Hormone therapy Winter Springs, FL

Introduction to Hormone Therapy

Hormone therapy involves replacing hormones that are low or deficient in the body to restore optimal levels. This can provide immense health and quality of life benefits when hormones become imbalanced due to aging or other factors.

At Balance Hormone Clinic in Winter Springs, we offer customized bioidentical hormone therapy to help patients overcome symptoms of hormone deficiency. Read on to learn more about common reasons for hormone imbalances, which hormones we may test and replace, who can benefit, and why our clinic is a top choice for hormone therapy in the Twin Cities metro.

Common Reasons for Hormone Deficiency

There are various reasons why both men and women may struggle with low testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormones like T3 and T4, and other key messengers in the body:

• Aging - Hormone levels naturally decline with age. In peri- and post-menopausal women, estrogen and progesterone plummet during this transition. Men over age 30 lose testosterone at about 1% per year.


• Removal of ovaries or testes - Surgical removal of these glands eliminates the main source of sex hormone production.


• Pituitary gland dysfunction - The pituitary is the "master gland" that signals other glands to produce hormones. Problems here can affect many hormones.


• Hypothalamus dysfunction - This area of the brain contains neurons that initiate hormone production. Issues here trickle down to multiple hormone systems.


• Chronic stress - Prolonged stress raises cortisol, which can slow production of reproductive and growth hormones.


• Obesity - Excess fatty tissue and inflammation disturbs hormone balance in both genders.


• Diabetes - Insulin helps regulate hormones, so uncontrolled blood sugar throws off hormonal communications.

Which Hormones We Test and Replace

At Balance Hormone Clinic, we test major hormones that become deficient, then create personalized treatment plans to restore optimal levels. Hormones we commonly test before developing a customized therapy regimen include:

Sex Hormones

• Testosterone - The predominant male androgen that drops as part of male aging. Low testosterone causes symptoms like low energy, reduced muscle mass, weight gain, poor concentration, and erectile dysfunction.


• Estrogen - The main female sex hormone that drops during perimenopause and menopause. This causes hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes, trouble sleeping, and accelerated aging.


• Progesterone - Works synergistically with estrogen in women and also declines during the menopausal transition. Low progesterone worsens estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flashes.

Thyroid Hormones

• T3/T4 - These thyroid hormones regulate metabolism. Low levels cause weight gain, fatigue, constipation, cold intolerance, and more hypothyroidism symptoms.

Growth Hormones

• Human growth hormone (HGH) - Growth hormone production drops off after age 30. Declining HGH causes loss of collagen, muscle mass, bone density, energy, and more.


• IGF-1 - Low insulin-like growth factor-1 mirrors declining HGH levels and contributes to accelerated aging.

Who Can Benefit From Hormone Replacement?

The following groups tend to benefit from hormone testing and replacement therapies:

• Women going through perimenopause or menopause


• Men over age 35 whose energy, vitality, or sex drive has declined


• Women who have had hysterectomies or oophorectomies


• Patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses affected by hormone imbalance like diabetes, autoimmune disorders, heart disease, or osteoporosis


• Those recovering from radiation or chemotherapy which can impair hormone production


• Transgender patients seeking feminizing/masculinizing hormone regimens


• Anti-aging patients seeking to alleviate effects of declining Growth Hormone and IGF-1

Why Choose Balance Hormone Clinic for Your Hormone Therapy in Winter Springs?

There are many reasons to choose Balance Hormone Clinic for your hormone replacement needs:

We Emphasize Bioidentical Hormones

Bioidentical hormones are structurally identical to the hormones produced naturally in the body. They are metabolized normally and have fewer risks than synthetic prescription hormones. Balance Hormone Clinic custom-blends creams containing bioidentical testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and other hormones based on your lab testing and goals.

Individualized Treatment Plans

We know every patient is biologically unique, which is why we:

• Perform extensive lab hormone testing for imbalances


• Meet one-on-one to understand your symptoms and health goals


• Prescribe fully customized treatment plans including bioidentical hormones and other therapies to help you feel your best

Ongoing follow-ups and lab testing ensures optimal treatment as your hormone needs change.

Comprehensive Lifestyle Counseling

Restoring hormone balance is more complex than taking a bioidentical cream alone. We help patients implement tailored diet, exercise, stress reduction, and supplement regimens for better treatment outcomes. Addressing lifestyle factors and total-body health transforms how patients look, think, feel, and function on our therapies.

We Emphasize Safety

Hormone replacement therapy comes with potential side effects when not properly dosed and monitored. We minimize risks by:

• Carefully adjusting doses based on follow-up symptoms and labs


• Monitoring for potential side effects


• Ordering additional bloodwork when necessary to ensure safety

You are in good hands with our experienced practitioners guiding your hormone therapy.

Conclusion

We hope this overview has enhanced your understanding of hormone balance, common reasons for deficiencies, which hormones we can test and replace, who makes an ideal patient, and what sets Balance Hormone Clinic apart for HRT in Winter Springs. Please reach out online or by phone if we can answer any other questions about our customizable, comprehensive hormone replacement therapies. Here's to health, hormone balance, and feeling your best once more!