Pharmacy, which is considered the top 1% of quality in the United States.
We are confident in not only their quality but also their ease of absorption so that our patients get the maximum benefits from Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.
Our BHRT protocol is an integrated, customized, comprehensive, and regularly monitored program. It incorporates:
- scientifically proven laboratory testing,
- hour-long appointments with our providers,
- a complete health assessment,
- pharmaceutical-grade supplements, and
- compounded bioidentical hormones tailored just for you.
About Our Providers
Connie Casad, M.D.
For over three decades, Dr. Casad has provided the best possible medical care for her patients. Her practice is built on a foundation of serving, caring, and staying up to date on the latest research and technology in health and wellness, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, menopause, and Andropause.
Because of Dr. Casad’s current patient load, she can only take on a few patients. That’s why she has trained and worked closely with her Nurse Practitioner Melissa Lang for several years, so we can competently and confidently service more patients and ensure they get the best possible care.
Dr. Casad is Board-Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and holds a Fellowship with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She’s also a member of the Dallas Medical Society.
Over the years, Dr. Casad has continually trained herself in the specialty of functional medicine. She has read scores of books, done extensive research studies, and attended countless seminars and educational programs, all to fully educate herself on how to help her patients, including the expert use of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.
Dr. Casad now focuses her practice on preserving and improving the quality of her patients’ lives through Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Concierge Medicine.
Melissa Lang, W.H.N.P., B.C.
Our Nurse Practitioner, Melissa Lang, also sees BHRT patients and has many years of experience helping patients with proper hormone balancing. She’s an advocate for proactive wellness for both women and men and can help with your individualized needs.
Nurse Practitioner Lang focuses on individualized one-on-one patient care. With a deep knowledge of the problems and issues that both women and men experience, she can provide a profound understanding of the causes of your symptoms and the best way to address them.
Her approach differs from what you may be used to. She takes the time with her patients to listen to their concerns. Then she thoroughly investigates (based on actual lab results and symptoms) for solutions to improve quality of life.
Melissa has been working alongside Dr. Connie Casad in Dallas for many years, learning her protocols and gaining so much knowledge. Melissa realizes the importance and difference that Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy can make for so many of her patients. She sees many patients who are suffering from hormonal imbalances, including menopause and Andropause. .
Like Dr. Casad, Melissa believes that teaching is an integral part of every patient relationship and looks forward to the opportunity to meet and serve patients who are seeking long-term solutions promoting wellness and a healthier life!
Melissa has a 5-star rating on Healthgrades.
Now Offering In-Person and Virtual Appointments
To help keep you safe and limit your exposure during these uncertain times, Dr. Casad and Nurse Practitioner Melissa Lang are now offering virtual appointments.
How much easier would it be for you to get quality healthcare from your doctor if you could simply close your office door or sit down at home and log into her office from the convenience of your own computer or tablet? No arranging for time off work or setting up daycare for the little ones. No long drives fighting traffic. And most importantly, no health risks with our current viral concerns.
You simply check-in online and fill in your new patient forms or update your information quickly.
You will then go to our online waiting room for a few minutes while the doctor is getting ready. At that point, you will go into the virtual doctor’s office and see your doctor’s caring face when she asks you how you are doing.
Your visit with Dr. Casad or Nurse Practitioner Lang is in real-time, just like she is standing right in front of you in her medical clinic.
How we diagnose and Treat
Your lab work doesn’t just include testing your sex hormones. We also test for other health markers, hormones, and key vitamin levels. This gives you a complete snapshot of your overall health and allows us to treat you from a holistic standpoint. Since hormones act synergistically with each other, this is an important step in hormone balance and getting you to feel better and be healthier! Your lab panel will include:
- Testosterone
- Cortisol
- DHEA
- Pregnenolone
- Ferritin (iron levels)
- Liver and kidney function
- Cardiac markers
- Lipids
- Glucose metabolism
- LH/FSH (Pituitary)
- Folate (Anemia)
- Vitamins such as D3, B12, and Magnesium
- Homocysteine (inflammation and cardiac markers)
- Prolactin
- Thyroid (TSH, T3, T4)
Functional Medicine Approach
Dr. Casad and Melissa use a functional medicine approach to our patient’s care. Some fundamental differences between a functional medicine approach and a conventional one include:
- Spending more time with our patients to understand individual needs and goals.
- Using comprehensive lab work to identify underlying health issues, hormonal imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies.
- Meaningful discussions with patients regarding symptoms, prior health histories, lifestyle, and diet.
- Nutritional guidance.
- Stress management guidance.
- Balancing hormones.
- Addressing nutritional deficiencies through food changes and/or supplementation.
Free Phone Consultation with Our New Patient Coordinator
Our providers at Dr. Casad’s office are devoted to understanding our patient’s health concerns and symptoms. We use scientific-based protocols to find the root cause of hormonal imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies, and more.
We believe that spending quality, personalized time with each patient provides the foundation to help you achieve optimal health and wellness. Our system incorporates provider consultation, comprehensive health assessment, and laboratory testing in a warm and caring environment.
Call our New Patient Coordinator
972-694-6966
Contact our New Patient Coordinator for a Free Phone Consultation. She can explain our protocols and fees in more detail, answer questions or concerns you have, and explain how our approach can help with hormonal balance, anti-aging, and disease prevention so that you can enjoy a vibrant and healthy life!
We are now available for calls from 9 am until 5 pm on Friday.