Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) involves using hormones that are molecularly identical to those produced naturally in the body to supplement declining hormone levels. As we age, hormone production begins to slow down, which can lead to unpleasant symptoms. BHRT can help relieve issues caused by hormone imbalances, improving quality of life.
At Optimal Hormone Health Clinic, we specialize in high-quality bioidentical hormone replacement for both men and women. Our experienced medical providers take the time to thoroughly evaluate each patient and create customized treatment plans using bioidentical hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone to meet individual needs. We closely monitor progress to optimize outcomes.
BHRT also has advantages over traditional synthetic hormone replacement in terms of bioavailability, versatility of delivery methods, and minimal side effects when properly prescribed.
At Optimal Hormone Health Clinic, your health is our top priority. We provide:
We'll take the time to understand your unique situation and develop a customized plan to help you feel your best.
The first step with BHRT is thoroughly evaluating each patient's hormone levels to pinpoint specific deficiencies or imbalances. This guides appropriate treatment approaches.
We utilize advanced medical tests like blood panels, saliva tests, pellet tests, and urinalysis. Testing gives us a holistic perspective on pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and reproductive hormone status, as well as key biomarkers.
In addition to lab testing, assessing symptomatology is crucial for an accurate BHRT assessment and diagnosis in Alton.
Common symptoms of hormone imbalance include:
Tracking symptoms is helpful for monitoring patient progress on BHRT over time. We provide symptom surveys to establish baselines.
Each hormone has an optimal range. With BHRT, the goal is to maintain hormones within these healthy ranges for one's age and gender to prevent unpleasant deficiency symptoms.
We believe regularly monitoring and tracking hormone levels is crucial during treatment to ensure medications are properly dosed. Attempting to optimize hormones without testing is like driving a car blindfolded - dangerous and ineffective.
Declining estrogen and progesterone levels during perimenopause and menopause cause significant discomfort for many women. BHRT can provide welcome relief by replacing these vital hormones.
Estrogen regulates over 300 body functions in females. As production decreases, many experience:
Restoring estrogen is crucial for alleviating troublesome menopausal symptoms and safeguarding women's health and wellness.
Estrogen positively impacts:
We utilize bioidentical estradiol rather than synthetic or equine estrogen for improved safety, efficacy, and bioavailability.
Many women produce little progesterone after menopause (estrogen dominance), which can negatively impact health.
Progesterone:
Without sufficient progesterone to modulate estrogen's effects, some women show increased estrogen dominance symptoms like fluid retention, fibroid growth, headaches, and mood swings on unopposed estrogen therapy. Therefore, progesterone is a key player in female BHRT programs.
Testosterone plays a vital role in both males and females. Low levels negatively impact many areas of health. At Optimal Hormone Health Clinic, we help patients restore testosterone through BHRT to:
We monitor patients closely and use conservative dosing to maximize benefits while ensuring safety.
In both genders, testosterone production tends to wane around middle age and beyond. In males, testosterone loss accelerates after age 30 by 1-2% annually. And testosterone production fluctuates greatly in females during peri/menopause.
Causes underlying falling testosterone include:
But through BHRT, healthy youthful testosterone levels can be sustainably restored.
Testosterone is often portrayed merely as a sex hormone that drives libido and genital functioning. However, its importance extends far beyond sexual health.
It beneficially impacts male and female:
Optimal Hormone Health Clinic specializes in helping men deficient in testosterone achieve healthy levels through customized testosterone replacement. We ensure all levels are kept within strict normal ranges.
Testosterone therapy benefits men over 40 suffering from symptoms like:
We provide extensive guidance and dosing adjustment
