Peptide therapy is an amino acid-based treatment that fortifies your immune system to improve your quality of life. Peptides can also optimize your immune function and increase the human growth hormones (HGH) in your body to improve your skin quality, help you lose weight, and address symptoms of menopause. Peptide therapy is an effective treatment that has helped thousands of patients improve their quality of life.
At Evolved Medical, Dr. Amit Rajguru is a board-certified internal medicine specialist. Under his expert guidance, our team has helped thousands of patients improve their quality of life with regenerative medicine and hormone therapies. We adjust each treatment for your unique aesthetic goals to help you improve your quality of life. We will create a customized plan to help you address imbalances for optimal results.
Contact our office or call (925) 433-8444 to learn how anti-aging treatments can enhance your quality of life.
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About the Role of Peptide Therapy in Menopause Treatment
Menopause is a condition that occurs when a woman has not had her period for more than 1 year, and her hormone levels become chronically imbalanced. Addressing changes to the body from menopause can improve your quality of life. Although these changes are natural, they do not have to be permanent. Many women who are experiencing menopause also struggle with:
- Brain Fog
- Poor Sleep Quality
- Physical Intimacy
- Skin Health
- Vaginal Dryness
- Mood
- Night Sweats
- Hot Flashes
Peptides can help you improve workout recovery, muscle mass, and sleep quality by increasing your body’s levels of human growth hormone (HGH) to help it generate new tissue. Growth hormones can also help you regulate blood sugar levels, which can also be helpful for patients who are struggling with weight gain from menopause.
Sermorelin
Sermorelin can help your body increase growth hormone-releasing hormones (GHRH), which are important for maintaining strong muscles and balanced insulin levels. Sermorelin can also help you maintain a healthy libido. (1) Addressing the symptoms of menopause with sermorelin can help you:
- Increase your muscle mass: You can enhance your recovery from exercise by building muscle more quickly with Sermorelin.
- Refresh your skin: Sermorelin can increase collagen production, leading to improved skin tone and texture for a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance.
- Optimize your metabolism: Peptides can fortify your body to address hormonal imbalances from menopause.
- Fortify your immune system: We can boost your immune system to improve your body’s ability to fight off illnesses.
- Improve your sleep quality: Some peptides can improve your sleep quality to enhance your quality of life.
Peptides for Weight Loss
Weight loss medications mimic your body’s natural hormones to help regulate your appetite. They can also improve your insulin sensitivity for more effective weight loss. Semaglutide and tirzepatide are GLP-1 receptor agonists that increase your body’s insulin production to stabilize your blood sugar levels and increase feelings of satiety. Tirzepatide is a dual-agonist that stimulates glucagon production by mimicking glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) hormones in addition to GLP-1 hormones. Semaglutide can improve your cardiovascular health (2) and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events for patients with at least one weight-related condition. (3) Optimizing your endocrine system to help your body burn more fat is a natural way to accelerate your body’s ability to lose weight.
Candidates
Suitable candidates for peptide therapy would typically like to improve their overall health and address symptoms of menopause that are affecting their quality of life. Candidates will, however, need to make time for healthy lifestyle changes. Eating healthy meals, getting adequate rest (7-8 hours), and exercising regularly are important for maintaining your results and quality of life. Some patients choose to combine peptide therapy with hormone therapy as well to address chronic imbalances from menopause.
Consultation
During your consultation, we will ask about your symptoms to create a personalized plan. If you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to receive peptide therapy, we can discuss alternative treatments to improve your quality of life. We will take a small blood sample to analyze your hormone levels before beginning your menopause therapy to create an effective treatment plan.
To learn more about the additional treatments we offer, see the blog!
Preparation & Treatment Process
Peptide therapy is done at home with self administered injections. We make sure that you are educated in safe injection practices in order for you to continue the therapy at home. Growth hormone peptides are typically administered daily Monday through Friday on an empty stomach either first thing in the morning or at bedtime. Weight loss peptides are administered once a week.
Results
After peptide therapy, many patients find that their quality of life improves. Although the results of your treatment will vary based on the type of treatment you receive, you can enjoy improved energy levels and mental clarity. Some peptides can also help you lose weight and/or build muscle mass. Many patients find that if they take good care of their bodies, they can maintain lasting results. If you experience changes to your body from aging, however, we can perform a touch-up appointment to improve your quality of life.
Additional Menopause Treatments
Bioidentical Hormone Treatment (BHRT)
Bioidentical hormone treatment (BHRT) balances your body’s hormone levels to improve your quality of life with plant-based hormones that are identical to your existing hormones. BHRT can improve your energy levels, mood, sleep quality, and skin quality, and we offer different types for patients with different symptoms and goals. We can restore your body’s hormone levels with small hormone pellets that we place beneath the skin. Pellets can contain testosterone and/or estrogen. Pellets are typically ideal for patients who need comprehensive menopause treatments to support their long-term health.
During your consultation, we can discuss the most effective treatments for your needs to help you improve your well-being.
Skin Rejuvenation
Menopause can also affect your appearance as hormone imbalances can result in hair loss, wrinkles, fine lines, and changes to the quality of your skin. We offer several anti-aging treatments to address these changes to improve your quality of life:
- PRP for Hair Loss: Hormonal changes can result in hair loss that affects your appearance and self-esteem. We can help you address it with regenerative therapy that stimulates the hair follicles for natural-looking results.
- Broad Band Light Photofacial (BBL): A BBL Photofacial increases your skin’s collagen levels to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots for a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance.
- Bio Filler: We can improve the volume of your skin and help your body generate new, healthy cells for a smoother appearance. With a small blood sample, we can create a nutrient-rich serum to enhance the appearance of the face, hands, and neck.
- PRP Facelift: A PRP facelift uses the power of your own blood to enhance your appearance. During the treatment, we will take a small blood sample and extract the nutrients from your blood. We will use them during the facelift to reduce the appearance of aging, fine lines, and wrinkles.
To learn more about our anti-aging treatments, see the blog!
Cost of Menopause in Walnut Creek
The cost of menopause therapy will depend on your specific treatment plan and aesthetic goals. Do not hesitate to reach out and learn more about how we can help you improve your quality of life. Get in touch today to learn more about the menopause treatments we offer. Our innovative, customizable menopause treatments can rebalance your body and improve your energy levels so you can feel more like yourself again.
Contact our office or call (925) 433-8444 to learn how anti-aging treatments can enhance your quality of life.
FAQ
How long does peptide therapy last?
Your results will depend on the type of peptide therapy you receive. We can answer questions about your specific treatment plan during your consultation.
Are there any side effects to peptide therapy?
Some patients experience minor, temporary redness and/or skin irritation at the injection site afterward.
Is peptide therapy safe?
Peptide therapy is a well-tolerated treatment, but whether it is right for you will depend on your medical history.
Can peptide therapy replace hormone replacement therapy?
Although peptide therapy is not a substitute for hormone replacement therapy, it can help your body rebalance itself. We will take a blood sample to determine the most effective treatment plan for your needs.
How frequently will I need peptide treatments?
Your treatment plan will depend on your symptoms and goals. Many patients receive ongoing treatments to address chronic endocrine imbalances.
References
- Chang Y, Huang R, Zhai Y, et al. A potentially effective drug for patients with recurrent glioma: sermorelin. Annals of Translational Medicine. 2021;9(5):406. doi:https://doi.org/10.21037/atm-20-6561
- Lingvay I, Brown‐Frandsen K, Colhoun HM, et al. Semaglutide for cardiovascular event reduction in people with overweight or obesity: SELECT study baseline characteristics. Obesity. 2022;31(1):111-122. doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.23621
- Chao AM, Tronieri JS, Amaro A, Wadden TA. Clinical Insight on Semaglutide for Chronic Weight Management in Adults: Patient Selection and Special Considerations. Drug Design, Development and Therapy. 2022;Volume 16:4449-4461. doi:https://doi.org/10.2147/dddt.s365416