Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. As we age, hormone levels can become imbalanced, leading to unpleasant symptoms. Replacing deficient hormones with bioidentical versions helps restore optimal levels, alleviating issues caused by hormonal imbalance.
Renewed Balance Clinic specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement for residents of Lake Forest and surrounding areas. Read on to learn about common hormone imbalances, the symptoms they cause, and how treatment with bioidentical hormones can help you feel your best.
The hormone estrogen plays many important roles in the female body. It is involved in reproductive health and regulates the menstrual cycle. Estrogen also impacts the urinary tract, heart, bones, breasts, skin, hair, pelvic muscles, and more.
Declining or low estrogen levels can lead to issues like:
Estrogen replacement therapy can effectively treat estrogen deficiency. Benefits include relief from troublesome menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. EST also helps prevent chronic issues linked to long-term estrogen loss.
Replacing estrogen protects bone mineral density, reducing fracture risk. It preserves collagen and elastin in the skin. EST improves pelvic and vaginal tissue health, decreasing pain with sex. It also alleviates vaginal dryness for enhanced comfort.
Estrogen therapy additionally protects heart health by regulating cholesterol. It prevents cognitive decline and improves emotional wellbeing.
In sum, EST resolves unpleasant symptoms of menopause while safeguarding long-term wellness.
The androgen testosterone serves vital functions across body systems and organs in both men and women. Testosterone regulates libido, muscle mass, strength and endurance, bone density, fat distribution, mood, and cognitive function.
Declining testosterone levels lead to issues like:
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) restores healthy testosterone levels, alleviating unpleasant low T symptoms.
TRT boosts libido, enhancing sexual health and satisfaction. It builds lean muscle mass while burning belly fat. TRT also sharpens focus and concentration while stabilizing mood.
In addition, testosterone replacement protects men's bone and heart health. It prevents diabetes progression by building muscle cells that remove sugar from the bloodstream.
Overall, TRT significantly improves physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in men with low testosterone.
While estrogen and testosterone deficiency are most common, suboptimal levels of other hormones also cause issues.
Progesterone works with estrogen to regulate the menstrual cycle. Declining progesterone contributes to irregular periods, PMS, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, and headaches in perimenopausal women.
DHEA helps produce estrogen and testosterone while regulating immune function and cellular energy production. Low DHEA associates with inflammation, autoimmunity, decreased libido, poor endurance, and loss of muscle mass.
Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism, body temperature, heart rate, cholesterol levels, brain function, and more. An underactive thyroid slows metabolism causing fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain, brain fog, and sadness.
Melatonin controls sleep/wake cycles and circadian rhythm regulation. Insufficient melatonin leads to insomnia, daytime fatigue, anxiety, irritability, digestive issues, and headaches.
Unlike synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones have a chemical structure identical to the hormones naturally produced by the human body. Studies show that bioidentical estradiol and progesterone may provide equivalent benefits to conventional hormone therapy while posing fewer health risks like blood clots or breast cancer.
Given the array of chronic issues hormonal decline can cause, it is critical to promptly treat imbalances. Left unchecked, deficiencies can significantly impact quality of life while raising risks for various diseases.
Detecting and addressing hormone loss early on provides the greatest benefits. Bioidentical replacement helps restore optimal wellbeing, often dramatically improving how patients look and feel.
While lifestyle measures like proper nutrition, exercise and stress reduction help manage deficiencies, balance is difficult to fully restore without replacement therapy. Accordingly, we encourage having your hormone levels tested to identify any existing imbalances.
Lake Forest and surrounding Orange County cities offer many choices for bioidentical hormone replacement. What sets Renewed Balance Clinic apart is our unparalleled quality of care and treatment expertise.
Our medical director Dr. Smith has over 25 years experience using bioidentical hormones to treat thousands of patients. We additionally employ nurse practitioners and medical assistants specially trained in functional endocrinology and hormone replacement protocols.
Accurately assessing hormone levels is crucial for proper diagnosis and optimized treatment plans. We utilize advanced testing methods providing comprehensive analysis of vitamin, mineral, amino acid, fatty acid, and sex hormone status.
Every body has unique needs so we custom tailor therapies to your specific deficiencies and wellness goals. Follow-up testing lets us continually adjust prescriptions ensuring you get the precise mix and dosage of hormones for optimal restoration.
Proper nutrition, supplements, exercise, stress reduction and targeted lifestyle changes can help hormones function optimally. Our practitioners explain exactly how to support your bioidentical regimen through holistic wellbeing strategies.
Our welcoming Lake Forest office offers ample parking with easy freeway access. Patients appreciate our flexible early morning and evening hours accommodating busy schedules.
Ready to balance your hormones and feel your best? Contact Renewed Balance Clinic today to schedule advanced hormone testing and a thorough consultation exploring your personalized treatment options.