Hormone imbalances and deficiencies affect both women and men as they age. Our endocrine system controls most major bodily functions through a complex interplay of hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, reproduction, mood and more. When these hormone levels decline or fall out of balance, we experience troubling symptoms that impact our health and quality of life. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help restore optimal hormone levels to relieve deficiency symptoms and promote wellbeing.
Several factors contribute to falling hormone levels as we get older:
Understanding the root causes of your hormonal imbalances empowers you to make positive changes. Our practitioners help uncover potential causes through lab testing and analysis.
Imbalanced or deficient hormone levels manifest in various symptoms that negatively impact health and quality of life, such as:
For women:
For men:
If you are experiencing multiple symptoms regularly, hormone testing can help determine if a deficiency or imbalance is to blame. Identifying and properly treating the root cause provides lasting relief.
Bioidentical hormone therapy delivers plant-derived hormones identical on a molecular level to our own. This makes them safer and more effective than traditional synthetic hormone replacements.
There are few forms of bioidentical hormone treatments:
Our practitioners determine the optimal delivery method and dosing protocol tailored to your needs and hormone levels. Most patients start with a low dose and titrate up gradually as needed to relieve deficiency symptoms without unwanted side effects.
Synthetic hormones commonly used in traditional HRT are not biologically identical to human hormones. This causes increased risks for side effects like fluid retention, nausea and headaches.
The molecits of bioidentical hormones include:
BHRT works in harmony with your body chemistry to restore optimal balance safely.
Relieving uncomfortable menopause or andropause symptoms are not the only advantages of bioidentical HRT. Research shows positive impacts on:
Restoring youthful hormone levels can help you look and feel your best while supporting whole body vitality. Our patients often say they feel 10 or even 20 years younger!
The key to successful BHRT outcomes lies in correct diagnosis through testing and meticulously customized protocols tailored to each patient's needs.
We utilize advanced diagnostic testing to pinpoint any hormone imbalances or deficiencies contributing to your symptoms. These tests provide key datapoints our practitioners analyze to determine optimal starting doses and delivery methods.
Testing analyzes levels of key hormones like:
Blood, saliva or urine samples collected in our Andrews clinic are processed quickly by accredited labs. Results available within days inform precisely customized treatment plans.
Every body and hormonal environment is unique. We do not take a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Our experienced practitioners review your symptoms, medical history and lab results to tailor a protocol meeting your individual needs.
This custom-formulated prescription delivers exactly what your body requires to restore balance, relive symptoms and feel your best without excess. Treatment plans evolve over time through follow-up testing and monitoring until optimal hormonal balance and symptom relief are achieved.
We prescribe high quality bioidenticals from trusted compounding pharmacies for consistent potency and purity. Our protocols incorporate the latest medical research to maximize benefits and safety.
If your quality of life is disrupted by difficult menopausal or andropausal symptoms, do not delay seeking help. Lingering hormonal imbalances can negatively impact health over time. We encourage acting quickly for optimal outcomes.
Hormone deficiencies and imbalances create undesirable symptoms in the short term. Over years or decades, consequences may include:
A proactive approach helps avoid long-term complications. Even if you are not yet having noticeable issues, we recommend lab testing every 3-5 years beginning in your late 30s to benchmark hormone levels as you age. Identifying any emerging imbalances early allows prompt action to restore optimal balance through BHRT tailored to your needs.
Our experienced, licensed practitioners have supported thousands of women and men with expert bioidentical hormone replacement over many years right here in Andrews. We make the process smooth, convenient and affordable, with extended office hours for flexibility.
As a small local clinic, we treat you like family, not just a patient. Our caring team answers your questions with patience and understanding. We ease any worries or concerns about hormone therapy through compassionate guidance and open communication.
Renew Hormone Clinic accepts most major insurance plans to reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients, whenever possible.
Reach out today to learn more or schedule your initial consultation. Our team looks forward to helping you enjoy lasting relief from discomforting symptoms and improved wellbeing through expertly balanced bioidentical hormone therapy tailored specifically for you!
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. However, some women report preferring them because they more closely mimic the body's natural hormones. More research is still needed to fully understand the risks and benefits.
Declining estrogen levels rank among the most common hormonal issues for women as they approach and undergo menopause. This vital hormone regulates over 300 processes in the female body. Deficiency manifests in multiple symptoms that disrupt health and quality of life.
Bioidentical estrogen therapy provides safe, effective relief when prescribed properly and monitored through follow-up testing. We offer convenient oral and topical estrogen treatment protocols tailored to your unique needs.
As estrogen production by the ovaries declines leading up to and during menopause, deficiency symptoms emerge. These commonly include:
Vasomotor symptoms:
Vaginal dryness and irritation:
Skin and hair changes:
Mood disturbances:
Cognitive issues:
Additional signs:
If you regularly experience several estrogen deficiency symptoms, testing and treatment can provide relief.
Bioidentical estrogen therapy eases troublesome menopausal symptoms to help you feel like yourself again. Benefits include:
With a properly customized protocol, most patients find quick relief from deficiency symptoms through bioidentical estrogen. Careful monitoring ensures optimal dosing without unwanted side effects.
If testing confirms estrogen deficiency, we design a personalized estrogen replacement plan meeting your needs. This may include convenient oral capsules or topical gels and creams:
Most patients start with low doses, increasing gradually until symptoms resolve without overdose. Follow-up blood or saliva testing guides any dosage adjustments.
We track your progress carefully and collaborate to make changes ensuring your treatment protocol remains optimally effective over months and years.
Testosterone powers essential male health. When levels decline with age, bothersome “low-T” symptoms emerge that disrupt productivity, vitality and quality of life. Bioidentical testosterone therapy helps men regain peak performance.
Many men begin experiencing bothersome issues as declining testosterone progresses:
Physical symptoms
Sexual dysfunction
Emotional changes
Other common issues
If you regularly deal with multiple symptoms, testing helps determine if low testosterone is the cause.
Bioidentical testosterone therapy effectively relieves symptoms to restore masculine vitality.
Benefits include:
Our practitioners design tailored protocols returning levels to optimal ranges for complete symptom relief.
Convenient testosterone delivery methods include:
We determine the best option for your needs and preferences through shared decision making, adjusting as needed to keep levels stabilized.
The thyroid gland produces key hormones regulating metabolism, energy, weight and other vital functions. When thyroid hormones fall out of balance, numerous symptoms emerge disrupting health and wellbeing. Proper testing and treatment can relieve these issues.
Both low (hypothyroidism) and high (hyperthyroidism) thyroid hormone levels cause problematic symptoms.
Hypothyroidism signs may include:
Hyperthyroidism symptoms can involve:
Thyroid disorders often cause multiple symptoms negatively impacting quality of life. Testing identifies imbalances allowing effective treatment to resolve issues.
Comprehensive lab analysis of levels for TSH, T3, T4 and antibodies provides key insights on thyroid function. Testing may involve:
Test results reveal precisely where thyroid hormone levels fall outside ideal ranges. This enables properly customized treatment.
We offer both conventional and natural prescription options to optimize thyroid function:
Synthetic thyroid medications like levothyroxine or liothyronine help restore adequate hormone levels in cases of underactive thyroid.
For Hashimoto’s patients, we often suggest natural desiccated thyroid containing T3, T4, calcitonin and other elements mirroring normal secretions. This alternative sometimes works better for many patients.
Lifestyle measures like stress reduction, immune-supporting nutrition and targeted supplements also aid thyroid balance. We provide wholistic, patient-centered therapies.
Women approaching menopause often endure worsening PMS symptoms and irregular, heavy periods. Perimenopause marks the transitional stage when ovulation becomes less frequent on the path to menopause. Hormone fluctuations during this stage provoke physical and emotional issues disrupting quality of life. Bioidentical hormone therapy helps ease this difficult transition for many women.
Shifting estrogen and progesterone levels create a variety of discomforting signs:
Physical problems may involve:
Emotional and cognitive symptoms can include:
Menstrual cycle and sexual issues:
Multiple recurring issues clearly signal hormone imbalance. Testing pinpoints which levels are outside optimal ranges for developing custom treatment plans.
Properly balanced bioidentical estrogen, progesterone and/or testosterone therapy during perimenopause helps relieve symptoms for an easier transition towards menopause.
Potential benefits include:
We carefully design personalized prescription protocols and monitor labs to keep hormones balanced. Feel your best through all stages of womanhood.
Human bodies constantly contend with physical and emotional stressors large and small. This triggers cortisol release by the adrenal glands to mobilize energy reserves and prime “fight or flight” responses. Over time, chronic stress overworks the adrenals, eventually causing exhaustion and hormone imbalance. Adrenal fatigue provokes multiple symptoms hindering productivity and wellbeing. Supporting adrenal health becomes key for recovery.
Excess cortisol helps briefly overcome acute stresses but creates imbalance impacting downstream hormones when elevated chronically.
Symptoms involve:
Energy issues:
Sleep disruption
Physical problems
Emotional impacts
Recurring issues like these indicate overtaxed adrenal function. Testing helps determine precisely where cortisol levels fall outside natural daily rhythms so appropriate support therapies can help restore normal balance.
We utilize advanced saliva testing showing cortisol levels at four different times throughout the day and night. This determines whether production is too low, too high or erratic.
Key datapoints analyzed include:
Mapping cortisol rhythms over 24 hours provides tremendous insights for creating customized support strategies reestablishing normal diurnal patterns.
Precisely supporting compromised adrenal function involves layered therapies:
We design comprehensive holistic plans balancing rest, nutrition, movement and targeted nutraceuticals. Thriving starts from within!
