Low hormone levels can cause a wide range of symptoms that negatively impact quality of life. Common deficiency signs in both men and women include:
Prompt diagnosis and treatment of hormone imbalances can prevent these undesirable effects. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help patients feel energized, stable, and like their best selves again.
Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced by the human body. They are plant-derived and custom-formulated in a compounding pharmacy to match a patient's individual hormonal needs.
Key benefits of bioidentical estrogen and testosterone replacement therapy include:
BHRT is safe and effective when properly monitored by an experienced hormone specialist. Treatment plans are tailored to the patient's lab work, medical history, symptoms, and treatment goals.
There are several main bioidentical hormones used for replacement therapy:
Helps regulate menstrual cycles, bone health, heart function, cholesterol levels, body temperature, and more in women. Declining estrogen causes hot flashes, vaginal dryness, low libido, and accelerated bone loss during perimenopause and menopause.
Works synergistically with estrogen to balance the menstrual cycle. It has neuroprotective, cardioprotective, and anti-inflammatory effects. Low progesterone exacerbates estrogen dominance symptoms like breast tenderness, bloating, and heavy periods.
The primary sex hormone in men. It stimulates libido, muscle growth, bone density, motivation, and cognitive function in both sexes. Testosterone levels start declining around age 30, causing low energy, decreased muscle mass, erection difficulties, and mood instability.
A precursor hormone that gets converted into other key hormones. DHEA boosts energy, immunity, lean muscle mass, and bone mineral density. It declines rapidly with age.
Regulates temperature, weight, heart rate, digestion, brain function, energy, and more. An underactive thyroid gland causes fatigue, unexplained weight gain, dry skin, constipation, and sensitivity to cold.
Studies show that brain health and cognition start to decline when hormones are out of optimal balance. Unaddressed hormone deficiencies also raise risks for various diseases over the long term, including heart disease, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease.
By accurately diagnosing hormone imbalances early and implementing individualized treatment plans, practitioners aim to:
Although marketed as more natural, bioidentical hormones have a similar chemical structure to synthetic ones and carry the same health risks if not properly dosed. More research is still needed to fully understand the long-term effects of both bioidentical and synthetic hormone therapy.
The experienced medical providers at Vitality Hormone Center specialize in discovering the unique reasons why a patient's hormones are out of balance.
We provide personalized care including:
Our goal is to help patients look and feel their absolute best by restore deficiencies, thereby promoting healthy aging. We craft individualized treatment plans to meet each person's needs and objectives.
To get started on your path to balanced and optimal hormones, contact Vitality Hormone Center today to schedule a consultation. Our caring medical staff look forward to helping you unlock your full health potential.
