Hormone imbalances can negatively impact quality of life and lead to further health complications if left untreated. At Balance & Renew Clinic in Talent, we specialize in customized hormone therapy to help patients restore optimal hormonal balance.
Fluctuating hormone levels are a natural part of aging, but factors like stress, medications, and medical conditions can disrupt endocrine function earlier in life. Common causes for hormonal imbalances include:
Risk increases with age, but imbalances can happen at any age. Symptoms may be vague at first, slowly worsening over months and years. Early intervention leads to better outcomes, making testing important even based on subtle symptoms.
Due to their widespread impacts, low hormone levels manifest differently across patients. Symptoms may be vague but can include:
With overlapping symptoms, accurate testing is critical for determining which hormones are imbalanced. We utilize advanced diagnostics only available through specialty clinics.
Panels we commonly order include:
Testing is covered by most major insurance plans. Out-of-pocket costs vary based on chosen labs.
Traditional labs fail to catch borderline or early imbalances. Normal ranges do not reflect optimal levels for symptom relief and wellness. We use expanded functional ranges to identify deficiencies long before disease develops.
Specialty diagnostics also evaluate intricate hormone interactions missed on standard tests. Accurate results empower our clinicians to create targeted, patient-centered treatment plans.
After thorough testing, we craft customized plans featuring hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and adjunctive support as needed. Most patients see significant benefits such as:
- Increased energy and less fatigue - Enhanced libido and sexual performance - Improved body composition - increased muscle, decreased fat - Better sleep quality and less insomnia - Reduced menopause symptoms - hot flashes, night sweats - Younger appearance - improved skin tone and texture
- Balanced moods - reduced depression and irritability - Increased motivation and cognitive performance - Greater emotional regulation and resilience to stress - Improved self-esteem and confidence
HRT delivers compounding benefits over time, as balanced hormones reinforce optimal functioning across body systems. Patients often describe feeling years younger while treatments progress.
We personalize care based on each patient's needs and preferences, but typical HRT protocols feature:
Common hormone medications we prescribe include:
Testosterone - Androgel, testosterone cypionate injections, axiron Estrogen - Oral, transdermal/topical, vaginal tablets/creams Progesterone - Prometrium, Crinone gels Thyroid (T3/T4) - Levothyroxine, liothyronine DHEA - DHEA pills/sublingual Cortisol/adrenal - Hydrocortisone, prednisone
We provide thorough education on proper administration, dosing, and timing. Most treatments are daily at home.
Follow-up blood tests are needed 4-6 weeks after starting treatments to assess progress and make any necessary dosage adjustments. Testing continues every 3-6 months for the first year, then annually thereafter. More frequent monitoring needed with more complex cases.
Salivary hormone testing offers real-time data between blood draws. Easy home collection helps fine tune treatments. We utilize both blood and salivary testing to ensure optimal results.
HRT works best alongside nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes which also support hormonal balance, such as:
We provide referrals to dietitians, acupuncturists, fitness trainers, and other practitioners to reinforce hormonal balance via multiple modalities. This integrative approach typically yields the best patient outcomes.
Hormone therapy can help treat some symptoms of menopause, but research shows it may have an unintended benefit for the brain. A study found hormone therapy started soon after menopause could help protect memory and thinking skills as women age. The cognitive benefit was significant and not commonly known before.
Balance & Renew Clinicians focus exclusively on hormonal health and specialize in complex cases. We hold advanced certifications in:
Our extensive expertise translates to higher quality care. Specific advantages include:
We identify borderline deficiencies long before disease develops or symptoms significantly disrupt quality of life. The earlier treatment begins, the better and faster improvements manifest.
In-house specialty labs allow precision testing unavailable elsewhere, so no imbalances are overlooked. Compounded hormones ensure customized dosing for each patient’s needs.
With elevated risks of certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, and other issues with prolonged HRT, strict safety monitoring is essential. We routinely screen for potential problems and make prompt adjustments as needed.
Don’t resign yourself to feeling tired, depressed, and unhealthy due to hormonal issues. The knowledgeable practitioners at Balance & Renew Clinic develop targeted plans to help patients achieve peak vitality regardless of age or gender. Contact us today to discuss your symptoms and begin specialized testing to identify underlying imbalances. Here in Talent, multiple convenient lab locations provide accessible blood draws and saliva testing. We partner with radiology groups to arrange additional imaging as part of comprehensive evaluations.
The scenic trails, yoga studios, spas, and amenities make Talent an ideal setting to optimize wellness during treatment. Let ourExceptional care helps patients realize their best health and highest potential quality of life. indifference to suffering. The way forward requires employing both insight and compassion as our guides.
