BHRT – BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Ottawa’s Bioidentical Hormone Replacement doctor, Dr Vivienne Guy ND, focuses on restoring and balancing hormones through natural means. Women who have tried everything to overcome their feelings of fatigue, irritability, low sex drive, insomnia, memory loss, and dozens of other symptoms associated with unbalanced hormones are finding relief. 
If you are experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalance from perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, then you have come to the right place.

BHRT – BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Ottawa’s Bioidentical Hormone Replacement doctor, Dr Vivienne Guy ND, focuses on restoring and balancing hormones through natural means. Women who have tried everything to overcome their feelings of fatigue, irritability, low sex drive, insomnia, memory loss, and dozens of other symptoms associated with unbalanced hormones are finding relief. 
If you are experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalance from perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, then you have come to the right place.

MEET DR. VIVIENNE GUY, ND

Dr.Vivienne Guy is a licensed naturopathic doctor in Ottawa, certified IVIT and BHRT Practitioner, speaker, health & wellness educator with over 11 years of clinical experience. She is sought after to find the answers to health concerns that others have not been able to find. With each person, she helps them set realistic and manageable goals for their own health being mindful of the busyness of everyday life. Being a working mom with two children, Vivienne understands the daily challenge of work life balance. Her own experience allows for insight into her clients needs. While offering the full scope of Naturopathic Services, she has a special interest in hormone balancing (for stress, fertility, menopause, anti-aging) and in IVIT (Intravenous Infusion Therapy)

She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Waterloo and then went on to graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Toronto. She is a registered member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and sits on the Board for the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

Meet Dr. Vivienne Guy, ND

Dr.Vivienne Guy is a licensed naturopathic doctor in Ottawa, certified IVIT and BHRT Practitioner, speaker, health & wellness educator with over 11 years of clinical experience. She is sought after to find the answers to health concerns that others have not been able to find. With each person, she helps them set realistic and manageable goals for their own health being mindful of the busyness of everyday life. Being a working mom with two children, Vivienne understands the daily challenge of work life balance. Her own experience allows for insight into her clients needs. While offering the full scope of Naturopathic Services, she has a special interest in hormone balancing (for stress, fertility, menopause, anti-aging) and in IVIT (Intravenous Infusion Therapy).

She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Waterloo and then went on to graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Toronto. She is a registered member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.
She is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and sits on the Board for the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

BHRT Explained

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy / Restoration Therapy treats the symptoms of menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause caused by an imbalance of endogenous hormones commonly found in women as early as 30 to 40 years of age.

As women age, their bodies begin to produce fewer hormones. In many females over the age of 40, the resulting hormonal imbalance can wreak havoc on their physical and mental health, causing a host of symptoms such as weight gain, acne, irritability, fatigue, low sex drive, memory loss, insomnia, and difficulty concentrating.

Dr.Guy utilizes the most modern and effective diagnostic testing to ensure that all treatment programs are targeted and monitored for her clients.

WHAT ARE BIOIDENTICAL HORMONES?

Bioidentical hormones are biologically identical to the hormones that the body already produces. Whereas conventional hormone therapy uses synthetic or animal-based hormones, bioidentical hormones share the exact molecular structure and are biochemically the same as endogenous hormones produced by a woman’s ovaries during their reproductive years.

HOW DO I KNOW IF BHRT IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Any Ottawa women over the age of 40 who are experiencing symptoms related to perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause are excellent candidates for Dr. Guy’s Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. If you have questions, Dr.Guy offers complimentary 15 min Meet and Greet appointments. Use the contact form below.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Symptoms of hormone imbalance aren’t all due to normal age related decline. If this were so, every single person would have symptoms, yet they don’t. There are other factors that must be considered. For this reason Dr.Guy practices within a functional medicine model.

While she does restore hormone levels using BHRT she also looks into improving function in the body overall.    

Hormones are produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands for women. As long as these glands are functioning well, the hormones stay in balance.

The functional medical model looks at lifestyle, diet and nutrition, stress levels, thyroid function, genetics and looks to ensure optimum functioning for hormone production.  Using modern diagnostic testing alonside natural treatment protocols, Dr.Guy, looks to  optimize how a persons’  body is operating and the end result is that they are feeling better and more like themselves again.

CONDITIONS TREATED

The advantages of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement/Restoration Therapy are widespread; they can be seen outside the body and felt within. Not only does the look of hair and skin often improve, but Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is also known to decrease cholesterol levels and the risk of osteoporosis, and can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Conditions that can be helped through the use of hormone therapy are:

  • Perimenopause
  • Hot Flashes
  • Mood swings
  • Menopause
  • PMS
  • Irregular periods
  • Stress, anxiety or depression
  • Sleep disturbances, Insomnia
  • Male Menopause, Andropause
  • Low libido
  • Adrenal Fatigue
  • Low Energy
  • Osteoporosis, bone health
  • Weight Management

CONTACT

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy can offer profound and permanent relief for women over the age of 40 experiencing weight gain, the appearance of acne, irritability, fatigue, low sex drive, memory loss, insomnia, and difficulty concentrating. Women in Ottawa who are experiencing any of the above symptoms should schedule a consultation with Dr Guy at their earliest convenience.

Dr. Guy operates from the Ottawa Integrative Health Centre.

904 Lady Ellen Place
Ottawa, ON
613-798-1000

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