Toronto Thyroid Specialist Cara Flamer, M.D. provides treatment for hypothyroid and thyroid imbalance using Bioidentical Hormones to women in the Toronto Metro areas.

Your thyroid is a major part of your endocrine system, a complex web of hormones and the glands that produce them. When it’s not functioning properly, you’re likely to notice symptoms such as sensitivity to heat or cold, changes in your weight, sleeping issues and changes in your overall mood. If you believe your thyroid is giving you trouble, it’s important to have it checked before greater complications arise.

Learn more about the thyroid, the hormones it produces and how to heal thyroid disorders with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Expert Cara Flamer, M.D.. If you believe you are suffering from insufficient thyroid hormone production, Toronto BHRT specialist Cara Flamer, M.D. can help review your symptoms and hormone profile to create a wellness plan that brings your thyroid back into balance with the rest of your body.

There’s no time to feel better than now! Cara Flamer, M.D. in Toronto can help you improve your life. Call (647) 660-3168 and schedule your thyroid consultation today!

The Role Of Your Thyroid

Do you find yourself consistently overheated? Waking up in the night drenched in sweat or always the first person in your fitness class to covered in perspiration?

Maybe the opposite is true. Do you take a jacket with you everywhere or risk feeling frozen in a room where everyone else seems perfectly comfortable?

When your thyroid is acting up, it can produce too much or too little thyroid hormone, forcing your body temperature to rise or drop.

Whether your thyroid is over or underactive, it weakens your respiratory muscles, causing difficulty breathing.

If you suffer from difficult and labored breathing or sleep apnea, or find yourself frequently hyperventilating, balancing your thyroid hormones may be the key to breathing easy.

The hormones your thyroid produces plays a vital role in heart function and regulating your heart rate. If you are experiencing a hyperactive or underactive thyroid, you may develop complications due to skewed blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

These complications can lead to increased risk of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, dyslipidemia, and cardiac arrest, to name a few.

Your body is a machine that requires all of its components to work properly in order to operate at maximum capacity. If your oil is running low, your engine can overheat.

Similarly, if your thyroid is over or underactive, you may notice impaired cognition and concentration, headaches, and fatigue.

Your skeletal muscles account for 30-40% of your total body mass, and your thyroid hormones are necessary for the development, function, and regeneration of those muscles.

A thyroid hormone excess or deficiency can cause weakness and pain, and even exercise intolerance.

A menstrual cycle can be frustrating and volatile all on it’s own, but adding an imbalance of thyroid hormones can leave you feeling entirely out of control. It is especially devastating to women trying to become pregnant.

Your thyroid imbalance could cause a shift in the lightness or heaviness of your bleeding, can cause you to become irregular, and might even cause your period to become more frequent or stop for months at a time.

Alongside the plethora of physical symptoms a dysfunctional thyroid can cause, your mood is also at risk of being deeply altered.

Women with hyper or hypothyroidism may suffer from depression, anxiety and anger. These emotions can throw off your entire lifestyle as they can have a profound impact on your appetite, sleep, and ability to function and focus on work or exercise.

If you have been told to watch your cholesterol levels, you may want to check your thyroid balances. Your thyroid hormones help your liver process blood, and if that process is too fast or slow, you may have unhealthy amounts of cholesterol.

Whether too high or too low, having poor cholesterol levels puts you at risk for a wide variety of deeply concerning health risks.

The thyroid’s main function is to control and balance your metabolism. Without the hormones it produces, your body can have a very difficult time figuring out how much and what kind of energy to use.

If your thyroid is not functioning, you may experience skewed basal metabolic rate as well as metabolic irregularities. If you are having a hard time gaining or losing weight, it’s probably a good indication to check your thyroid!

Healing Your Thyroid With BHRT

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, also known as BHRT, can help bring your endocrine system back into balance and relieve your thyroid of the pressure being placed on it. BHRT helps alleviate your imbalances with bioidentical hormones, which are an exact chemical match to those produced by your body.

Progesterone deficiency or estrogen dominance is common in people with thyroid disorders, so supplementing your body with bioidentical progesterone may help bring your body back into balance.

Other hormone-related conditions may be affecting your endocrine system and thyroid. We will help you find the underlying cause of your symptoms and together, we will customize a treatment plan for your specific needs.

What is Hypothyroidism?

When your thyroid is unable to produce enough thyroid hormone, the resulting condition is called hypothyroidism. Causes of hypothyroidism range from iodine deficiency, radiation therapy (especially around the neck), pituitary gland damage and hypothalamus disorders. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disorder called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis in which your body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid gland and cause it to become inflamed.

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Libido
  • Dry Skin
  • Hair Loss
  • Joint and Muscle Pain
  • Menstrual Cycle Fluctuations
  • Sensitivity To Cold
  • Swelling Of The Thyroid (Goiter)
  • Weight Gain or Difficulty Losing Weight

Find Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About BHRT
Beginning a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) protocol typically comes with several questions. We’ve gathered some of the most common questions related to starting BHRT and answered them here below. If you have any further questions or need any clarification, please contact Cara Flamer, M.D. in Toronto, who has years of experience providing women with customized bioidentical hormone plans.

How Is BHRT Different From Regular HRT?
The main difference between bioidentical HRT and other forms of HRT is the kind of hormones that are used. In regular HRT, the synthetic hormones used contain additional chemical components that allow the drug manufacturers to patent their chemicals. At best, these added components do nothing for you. At worst, your body may recognize them as foreign chemicals and they may cause unpleasant side effects.
In BHRT, the hormones used are bioidentical, which means that they are the exact chemical structure as the hormones naturally produced in your body. This means there is no risk of your body not accepting them. Plus, they are derived from natural plant sources such as yams and soy.

Can I Buy Bioidentical Hormones Online?
While you may find websites claiming to sell bioidentical hormones, there are many risks involved in purchasing hormones online. First, it is often difficult to trace the origin of these products, meaning they may not be regulated for accuracy. This leads into the second problem, which is that it is very hard to be sure of the ingredients of these products. You may not be getting hormones at all!
Finally, even if you find legitimate bioidentical hormones online, without seeing a doctor you can’t know for certain which hormones you need, what dose you need them in and what form of BHRT will work best for you. BHRT doctor Dr. Flamer can ensure that you receive proper care and treatment and that you experience minimal side effects.

What Form Does BHRT Come In?
Bioidentical hormones are prepared by a compounding pharmacy where they are produced into several forms, including pills, patches, subdermal pellets, creams, injections and more. Everyone responds to these various forms differently, and your BHRT doctor can help find the form that will most benefit you and your body.

What Is The Cost Of BHRT?
The cost of BHRT varies by the hormones needed, the doses needed, the form of BHRT and the length of time that you receive treatment. For a more accurate quote, please call to schedule a consultation.

Is BHRT Covered By My Insurance?
Because insurance plans and providers vary considerably, there is no way for us to provide a blanket statement. Your plan may cover BHRT under certain circumstances. The best course of action is to first call our office to discuss whether we accept your current insurance plan and provider. After you call us, we recommend contacting your insurance provider as a follow-up to ensure that your treatment is covered or to discuss how your treatment may be covered.

Are Bioidentical Hormones Safe?
When prescribed and supervised by a BHRT doctor, BHRT is generally safe. Dr. Flamer will review any risks or side effects associated with your particular treatment before you begin BHRT.

What Conditions Are Treated With BHRT?
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is used to treat a number of conditions caused by hormone imbalance or that result in hormone imbalance. In some cases, BHRT is used to treat the underlying condition while in others it is used to treat the symptoms. You can find some common symptoms that BHRT may be used to treat listed above.

What If My Question Is Not Listed Here?
Patients often have a great many questions before beginning BHRT. BHRT doctor Cara Flamer M.D. in Toronto will be happy to answer any questions that you may have before, during and after treatment. Contact your BHRT doctor today with any further questions or to schedule your initial consultation.

Start Feeling Better With A Customized BHRT Plan Today!

Thyroid Treatment Toronto

Left untreated, thyroid disorders and their symptoms can worsen, so don’t wait! Call (647) 660-3168 to speak with Toronto Thyroid Specialist, Cara Flamer, M.D. and schedule your consultation today!

Cara Flamer, M.D. helps women suffering from thyroid dysfunction in the Toronto Metro areas.