Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. Replacing deficient hormones with bioidentical versions can provide significant benefits for both men and women.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy alleviates frustrating and sometimes debilitating deficiency symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, weight gain, reduced libido, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, anxiety, depression, memory problems, and loss of muscle mass or bone density. Patients report improved energy levels, better sleep quality, enhanced sex drive, reduction in hot flashes, and an overall increased sense of wellbeing.
Balancing hormone levels with bioidentical hormones protects against heart disease, neurological diseases, osteoporosis, and cancer. Estrogen deficiency is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Testosterone deficiency contributes to obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis in aging men.
In addition to disease prevention, balanced bioidentical hormone levels can result in various anti-aging effects like tighter, firmer skin, improved muscle tone, faster recovery from illness/injury, strengthened bones, and lower cholesterol levels. Patients often feel younger, healthier, and more vital on balanced bioidentical hormone therapy.
Bioidentical hormones are man-made hormones that are nearly identical to the hormones produced by the ovaries and testes. They are synthesized from plants and structurally identical to endogenous human hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, melatonin, and thyroid hormone.
The key difference from conventional hormone therapy is that bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as the ones made by your own body. This allows them to bind to hormone receptors and mimic the activity of your natural hormones.
Bioidentical hormones are available in FDA-approved, customized strengths and doses. This allows precision dosing to match each patient's individual hormone levels and needs.
Levels of hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and thyroid hormone decline with age. Replacing them early at lower doses can help prolong vitality, health, and youth. This is known as hormone optimization therapy.
The bioidentical estrogens and progesterone used in hormone therapy are synthesized from plant sources like soy and wild yam. The testosterone comes from yams. This makes them a more natural option compared to traditional hormone therapy.
Bioidentical hormones can be taken by pill, sublingual tablet, topical cream, vaginal inserts/rings, pellets placed under the skin, nasal gel, or injection. This allows treatment plans to be customized for each patient's lifestyle and preferences.
Hormone replacement using bioidentical hormones attempts to bring hormone levels back up to optimal ranges, diminishing deficiency symptoms and regaining health/vitality.
There are two primary approaches to bioidentical hormone therapy:
Women produce estrogen and progesterone from the ovaries throughout adulthood. When periods end (menopause) due to ovarian shutdown, hormone levels decline drastically, leading to hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disruption, heart concerns, etc.
Estrogen and progesterone replacement therapy using bioidentical hormones helps normalize hormone levels, alleviating these symptoms. Restoring estrogen/progesterone balance also protects heart health, bones, breasts, pelvic tissues, and brain function.
This therapy is tailored to each woman's hormone levels and menopausal symptoms. Lower, physiological doses are used for perimenopausal women, while higher amounts can be used for severely deficient postmenopausal women as needed for symptom relief.
Customization allows treatment to preserve femininity, sexuality, and vitality throughout the aging process so a woman's inner and outer beauty never fades.
Testosterone levels peak in the 20s for men and decline approximately 1-3% per year throughout adulthood. Low testosterone (hypogonadism) has been linked to depression, erectile dysfunction, obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, and loss of vitality.
Restoring healthy testosterone levels in deficient aging men through bioidentical testosterone replacement therapy may help reduce these detrimental effects, supporting positive mood, libido, body composition, heart health, bone density, energy levels, sports performance, and an overall improved quality of life.
TRT using bioidentical hormones is customized based on the patient's blood levels of total and free testosterone as well as clinical symptoms of deficiency. Optimal dosing restores levels to the healthy range, alleviating symptoms without elevating testosterone too high. Continued follow up and blood testing ensures proper treatment.
When executed expertly and safely under physician supervision, TRT offers lifechanging benefits - increased confidence, virility, strength, stamina, mental clarity, and optimism.
Recognizing the early symptoms of hormone imbalance enables prompt treatment to alleviate frustration and prevent future health consequences.
- Low libido or erectile dysfunction - Hot flashes, night sweats, or cold body temp - Unexplained weight gain or increased belly fat - New onset depression or anxiety - Fatigue/ low energy levels/lack of drive - Poor sleep quality and insomnia - Loss of muscle tone - Reduced athletic performance - Loss of enthusiasm/emotional flatness
Estrogen deficiency may also cause:
Low testosterone can also lead to:
If multiple unexplained symptoms develop, comprehensive blood testing measuring multiple hormone levels can identify specific deficiencies for treatment.
Unlike synthetic hormones commonly used in HRT, bioidentical hormones have a molecular structure identical to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. This allows them to bind to receptors and mimic natural hormones more effectively, potentially reducing side effects, though more research is still needed in this emerging area.
Diagnosing hormone deficiencies begins with a thorough history and physical exam by a skilled clinician. However, hormone blood testing is crucial for confirming imbalances.
These are lab tests frequently ordered to diagnose hormone deficiencies:
Get a comprehensive baseline of your hormone blood levels while healthy to compare to in the future if symptoms develop.
Repeat testing on therapy allows precision dosing to optimal levels. We utilize high quality labs for accurate results physicians rely on to deliver personalized treatment plans.
Recognizing hormonal imbalance early and promptly implementing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy provides the greatest benefits in terms of reversing symptoms, regaining wellness, and avoiding future illness.
Restoring optimal hormone balance stops deficiency symptoms and promotes regeneration - helping you feel like yourself again.
Athleticism, sharp thinking, productivity, and all-day energy return when nutrient and hormone deficiencies are addressed.
With balanced hormones and diminished symptoms comes happier relationships. Confidence and desire return, communication improves, and enjoyment increases.
Balanced hormones strengthen immunity, speed healing, support mental health, and renew habits that fuel vitality. This fortifies resilience to stress and illness.
We specialize in early diagnosis and prompt precision treatment of hormone deficiencies for men and women to restore health, performance, relationships and resilience so patients continue thriving indefinitely.
We founded The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic because we saw too many people struggling with suboptimal health and hormone deficiencies that negatively impacted their quality of life. We knew this frustration often develops due to hormone decline many experience as they age.
After extensive advanced training, we began offering personalized programs focused on optimizing wellness by diagnosing and addressing the nutrient and hormonal imbalances occurring more commonly as we age. The results have been incredible.
Our expertise includes advanced hormone testing and precision bioidentical hormone replacement dosing to restore optimal balance efficiently. We also provide cutting-edge medical technologies like acoustic sound wave therapy to enhance sexual health and function.
We listen carefully and get to know you as an individual before making customized recommendations to meet your health goals using premiere medical technologies and proven protocols. We are invested in your satisfaction and long-term success.
Our state of the art clinic and lab provides comprehensive testing, treatment, and procedures in a discreet, comfortable setting. Many amenities allow convenience and efficiency while optimizing confidentiality.
We have helped hundreds reclaim the energy, mental sharpness, and passion for life they deserve. We aim to provide all patients an exceptionally positive and empowering experience. Please reach out if we can be of service.
There are immense benefits of prompt, precise treatment when hormone deficiencies develop:
The most frustrating deficiency symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, low libido, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, and digestive distress often improve quickly when balanced hormone therapy is initiated.
Restoring hormones early to optimal ranges conserves physical strength and resilience as well as passion for relationships and life in general. Deficiencies create rapid aging if left untreated.
Balanced hormones strengthen the immune system, support detox pathways, reduce inflammation, and optimize metabolism. This promotes continued optimal health vs increased disease risk from prolonged deficiencies.
Don't wait until bothersome symptoms progress and health risks increase. Our exceptional clinicians and staff look forward to optimizing your vitality and strengthening your bodies internal healing systems.
Follow an organic whole foods diet high in vegetables, berries, nuts/seeds to supply critical protective phytonutrients, antioxidants and essential fats that hormones require to stay balanced.
Engage in a smart mix of strength training, sprints and lower intensity cardio. This supports balanced weight, blood sugar, hormones and protects the heart.
Turn off electronics in the bedroom, eliminate caffeine after noon, lower lights in the evening. Melatonin and magnesium at night enhance deep restorative sleep to balance hormones.
Lower daily demands and make more time for laughter, intimacy, and activities that relax and fulfill. This allows hormones to optimize rather than straining them.
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Our precise, proven protocols implemented by expert clinicians guide each patient through diagnosis, treatment, and follow up for optimized outcomes.
The process begins by measuring nutrient (like vitamin D) and multiple hormone blood levels (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, etc). Deficiencies are revealed before they become advanced.
Each person receives a tailored mix of bioidentical hormones, targeted nutrients, and lifestyle changes aimed at restoring optimal balance based on symptoms and lab results.
Levels are retested after 6 weeks to ensure precision dose adjustments that alleviate deficiency symptoms. Additional fine tuning occurs until the restored state is reached.
These structured protocols facilitate efficient restoration of foundational deficiencies supporting regeneration, healing, and abiding vitality. We also provide advanced hormone treatment technologies. Please inquire to learn more.
