Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. As we age, hormone levels decline causing unpleasant symptoms. Replacing deficient hormones with bioidentical hormone therapy can alleviate symptoms and promote wellbeing.
Replacing declining hormones with bioidentical hormones provides significant benefits:
Bioidentical hormone therapy restores optimal hormone levels, allowing patients to feel healthy, energized and youthful again.
The first step is diagnostic testing to identify hormone deficiencies through blood, saliva or urine tests. Common imbalances include:
Low testosterone affects men over 30. Symptoms include:
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can successfully treat low testosterone.
Declining estrogen levels in women causes:
Estrogen replacement alleviates these symptoms.
The thyroid regulates metabolism. Hypothyroidism causes:
Thyroid hormone replacement resolves these issues.
Diagnostic testing is crucial for identifying hormone deficiencies early so treatment can begin promptly before symptoms worsen.
Hormone levels decline slowly over years. Symptoms emerge gradually and intensify over time. Patients often dismiss early symptoms. By the time most seek help, they feel quite debilitated.
The effects of hormones are systemic impacting overall health and wellbeing. Ignoring symptomatic declines allows treatable conditions to become more complex.
Early intervention and timely treatment is key. Prompt diagnosis and hormone replacement prevents progression of symptoms and related health issues.
Patients who receive timely bioidentical hormone therapy enjoy restored energy, health and quality of life.
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. Although marketed as "natural," bioidenticals have risks like any hormone therapy and lack long-term safety data from large, randomized trials comparing them to other treatments.
Our clinic begins with a thorough initial consultation including:
We determine risk factors and order diagnostic tests to assess hormone levels and identify deficiencies.
Every treatment plan is customized based on each patient's:
After testing, patients have a follow up to review results, diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
If testing reveals a hormone imbalance, bioidentical hormone therapy is prescribed to restore optimal levels.
Bioidentical hormones are delivered via:
The method selected depends on the hormone, dose and patient factors.
Once treatment begins, patients follow up regularly to:
Follow up care ensures hormone levels are optimized to relieve symptoms without adverse effects.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is prescribed for men with low testosterone levels causing bothersome symptoms.
Diagnosis involves checking:
Levels below 300 ng/dL usually warrant treatment.
TRT provides benefits like:
Testosterone can be administered via:
Doses start low and increase gradually as needed.
Patients follow up at one month, three months and twice yearly thereafter. We:
Follow up care ensures results are maximized and side effects minimized.
A healthy lifestyle enhances hormone therapy effectiveness:
Eat a nutritious, whole foods diet while minimizing processed foods, sugar and toxins. Consume foods supporting hormone health like:
Chronic stress raises cortisol which can suppress testosterone and thyroid hormones. Practice stress reduction with:
Quality sleep allows the body to repair and reset. Most adults need 7-9 hours nightly. Support restful sleep by:
Exercise helps balance hormones and manage weight. Aim for 150 minutes weekly of:
Frederick enjoys four distinct and beautiful seasons supporting outdoor activities year round - from winter snow sports to boating, fishing, hiking and gardening during spring and summer. Numerous county and state parks offer scenic nature walks and recreation.
Explore local shops, restaurants and cultural attractions in the historic downtown district. Attend seasonal community events like summer concerts and fairs, fall harvest celebrations and Christmas market.
The mild climate, outdoor recreation opportunities and community amenities make Frederick an ideal location for bioidentical hormone therapy.
- ABC Diagnostics offers hormone blood tests to check levels - Peaceful Spa has massage, acupuncture and mindfulness classes - Vitality Fitness features equipment, classes and trainers - Nature's Harvest market and cafe has organic, hormone-friendly fare
These establishments provide supportive services during treatment.
Balancing hormones is key to sustained health. If you are experiencing unpleasant symptoms associated with hormone decline, prompt diagnosis and treatment can help resolve issues before they escalate.
Bioidentical hormone therapy alleviates troublesome symptoms to enhance overall wellbeing. It allows both men and women to feel energized, mentally sharp and emotionally balanced so they can pursue meaningful, engaged lives.