Feeling off and not yourself lately? Common signs and symptoms of hormone imbalance include fatigue, unexplained weight gain, low libido, anxiety, depression, insomnia, memory lapses, night sweats and hot flashes. As we age or go through major hormonal changes such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause, our hormone levels often fluctuate causing these distressing symptoms that disrupt quality of life.
Getting tested to determine your hormone levels and starting customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to restore optimal balance can truly help you feel like yourself again. Read on to learn all about bioidentical hormones and their many benefits for wellbeing at all life stages.
At Optimum Hormone Clinic in the Minneapolis suburb of Hendersonville , we offer advanced diagnostic testing to accurately check your hormone levels. We test the key hormones that commonly become imbalanced including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, melatonin, cortisol and thyroid hormones.
Based on your unique test results rather than guesses or averages, our experienced bioidentical hormone doctors develop customized treatment plans to restore your optimal hormone equilibrium. This precision-based approach ensures you get the exact bioidentical hormones you need in the proper ratios and doses.
Bioidentical hormones are man-made to be identical in molecular structure and function to the hormones produced naturally in the human body. They are derived from plant sources like soy beans and wild yams. At our affiliated compounding pharmacy, your bioidentical hormones are custom-made to match your individual needs according to your doctor's specifications.
As opposed to synthetic hormones with slightly different molecular structures, bioidentical hormones are biochemically equivalent to your own endogenous hormones produced by the ovaries, testes, adrenal glands, thyroid and pineal gland. This allows them to bind perfectly to hormone receptors throughout the body and get metabolized just like your innate hormones.
There are more than 50 different hormones regulating thousands of bodily processes. At Optimum Hormone Clinic, we focus on the major hormones that commonly decline or fluctuate with age and life changes leading to bothersome deficiency symptoms.
These include the sex hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone along with DHEA, melatonin, cortisol and thyroid hormones. Let's discuss the roles of these vital hormones and how customized bioidentical replacement helps restore optimal levels for balanced functioning.
Estrogen is considered the "feminine hormone" but is important for both biological sexes. This steroid hormone exists in three main forms - estradiol, estriol and estrone. Estrogen regulates female reproduction and maintains many tissues including skin, blood vessels, bones and brain function.
Estrogen deficiency causes hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings, sleep disruption, brain fog, bone loss and heart disease risks. Balancing estradiol and estriol with bioidentical estrogen helps relieve these symptoms for optimal wellbeing.
Progesterone balances estrogen's effects in both women and men. This steroid hormone controls ovulation and menstruation in addition to fostering embryo implantation and pregnancy maintenance.
Progesterone deficiency causes abnormal uterine bleeding, PMS, infertility, menopause issues, fatigue and anxiety/depression. Restoring optimal levels with custom-tailored bioidentical progesterone relieves these hormone imbalance symptoms.
Testosterone fuels libido, muscle mass, strength and energy in both sexes. As the predominant male sex hormone, testosterone also regulates sperm production, fat distribution, bone density and red blood cell generation along with cognitive functions like spatial ability and memory.
Declining testosterone levels lead to low libido, erectile dysfunction, reduced muscle mass/strength, weight gain, fatigue, depression and an overall decline in vigor and vitality. Our expert compounding pharmacy can formulate customized bioidentical testosterone treatment to help restore healthy levels.
DHEA or dehydroepiandrosterone is a precursor sex steroid hormone produced mainly in the adrenal glands. DHEA gets converted in the body to other hormones like estrogen and testosterone. This prohormone regulates immunity, metabolism, cognition, sexual function, bone density and muscle strength.
DHEA deficiency causes hormonal imbalance leading to negative effects on wellbeing. We test your DHEA-Sulfate (DHEA-S) levels and prescribe customized bioidentical DHEA to help optimize your hormone environment.
The pineal gland in the brain produces melatonin which regulates circadian rhythms and quality sleep. Melatonin also has antioxidant properties to reduce inflammation and cellular damage. It naturally declines with age disrupting sleep-wake cycles.
Replacing declining levels with custom-compounded bioidentical melatonin promotes restful sleep and effectively treats insomnia without side effects. This helps improve energy, mood, immunity and overall health.
The adrenal glands produce the glucocorticoid steroid hormone cortisol especially in times of stress. Cortisol in balanced levels regulates blood pressure and blood sugar in addition to metabolizing carbs, fats and proteins. It also controls immunity and the body’s stress response.
Chronically high or low cortisol causes negative effects like anxiety, fatigue, sleep disruption, sugar cravings, weight gain and high blood pressure. We offer testing and treatment to optimize cortisol levels with custom bioidentical cortisol therapy.
The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland produces metabolic hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These thyroid hormones regulate temperature, heart rate, digestion, brain development and bone maintenance.
Low thyroid function causes weight gain, fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, muscle pain, dry skin, puffiness, hair loss, depression, impaired fertility and poor memory. Restoring optimal thyroid hormone levels with customized bioidentical thyroid treatment alleviates hypothyroidism signs.
With reduced hormone levels, many people suffer a range of vague yet life-impairing symptoms that medical tests don’t connect to an obvious cause. Only specialized hormone tests can determine if hormone imbalance is the hidden culprit behind your bothersome symptoms.
Optimizing your hormones with customized bioidentical hormone therapy tailored to your individual needs has revolutionized treatment for hormone deficiency. Let's discuss the many potential benefits of restoring optimal bioidentical hormone levels:
Balancing key hormones gives you renewed zest for life. Patients often feel like “their old selves again” with a restored spring in their step after bioidentical hormone replacement. When your cells get the right internal signals again, your body starts energizing properly. Get ready to re-engage fully in work, recreation, relationships and all aspects you care about.
The wide-ranging symptoms caused by declining hormone levels often gradually creep up over the years. You might mistake them as inevitable effects of aging. But hormone optimization frees you from fatigue, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, weight gain, memory lapses, low libido, anxiety, depression and more. Feel like your true self again!
Hormones control communication between cells in organs, muscles, bones AND brain. With imbalance, cognitive functions become impaired causing brain fog, inability to focus and mood instability. Restoring optimal hormone levels enhances mental clarity, memory, concentration along with balanced mood and sense of wellbeing.
Dry, thinning hair, wrinkling skin that lacks glow and brittle nails result from estrogen and collagen loss over time. Customized bioidentical estrogen and DHEA treatments rehydrate hair and skin from the inside out. Plus the right balance of thyroid hormones maintains healthy follicles and nails.
Progressive loss of lean muscle mass contributes to feeling tired and weak. The anabolic (tissue-building) effects of balanced bioidentical testosterone and DHEA fuel metabolic processes to maintain and even regain lost muscle strength and vigor. This protects against sarcopenia – age-related muscle wasting.
Imbalanced estrogen, cortisol and thyroid hormones disrupt fat burning and cause weight gain, particularly increased belly fat. Restoring optimal hormone levels resets metabolic function so your body efficiently burns fat for fuel. Feel fit, not flabby! No more battle with the bulge.
Osteoporosis results from declining estrogen, testosterone and growth hormone over time. Customized bioidentical hormone therapy helps strengthen bones to prevent fractures. Plus balanced vitamin D, calcium and magnesium optimize bone health to remain resilient.
Imbalanced hormones adversely impact cholesterol metabolism causing increased risks for cardiovascular disease. Once hormone levels get optimized, “good” HDL cholesterol goes up while inflammatory triglycerides and “bad” LDL cholesterol decrease. This maintains heart health and reduces disease risks.
Declining hormones have specific negative effects on reproductive organs and sexuality for both women and men. Restoring optimal bioidentical hormone levels alleviates vaginal dryness, endometriosis, erectile dysfunction, low libido and infertility issues to reclaim your sexuality. This also prevents incontinence issues.
Balanced bioidentical hormones help prevent weight gain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, fatigue and inflammation – all major risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, dementia and cancer. Optimizing your hormones protects your overall wellness for longevity.
The cumulative effects of balanced bioidentical hormones give you an overall feeling of rejuvenation and wellbeing. Regaining energy, shedding pounds, sleeping better plus enhanced mood, cognition and sexuality contribute to satisfaction about your vitality.
The bioidentical hormone replacement therapy process at Optimum Hormone Clinic is tailored for your unique needs each step of the way for customized treatment.
Your initial consultation starts with our bioidentical hormone specialist listening closely as you describe your health history and troubling symptoms. Diagnostic testing determines your individual hormone levels for developing your personalized therapy plan.
We use advanced medical technologies to accurately evaluate your hormone status. This includes comprehensive blood analysis and dried urine tests. For hormones like cortisol and melatonin that fluctuate, we also analyze saliva samples.
Based on your hormone tests, our expert BHRT doctors prescribe you customized bioidentical hormone combinations in the optimal ratios and doses. Prescriptions get filled by compounding pharmacists exactly to your doctor’s specifications.
We offer bioidentical hormones via transdermal creams, sublingual drops, pellet implants, injectables and more to best meet your needs and preferences. These delivery methods allow for steady hormone absorption.
Follow-up tests reveal how your hormone levels get impacted by your customized BHRT prescriptions. We adjust dosages if needed until your target hormone ranges get consistently maintained. Ongoing fine-tuning ensures sustained balance for optimal wellness.
We provide nutrition and lifestyle counsel to help you maximize the benefits of balanced bioidentical hormones. Following an anti-inflammatory diet rich in produce, high-quality fats and clean proteins better supports hormonal equilibrium. Certain supplements also optimize hormonal environment.
Getting enough high quality sleep, regularly de-stressing, exercising right for your needs and bio-individuality along with targeted nutraceuticals synergistically work with your custom BHRT for amplifying positive effects. We offer guidance tailored for your unique situation.
You want precision-based treatment not guesses when it comes to such an intricate system regulating nearly all body processes. With specialized expertise in hormonal wellness optimized through customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Optimum Hormone Clinic steward patients to renewed health and vitality.
Our clinic director Dr. Angela Simpson leads a team of nurses, nutritionists and clinicians focusing exclusively on hormonal health and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). We keep up-to-date on the latest advancements in precision balancing of hormones.
We utilize advanced medical technologies to accurately evaluate your hormone status based on blood, saliva and urine testing. Comprehensive results reveal your unique hormone profile. Instead of generalized lab ranges, we determine YOUR optimal individual hormonal equilibrium.
Our specialized bioidentical hormone doctors prescribe you personalized BHRT protocols tailored to your specific hormonal environment and needs. We compound pharmaceutical-grade bioidentical hormones just for you in the proper ratios and delivery systems. Follow-up testing allows for dosage fine-tuning.
In addition to expert bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, we offer holistic nutrition and lifestyle guidance tailored to help you thrive with balanced hormones. Our team helps you implement positive changes to amplify the benefits of BHRT.
We are conveniently located in Hendersonville , NC to provide comprehensive hormonal wellness and customized bioidentical hormone therapy for residents of Minneapolis-St. Paul metro and surrounding communities. Contact us today for your initial consultation! We look forward to helping you feel your vibrant best.
