Hormone imbalance can cause wide-ranging symptoms. As we age or go through major life changes, hormonal fluctuations commonly occur. When severe, these changes in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and other hormones may benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
Some signs of hormone deficiencies include:
Imbalances in cortisol, thyroid and sex hormones can lead to fatigue, limiting quality of life. Correcting deficiencies through BHRT may boost energy. Our clinicians help diagnose causes of exhaustion and customize treatment plans.
Low testosterone in both men and women reduces sex drive. For women, low estrogen also plays a role, causing vaginal dryness and pain. BHRT often improves libido and sexual satisfaction.
Hormone imbalance commonly causes mood swings, anxiety and depression. Estrogen and other sex hormones influence neurotransmitters that regulate emotions. Balancing levels through customized BHRT enhances emotional wellbeing.
Hormones like melatonin, cortisol and growth hormone control sleep/wake cycles. When imbalanced, sleep quality suffers - worsening fatigue, mood and health. Our clinicians identify and address hormonal causes of insomnia.
Estrogen helps regulate metabolism and fluid balance. Low estrogen slows metabolism and causes fluid retention, bloating and stubborn weight - especially around the abdomen and hips. We create personalized plans to counteract these effects.
Other symptoms may include hair loss, hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, irritability, anxiety, tearfulness, panic attacks, headaches, joint pain and more. Our experienced practitioners carefully evaluate symptoms to determine whether they stem from hormonal imbalance. We then develop customized BHRT treatment plans to help patients regain health, quality of life and confidence.
Bioidentical hormones are compounds engineered in a lab to have the same molecular structure as those produced naturally in the body. This makes them functionally identical to our own hormones. At Balance & Renew Clinic, we prescribe custom-compounded BHRT using bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and/or other hormones to restore optimal levels tailored to each patient’s physiology and needs.
Benefits of bioidentical over synthetic hormone replacement include:
Bioidentical hormones match endogenous human hormones exactly. So cells recognize and utilize them efficiently, like our own hormones. Synthetics have altered structures that may not fit receptors properly.
The identical molecular structures also cause fewer side effects compared to synthetics. BHRT tends to feel more natural with outcomes closer to balanced healthy hormone physiology.
Compounding enables personalized combinations, doses and delivery methods. We prescribe treatments aligned to each patient’s lab results, symptoms and goals. One-size-fits-all approaches often fail due to diverse needs.
Overall, custom-compounded BHRT is the most natural way to supplement hormones. Our bodies readily use these identical compounds to restore balance, health and vitality.
Too much or too little of any hormone causes problems. We carefully titer and monitor BHRT doses to avoid extreme highs or lows - keeping levels in the optimal range tailored for you. Consistent balance is key for lasting benefits.
The first step is determining which hormones are out of balance through testing. At Balance & Renew Clinic we evaluate:
Testing estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, thyroid and other hormone blood levels is essential for diagnosis. We use both standard and cutting-edge specialty labs for comprehensive assessments.
Blood tests have limitations. Saliva testing also measures real-time free hormone levels. Combining both helps us accurately uncover deficiencies for precision treatment.
Careful review of current symptoms and health history provides additional insight. Comparing past to present often reveals significant changes meriting evaluation and intervention through BHRT.
Based on test results and each patient's overall picture, our practitioners create fully customized BHRT plans to restore balance. We recheck levels periodically to ensure optimal effects while avoiding excess. Patience through this process pays off with lifechanging benefits.
While BHRT is not for everyone, it can provide transformative improvements in many areas when hormone deficits underlie bothersome symptoms. Patients often report:
Balancing key hormones revs up metabolism, reduces fatigue, and enhances stamina - making it easier to power through days. Activities like work, exercise and fun require less effort.
With optimal hormone levels, many notice brighter outlooks and less anxiety or sadness. Calm and contentment increase, relationships improve, and life feels more enjoyable overall.
Corrected night sweats, hot flashes and hormone-driven insomnia allow deeper, more restorative sleep. Waking refreshed restores vitality for packed days.
Proper estrogen levels help normalize fluid retention, fat storage patterns and metabolism - making weight management easier. Losing abdominal fat further reduces health risks.
Heightened desire and natural vaginal lubrication enhance intimacy for women. For men, boosted testosterone reawakens performance, drive and pleasure.
BHRT also lowers risks for diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and dementia when initiated early in hormone decline. Our custom treatments aim to optimize patients’ wellness and slow aging.
Bioidentical hormones are not strictly identical to the hormones naturally produced by the human body. Rather, they are plant-derived hormones that are chemically similar enough to activate human hormone receptors and produce effects very close to natural hormones.
While research supports BHRT safety for most women and men when used appropriately under medical supervision, risks do exist. Our practitioners have extensive training to ensure treatments provide maximum benefit while minimizing chances of:
Imbalanced estrogen or testosterone may increase odds for certain cancers. We monitor patients at higher risk, order screening tests when indicated, and work closely with specialists. Quitting hormones when issues arise is key.
Oral estrogen heightens coagulation marginally - intravenous estrogen poses higher risk. We mainly prescribe bioidentical creams or gels rather than pills to bypass the liver and lower the small chance of clots. Patients with clotting disorders require closer oversight.
BHRT may worsen conditions like uterine fibroids or endometriosis if added without other medication. And emerging research highlights potential cardiovascular effects of oral hormone therapy depending on timing of initiation. We stay abreast of new findings to optimize treatment.
At Balance & Renew Clinic, your health remains our top priority. We carefully evaluate your unique situation including family history, weigh benefits against risks, order appropriate tests to screen for problems, start low and go slow, closely monitor your response to therapy, and modify dosing constantly in line with best practices for safety. Ongoing transparency about your symptoms and concerns speeds adjustments as needed. Together we can determine if BHRT is right for you, maximizing rewards while minimizing hazards.
Beginning customized bioidentical hormone replacement entails:
We meet to understand your health goals, medical history, family background, symptoms, and lifestyle context to assess candidacy. Blood and saliva tests may be ordered now or at follow-up.
Comparing your hormone levels to optimal ranges for your age and sex uncovers the extent of deficiencies. Repeat testing down the road also helps us adjust doses.
Once we identify shortfalls and causes, we tailor combinations of bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone or others at the appropriate strengths to restore balance.
We recheck symptoms and retest levels over subsequent months to ensure your custom regimen properly resolves deficits without exceeding healthy zones.
Throughout this process, our caring staff provides education, support and prompt attention to any concerns that arise. We also coordinate seamlessly with your other healthcare providers. Our goal is to make your journey with bioidentical hormones soothing, empowering and ultimately lifechanging.
You deserve to feel healthy, energized and authentically you again at any age. Let our hormone optimization experts provide cutting-edge testing, treatments and guidance so you can reclaim your vitality.
At Balance & Renew Clinic, your wellbeing drives all that we do. Our experienced doctors and compounding pharmacists have supported thousands in their hormone balance journeys with care, understanding and proven solutions that work.
We set ourselves apart by:
You deserve personalized care focused wholly on your specific concerns, goals and biochemistry - not just standard recommendations. Our bespoke approach targets the real root causes of symptoms for transformative revitalization.
We also support each stage of health journeys compassionately through the expertise of specialty-trained practitioners in a welcoming environment. Balance & Renew Clinic strives to make hormone balance an empowering quest toward your best self.
Let us help you reclaim your health, joy and passion for life!
We would be honored to partner with you on your path toward hormone wellness and vitality through expert testing, precise treatment and compassionate support. Please reach out to learn more about optimizing your vitality safely and effectively!
