Bioidentical hormones are synthesized hormone preparations that are engineered to be identical to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. As we age, hormone levels fluctuate and decline, contributing to undesirable symptoms associated with menopause, andropause, thyroid disorders, and other endocrine imbalances.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help restore optimal hormone levels, thereby relieving troublesome symptoms and promoting better health and wellbeing. BHRT provides an advantage over traditional hormone replacement methods because bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as the hormones made by the body.
There are several reasons why hormone levels decline with age, including:
Some common indicators that your hormones may be out of balance include:
Restoring balance with bioidentical hormone replacement offers wide-ranging health perks like:
Bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone can effectively ease troublesome symptoms arising from hormone shifts, including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, low libido, irritability, and emotional changes.
Estrogen deficiency is strongly associated with accelerated bone loss and increased osteoporosis risk in women and men. Bioidentical estrogen therapy helps preserve bone mineral density to lessen fracture likelihood.
There is evidence confirming that balanced bioidentical HRT stabilizes cholesterol levels and blood pressure, thereby promoting better cardiovascular function. Estrogen supports healthy blood vessels and improves blood flow.
The hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone exert protective effects on the brain and mood. BHRT can help lift brain fog, sharpen memory and focus, and alleviate anxiety and depression.
Age-related testosterone and growth hormone depletion triggers loss of muscle tissue, strength declines, and reduced endurance. Bioidentical testosterone and Sermorelin therapy enhance muscle building, power output, and workout recovery.
Imbalances in key hormones can disrupt normal sleep-wake cycles, causing insomnia and persistent exhaustion. Bioidentical melatonin, testosterone and other targeted hormones promote deeper, more restorative sleep and increased vigour.
Bioidentical testosterone, estrogen, thyroid hormone (T3) help regulate fat burning and glucose metabolism, overcoming metabolism issues like sluggish thyroid function. This helps reduce abdominal obesity risk and related disorders.
Balanced bioidentical HRT slows various aspects of the aging process. Key hormones help maintain youthful skin thickness, collagen content, skin moisture and elasticity. BHRT also lowers risks for neurodegenerative disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
There are a variety of bioidentical hormone pellets, creams, injections and capsules available to specifically meet each patient’s needs and preferences.
- Estrogen: Relieves hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, bone loss, mood swings - Progesterone: Restores normal menstrual cycling, aids sleep, bone health - Testosterone: Increases libido, energy levels, muscle tone - Thyroid (T3 & T4): Corrects metabolism, temperature regulation, weight gain - Melatonin: Promotes deeper sleep, circadian rhythm
- Testosterone: Boosts libido, erectile function, muscle mass, strength - Thyroid (T3 & T4): Improves metabolism, energy, body composition - Sermorelin: Stimulates natural growth hormone for anti-aging effects, muscle growth, fat loss - Melatonin: Regulates sleep/wake cycle, energy levels
- Pellets: Hormone pellets inserted under the skin for steady release over 4-6 months. Most convenient, effective method. - Creams: Topical hormone creams provide transdermal absorption for reasonably consistent dosing. - Injections: Direct injections (e.g testosterone) maximize initial hormone blood levels before tapering off. Short-acting. - Oral capsules: Help restore thyroid hormones, melatonin levels through intestinal absorption.
The process of starting bioidentical hormone therapy generally involves:
Comprehensive lab testing analyzes your blood levels of key hormones like estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, etc. Testing establishes your baseline hormone profile to guide precise, customized treatment.
A detailed patient history and physical evaluation identifies signs/symptoms of hormone imbalance and screens for contraindications. Medical conditions, medications and lifestyle habits are reviewed.
Your practitioner carefully interprets your lab reports and clarifies treatment options suited to your hormone deficiencies, health status, risks and personalized treatment goals. An integrated plan is collaboratively developed.
The appropriate bioidentical hormones, doses and delivery methods are implemented per the treatment strategy. Hormone levels will be monitored and doses titrated over follow-up visits to optimize results and avoid side effects.
Follow-up assessments, lab testing and dosage tweaking help ensure your hormone therapy remains properly targeted as your body and needs change over time. We collaborate with you for exceptional outcomes.
Unlike conventional hormone therapy, bioidentical hormones are custom-formulated to match a woman's natural hormone profile. This tailored approach aims to provide more physiological dosing and may help mitigate side effects that some women experience with traditional hormone replacement.
Given the immense influence hormones have on widespread aspects of health and aging, it is vital to accurately diagnose and address hormone imbalances early through testing and bioidentical hormone restoration.
Undiagnosed, untreated hormone deficiencies allow cellular damage to accelerate and symptoms to progressively worsen over time. This heightened risk for obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, stroke, heart disease, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, dementia and other disorders.
Whereas proactive diagnosis and prompt treatment of hormone deficits through balanced BHRT helps to safeguard health and quality of life at many levels simultaneously - optimizing cellular communication, vitality, body composition, brain function and resilience against disease.
Therefore, the experienced practitioners at Balance Health Clinic emphasize comprehensive testing and careful monitoring during individually-tailored bioidentical hormone replacement therapy aimed at restoring optimal balance for enhanced wellness during midlife and beyond.
The knowledgeable medical team at Balance Health Clinic clinic offer cutting-edge bioidentical hormone therapies, grounded in scientific research and best practices, to help patients overcome hormone deficits for better health, disease prevention and an elevated quality of life.
- Our providers complete rigorous training and certification focused on anti-aging medicine, bioidentical hormones, functional nutrition and preventative health. - We invest in the latest diagnostic testing methods and medical technologies for early detection and precision treatment of hormone imbalances underlying health issues.
- We take an integrative approach that addresses the unique aspects of each patient’s health status, medical history, genetics, biomarkers and lifestyle context. - You receive caring one-on-one attention and ample visit time unlike rushed, impersonal care from high volume clinics. We listen and guide you through options.
- To best fit your needs, we provide bioidentical hormones in easy, steady-release pellet implants, fast-acting injections, transdermal time-released gels and creams, and oral capsules. - Our convenient treatment plans, follow-up schedule and dosage adjustment process maximizes adherence and outcomes.
- Where helpful, we incorporate nutritional supplements, stress moderation practices, fitness guidance, therapeutic lifestyle changes and wellness coaching for comprehensive support. - You’ll have access to our available, compassionate providers to collaboratively navigate treatment options.
- We closely track your hormone blood levels, symptoms, side effects and regularly re-evaluate your therapeutic regimen to ensure your protocol remains optimized as you transition through menopause/andropause. - This vigilant oversight enhances safety and prevents over replacement that can spawn new issues.
In summary the attentive, patient-focused physicians at Balance Health Clinic leverage considerable expertise in anti-aging medicine and bioidentical hormone therapies to personalize treatment plans that effectively restore hormone deficits. We also provide ongoing teaching, monitoring and adjustments to empower patients toward lifelong wellbeing. Contact us today to see how our regenerative services can benefit you!
