Maintaining proper hormone balance is essential for good health and wellbeing as we age. Hormone deficiency can occur for both men and women, leading to unpleasant signs and symptoms that negatively impact quality of life. Getting informed about hormone balance and considering treatment options from a hrt specialist is the first step.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can effectively treat hormone deficiencies. BHRT provides the exact same hormones that are naturally produced by the human body. This allows supplementation of depleted hormones to restore balance.
BHRT is customized to each patient's needs through testing hormone levels via bloodwork or saliva samples. Then, bioidentical hormones are prescribed in creams, pills or injections dosed to reach optimal levels based on the test results and the doctor's guidance. This personalized approach makes BHRT very safe and effective.
The first step is to get the right hormone tests to pinpoint any deficiencies. This includes testing levels of key hormones like estrogen, testosterone, thyroid hormones (T3 & T4), progesterone, DHEA and cortisol. Deficiencies then show up clearly.
Relieving unpleasant deficiency symptoms is the most noticeable benefit of BHRT. Examples include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, erectile dysfunction, depressed mood, fatigue, poor sleep, mental fog, and more. BHRT alleviates these issues remarkably fast after treatment begins by restoring hormone balance.
Long term benefits of maintaining proper hormones via BHRT relate to better health outcomes. These include benefits like improved heart health, cholesterol levels, bone density, muscle mass, and mental sharpness. Quality of life also tends to improve thanks to better energy levels, sexual function and emotional wellbeing.
Women experience a major hormonal shift during menopause, usually in their late 40's or early 50's. Declining estrogen is the main driver of menopausal symptoms. However, balanced levels of other key hormones like progesterone and testosterone also decline and require proper supplementation.
Here are some of the most common menopausal symptoms that benefit greatly from HRT:
There are a few delivery methods that work well to supplement women's hormones. The route that is best depends on the woman's needs and preferences:
Our experienced hrt specialist will determine the right delivery methods and doses customized for each patient based on lab testing and considering health history.
Low testosterone affects up to 30% of men over age 50. Testosterone deficiency manifests differently in men than women. Some symptoms include:
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) effectively alleviates these declining male hormone symptoms. Bioidentical testosterone is delivered via injections, pills or transdermal creams. Our clinic tailors TRT therapy for each patient based on regular blood testing and monitoring.
Recent research has shown that hormone therapy started early in menopause may provide cognitive benefits for some women. A 2021 study found that women who began estrogen-only hormone therapy within 6 years of menopause had better verbal memory and retention later in life compared to those who started hormone therapy later or not at all.
Treating hormone deficiencies early leads to much better health outcomes later on. Our experienced hormone therapy staff provides cutting edge testing and treatments to optimize hormones based on the latest scientific research. We personalize care using results from our state-of-the art lab testing facility. This allows us to deliver bioidentical hormone treatments proven to work using the latest innovative modalities like pellet implants. Reach out today to learn more and get tested!
