Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones produced naturally in the human body. As we age, hormone levels can drop, leading to undesirable symptoms. Replacing these hormones at proper levels can provide immense benefits for health, vitality and quality of life.
Renew Medical HRT Clinic specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), using hormones that are biologically identical to human hormones. This allows the body to recognize and utilize the hormones effectively.
BHRT can relieve symptoms of menopause, andropause and other hormone deficiencies, restoring balance and enabling patients to thrive in the prime of customizes treatment plans to meet each patient's unique needs and goals.
Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to endogenous human hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. They are naturally derived from plant sources and are molecularly the same as the hormones made by the ovaries, testes and adrenal glands.
When bioidentical hormones are prescribed and dosed correctly, the body recognizes and utilizes them exactly like natural hormones. This avoids the unwanted side effects that can occur with synthetic hormone drugs.
Replacing deficient hormones with bioidentical hormone therapy provides tremendous benefits:
In short, balancing hormones with bioidentical HRT helps patients feel and function at their best during midlife and beyond.
Conventional hormone therapy utilizes synthetic hormones with altered chemical structures. The body often fails to recognize these hormones properly. This can lead to undesired effects like blood clots, fluid retention, cancer risk, etc.
In contrast, bioidentical hormones have identical chemical structures to natural human hormones. As a result, the body utilizes BHRT seamlessly, dramatically reducing side effects.
Additionally, bioidentical hormones are customized based on each patient's lab testing and symptoms. Conventional therapy follows a rigid one-size-fits-all approach.
At Renew Medical HRT Clinic, exceptional patient care is our top priority. We take the time to understand your unique needs and goals. Then we develop integrated, holistic treatment plans to help you thrive.
Hormone levels naturally fluctuate and decline with age. Dramatic drops can severely impact quality of life. Understanding the causes, signs and risks empowers patients to take action.
There are several root causes of declining hormones:
In many cases, hormone decline is progressive and treatable if caught early. Renew Medical HRT Clinic specializes in advanced testing and cutting-edge therapies to detect and correct imbalances.
Symptoms of hormone imbalance range from mildly annoying to severely life-limiting. Monitoring your symptoms provides valuable insight. Common signs include:
Women: Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, irregular periods, trouble sleeping, anxiety, depression, lack of energy, mental fog, weight gain, low libido, incontinence, brittle bones.
Men: Muscle loss, weight gain around the middle, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, depression, anxiety, poor concentration, low libido, irritability.
If you are experiencing distressing symptoms, consult an hormone expert at Renew Medical HRT Clinic. Diagnostic testing can pinpoint specific deficiencies for targeted treatment.
Left untreated, hormone decline predisposes patients to serious diseases like osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. Staying hormonally balanced is key for sustaining health.
Estrogen deficiency puts women at high risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures. Unopposed estrogen also increases cancer risk in those with a uterus.
Testosterone deficiency is linked to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even early death in men. Low testosterone triples the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
In addition to physical illness, hormone imbalances severely impact mental health and quality of life. Mood disorders, lack of joy and will to live are common.
Thankfully, much of this suffering is preventable. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help patients regain balance, health and vitality.
Because symptoms of hormone imbalance are variable and nonspecific, accurate diagnosis requires advanced medical detective work. Renew Medical HRT Clinic utilizes cutting-edge assessment tools to uncover the root causes of patients’ distress.
Blood, saliva and urine testing assess levels of key hormones like estrogen, testosterone, DHEA, progesterone, cortisol and thyroid hormones T3 and T4.
Normal lab reference ranges are very broad - a low-normal result may still cause symptoms in a given individual. We dig deeper with additional specialty tests when needed.
A detailed history and physical exam elicits all current symptoms and health concerns. Additional questionnaires further quantify distress in areas like sleep, sexual function, energy, mood and cognitive ability.
Together, the patient’s medical history, lab testing and reported symptoms paint a complete picture of their unique hormone status and treatment needs.
Genes influence how we metabolize and utilize hormones. Renew Medical HRT Clinic offers advanced genetic testing to expose inherited risks for conditions like breast cancer, blood clots, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease.
Identifying genetic risks allows us to customize safer, more effective treatment plans. Targeted nutrients and lifestyle changes can also help patients overcome genetic vulnerabilities.
In the end, accurate diagnosis requires listening compassionately to the patient’s story while rigorously assessing objective data. This is the specialty of Renew Medical HRT Clinic’ experienced practitioners.
The goal of bioidentical hormone replacement is restoring deficient hormones to optimal levels based on symptoms and testing. This requires paying close attention to evolving needs over time.
There is no standard dose or protocol in BHRT. Each treatment plan is individualized based on the patient's unique hormone test results, health history, symptoms, risks and preferences.
Renew Medical HRT Clinic healthcare providers partner closely with patients to adjust and refine their regimens over months and years to sustain optimal balance as their needs change.
Common hormones used in BHRT include:
Hormones are available in tablets, capsules, sublingual drops, topical gels, creams and injectable preparations. Pellet implants directly under the skin provide continuous long-acting delivery.
Starting doses are low and increased gradually based on follow-up testing and symptom response. The goal is maintaining hormone levels in the optimal range over the long term.
Follow up visits initially occur every 4-6 weeks to evaluate progress. Testing is repeated, doses are titrated up or down, and treatment plans evolve based on changing objectives.
Patients who achieve their goals transition to maintenance visits every 4-6 months. Testing may be less frequent for patients who remain symptom-free.
Close collaboration empowers patients and practitioners to continually refine therapy for optimal wellness over months and years.
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. However, some women report feeling better on bioidenticals due to a more personalized approach to dosing and hormone ratios.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy provides immense benefits for midlife and menopausal women by relieving symptoms, combating disease, and enhancing health and quality of life in numerous ways.
Plummeting estrogen and progesterone due to menopause causes distressing effects like:
Balancing hormones relieves these disruptive menopausal symptoms, enabling restful sleep, stable moods and clear cognition. For sexually active women, bioidentical estradiol and testosterone creams transform vaginal tissue, restoring comfort and pleasure.
Bioidentical hormones safeguard women’s health as they age:
By preventing disease, bioidentical HRT helps women enjoy their later decades free of disability, fractures and dependence.
In addition to feeling good, balanced hormones restore a more youthful appearance:
Patients frequently share that bioidentical HRT makes them look and feel 10 years younger - regaining health, attractiveness and vitality.
Testosterone deficiency syndrome (Low T) afflicts millions of midlife men. Declining muscle mass, strength, libido and vitality are common effects. Bioidentical testosterone and DHEA replacement therapy delivers transformative benefits.
Instead of “male menopause,” clinicians refer to andropause as decreasing virility and hormonal shifts causing unwelcome signs like:
Balancing deficient hormones resolves these issues, empowering men to regain fitness, confidence and passion.
In addition to alleviating low testosterone symptoms, bioidentical testosterone therapy restores coveted masculine qualities:
With treatment, men commonly share they feel like themselves again – energized, strong, focused and living life to the fullest.
Like bioidentical estrogen, testosterone exerts widespread health benefits:
By preventing illness and infirmity, balanced hormones keep men vital and independent as they continue pursuing their goals and purpose.
Balancing deficient hormones is pivotal for overcoming unpleasant symptoms and reducing disease risk. An optimal lifestyle provides the foundation needed for hormone therapy to deliver maximum benefits.
Focusing on a Mediterranean style diet centered around vegetables, fruits, beans/legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fish and olive oil checks all the boxes:
A healthy diet lowers systemic inflammation allowing hormone therapy to work best. It also provides the basic building blocks essential for manufacturing hormones in the body.
Stress hormones like cortisol strongly inhibit reproductive hormones, disrupting balance. Managing life stresses through yoga, meditation, deep breathing, journaling, therapy and adequate rest counteracts these effects.
Maintaining supportive connections and a positive mindset also empowers hormone therapy. Imbalanced estrogen and testosterone negatively impact mood and thinking. But balancing them relieves distress and restores enjoyment of relationships and life’s pleasures.
Consistent exercise sustains hormone health. As little as 30 minutes of brisk walking 4 days per week provides benefits. Additional resistance training is ideal.
The key is choosing sustainable activities you enjoy like cycling, dance, yoga or recreational sports several times per week.
7-9 hours per night enables rejuvenating sleep cycles allowing hormones like growth hormone and testosterone to peak, repairing tissues. Conversely, poor sleep radically lowers testosterone.
Strategies for deep restorative sleep include:
Prioritizing plentiful high quality sleep enhances hormonal balance and therapy effectiveness.
Renew Medical HRT Clinic stands above other providers through commitment to science-based care, compassion, customization, and optimizing wellness for the long run.
Our approach adheres to established endocrinology principles and best practices for accurate diagnosis, conservative treatment plans and careful monitoring over months and years. We avoid dangerous one-size-fits all approaches.
Upholding rigorous safety standards, we screen patients to rule out contraindications and counsel them on possible side effects. We also order labs judiciously, using sensitive clinical decision points unique to each individual.
You can count on our integrity, honesty and transparency regarding realistic benefits vs potential risks. We refuse to put patients in harms way.
Rather than simply treating lab numbers, our practitioners listen deeply to patients’ needs and preferences to create shared vision for their care. We forge authentic supportive partnerships that stand the test of time.
We reject outdated standardized protocols. Through specialized advanced training, our practitioners skillfully adjust bioidentical hormones and holistic support nutrients/supplements based on each patient’s evolving requirements.
Our mission is helping patients continually flourish by fine tuning hormone therapy and lifestyle habits over months and years. We take pride in our long term patient partnerships spanning decades.
You can trust Renew Medical HRT Clinic as your committed guide on the path to lifelong balance, health and fulfillment. Please contact us today to learn more and get started!
