Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many critical bodily functions including metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood. When hormone levels decline or become imbalanced, you may experience symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, low libido, insomnia, depression, hot flashes, and more.
Hormone deficiency can occur due to natural aging, stress, poor diet, certain medical conditions, or other factors. Some common hormone deficiencies include:
Signs of low testosterone include low energy, reduced muscle mass, emotional changes, and low sex drive. Testosterone therapy can help restore optimal levels.
Hypothyroidism leads to symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, sensitivity to cold, and hair loss. Thyroid hormone replacement can relieve symptoms.
Menopause brings declining estrogen levels leading to hot flashes, vaginal dryness, insomnia, and accelerated bone loss. Hormone therapy (HT) can provide relief.
Correcting hormone deficiencies through bioidentical hormone therapy can provide many benefits including:
In addition to relieving deficiency symptoms, balancing hormones can help you feel healthier, happier, and optimize wellness during aging.
There are various types of hormone replacement available to fit individual needs, including:
TRT involves testosterone administration to raise levels. It is available as injectables, gels, patches and more.
Levothyroxine is the synthetic thyroid hormone typically used to treat hypothyroidism and underactive thyroid. The oral tablet restores thyroid balance.
To relieve menopause symptoms, systemic HT provides estrogen ± progestogen to replace what the body no longer produces. Local vaginal ET is also an option.
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) also declines with age. DHEA supplements help retain youthful levels of this precursor sex steroid.
If you are experiencing potential hormone deficiency symptoms, timely diagnosis and treatment is key. Blood tests help evaluate your hormone levels to identify imbalances. If low levels are causing symptoms, restoring balance under physician supervision can help you regain wellness and vitality while preventing long-term health consequences of deficiencies.
Here in sunny Cheraw, South Carolina, our warm climate, scenic walking trails, recreation center, and other attractions provide a wonderful environment to optimize your health through hormone therapy. Getting proper hormone tests and starting a personalized treatment plan at Balance Health Clinic will help you address deficiencies for improved wellbeing.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals match their physical appearance with their gender identity. Studies show that for many, this can lead to a significant improvement in mental health, quality of life, and feelings of authentic self-expression.
The process for beginning hormone replacement typically involves:
Working closely with our experienced hormone specialists at Balance Health Clinic, we can help diagnose your deficiencies through testing and get you started on an effective treatment protocol tailored just for you.
For low testosterone (low T), treatment may include testosterone injections, gels, patches or pellets to restore healthy testosterone levels. Pellet implants inserted under the skin offer steady delivery over months. We create an individualized plan.
In addition to hormone therapy, we also suggest:
Such positive lifestyle choices complement hormone therapy for optimal wellness during aging. We also recommend utilizing local resources like:
We hope this overview has helped explain hormone balance and some options available for hormone replacement therapy. Contact Balance Health Clinic today to learn more or schedule a consultation. We are dedicated to helping you restore hormone deficiencies for improved health, vitality and quality of life.
