Hormone therapy involves using medications and supplements to address deficiencies or imbalances of hormones in the body. As we age or due to medical conditions, our hormones can become out of balance, leading to undesirable symptoms. Replacement of these hormones through carefully monitored treatment plans can provide significant benefits.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a common type of treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause in women as their estrogen levels decline. It can help mitigate issues like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, sleep disturbances and more. HRT may be administered through pills, skin patches, gels or injections.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is used primarily for men experiencing low testosterone. Symptoms include low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, reduced muscle mass and strength, weight gain, fatigue, depression and infertility. TRT helps restore testosterone to normal levels, improving these issues.
Imbalances in hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and others can significantly impact quality of life. The right hormone levels are essential for:
Correcting hormonal deficiencies through replacement therapy can provide immense benefits for both women and men.
Here at Balanced Hormone Clinic in Christoval, we specialize in hormone replacement therapies to get your levels back on track. We offer comprehensive lab testing to accurately identify deficiencies, then craft customized treatment plans involving bioidentical hormones to resolve underlying issues.
Our experienced medical providers monitor your progress closely to ensure therapies are optimally balanced for your needs. We also provide nutritional and lifestyle guidance tailored to improve hormonal health.
Whether you are struggling with menopause or andropause symptoms, sexual dysfunction, declining vigor or other issues related to hormone imbalance, Balanced Hormone Clinic has the proven solutions to help you feel your best.
The first step in implementing hormone replacement therapy is diagnosing existing deficiencies through testing.
Many symptoms can signal hormones have fallen out of optimal ranges, including:
If you are experiencing any of these issues, hormone testing may be warranted to uncover a potential deficiency.
We utilize advanced hormone testing profiles to pinpoint exactly which hormones are out of range. Testing analyses hormones including:
Blood, saliva or urine tests help create comprehensive hormone profiles. For women, testing is generally conducted on days 19-22 of the menstrual cycle when hormones have reached peak levels.
Understanding your individual hormone values is key for developing an optimal treatment solution.
Once testing has determined which hormones are deficient, customized treatment plans can be implemented to restore optimal balance through bioidentical hormone replacement.
We use bioidentical hormones - identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the body. They are metabolized and utilized the same way as our innate hormones, providing a more natural solution compared to synthetic hormones.
Made from plant sources, these bioidentical estrogens, progesterone, testosterone and others are available in pills, patches, gels, pellets and injectables. Dosages can be precisely adjusted based on regular monitoring and testing during treatment.
Benefits may include:
We closely supervise bioidentical hormone therapy with regular follow-ups and testing to ensure your program stays optimally aligned with your individual needs for the best outcomes.
For women going through menopause, declining estrogen levels combined with progesterone changes can create very disruptive symptoms affecting quality of life. Through menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) also referred to as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) we can rebalance these hormones for relief.
As women reach their mid-40s into their early 50s, they enter the transition to menopause called perimenopause. Hormone fluctuations during this stage can spark common symptoms including:
Typically lasting 4-5 years until the final menstrual period, the symptoms represents changes in the body’s complex estrogen and progesterone production that can dramatic impact quality of life.
Following this transition, menopause is reached representing 12 consecutive months without a period. While symptoms may improve for some women during this stage, they can still persist severely for others significantly interfering with physical, mental and emotional health.
Through customized combinations of bioidentical 17 beta-estradiol (the most common estrogen produced by the ovaries) and progesterone, we can effectively rebalance your postmenopausal hormone levels for optimal symptom relief.
These bioidenticals are formulated to match the exact estrogen your body produces. Therapy is administered and monitored for precise dosing meeting your individual needs.
Along with relieving immediate disruptive symptoms, balancing these hormones provides protective effects against conditions like osteoporosis helping sustain bone density as women age. It also promotes heart health.
Careful monitoring and testing ensures optimal therapeutic ranges for the best outcomes long term without elevated risks.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Studies show that when appropriately prescribed, hormone therapy significantly improves transgender mental health, social functioning, and quality of life by reducing gender dysphoria.
Declining testosterone associated with andropause can significantly affect men’s vitality and wellbeing. Through testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) tailored to the individual and carefully monitored, benefits can be substantial.
Starting for some men in their 30s and becoming more prominent over 50, testosterone deficiency incidences increase with age. Termed andropause, the steady decline in testosterone can bring troubling symptoms like:
If low testosterone is left untreated, quality of life deteriorates significantly for most men.
Through regular injections, gels, pills or pellets of bioidentical testosterone, levels can effectively be restored to normal ranges with significant benefits including:
We carefully tailor and monitor testosterone replacement regimens based on the patient’s unique deficiency levels for safe, optimal restoration of vitality. Follow-up testing ensures proper therapeutic dosing.
With a well managed program, men can continue enjoying a vigorous, rewarding life for years to come.
While hormone replacement therapy provides the foundation for balancing deficiencies, we also offer key lifestyle and nutritional guidance for optimizing hormonal health more broadly.
Consuming a diet rich in sources of essential fatty acids, antioxidants and proper macronutrients can help promote hormone function. We provide tailored nutritional guidance such as:
Supplement recommendations may also help fill certain nutritional gaps impacting hormones like vital fatty acids, adaptogens, trace minerals and certain B vitamins among others.
Factors like exercise, sleep and stress management also influence hormone health. We help patients modify behaviors for better hormonal balance:
With comprehensive therapy encompassing nutrition, lifestyle and customized bioidentical hormones, most patients finally achieve substantial relief from hormone deficiency symptoms and regain a rewarding, fulfilling life.
Nestled in the rolling hill country of Texas, Christoval provides an ideal setting to undertake hormone replacement therapy regimens for replenishing vitality.
The area’s warm climate and scenic landscapes lend themselves both to the bioidentical protocols as well as engaging in restorative lifestyle measures crucial for balancing hormones.
Christoval features warm weather throughout most of the year aside from relatively short mild winters. This allows nearly year round enjoyment of outdoor rejuvenating activities so important for both physical and mental health essential to hormonal function.
Whether it be walking among the oak and cedar trees along the riverbanks, cycling through the countryside or visiting any of the numerous state and metropolitan parks, patients can readily relieve stress while getting immune boosting sunlight and fresh air.
These pursuits along with the therapy help ensure the best outcomes even during periods of temperature extremes in the summer or winter.
To promote lifestyle modification programs for better hormone health, Christoval hosts a diverse array of businesses dedicated toward relaxation, fitness and diagnostics.
Surrounding recreational attractions like vineyards with relaxing vistas help lower stress while amenities ranging from golf courses to spas enhance recreation. A variety of gyms provide exercise options while medical laboratories facilitate testing procedures.
Restaurants throughout Christoval allow patients to maintain nutritional components of therapy by sampling fresh, locally sourced healthy cuisine.
With such a breadth of supportive outlets patients can comprehensively adhere to therapy guidelines during their treatment journey for ideal results.
Through both the bioidentical hormone treatments as well as focused lifestyle measures within the uniquely suited Christoval environment, patients can overcome hormone deficiencies and reclaim their vitality.
If you are struggling with hormonal imbalance symptoms negatively impacting your vigor and joy of life, we encourage you to get started on the path toward revitalization with Balanced Hormone Clinic.
We are committed to help both women and men overcome estrogen, testosterone or other hormonal deficiencies to restore energy levels, weight control, sex drive, emotional health and overall wellbeing.
