Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. As we age, hormone levels can become deficient, leading to unpleasant symptoms. Replacing deficient hormones with bioidentical versions can help alleviate these symptoms and restore wellness.
Bioidentical hormones used for replacement therapy include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, melatonin, and thyroid hormone. They are custom-formulated in a compounding pharmacy to match your individual hormonal needs.
Declining hormone levels affect people differently, but some common signs of deficiency include:
- Hot flashes - Vaginal dryness - Bladder problems - Mood changes, like anxiety or irritability
- Heavy, irregular, or painful periods - PMS symptoms - Infertility issues - Sleep disruptions
- Low libido - Erectile dysfunction - Fatigue - Loss of muscle mass
- Fatigue - Weight gain - Hair loss - Cold sensitivity
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, timely diagnosis and treatment of the underlying hormonal imbalance is important.
Restoring deficient hormones to optimal levels with bioidentical therapy provides many benefits including:
- Reduction of menopausal symptoms like hot flashes - Improved sleep - Increased energy - Healthier cholesterol levels - Stronger bones - Enhanced libido and sexual function
- Balanced mood - less irritability and anxiety - Improved ability to cope with stress - Increased motivation and engagement in activities - Overall improved sense of wellbeing
- Decreased risk for heart disease - Possible protective effects against dementia - Decreased risk of osteoporosis
In short, balancing hormones with bioidentical hormone replacement can help you look better, feel better, and live healthier as you age.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) restores declining hormones to healthy physiologic levels through regular administration of lab-made hormones identical to those produced naturally in the body.
There are few different ways hormones can be administered:
Your provider will measure your hormone levels through bloodwork or saliva testing to determine which hormones are low and fine-tune a personalized treatment plan with bioidentical versions of what you need.
Follow up testing is conducted periodically to ensure hormone levels are optimally balanced - not too high or too low. The dosage and preparation can be adjusted based on follow up testing results.
Unlike synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones have a chemical structure identical to the hormones naturally produced by the human body. This allows them to bind more effectively to hormone receptors and potentially result in less side effects, though more research is still needed to fully understand their long-term safety and efficacy.
Age-related hormone decline is gradual, but the symptoms can have profound impacts on quality of life. Furthermore, continued imbalance can increase risks for certain diseases.
That's why timely diagnosis and treatment of hormone deficiency through testing and bioidentical hormone replacement is so important. BHRT can help restore optimal hormonal balance, allowing you to feel and function at your best.
Board certified healthcare providers specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) like those at Harmony Hormone Center understand the complexities of hormonal balance and age-related deficiencies.
We customize bioidentical regimens to your unique needs and follow your progress closely to ensure you achieve the full benefits of optimized hormonal health.
Harmony Hormone Center provides cutting edge bioidentical hormone replacement therapies (BHRT) to help patients alleviate unpleasant deficiency symptoms and aging-related hormonal decline.
We specialize in BHRT programs personalized to your unique hormonal needs and aging concerns including:
- Personalized care and testing - We measure your hormone levels and tailor solutions to your unique needs - Specialization in BHRT - Optimizing hormones is our expertise - Close provider relationships - Direct access to your healthcare provider - Careful follow up - Regular testing ensures optimal hormonal balance is achieved and maintained
Estrogen and progesterone therapy using bioidentical hormones can reduce uncomfortable perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes, while also providing protective health effects, like reduced bone loss.
Therapy typically starts with both estrogen and progesterone together. Women who have had hysterectomies may only need estrogen. Delivery methods include oral capsules, sublingual tablets, transdermal patches/creams/gels, pellets, vaginal inserts, or injections.
Testing estrogen and progesterone levels helps determine the best preparation, dosage and delivery method for your body and symptom profile. Follow up testing ensures levels remain optimized.
Testosterone levels naturally decline with age, causing symptoms like diminished sex drive, reduced energy and strength, increased body fat, and emotional changes.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) alleviates low testosterone symptoms through bioidentical testosterone delivery via injections, transdermal gels, or sublingual tablets.
Prior to starting, your testosterone blood levels will be tested to establish a baseline. Follow up testing helps finetune your dosage to restore testosterone to an optimal level.
Other hormones like thyroid, DHEA and melatonin also decline. Thyroid regulates metabolism and deficiency causes weight gain, fatigue and more. DHEA boosts immunity while melatonin supports sleep.
Deficiencies in these hormones can be addressed through oral capsules, sublingual tablets or transdermal creams containing the bioidentical version of what you need based on testing.
Bioidentical hormone therapy achieves the best results when combined with a healthy lifestyle approach including:
Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night. Get some form of exercise 4-5 days per week for 45mins, like walking, swimming or strength training.
Practice regular stress management through yoga, meditation, deep breathing, journaling, or savoring simple pleasures. Maintain social connections and do things you find meaningful.
These self-care strategies support hormonal balance and complement the benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement.
Nazareth provides a tranquil setting to focus on health and hormone optimization. We recommend the following local establishments to support your therapy:
Enjoy peaceful walks amongst greenery at the Nazareth Tourism & Sports Ressort or Nazareth Country Club to soak up vitamin D and de-stress.
Get required bloodwork and saliva testing done locally at Clinic Labs or FastLabs Diagnostics. Both offer hormone testing services.
Try yoga classes at Nazareth Yoga Shala or Nazareth Fitness which has a pool. Maintaining fitness supports hormonal health.
Sample nutritious Mediterranean cuisine at eateries like Alreda Restaurant or Mary's Well Organic Druze Food. Proper nutrition aids hormone optimization.
Focus on integrating these lifestyle factors while undergoing bioidentical hormone replacement through Harmony Hormone Center for the best possible therapy results and experiences.
