Bioidentical hormone therapy is a cutting-edge form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that can help both men and women suffering from age- and illness-related hormone imbalances. It involves supplementing your body's natural hormones that may be lacking due to certain conditions. At Equilibrium Hormone Clinic, we specialize in customized bioidentical hormone therapy to help patients restore optimal hormonal balance, thereby improving their quality of life.
Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical versions of hormones that naturally occur in the human body. They are sourced from plants and exactly match human hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA.
Unlike synthetic hormones used in conventional HRT, bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as those made by our own bodies. This allows them to be easily recognized and properly utilized by hormone receptors throughout the body.
Some of the most common bioidentical hormones prescribed include:
At Equilibrium Hormone Clinic, we offer personalized bioidentical hormone therapy tailored to your unique hormonal needs and health goals. We believe that no two patients are alike – so we develop customized natural hormone replacement therapy (HRT) regimens you won't find anywhere else.
Our expert physicians and compounding pharmacists work together to formulate bioidentical hormones in the exact dosages and combinations your body requires for optimal balance and function. This precision medicine approach makes our hormone therapy protocols safer and more effective than one-size-fits all synthetic HRT.
Conventional hormone replacement therapy utilizes synthetic hormones – lab-made chemical analogues of human hormones. These include drugs like Premarin (conjugated equine estrogens), Provera (medroxyprogesterone), and Androgel (synthetic testosterone).
While effective for some, synthetic hormones come with increased risks of side effects because their chemical structures do not perfectly fit human hormone receptors. This can trigger complex biological feedback mechanisms that throw your entire endocrine system off balance.
In contrast, human-identical bioidentical hormones are well-tolerated since they are identical replicas of what your body produces. Let's compare:
| Bioidentical Hormones | Synthetic Hormones |
|---|---|
| Identical chemical structure to human hormones | Similar but NOT identical structure |
| Easily recognized by hormone receptors | Imperfectly bind to receptors |
| Do not disrupt endocrine feedback loops | Can confuse delicate hormonal signaling |
| Less likely to cause side effects | More likely to trigger side effects |
| Custom-compounded based on your needs | One-size-fits-all approach |
| Sustainably released into bloodstream | Unnatural peaks and troughs in blood levels |
This table highlights why properly dosed and monitored bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) is safer and more physiological than traditional HRT.
Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, and DHEA orchestrate nearly every bodily process - from reproduction, cognition and mental health to weight management, sleep quality, libido, and more.
When our glands produce too much or too little of key hormones due to age, stress, medical conditions, poor lifestyle, etc. - we experience troubling symptoms that erode our health and quality of life. Restoring balance through bioidentical hormone replacement can profoundly improve wellbeing.
At Equilibrium Hormone Clinic, we help patients address hormone deficiencies or excess linked to:
As we get older, hormone production steadily declines, leading to problems like:
Bioidentical hormone therapy can successfully alleviate these hallmark signs of aging by restoring youthful hormone balance. This not only relieves unpleasant symptoms but also protects long-term health.
Certain illnesses also directly impact hormone production through effects on glands like the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, and testes. These include:
Treating the root hormone imbalance through bioidentical HRT can alleviate troublesome signs and symptoms of these complex conditions where synthetic hormones may fall short or exacerbate problems. Our integrative approach addresses the underlying drivers of disease - not just symptoms.
The profoundly negative impact of hormone imbalances on mood and cognition often goes unaddressed. However, research shows that restoring optimal hormones levels can majorly benefit those struggling with:
Balancing key hormones like estrogen, testosterone, cortisol, thyroid, and DHEA through bioidentical HRT helps stabilize mood, focus, motivation, sleep quality and more in those with mental health challenges. Our mind-body approach can complement psychotherapies and medications.
Since hormones work together in complex ways, having too much or too little of even one hormone can create big problems.
At Equilibrium Hormone Clinic, we thoroughly assess your symptoms along with comprehensive lab testing to pinpoint specific hormone deficiencies or excess. Common tests include:
These measure hormone levels circulating in the bloodstream which indicate how well your glands are functioning. We routinely check:
These provide objective data to uncover specific hormone deficiencies, surpluses or ratio imbalances most patients have no idea they suffer from!
These track real-time hormone levels in cellular fluid which better reflect tissue concentrations. Excellent for stress and sex hormones. Checks levels of:
Saliva tests give us instantaneous snapshots showing how hormones flux and flow during your daily activities. This rich data fine-tunes our precision hormone therapy regimens for each patient.
We dig deep into your experiences through tailored questionnaires assessing hormone-related signs and symptoms like:
Your unique symptom profile further informs ideal hormone corrections.
With this multi-dimensional assessment approach, we obtain a crystal-clear picture of your particular hormone issues to then develop custom compounded treatment plans.
Armed with expertise in anti-aging medicine, functional and regenerative medicine, our physicians bring unparalleled experience using bioidentical hormones to treat various conditions.
We offer highly individualized bioidentical hormone pellets - patented sustained release implants placing hormones directly into your body fat where it's naturally produced. These maintain remarkably steady blood levels for 3-6 months, avoiding peaks and valleys experienced with gels or injections.
Other cutting-edge hormone optimization therapies include:
This comprehensive approach maximizes patient benefits from bioidentical hormone therapy.
Below we outline specialty treatments for common hormone conditions:
After age 30, testosterone declines about 1-2% per year - linked to troublesome symptoms impairing quality of life like:
Restoring youthful testosterone levels in men via bioidentical testosterone therapy alleviates these concerns and also provides powerful protective effects against developing:
At Equilibrium Hormone Clinic, we tailor testosterone therapy to your unique physiology and needs via:
Menopause - the cessation of menstrual cycles - results from declining estrogen and progesterone made by the ovaries. Up to 80% of menopausal women experience moderate to severe discomforts like:
Bioidentical estrogen progesterone therapy effectively alleviates these symptoms short-term while protecting long-term health by:
We offer personalized regimens featuring:
This holistic approach harnesses the protective power of bioidentical hormones tailored to your unique needs.
When properly implemented under medical supervision, bioidentical hormone therapy offers profound whole-body benefits:
When to Start Bioidentical Hormones?
Many ask if they are "too young" for bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) or believe treatment means a lifelong commitment.
Let's clear up some facts:
In fact, some forward-thinking individuals now opt to proactively monitor key hormone levels as part of our unique "Hormone Wellness Panel" to take control before imbalance triggers disease.
Think of hormones like getting routine dental cleanings or oil changes for your car. Catch issues early and correction is far simpler!
We partner alongside patients for the long haul to sustain optimal function as the body changes with age. Our goal - help you thrive energetically and mentally while avoiding chronic illnesses down the road.
Take control of your hormonal health today by scheduling a comprehensive consultation at Equilibrium Hormone Clinic!
Equilibrium Hormone Clinic Bioidentical HRT Treatment Protocol
If lab testing and symptoms suggest hormone replacement therapy makes sense for you, below outlines what to expect at Equilibrium Hormone Clinic:
Your journey begins with an extensive medical history and physical evaluation including:
This establishes current status and determines what additional hormone blood, saliva or urine testing may be warranted.
Once we decide which hormones to focus on based the above evaluation, applicable lab tests are ordered such as:
Follow-up consultations interpret results, pinpoint imbalances and map next steps.
A personalized regimen tailored to your
