Many individuals experience symptoms related to hormone imbalances and hormone deficiency as they age or due to medical conditions. Getting an accurate diagnosis and pursuing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can provide immense benefits.
There are various signs that can indicate potential hormone deficiencies:
Other signs like hair loss, severe PMS or painful periods, poor sleep quality, low muscle mass, and more may also indicate there is a hormone problem. Getting the right blood work and having an expert interpretation is key.
There are several factors that contribute to the development of hormone deficiencies and imbalances:
In many cases, hormone deficiencies and resulting symptoms creep up slowly over months and years. Seeking accurate diagnosis and pursuing hormone therapy provides immense benefits.
Once diagnosed, pursuing customized hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and balancing key hormones under medical supervision provides tremendous benefits:
Many patients report regaining youthful levels of energy, sharper focus and clarity, enhanced workout performance and endurance, and feeling like their “old self” again soon after starting therapy. HRT can quite literally help slow or reverse aspects of aging on a cellular level.
Balanced hormone levels lower risks for obesity, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, dementia, and diabetes. Estrogen supports better blood flow while testosterone builds lean muscle mass. Patients often need fewer prescriptions with normalized hormones.
Patients note better mood stability, lower anxiety, enhanced motivation and more positive outlook, greater enjoyment of hobbies and social activities after HRT. These also lower risks for depression which drains motivation.
Many patients report deeper, more restorative sleep instead of frequent waking and insomnia which plagued them for months after starting HRT. Quality sleep has anti-aging effects while supporting physical and mental health.
For women undergoing perimenopause or menopause, balancing estrogen levels eliminates hot flashes/night sweats, vaginal atrophy symptoms, while improving bone health, skin elasticity, energy and more during the transition and beyond.
By improving factors like energy, sleep, mood and restoring libido, patients often describe great enhancement of intimacy, passion and enjoyment of sex after starting therapy. This also strengthens romantic bonds with partners.
The wide range of benefits from HRT stem from precisely calibrating hormones to optimal levels. Precision is needed as excess hormones can cause issues like fluid retention, enlarged prostate, irritation or thinning skin depending on one’s medical history and needs.
There are various delivery methods and types of hormones used in replacement therapy:
Bioidentical hormones are identical on a molecular level to endogenous hormones produced naturally in the body. They are custom-formulated in compounding pharmacies and precisely dosed for each patient’s needs. Options include:
Benefits of bioidenticals include precise custom dosing and closely mimicking what the body produces naturally before declines set in. They are made from plant extracts and bio-similar to endogenous human hormones.
Synthetic hormones like birth control pills, testosterone cypionate, conjugated estrogens or levothyroxine sodium have similar molecular structures to what the body makes. However, many are not bioidentical.
Drawbacks are standardized doses (not customized per patient). Some synthetics impart higher side effect risks depending on one’s age and health status. However, costs are often lower than bioidenticals.
Some providers recommend balancing DHEA, pregnenolone and other hormones declining with age. These help elevate sex hormones, cognition, bone density, energy. Soy isoflavones may help some menopause symptoms.
Caution is advised as these can shift to other hormones like estrogen or testosterone once ingested, possibly causing imbalances. Oversight by an expert is key.
No single approach fits all patients. An experienced hormone therapy specialist will gauge your blood work, lifestyle and symptoms to create a tailored regimen combining bioidenticals, synthetic or natural hormones in just the right proportions. Follow up testing tracks progress and guides dosage adjustments.
The onset of hormone deficiency symptoms is often gradual. Changes creep up slowly over months and years - low energy morphs into chronic fatigue and mental fog; occasional insomnia becomes disrupted sleep most nights; mild weight gain accelerates into obesity and diabetes risk; what was once manageable stress feels increasingly overwhelming; a “dry spell” in the bedroom lasts for years; and so on.
Many patients describe it as “I just thought this is how aging feels”. Without realizing declining hormones are the root issue, people often self-medicate with caffeine trying to muster energy; drink alcohol struggling to relax and sleep; overeat out of cravings and boredom; allow relationship bonds and social connections to wither assuming “this is just life now”; and resign themselves to lowered vitality.
Seeking accurate diagnosis of potential hormone deficiencies earlier brings immense benefits: regaining youthful energy prevents chronic diseases from taking hold. Restoring motivation, enjoyment of activities and intimacy prevents withdrawal and isolation. Sleep and mood balance have anti-aging effects on a cellular level while renewing mental clarity and focus. It also eliminates years spent needlessly enduring symptoms assuming it was just “normal aging”.
At Renewed Balance Clinic our blood testing panels check key hormone levels plus indicators of disease risk and systemic inflammation. Follow up consults analyze results to determine optimal, precision hormone dosing for your needs. Ongoing oversight ensures continual progress and refinement as needed over months and years.
We also provide referrals to dietitians, fitness trainers, therapists and other providers to take a holistic approach alongside HRT. Timely, accurate diagnosis and sustained medical oversight provides the greatest benefits - restoring vibrancy, vitality and quality of life.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals match their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Historically, hormone therapy has enabled many transgender people to gain social acceptance and reduce discrimination in their daily lives by aligning their appearance with their inner sense of self.
Renewed Balance Clinic has served the Kaysville community and surrounding Salt Lake City metro areas since 2005. We are a recognized, trusted leader providing customized hormone therapy to both men and women using the latest evidence-based protocols. What sets us apart?
Our clinic specializes exclusively in hormone-related treatments (not a med spa dabbling in hormones alongside cosmetic offerings). Our doctors and nurse practitioners continually monitor emerging research and refine approaches using the latest medical findings - not outdated protocols.
We prescribe bioidenticals customized specifically to your needs, not just standard doses of synthetic hormones with higher risks. Our blood analysis checks 40 biomarkers not just the basics, revealing subtle deficiencies affecting health and aging. Precision is vital with hormones, as even small excesses cause problems.
We take a holistic approach alongside hormone therapy - providing referrals for physical therapy, nutrition plans, stress reduction, lab work, and more as needed. Addressing lifestyle factors and total body health produces the best therapy results and longevity. We coordinate care with your primary provider.
We limit new patients to focus ample time on in-depth consults, detailed questions and guiding your treatment plan. You’re not just a chart and lab report to us. We believe feeling cared for, listened to and understood helps the healing process as much as medicines.
Ongoing access between visits ensures you receive support promptly. We view our patients as long term partners in care, not just clients in and out the door. Our goal? Helping you reclaim the energy, health and joy you deserve - for years and decades to come.
Our Kaysville clinic offers early morning, lunch and evening appointment times to accommodate busy schedules. We provide remote check-ins between visits plus email/phone access for questions. Contact us easily without phone trees and confusion.
For those unable to visit our local clinic, we offer virtual video consultations with the same personalized care - ideal for those monitoring existing treatment plans remotely or seeking a second opinion. Our remote patients span the country with excellent outcomes.
We hope this overview has helped explain some key aspects of hormone balance, age-related deficiency risks, benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and why timely treatment is so important. Reaching out to us is the next step!
Some key points to remember:
We are happy to answer any other questions you may have or provide guidance on what advanced testing may be warranted to uncover potential deficiencies or disease risks.
Reach out to us today to schedule a comprehensive hormone consult, specialty blood work analysis and get personalized solutions to start feeling your best again!
