Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. As we age, hormone levels often decline, leading to undesirable symptoms. Replacing these diminishing hormones with bioidentical hormones can help alleviate symptoms and promote better health.
Bioidentical hormones are sourced from plant compounds and made to be exactly the same as human hormones. This allows the body to recognize and utilize them more efficiently than synthetic hormone alternatives. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy restores hormone levels to optimal ranges, thereby reducing deficiency symptoms.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) offers many benefits, including:
BHRT is customized to match each patient's unique hormonal needs through compounding. This personalized approach makes treatment more effective.
To determine if BHRT is appropriate, we first measure the patient's hormone levels through blood tests. Common hormones evaluated include:
The results reveal whether any hormone imbalances or deficiencies exist. If so, we can develop a customized treatment plan to restore optimal hormonal health through bioidentical hormones.
Declining estrogen levels are a hallmark of perimenopause and menopause. This loss of estrogen causes unpleasant symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, urinary issues, and sleep disturbances. Estrogen replacement therapy eases these symptoms to improve women's quality of life.
Estrogen acts widespread in the female body to:
When levels drop around menopause, many aspects of health can suffer.
Estrogen replacement offers relief from troublesome menopausal symptoms. Benefits may include reduction in:
Estrogen therapy can also:
With customized estrogen compounds, we can help women alleviate discomforts of hormonal decline for an improved quality of life.
Like estrogen, progesterone levels also wane as women approach menopause. This loss of progesterone leads to an estrogen dominance - with higher relative estrogen levels.
Estrogen dominance creates an imbalance between these two key hormones. Symptoms may include:
Progesterone therapy can help restore balance between estrogen and progesterone in the body for optimal wellbeing.
Progesterone replacement offers multiple benefits through:
Working synergistically with estrogen, proper progesterone levels enhance many aspects of women's health.
Testosterone plays key functions in both sexes. When levels decline, various undesirable effects occur:
Symptoms of low testosterone may include:
Testosterone therapy can reverse these effects of hormonal decline to revitalize wellbeing.
With customized testosterone replacement, patients often enjoy renewed:
Balanced testosterone levels are critical in both men and women for optimal physical and mental health.
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. Large, long-term studies are still needed to fully understand the risks and benefits of bioidentical hormones compared to synthetic ones. More research is underway.
DHEA is a pre-hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It acts as the precursor from which other key hormones like estrogen and testosterone are synthesized.
As we pass age 30, DHEA production steadily declines. This leads to lower levels of DHEA itself, as well as the downstream hormones reliant on DHEA:
The result is advancing deficiencies in these critical hormones.
Since DHEA converts into other beneficial hormones, replacing low levels can have wide-ranging effects:
With DHEA replacement, patients often report feeling markedly better, both physically and mentally.
The thyroid gland secretes hormones that control metabolic processes throughout the body. Low thyroid function causes symptoms like:
Thyroid blood tests reveal whether levels are low. Customized thyroid hormone therapy helps restore levels to alleviate troublesome symptoms.
Balanced thyroid activity promotes:
Working synergistically with other hormone systems, optimal thyroid function is vital for wellness.
With your blood test results, we thoughtfully design a treatment plan meeting your individual hormonal needs and health goals. This includes:
The effects of hormonal decline are progressive over months and years. Thus, it is ideal to start treatment promptly when blood tests first indicate falling levels.
Benefits of early hormone replacement include:
In short, don’t delay if your blood work demonstrates declining hormone levels! Optimal results depend on timely treatment.
At The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic clinic, we offer exclusive advantages such as:
We aspire to deliver the most progressive and personalized therapies available.
While bioidentical hormone therapy alleviates deficiency symptoms, optimizing lifestyle habits amplifies and sustains these benefits. We offer guidance on:
Nutrition: Diets high in produce, lean proteins and anti-inflammatory fats help balance hormones. We suggest meals and snacks facilitating this.
Stress Management: Rising cortisol from chronic stress disturbs hormone pathways. Relaxation practices like yoga, deep breathing, massage therapy, meditation and mindfulness soothe this. Clinton offers serene parks and trails perfect for stress reduction.
Fitness: Regular exercise balances hormones and prevents treatment side effects like blood clots. The Clinton Community Center and Radcliffe College Fitness Center offer exercise classes and gym equipment facilitating active lifestyles.
Community: Isolation can exacerbate hormone-related mood issues. Local groups like the Clinton Newcomers and Neighbors Club provide social support.
Adopting supportive lifestyle habits allows bioidentical therapy to work more powerfully. Contact us today to begin your journey toward revitalized wellbeing!
