Many individuals suffer from hormone deficiencies that can negatively impact quality of life. Common symptoms include fatigue, low libido, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, weight gain, muscle loss, and cognitive dysfunction.
Timely diagnosis and treatment is crucial for alleviating symptoms and regaining optimal health. Hormone Health Clinic provides comprehensive hormone testing and replacement therapies to help patients restore hormonal balance.
Detecting hormone deficiencies begins with blood tests measuring levels of key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, cortisol and DHEA. Reference ranges help determine if patients have abnormally low hormone production.
However, some patients have "functional hormone deficiency" with hormone levels in the low-normal range, but still experiencing significant symptoms that impact quality of life.
Repeat testing over time documenting symptoms may be needed for accurate diagnosis. Hormone Health Clinic doctors skillfully evaluate lab results in context of reported symptoms.
Once diagnosed, hormone deficiencies can be treated with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Bioidentical means the molecular structure matches natural human hormones.
In contrast, non-bioidentical versions have different structures which may increase side effects. Hormone Health Clinic utilizes only bioidentical hormones for treatment.
Balancing hormones with bioidentical HRT helps patients feel like themselves again.
There are various methods to deliver bioidentical hormones:
Hormone Health Clinic doctors determine the optimal route for each patient based on hormone type, dosage, metabolism and personal preference.
Frequent monitoring helps ensure hormone levels are restored without excess. Follow-up blood tests and symptom reviews allow for dosage titration to meet individual needs.
Women produce reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone from the ovaries. Deficiencies often emerge during perimenopause and menopause as ovarian function declines.
Perimenopause refers to the transitional stage before menopause marked by fluctuating hormone levels. Changes in the menstrual cycle signal shifting ovarian function.
Irregular periods, hot flashes, sleep problems, and mood changes frequently occur. Stress, poor diet, toxins or other illness can also trigger hormone imbalance earlier in life.
Restoring estrogen and progesterone with BHRT alleviates uncomfortable symptoms allowing women to feel their best through perimenopause.
Menopause marks the end of menstrual cycles indicating ovaries no longer release eggs for reproduction. Estrogen and progesterone production drops dramatically leading to more severe deficiency symptoms.
Bioidentical estrogen helps resolve hot flashes, vaginal dryness, joint pain, sleep and mood issues. Natural progesterone balances the effects of estrogen for optimal well-being.
Hormone Health Clinic guides women through menopausal transition with compassionate care to improve quality of life.
While most associate declining hormones with women, men also develop testosterone deficiency called "andropause". Gradual drops in testosterone begin after age 30, but can significantly accelerate in midlife.
Low testosterone contributes to fatigue, sexual dysfunction, muscle loss, weight gain, irritability and depression in men. Hormone Health Clinic helps men regain their vitality through bioidentical testosterone replacement therapy.
Diagnosis requires blood tests to check total and free testosterone levels. "Total" measures overall concentration while "free" reflects the more active unbound form.
Men may start experiencing andropausal symptoms when total testosterone drops below 400-500 ng/dL. However, optimal levels for youthful vitality are closer to 700-900 ng/dL.
Balancing testosterone with bioidentical forms helps men regain their edge so they can perform at their peak.
The thyroid gland produces metabolic hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) that regulate temperature, weight, energy and cognition. Low thyroid function causes hypothyroidism.
Bioidentical thyroid hormone helps resolve symptoms and optimize thyroid function for metabolism and vitality.
The adrenal glands manufacture over 50 vital hormones including cortisol and DHEA. Chronic stress can overwork adrenals causing suboptimal hormone output described as "adrenal fatigue".
Low DHEA particularly affects energy, immunity, cognition, libido, lean muscle mass and overall vitality.
Bioidentical DHEA supplementation helps nourish adrenals and restore youthful hormone balance for optimal well-being.
While replacement therapy improves deficiency symptoms, making certain lifestyle changes enhances the benefits:
Addressing root causes of imbalance, while using BHRT enhances results for optimal hormone health and vitality long-term.
Hormone Health Clinic specializes in customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapies to restore wellness. Our experienced practitioners provide:
We offer a variety of hormone delivery methods including oral, transdermal creams, injectable shots and pellets based on your needs and preferences.
Contact Hormone Health Clinic in Kingsburg today to learn more and schedule your initial hormone evaluation. We empower both women and men to reclaim their vitality!
