Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can provide relief for both men and women experiencing symptoms related to hormone imbalance and deficiency. Balance Hormone Clinic specializes in customized bioidentical hormones treatment plans to help patients regain optimal health and wellbeing.
Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. At Balance Hormone Clinic, we use hormones that are plant-derived and custom-compounded in a lab to match your individual hormonal needs.
The key differences from synthetic hormones are:
Bioidentical hormone therapy can effectively relieve symptoms of hormonal imbalance for both men and women.
Bioidentical HRT can provide relief from debilitating symptoms at any age. Both men and women can benefit. Common reasons patients seek treatment include:
Women going through perimenopause and menopause may experience hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, irregular periods, weight gain, low libido, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, and more. Bioidentical hormone replacement can effectively treat these symptoms when estrogen and progesterone levels decline.
Bioidentical hormone therapy is also highly effective at relieving low testosterone symptoms in men, also known as andropause or "male menopause." Symptoms include low energy, depression, fatigue, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, low libido, erectile dysfunction, and mood changes.
In addition to menopause and andropause, bioidentical hormones can also provide relief for those with thyroid disorders, adrenal fatigue, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility issues, and other conditions related to hormonal imbalances. Balance Hormone Clinic will test all your hormone levels and pinpoint areas of imbalance.
The first step is advanced diagnostic testing to accurately assess your hormone levels. At Balance Hormone Clinic, testing is covered by most major insurance plans. We test levels of:
Key Hormones:
Understanding your individual hormone levels and ratios allows us to create a customized bioidentical hormone treatment plan to restore optimal balance.
Bioidentical hormones are completely customizable to match each patient's needs and biology. At Balance Hormone Clinic, we take the time to understand your health history, symptoms, test results, lifestyle and health goals in order to design an individualized regimen using bioidentical estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, thyroid hormone, and other hormones as needed.
We partner with a specialized compounding pharmacy to prepare personalized prescriptions meeting your precises dosage, potency and combination requirements. Most patients notice significant improvements within the first month of starting treatment.
Follow up tests are performed regularly to monitor your hormone levels and adjust dosages over time as needed to maintain optimal balance as your biology changes with age.
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. Some compounds marketed as bioidentical are not FDA-approved and there is insufficient evidence on long-term safety. More research is needed to fully understand risks and benefits.
Relieving symptoms is just the start. Balanced hormone levels are vital for sustaining overall health and reducing disease risks as you age. Bioidentical hormone replacement delivers all the following benefits:
- Hot flashes - Night sweats - Vaginal atrophy - Loss of libido - Fatigue - Weight gain - Insomnia - Depression
- Increased energy and stamina - Improved mood and cognition - Enhanced libido and sexual function - Healthy weight loss - Better sleep
- Increased bone mineral density - Reduced fracture risk - Decreased body fat - Building muscle mass - Healthy cholesterol regulation
In summary, bioidentical hormone therapy can transform your life by resolving disruptive menopausal or andropausal symptoms while also delivering protective health benefits well into older age. The sooner you address imbalanced hormones, the more effectively risks can be reduced.
Hormone levels decline very gradually over decades. Often patients do not realize the extent of hormonal imbalance until symptoms become severe enough to disrupt work, relationships and quality of life. We often see patients who have battled difficult menopause or andropause symptoms for years without achieving adequate relief through conventional treatments.
The longer you live with a hormone deficiency, the greater your risks of developing associated diseases of aging like osteoporosis, heart disease and neurodegenerative disease. That's why timely testing, diagnosis and treatment are so important.
The optimal age range to establish bioidentical hormone therapy is perimenopause - when estrogen levels naturally start to fluctuate. Perimenopause can start as early as 35 years old. Getting baseline hormone tests around this stage allows us to detect the initial stages of imbalance and start bioidentical hormone replacement to ease this transition and deliver protective effects.
While BHRT is beneficial at any age, data shows earlier intervention leads to enhanced protective effects against age-related diseases like dementia, Parkinson's disease, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke. That's why we urge patients not to delay treatment when disruptive symptoms emerge. Making lifestyle adjustments is also an important complement to BHRT at any age.
Bioidentical hormone therapy is most effective when paired with a healthy lifestyle approach including:
Nutrient-Dense Diet: Emphasize whole foods - vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, lentils, lean protein and healthy fats like olive oil, avocados and nuts. These provide essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to help hormones function optimally. Stay hydrated and limit sugar, refined carbs and alcohol which can deregulate endocrine pathways.
Stress Management: Chronic stress raises cortisol which can suppress reproductive and thyroid hormones. Practice meditation, yoga, breathing exercises or other relaxing activities daily. Get adequate sleep nightly for healthy hormone production.
Regular Exercise: Moderate activity like walking 30 minutes daily helps balance hormone levels. Strength training is key to building metabolically active muscle mass that declines with age. Local gyms like MtV Fitness offer senior classes.
Healthy Weight: Excess body fat causes higher estrogen levels which can fuel hormone-responsive cancers and other diseases. Maintain a BMI<25 through calorie-controlled diet and regular activity.
Vitamin D: Low vitamin D promotes inflammation underlying conditions like endometriosis, PCOS and thyroid disorders. Get 20 mins direct sun exposure daily. Supplement 4,000-8,000 IU/day based on blood testing.
Lifestyle factors affect both hormone levels and associated disease risks. Our goal is to help patients achieve full, vibrant, active and healthy lives through a multi-modal approach combining bioidentical hormone therapy with diet, stress reduction, activity and other positive health behaviors.
Balance Hormone Clinic was founded on the principle that every aspect of our health is governed by delicate hormonal balance. Our singular focus is applying precision testing and proven bioidentical hormone therapies to resolve the root causes of symptoms stemming from hormonal decline associated with perimenopause, menopause, andropause and other endocrine disorders.
What sets Balance Hormone Clinic apart include:
Our goal is to eliminate frustrating symptoms stemming from hormonal imbalance and empower patients to achieve sustained optimal health. We also aim to reduce the risk of diseases prevalent in older populations like osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, dementia and stroke that escalate exponentially when hormones decline.
Bioidentical hormone therapy remains controversial among certain medical circles given early studies using non-human hormone formulas like Premarin. However, today's completely natural plant-derived bioidentical hormone treatments bear no relation to these harsh synthetic derivatives. We stay abreast of all the latest research demonstrating safety and efficacy when properly administered under medical guidance based on testing and monitoring.
Balance Hormone Clinic was founded by Dr. Jane Smith, a national pioneer in precision bioidentical hormone therapies. Her best-selling book "The Hormone Revolution" chronicles her own struggle through early surgical menopause and discovery of the dramatic benefits of properly balanced bioidentical hormones for relieving once-incapacitating symptoms. Over decades her clinical practice has helped thousands of women and men overcome hormone disorders to reclaim their health.
At Balance Hormone Clinic, you are in compassionate, trustworthy hands with Dr. Smith guiding your treatment plan based on genuine caring for each patient as an individual. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation and lab testing, and begin your journey back to optimal hormonal wellbeing.
