Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. As we age, hormone levels can become imbalanced, leading to unpleasant symptoms. Replacing these hormones can provide relief.
At Elite Hormone Health in Monument, our specialized practitioners offer customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to help patients restore hormonal balance. We create a personalized treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
Bioidentical hormones are man-made forms of hormones that are indistinguishable from those produced in the human body. This allows them to interact with receptors in the same way as your natural hormones.
The most commonly prescribed bioidentical hormones include:
BHRT can be delivered in various ways such as gels, creams, patches, pellets, and injectable forms. Our practitioners will determine the optimal delivery method for your treatment.
Balancing your hormones with BHRT can provide numerous benefits including:
In short, BHRT can help patients feel healthier, look better, think clearer, and enjoy life more fully.
There are several telltale signs that your hormones have fallen out of optimal ranges. Symptoms can vary based on which hormones are affected.
Estrogen deficiency is quite common in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Symptoms may include:
Declining progesterone is often concurrent with low estrogen in menopausal women. Some effects of progesterone deficiency include:
Male testosterone levels peak in the late teens to early 20s then slowly decrease by approximately 1% per year after age 30. Some male low testosterone symptoms are:
Although testosterone is considered a male hormone, women also require a small amount for optimal health. Some effects of low testosterone in women can include:
The first step in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is diagnosing a true hormone deficiency with blood, saliva, or urine tests.
Elite Hormone Health uses leading-edge diagnostic labs to thoroughly evaluate your hormone levels. Testing provides an objective measurement of your baseline hormones to determine if supplementation is warranted.
Some examples of vital tests include:
Test results are carefully reviewed by our practitioners to uncover specific hormone deficiencies or imbalances. This enables customized, precision treatment plans.
If testing confirms suboptimal levels, our goal is to replenish your hormones to youthful ranges so you can feel healthy and energized again!
The doctors and nurses at Elite Hormone Health specialize exclusively in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. We open at 7AM on weekdays for your convenience.
As leaders in the field of anti-aging medicine, we boast particular expertise in optimizing hormones for:
Most women begin to experience hormone fluctuations in their late 30s and 40s as fertility declines. This rollercoaster of symptoms during the menopausal transition can last for a decade prior to the final menstrual period.
Perimenopause and menopause should not mean living with sleep disturbances, hot flashes, sexual problems, weight gain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, or memory issues. You deserve to feel like yourself again!
Through personalized BHRT we can:
In brief, balanced hormones translates to better living during and after menopause.
Most men begin experiencing declining testosterone levels, dubbed “andropause,” in their 40s and 50s. The spectrum of low testosterone symptoms adversely impacts quality of life.
We offer cutting-edge therapies to counteract troublesome andropause symptoms like:
Through TRT - testosterone replacement therapy - we can successfully:
In short, restoring testosterone to healthy ranges can greatly enhance a man’s strength, physique, performance, and vitality.
Because thyroid hormones regulate metabolism, imbalances can significantly disrupt health and wellbeing.
Common thyroid issues our practitioners diagnose and treat include:
Proper thyroid treatment relieves symptoms like fatigue, stubborn weight gain, constipation, hair loss, cold sensitivity, muscle cramps, puffy face, and irregular periods in women.
Balancing thyroid hormones often necessitates synergistic support with other key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol. Our staff excel at these complex cases.
What sets Elite Hormone Health apart is our unwavering commitment to patient health using cutting-edge therapies in a welcoming environment.
As a small private clinic, we offer highly personalized care. We listen attentively and spend quality time with patients.
Top benefits of choosing Elite Hormone Health include:
In summary, our goal is for patients to look great, feel amazing, and prevent disease. We support you in achieving peak health during midlife and beyond with cutting-edge therapies in a tailored, caring environment.
The process for starting bioidentical hormone replacement is straightforward but does necessitate an initial investment of time for proper testing, evaluation, education, and development of a customized treatment plan.
Here is a general outline that new patients can expect:
Initial Consultation
Diagnostic Testing
Second Consultation
Initiate Therapy
While each case is unique, most patients begin experiencing benefits within a few weeks to months after properly starting therapy. Maintaining open communication facilities successful BHRT outcomes.
We look forward to partnering with you on your path to better health through precision balancing of your vital hormones.
Bioidentical hormone replacement aims to restore hormone levels similar to youthful ranges. However, diet, exercise, stress relief, targeted supplementation, and other lifestyle factors also significantly influence hormonal balance.
We counsel our patients on smart lifestyle choices for better overall results including:
Nutrition
Exercise
Stress Management
Supplements
Adopting healthy lifestyle habits creates an optimal internal environment for balanced hormone function.
Imbalanced hormone levels greatly diminish quality of life as we age. Yet due to lack of screening, many struggle needlessly for years without solutions.
We advise preventive hormone testing starting at age 35 in women and age 40 in men due to the insidious nature of declining hormones over time.
Catching changes at the initial stages provides a critical window of opportunity for treatment to:
In short, identifying hormone drops early is crucial for preserving wellness and vitality.
