Hormone imbalances can negatively impact quality of life. At Renew Hormone Institute, we help identify hormone deficiencies early so treatment can begin promptly. This section outlines common signs and symptoms of hormone deficiencies.
Testosterone deficiency signs in men:
Estrogen deficiency signs in women:
Progesterone deficiency:
If experiencing hormone deficiency symptoms, prompt diagnosis and treatment is key. Schedule an appointment with Renew Hormone Institute to determine if hormone therapy could help you feel better.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can provide immense benefits for both men and women with hormone deficiencies. Benefits may include:
BHRT replaces deficient hormones with bioidentical ones that precisely match hormones naturally made by the body. This leads to excellent symptom relief with minimal side effects compared to synthetic hormones.
Hormones like estrogen, testosterone and progesterone orchestrate many vital processes in the body. Imbalances can trigger troublesome signs and symptoms. This section reviews basics about key hormones.
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone. It:
Testosterone naturally decreases with age, occasionally reaching deficient levels that necessitate treatment.
The main estrogen hormones are estradiol, estrone and estriol. Estrogen:
Estrogen production declines during perimenopause and menopause, often requiring treatment to resolve deficiency symptoms.
Progesterone performs many functions including:
Like other hormones, progesterone decreases with age, especially during the transition to menopause.
DHEA or dehydroepiandrosterone is produced naturally by the adrenal glands. DHEA:
DHEA declines significantly with age, with oral supplementation sometimes advised.
Replacing deficient hormones can substantially improve wellbeing. Renew Hormone Institute specializes in BHRT customized to your unique needs.
Diagnosing hormone imbalances involves checking levels of key hormones like estrogen, testosterone and DHEA. Testing enables tailoring personalized treatment plans to resolve deficiencies.
This section outlines main lab tests that evaluate hormone status.
Blood testing precisely measures circulating hormone levels. Tests check:
Comparison to reference ranges determines if levels are optimal or deficient.
Follow-up testing periodically evaluates treatment effectiveness and guides dosage adjustments.
Saliva testing is also very useful particularly for:
Saliva and blood testing combined provide a comprehensive hormone assessment.
Urine hormone metabolite testing accurately evaluates:
Urine tests determine treatment safety and precision.
Comprehensive testing is crucial for properly diagnosing and managing hormone deficiencies through replacement regimens. Contact Renew Hormone Institute to learn about our advanced hormone testing options.
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. Large, long-term studies comparing health outcomes of bioidenticals versus synthetics are lacking, so claims of superiority lack sufficient evidence. More research is needed.
The goal of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is restoring deficiencies back to optimal levels to resolve symptoms. This requires selecting appropriate hormones and delivery methods.
At Renew Hormone Institute, experienced practitioners develop fully customized BHRT protocols designed specifically for you. However, some general principles apply:
We utilize FDA-approved, pharmacy-compounded bioidentical hormones including:
Pellet implants, oral pills, sublingual forms, gels and creams may be incorporated depending on personal factors.
Hormone therapy should commence conservatively at physiologic doses with slow titration while monitoring symptoms and labs for guidance. This enables finding the minimal effective dose with the fewest side effects.
We begin with low doses, fine tuning over time based on clinical outcomes - avoiding excessive hormone levels. Patience is needed while body acclimates.
Follow-up blood or saliva retesting is done about 6 weeks and 3 months after starting therapy, and at least yearly thereafter. This checks progress and signals needed dosage adjustments.
Follow-up medical exams also enable evaluating treatment response in terms of reported symptom improvements.
Close monitoring ensures continued success optimizing hormones for peak wellness.
We invite you to schedule an appointment to explore whether BHRT is right for you. Our goal is helping you look, feel and function your absolute best!
Prompt evaluation and management of possible hormone deficiencies is strongly advised whenever bothersome symptoms develop that interfere with quality of life.
Reasons timely hormone balance treatment is wise include:
Early detection and correction of hormone shortfalls prevents health deterioration. For example, low testosterone coupled with high estrogen in men risks:
Whereas promptly restoring testosterone deficiency and normalizing estrogen levels impedes disease advancement.
Imbalanced hormones greatly affects mental wellbeing:
Promptly addressing hormone insufficiencies defends emotional health.
Age-related hormone losses promote neurodegeneration and dementia. However, clinically restoring youthful hormone levels through supplementation provides neuroprotection that:
Balanced homeostasis fosters physiological harmony that maintains vibrancy across the lifespan. Yet, left unchecked, hormone deficiencies enable accelerated aging.
Studies confirm hormone optimization therapies begun at midlife markedly extend healthspan and longevity.
In summary, rapidly addressing hormone inadequacies defends wellness today while ensuring continued vigor tomorrow. Contact Renew Hormone Institute today to schedule advanced hormone testing.
Men and women across Webster trust Renew Hormone Institute for their hormone replacement needs because we offer:
Our welcoming Webster clinic provides a centralized, easily accessible location for comprehensive hormone management.
Our practitioners blend traditional medicine with progressive, evidence-based therapies like bioidentical hormone replacement for better patient outcomes.
We utilize cutting-edge diagnostics like LC-MS/MS testing for precision assessment of hormone status.
Hormone therapy is tailored specifically for you based on symptoms, medical history and testing results.
We monitor patients long-term to ensure hormone levels remain optimized.
Renew Hormone Institute strives to deliver the highest quality of personalized care. Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment.
