Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones produced naturally by the human body. As we age, our hormone levels often decline, leading to unpleasant symptoms. Replacing these declining hormones with bioidentical hormones can help alleviate symptoms and promote better health and vitality.
Balanced Hormone Clinic specializes in customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to help patients achieve hormonal balance and optimal health. Our experienced medical providers tailor treatment plans to each patient's unique needs and goals.
Declining hormone levels affect both men and women. Some of the most common hormone deficiencies include:
As women approach menopause, their ovaries gradually produce less of the key female hormones estrogen and progesterone. This hormonal shift is responsible for symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, irregular periods, trouble sleeping, and mood changes. Low estrogen and progesterone can also impact heart health, bone density, and more.
Testosterone plays a vital role in physical and mental health for both genders. Often called the “energy hormone,” testosterone helps regulate metabolism, bone and muscle mass, fat distribution, and sex drive. Low testosterone is increasingly common as men age, causing symptoms like fatigue, mental fog, irritability, loss of strength and stamina, reduced libido, and erectile dysfunction.
The thyroid gland regulates metabolism via hormones like triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). An underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, leads to symptoms like unexplained weight gain, constant tiredness, intolerance to cold temperatures, hair loss, and more.
Correcting hormonal deficiencies with bioidentical hormones offers a wide range of benefits:
Bioidentical hormones can provide immense symptom relief by restoring hormones to optimal levels. Patients report improvements like reduced hot flashes and night sweats, less joint pain and muscle aches, sounder sleep, more energy, improved mood and cognitive function, increased libido, and more.
Balancing hormones plays a key role in overall wellbeing and vitality. Many patients treated with bioidentical hormones enjoy an enhanced quality of life from looking and feeling healthier.
There is growing evidence that maintaining youthful hormone levels can help sustain health and essentially slow the aging process. Patients often report looking and feeling 5-10 years younger after starting treatment.
The first step is confirming any hormonal deficiencies through blood, saliva, or urine testing. Balanced Hormone Clinic utilizes advanced testing to check levels of key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, thyroid hormones (T3, T4) and more. Testing also evaluates levels of cortisol, insulin, vitamin D, and other vital biomarkers.
Understanding a patient’s symptoms together with their hormone levels allows our practitioners to develop custom treatment plans to restore balance. Follow-up testing helps monitor patient progress and ensure hormones are optimized.
Unlike conventional hormone therapy, bioidentical hormones have a chemical structure identical to the hormones naturally produced by the human body. This allows them to bind more efficiently to hormone receptors, potentially resulting in more physiological effects with fewer side effects compared to synthetic hormones.
Balanced Hormone Clinic uses cutting-edge bioidentical hormones to match the body’s natural hormones exactly. These hormones are plant-derived, 100% natural, and bioequivalent to human hormones.
We offer bioidentical hormones in convenient forms like transdermal creams, injectable pellets, oral capsules, and sublingual drops. This allows treatments to be tailored to each patient's unique needs, preferences, and lifestyle.
When starting bioidentical hormone therapy, patients typically follow this basic protocol:
The duration of treatment varies but often becomes a lifelong therapy due to the progressive nature of age-related hormone decline. We also offer therapies to help ease this transition and retain balance.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) offers substantial benefits for men experiencing low testosterone (“low T”). Our skilful practitioners develop tailored low T treatment plans to restore testosterone to healthy levels.
The most common TRT option includes self-administered testosterone injections (IM) 1-2 times weekly to sustain consistent testosterone levels. We also offer convenient treatments like testosterone creams, oral capsules, and testosterone pellets which are bioidentical hormone implants placed under the skin for steady release over several months.
Customized TRT offers advantages like:
We carefully monitor patient progress with follow-up blood tests of total and free testosterone, estradiol, and other key biomarkers. This helps ensure treatment efficacy and safety. Patients often notice major improvements within weeks that continue to optimize over 3-6 months.
Hormone levels decline very gradually, so deficiencies often go undetected for months or years before bothersome symptoms emerge. Many patients suffer needlessly due to lack of awareness about hormonal imbalances.
We emphasize the importance of routine blood testing to evaluate hormone status – especially for adults ages 30-70 . Diagnosing and promptly treating deficiencies with bioidentical hormone therapy allows patients to:
Identifying and addressing hormone deficiencies quickly is crucial for sustaining optimal health during midlife and beyond.
Balanced Hormone Clinic provides the Greater Covington area’s premier bioidentical hormone replacement therapy services. What makes us uniquely qualified to treat hormonal imbalances:
We proudly offer individualized care from top-tier practitioners in a warm, supportive atmosphere. Our goal is to develop true partnerships with patients to restore wellness and enhance quality of life through hormone balance and other core aspects of health.
Balanced Hormone Clinic accepts most major insurance plans. Uninsured patients may qualify for special cash pricing.
Now proudly serving the Covington area and surrounding communities. Call today to learn more or schedule your initial hormone consultation.
Bioidentical hormone therapy works best alongside healthy lifestyle modifications like these to help sustain hormone balance:
Eat plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, fish, lean meat and avoid excess sugar, refined carbs and processed foods. Ensure adequate intake of vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, B vitamins which aid hormonal health.
Chronic stress raises cortisol which can disrupt endocrine function. Make time for relaxing activities like light exercise, meditation, massage and social connection.
Aim for 150 minutes weekly of moderate activity like walking, cycling or water workouts which helps balance metabolic hormones. Incorporate some strength training to preserve bone and muscle mass.
Get 7-9 hours nightly. Keeping bedrooms cool, dark and quiet promotes deeper, more restorative sleep critical for hormonal health. Limit electronics before bed.
Excess body fat causes hormonal imbalance and inflammation. Gradually adopt healthier eating habits combined with more activity to achieve and maintain your optimal weight.
Adopting a balanced, health-promoting lifestyle provides the ideal internal environment to get the most benefit from bioidentical hormone therapy.
We look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward lifelong hormone health and wellness! Please reach out with any questions.
