Hormone therapy (HT) involves supplementing hormones that are low or lacking in the body to restore balance and alleviate unpleasant symptoms. When levels of key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), melatonin, DHEA and growth hormone start declining, patients experience issues like fatigue, weight gain, low libido, anxiety, insomnia and more.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is administered to counteract specific hormone deficiencies and help patients feel healthy and energetic again. HRT encompasses treatments like:
Estrogen and progesterone therapy brings hormone levels back up to optimal ranges in peri- and post-menopausal women. Supplementing these hormones alleviates hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia and more.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) boosts testosterone levels in men experiencing low energy, reduced muscle mass, weight gain, low libido, erectile dysfunction, depression and other hypogonadism symptoms.
Patients with underactive thyroids are given thyroid hormone replacement to relieve fatigue, unexplained weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, feeling cold, mood issues, and more hypothyroidism symptoms.
The adrenal hormone DHEA often declines rapidly with age. Restoring DHEA levels can improve energy, mood, sleep, libido, bone health and muscle strength.
Growth hormone therapy utilizes bioidentical human growth hormone to increase muscle mass and bone density while reducing body fat percentage in deficient adults.
At Balance Hormone Clinic in Rockwood, we offer all of these hormone therapy options to help patients regain optimal hormonal balance. Keep reading to learn more about common hormone deficiencies, signs you may benefit from treatment, key aspects of therapy protocols and details on starting care with us.
The first step in hormone therapy is testing to evaluate your hormone levels. Balance Hormone Clinic utilizes advanced diagnostics to check biomarkers like:
Blood tests, saliva tests and symptom questionnaires help paint a picture of your hormonal environment to identify any deficiencies.
For example, low testosterone symptoms checked for via questionnaire include:
Symptoms are then correlated with lab test results like total and free testosterone levels falling below optimal ranges to confirm low testosterone (Low T).
Estrogen deficiency is typically diagnosed via symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, heart palpitations, joint pain, headaches and genitourinary issues. These questionnaires support lab testing that reveals low estrogen biomarkers.
Accurately diagnosing hormone imbalances is crucial before developing customized treatment plans. Our clinic takes the time to thoroughly evaluate patients instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Hormone changes often occur gradually, so patients chalk up symptoms like low energy and mental fog to normal aging or stress instead of hormone decline. But leaving imbalances untreated risks complications like:
Restoring balance promptly can help mitigate these long-term effects along with quickly resolving unpleasant symptoms making daily life difficult.
Routine blood work with your primary care provider (PCP) may miss subtle hormone changes. Older reference ranges also make some depletion seem “normal.” Specialized providers like Balance Hormone Clinic detect nuances missed on standard tests, evaluating symptoms alongside labs for clinical correlation. We also continually update reference ranges as new longevity research emerges.
Instead of waiting for your PCP’s yearly physical to uncover hormone issues, listen to your body and seek specialized care when feeling off. Identifying declining hormones sooner enhances treatment outcomes.
Balance Hormone Clinic custom-blends topical hormone creams containing bioidentical hormones identical to those naturally produced by the body. Our compounding pharmacy sources pharmaceutical-grade hormones for precise dosing per patient needs.
We also offer injections of growth hormone and testosterone cypionate for patients preferring this administration method.
The first step is always thoroughly evaluating and confirming deficiencies before developing individualized regimens to restore optimal balance.
Balance Hormone Clinic practitioners carefully consider laboratory tests, medical history, lifestyle and symptoms when designing multi-hormone creams. We prescribe precise ratios of hormones like estrogen, testosterone and DHEA combined into one cream for ease of use.
This differs from mass-produced products containing standardized doses that aren’t right for everyone. We don’t take a “one size fits all” approach to treatment.
For example, a 50 year old perimenopausal woman suffering hot flashes, night sweats, loss of libido and fatigue due to declining estrogen, testosterone and DHEA might be prescribed a cream containing:
The carefully calibrated mix addresses her specific deficiencies to efficiently restore balance and relieve symptoms instead of needing multiple medications.
Patients apply creams to thin skin areas like the inner arm or wrist. This allows for steady transdermal absorption so hormone levels remain stable instead of fluctuating widely like with pills.
We start with lower doses, evaluating lab work and symptom response monthly to slowly titrate up to optimal levels. This ensures comfort while avoiding excessive supplementation. Follow-ups continue until hormone balance sustains without symptoms.
Some patients don’t adequately absorb hormones transdermally. For them, we offer growth hormone and testosterone injections using slender diabetic syringes for comfortable intramuscular delivery.
With testosterone cypionate, careful weekly or biweekly injections mimic the body’s natural testosterone fluctuations more closely than transdermal preparations. We teach patients to self-administer shots once optimal dosing is determined.
For growth hormone, we train patients on our pen injection device allowing for simple fixed dosing without needing to draw up medication. When administered before bed, natural pulses during sleep are replicated for optimal effect.
As with creams, we prescribe the lowest effective doses only as needed based on continual monitoring and lab work analysis. We avoid unnecessary mega-dosing some clinics push.
Balance Hormone Clinic also provides patients detailed instructions on storing and traveling with medications plus best injection sites and techniques. We support you through every aspect of therapy.
We work closely with each patient to ensure understanding of the treatment process and realistic expectations before starting therapy. With our support, restoring your vitality is a smooth, comfortable journey.
To begin your hormone therapy journey:
1. Request a Consult
Call or book online to meet with a top Balance Hormone Clinic practitioner specializing in hormone balancing and restorative therapies. We offer convenient morning, afternoon and evening consultation slots.
2. Initial Testing
Comprehensive lab work evaluates your estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormone, DHEA, IGF-1, SHBG, sensitive estradiol and other hormone levels. Testing is conducted onsite for fastest results.
3. Follow-Up to Discuss Results and Next Steps
During your follow-up, we interpret blood work alongside your symptoms to develop a customized treatment plan. We answer all questions about prescribed hormones, dosing, administration, realistic expectations, follow up care and more.
4. Begin Hormone Therapy
Start revitalizing topical creams or specialist-guided injections to address deficiencies, feeling better day by day.
5. Monthly Monitoring
We evaluate your progress monthly with lab work and symptom checks, adjusting dosing until full restoration stabilizes. Expect support through every step until your treatment goals are met.
Don’t wait to address symptoms another day or miss our limited monthly new patient spots - call now to start feeling your best soon!
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Studies show that after hormone treatment, transgender people report improved quality of life, reduced anxiety and depression, and greater life satisfaction. This suggests hormone therapy plays an important role in supporting transgender people's mental health and well-being.
As a hometown clinic focusing specifically on hormone health and aging well, Balance Hormone Clinic understands Rockwood’s active culture and emphasis on community vitality.
We know you want to stay dynamic enough to enjoy all this town offers no matter your age or stage of life. Whether cheering kids on at sporting matches or volunteering around town, lagging hormones shouldn’t get in the way.
Rockwood also provides plenty of outlets supportive of therapy and new leases on life, like:
Pure Balance Yoga – Their beginner-friendly vinyasa flow classes help lower stress hormones like cortisol for better overall balance. The friendly staff keeps motivation high.
Rockwood Community Center- The modern fitness facility offers high & low impact classes, weight rooms and trainers tailored to all needs and fitness levels. Their programs support gaining strength on therapy.
Cascade Spa- Their massage therapies encourage relaxation while their antioxidant facials rejuvenate skin and mood. Perfect self-care outlets when starting treatment.
The Good Bean Cafe- This upbeat coffeehouse whips up healthy smoothies and grain bowls keeping energy stable between meals when adjusting to new wellness regimens.
Moonlight Meadows- Rockwood’s beloved farmers market and family picnic area filled with fresh organic produce and scenic trails. Great for staying active outdoors.
Balance Hormone Clinic stands ready to guide your hormone optimization journey so you can engage fully with all the community you know and love. Regaining your vitality and confidence to participate to your heart’s content is our priority.
Call today to begin writing your next great chapter!
