Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective treatment to relieve symptoms of hormone imbalance and decline. Balanced Hormone Clinic in Chandler, Arizona provides customized bioidentical hormone therapies to help patients feel their best. Read on to learn the basics of bioidentical hormones and their many benefits.
Bioidentical hormones are man-made hormones that are chemically identical to those naturally produced by the human body. They are custom-formulated in a compounding pharmacy to match a patient's individual hormonal needs.
The main bioidentical hormones used in HRT include:
Bioidentical hormones are available in various FDA-approved delivery methods to fit each patient's needs:
Hormone compounding pharmacies like Balanced Hormone Clinic' partner pharmacy use high-quality pure hormones to formulate customized mixtures in capsules, topical creams, gels, sublingual drops, pessaries, or injectables. This allows for personalized doses meeting each patient's needs.
The FDA carefully regulates the availability, purity, potency, and sterility of all bioidentical hormones. Compounding pharmacies are routinely inspected to ensure safety standards. When prescribed and monitored appropriately by a practitioner, bioidentical HRT is considered extremely safe with few risks.
There are many potential benefits to replacing declining hormones with bioidentical versions:
For perimenopausal and menopausal women, balancing estrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels alleviates uncomfortable symptoms including:
Restored hormone levels improve these disruptive menopausal issues and renew vitality.
Research indicates properly balanced bioidentical hormone therapy may decrease risks for:
As we age, declining DHEA, growth hormone, and other hormone levels contribute to:
Properly balancing hormones with bioidentical therapy helps counteract many age-related declines. Patients often report regaining youthful energy levels, mental sharpness, skin/hair quality, lean muscle mass, and sex drive.
Women and men at multiple life stages can benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement:
Women start perimenopause in their 40’s as ovarian hormone production declines irregularly, causing symptoms like PMS, heavy periods, hot flashes and trouble sleeping. Restoring balance with custom estrogen, progesterone and testosterone markedly relieves these issues.
Most women enter menopause between ages 45-55 when periods stop permanently due to nearly complete ovarian shutdown. Symptoms often peak around 1-2 years after periods cease. Custom estrogen, progesterone and testosterone therapy curtails troubling symptoms while ensuring heart, bone and brain health after menopause.
After 12 months without periods, women are considered postmenopausal. Hormone therapy remains highly effective for symptomatic relief in these women while also reducing osteoporosis and heart disease if initiated before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause.
Men can start experiencing declining testosterone levels in their 40’s and 50’s, with associated symptoms of low energy, depleted muscle mass, weight gain, mental fogginess and erectile difficulties. Testosterone therapy boosts levels back to optimal ranges, allowing men to regain their vitality.
Since hormone balance varies drastically between individuals, testing specific hormone blood levels is the only way to accurately diagnose a shortage or imbalance.
Balanced Hormone Clinic & our affiliated compounding pharmacy offer state-of-the art hormone testing services including:
Thyroid and other reproductive hormones can also be assessed since imbalances frequently overlap.
Our board-certified hormone specialist carefully reviews test results along with a patient’s medical history and symptom profile to determine if hormone optimization is warranted. Close follow-up testing ensures proper dose adjustments unique to each individual.
At Balanced Hormone Clinic, we emphasize that no two people require the same therapy. Our goal is always to restore balance specific to you for optimal wellness.
Though often touted as more natural, bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic ones. Compounding pharmacies lack FDA regulation, so purity and dosing can vary. More research is still needed to fully understand the risks and benefits of both types of hormone therapy.
If testing confirms a hormone deficiency or imbalance contributing to symptoms, Balanced Hormone Clinic offers cutting-edge bioidentical hormone replacement protocols tailored to the individual.
The most common therapy combines:
This regimen effectively alleviates hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, sleep disruption, mood changes and low libido while also protecting heart and bone health. Close retesting ensures proper adjustment to each woman's needs over time.
For testosterone-deficient men we offer:
These protocols boost testosterone while also raising energy, motivation, muscle tone, fat loss and sex drive.
We also formulate customized hormones including DHEA, growth hormone secretagogues, thyroid hormone, and progesterone for issues like PCOS or infertility when indicated by testing.
Balanced Hormone Clinic' extensive specialty hormone training allows us to address complex hormone imbalances and help patients optimize wellness even when other providers are unable to do so.
Since hormones regulate nearly all body systems and functions, imbalanced levels contribute to numerous undesirable effects:
Additionally, menopause symptoms severely and negatively impact work productivity/quality of life for up to 1/3 of women without hormone therapy.
Testing hormone levels whenever concerning symptoms develop allows for prompt correction using bioidenticals to restore wellness and vitality before permanent declines set in. Balanced Hormone Clinic excels at detecting and treating hormonal problems early for the best patient outcomes.
When seeking bioidentical hormone replacement, choosing the right provider is key to successful treatment. Balanced Hormone Clinic stands out with:
Our clinic director Dr. Cynthia Xavier MD is a board-certified ObGyn who subspecialized in reproductive endocrinology, with advanced esthetic medicine training. Known as a national expert in bioidentical hormone therapy, she trains other physicians and frequently lectures on optimizing hormones for wellness. You’ll be in top-notch care when you choose Balanced Hormone Clinic!
Visceral fat accumulation and muscle loss provide key clues to underlying hormone imbalances like insulin, cortisol and growth hormone disorders. We offer cutting-edge body composition assessments (including DEXA scans) to fine tune diagnosis and treatment.
Balanced Hormone Clinic collaborates with New Life Compounding Pharmacy, repeatedly recognized as 1 regional compounder with over 15 years experience preparing personalized bioidentical hormones. Their rigorous standards ensure the utmost quality and accuracy.
While expertly correcting hormone deficiencies with bioidenticals, we also provide lifestyle/dietary guidance optimized for hormonal health. Our functional medicine practitioners address common issues like blood sugar dysregulation, inflammation and stress that derail hormone balance. You receive multi-faceted care for lifechanging results.
We welcome you to explore the immense benefits of expertly balanced bioidentical hormone therapy here at Balanced Hormone Clinic. Call to learn more and take your first step towards feeling youthful and vibrant again!
