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Vaginal Atrophy Is Hormone Deficiency$29 Initial Visitincludes consultation exam & adjustment. No appointment needed. No insurance needed. *offer valued at $4522100 Bulverde Rd. Ste. 110. SA TX 78259 • 210.972.5985By Dr. Donna BeckerR ecently a woman came to me with severe vaginal shrinkage and dryness despite two procedures involving laser and an injection of something into her G-spot. She also had hot flashes and insomnia. I asked her, why didn’t you just get the problems solved with restoration of hormones? I explained that estradiol applied intravaginally would restore the natural mucoid surface, thicken the tissues, and that oral progesteronewould improve sleep.Of course, it is not so simple to solve yearsof ovarian deficiency which may produce severe physical and mental symptoms. It may take several dose adjustments and office visits. Sometimes, even in a low dose, estradiol can cause a menstrual cycle, very upsetting to doctor and patient. Every patient is different, some present with mental changes, such a irritability, insomnia, and even depression. Some patients have surprising deficiencies such as B12, Vitamin D, and elevated homocysteine, a toxic blood marker for Alzheimer’s or heart disease, that must be addressed. I spend 90 min. In the first visit to discuss 3 pages of detailed labs. I look at blood levels of thyroid, adrenal hormones, and inflammatory markers. I am not an endocrinologist and I only treat age related decline, same as sex hormones. I discuss the side effects and risks of hormone replacement and explain why I use only bio-identical hormones, which are a humancopy, not a horse copy!Ovarian failure, menopause, is adeficiency state. How do you want to live the next 50 years of your life? With slowly dissolving bones, eroding memory, shrinking and atrophy of all tissues?Dr. Donna Becker, practicing medicine for over 30 years with focus on hormone replacement for past 15 years.Affiliations include: Certification in Hormone Replacement with World Link Medical. (not recognized by TX Board of Specialties). Call for free 15 min. consult.Dr Donna BeckerSpecializes in anti-aging & health maintenance medicine.(210) 545-5224 www.antiagingsa.comYour Pet Deserves The Very BestWe Offer:• Daycare • Overnight Boarding• Grooming • Cattery • Beach Club• Dock Diving • Pet Bakery• Award Winning TrainingNow Hiring Dog Groomer To Join Our Team!k9countryclub.net830-980-8476 31305 Oakview Rd., Bulverde, TX 78163We specialize in hard surface floor cleaning. 5 Star Rated.Your floors will shine in 2024!When the floor is clean, the people who live and work there will function at a higher level.Follow QR CodeCall: 210-277-0424Book Online GreenTreeSteamers.comSunday March 10th 2024Get Your Life Back with All NaturalHormonesFocus of Treatment:• Weight Loss• Hot Flashes• Vaginal Dryness• Insomnia• Loss of Libido• Thyroid Issues• Erectile Dysfunction• Weakness• Brain Fog• Vitamin Deficiencies• Bone Loss• Men & Women Anti-AgingEnhancement of Life CenterCall to schedule yourFREE consultation!(210) 545-522414603 Huebner Rd., Ste. 2601 (Huebner & NW Military)Dr. Donna BeckerTreatment Plan Includes:• 3 pages of Blood Work• Detailed Analysis• Individualized Treatments.Potential Warning Signs Of Kidney ProblemsK idneys play an important role in the body. Kidneys filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, which are then removed through urine. Without fully functioning kidneys, dangerous levels of electrolytes and other substances in the blood can build up in thebody.More than 37 million American adultsare living with kidney disease, say the National Kidney Foundation. The NHS, a health service based in the United Kingdom, says many people with chronic kidney disease will not exhibit symptoms until the illness reaches an advanced stage. It is vital to recognize symptoms of kidney issues early to avoid severe complications. Here are some possible signs of kidney disease.• Feeling more tired and having trouble concentrating: When impurities build up in the blood, this can cause people to feel tired and weak and adversely affect the ability to concentrate. The NKF also says anemia, which causes weakness and fatigue, is an additional complication of kidney disease.• Vomiting, nausea and lack of appetite.All may occur from chronic kidney disease. • Swollen feet and ankles. A buildup of excess fluid may lead to swelling in the extremities.• Hypertension. High blood pressure maydevelop and prove difficult to control.• Chest pains. Chest pains can arise if fluid retention builds up around the lining of the heart.• Presence of blood in the urine. There may be a need to urinate more frequently, and when one does so, he or she may notice blood in the urine. This occurs when blood cells start to leak into the urine due to damaged kidney filters.• Muscle cramping. Electrolyte imbalances caused by kidney dysfunction can lead to muscle cramping.It is important to recognize any signs of kidney issues and visit the doctor at the first indication of a problem. However, kidney disease in its earliest stages may produce few to no symptoms, which underscores the significance of annual health checkups and healthy lifestyles.March 2024www.stoneoakhighlights.com 13