Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can provide significant benefits for both men and women experiencing hormone deficiencies related to aging or other medical conditions. When hormones like estrogen, testosterone, etc. drop below optimal levels, patients often endure symptoms that negatively impact quality of life. Administering bioidentical hormone medications can alleviate troublesome symptoms and help patients feel healthier and more energetic.
Women undergoing menopause commonly deal with hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, emotional changes, sleep disturbances, and concentration/memory issues. These stem largely from plummeting estrogen levels. Hormone replacement therapy eases the transition by stabilizing hormones, allowing women to continue living life fully.
Deficient testosterone, thyroid, growth hormone levels sap energy reserves, decreasing endurance for everyday tasks and fitness. Treatment helps normalize hormone balance, giving both sexes the get-up-and-go to exercise, socialize, work productively, and more. Patients remark feeling 10-15 years younger.
HRT offers protective health effects too. Estrogen therapy can safeguard bone mineral density, reducing women’s risk for osteoporosis. Testosterone fuels lean muscle mass gains, important for supporting frame/mobility. Balanced hormones also encourage heart health and healthy inflammatory response.
Patients link hormone deficiency to mood changes like depression/anxiety. Hormones act on brain regions that manage emotions and stress response. Hormone replacement tends to elevate mood while easing anxiety/irritability. Many also report better memory retrieval and concentration after treatment.
Because hormones communicate complex feedback signals, imbalances rarely occur in isolation. Endocrinologists specializing in hrt examine patients’ symptoms along with comprehensive lab testing to pinpoint specific deficiencies. Common hormone imbalances include:
Called “low T,” testosterone deficiency emerges gradually in men over 50. Contributing to loss of strength/stamina, erectile dysfunction, depression, and body fat gains, low T affects up to 40% percent of men by their 70s.
Blood analysis confirms diagnosis. Initial testing establishes total and free testosterone levels. Follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, estradiol, and PSA help differentiate between age-related decline and pathological origins.
Menopause describes when women cease menstruation permanently, indicating ovarian follicle depletion. Most enter “perimenopause” in their 40s, experiencing cycle irregularity as egg supply wanes. Periods usually stop around ages 45-55.
Falling estrogen underlies troublesome symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disruption, vaginal atrophy, anxiety, fatigue, and “brain fog.” Testing analyzes FSH, estradiol, and AMH levels.
After peak teenage years, growth hormone (GH) production declines approximately 14% per decade. This correlates to declines in muscle mass, bone mineral density, exercise capacity, and cardiac function. Diagnostic blood draws quantify IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 levels. Provocative simulations help unmask impairment.
Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism, cardiovascular health, body temperature, digestion, physical/cognitive functioning, and fertility. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism cause broad symptoms that reduce patients’ quality of living. Testing includes TSH, T4, T3, and thyroid antibodies.
Hormone Health Institute offers cutting-edge hormone replacement protocols tailored to each patient’s unique hormone profile, medical history, symptoms, and health goals. Our expert physicians determine optimal treatment plans after thorough diagnostic evaluations. Common protocols include:
Referred to as “TRT,” testosterone therapy traditionally relied on injectable preparations administered every 7-14 days. Hormone Health Institute doctors stay current on innovative techniques, also offering convenient daily gels, oral capsules, pellets, and nasal sprays. We educate patients to make informed choices.
"BHRT" supplies hormones chemically identical to those the human body produces. Made from plant sources, these natural medications closely mimic hormones' molecular structures. Hormone Health Institute prefers bioidentical hormones for HRT to reduce side effect risks associated with synthetic analogues. We provide estrogens, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and more.
Peptide hormones like sermorelin stimulate pituitary release of growth hormone. As HGH cannot survive oral ingestion, injectable sermorelin offers GH benefits without exogenous HGH risks. Our clinic customizes peptide regimens to meet patients’ anti-aging/healing goals, often stacking modifiers to enhance response.
For hypothyroidism, Hormone Health Institute prescribes natural Armour Thyroid featuring porcine-derived T3/T4 thyroid hormones. This alternative to synthetic levothyroxine/Synthroid better mimics thyroid function for patients intolerant to generic formulas. We monitor labs, modifying Armour doses to resolve low thyroid symptoms.
What sets Hormone Health Institute apart from ordinary clinics? As a specialty hormone center, we live and breathe endocrinology daily. Our facility offers amenities tailored specifically to enhance bioidentical HRT outcomes. Patients benefit from our:
Holistic perspective - We weigh lifestyle, diet, stress levels, fitness, etc. alongside lab results when designing therapies
Convenient Lewiston location - No more lengthy drives to appointments. We positioned our clinic to best serve this community
On-site blood draws - Our in-house phlebotomist expedites sample collection/shipping for timely lab processing
Fitness guidance - Our coaches offer specialized exercise plans amplifying the benefits of balanced hormones
Nutrition advice - Hormones work optimally with healthy fuel sources. Our experts provide nutritional direction
Stress management - We teach effective stress coping techniques known to support hormonal response
Follow-up emphasis - Hormone therapy requires ongoing monitoring/adjustments. We schedule frequent follow-ups
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Studies show that access to gender-affirming care improves mental health outcomes and lowers suicidal ideation. Hormone therapy plays an important role in supporting transgender people during their transition.
Patients often downplay troublesome symptoms for months before seeking medical advice. This delays treatment, allowing deficiencies to worsen over time. The damaging effects of hormone imbalances extend beyond nuisance symptoms, negatively impacting ones’ health in stealthier ways. Procrastinating treatment risks:
Cardiovascular strain - Imbalanced hormones distress heart function. Poor circulation deprives organs/tissues of vital oxygen/nutrients
Musculoskeletal deterioration - Deficient bone-protective/muscle-preserving hormones deplete structural integrity
Cognition/mood disorders - Hormones strongly influence neurotransmitters governing emotions, focus, memory
Metabolic disruption - Thyroid disorders make maintaining healthy blood sugar/lipids difficult
Reproductive issues - Infertility, erectile dysfunction often stem from unchecked hormone dysfunction
Accelerated aging - Balanced hormones keep individuals resilient. Imbalance accelerates cellular degeneration
Catching/correcting hormone abnormalities early is crucial for preserving wellness and vitality across the lifespan. If you suspect you may be suffering hormonal depletion, contact our knowledgeable clinic staff to schedule testing.
