Hormones are essential chemical messengers that regulate many critical bodily functions and processes. When hormone levels decline or become imbalanced, numerous undesirable effects can occur. Fortunately, hormone therapy can help restore hormonal balance, alleviate deficiency symptoms, and promote better health and vitality.
Hormone imbalances often develop slowly over time and can produce vague, nonspecific symptoms that negatively impact quality of life. Common signs of hormone deficiency include:
Hormone testing is key to identifying imbalances. Once identified, customized hormone therapy can re-establish optimal levels, leading to remarkable improvements.
Hormone production naturally decreases with age, especially during perimenopause, menopause, and andropause. However, deficiencies can occur at any age due to factors like:
Restoring balance is crucial for supporting vitality, health, and an overall sense of wellbeing.
Experienced hrt doctors develop customized treatment plans involving:
Follow-up testing ensures hormone levels are optimized for each unique individual.
When hormones are balanced and restored to youthful levels, patients often feel like a better version of themselves - with more energy, sharper minds, positive moods, and an improved sense of health and wellbeing.
For menopausal women, balancing estrogen levels can lead to remarkable relief from troublesome symptoms like:
With individualized hormone replacement therapy, most menopausal women find profound relief from such symptoms, allowing them to fully enjoy life again.
Research shows hormone therapy for women can also lower risks for:
By preventing hormonal decline associated with aging, risks of these and other diseases can be significantly decreased.
Restored hormone balance provides diverse quality of life benefits:
With treatment, patients often describe feeling healthier, happier, and more engaged with life.
The many symptoms and risks associated with hormone imbalance clearly demonstrate why timely treatment is so crucial. The longer imbalances persist, the more side effects accumulate and the harder they become to reverse.
We encourage early screening and evaluation so any developing deficiencies can be caught and corrected before permanent damage occurs. Restoration of balance early on is easier and leads to faster, more complete recovery of optimal health.
Our experienced hormone doctors offer cutting edge testing and hormone optimization therapies to identify and correct troublesome imbalances right away - quickly alleviating symptoms and reducing future health risks.
Conveniently located in , MN, our clinic provides complete care for hormone balance issues. Signs and symptoms of deficiency vary by age and gender, and so do optimal treatment approaches. We specialize in customized plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Our clinic director Dr. Cynthia Hanson is a board-certified OB-GYN and leader in the field of regenerative gynecology. With over 15 years experience using bioidentical hormone therapy to treat menopause, PCOS, thyroid disorders, and other hormone imbalances, Dr. Hanson leads an exceptional team of caregivers committed to optimizing wellbeing through hormone balance restoration.
We offer cutting edge hormone testing and a wide range of therapy options including:
Follow-up testing confirms individual hormone levels are optimized for ideal health and symptom relief.
Hormone Health Institute provides personalized care with flexible hours and virtual consultation options for busy schedules. We enjoy long-term relationships with many local patients and collaborate closely with their other healthcare providers for seamless coordination of care.
If you are experiencing unpleasant symptoms of hormone imbalance, contact us today to schedule an evaluation. Our exceptional team of hormone therapy experts can help you regain optimal wellbeing, health, and quality of life!
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Studies show that after transitioning with hormone therapy, transgender individuals experience reductions in anxiety, depression, suicidality and substance abuse. Hormone therapy allows many transgender people to live more authentically, comfortably and happily.
Hormone therapy involves taking hormones to supplement lower levels or block the effect of certain hormones in the body. It can help alleviate symptoms related to menopause, reduce the risk of certain health conditions, and assist with gender transition. There are a few common types of hormone therapy including estrogen therapy, testosterone therapy, and progesterone therapy. Each has specific uses and effects on the body.
Hormones act as chemical messengers in the body that travel through the bloodstream to tissues and organs. When taking hormones externally as part of therapy, they supplement natural hormone levels. For example, taking estrogen can alleviate hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and bone loss during menopause by replacing what the body no longer produces. Meanwhile, testosterone therapy helps those with low testosterone levels by restoring muscle mass, bone density, energy levels, and sex drive.
Some key benefits depend on the type of hormones used:* Estrogen can relieve menopausal symptoms, protect bone health, improve urinary health, and reduce heart disease risk* Testosterone can increase energy, muscle mass, bone density, and sex drive* Progesterone can regulate menstrual cycles, alleviate PMS, facilitate embryo implantation during IVFOverall, benefits may include improving quality of life, preventing certain health conditions, aiding fertility, supporting gender transition, and more.
Potential risks vary but may include blood clots, stroke, breast cancer, heart attack, liver issues, reduced fertility, and various side effects. Risk levels depend on factors like age, health status, dosage, and combination with other hormones. Working closely with a doctor can help mitigate risks.
Great candidates for hormone therapy are menopausal women with moderate to severe symptoms, those with low testosterone or estrogen levels causing health issues, transgender individuals wishing to transition, and people struggling with infertility, menstrual problems, or sexual health concerns. Those with certain cancers, blood clots, liver disease, or other health conditions may not be suitable candidates.
