Hormone therapy, also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), involves administering hormones to treat a medical condition caused by a hormone deficiency. At The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic in Weymouth, we offer customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to help patients suffering from age-related or other hormone deficiencies.
BHRT uses hormones that are molecularly identical to the ones naturally produced in the human body. This allows the treatment to be tailored to the individual patient's needs and provides better tolerance compared to synthetic hormone drugs.
Some of the key benefits of undergoing hormone therapy at our Weymouth clinic include:
Ignoring bothersome signs and symptoms related to a hormone imbalance can lead to worsening health over time. Some patients try to tough it out, not realizing that many quality of life and health issues they face daily could likely be corrected with proper hormone replacement.
That's why it's critical to have your hormone levels tested if you are experiencing common symptoms associated with menopause, perimenopause, andropause or other hormone disorders, such as:
The experienced practitioners at The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic Weymouth clinic will test your hormone levels through blood, saliva or urine samples. If a hormone deficiency or imbalance is detected, we will create a customized treatment plan involving bioidentical hormone therapy to help you regain optimal health, energy and vitality.
The longer you wait to treat a hormone deficiency, the higher your risks of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. So schedule a consultation today to see if our hormone replacement programs can help you live a fuller, healthier life!
Bioidentical hormone replacement provides perfect hormone copies that precisely match human hormones at the molecular level. This provides better physical recognition compared to synthetic hormones and improved treatment outcomes.
At The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic Weymouth clinic, our practitioners use the latest diagnostic labs and only pharmacy-grade hormones to develop individualized BHRT regiments based on your:
We often prescribe testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for men suffering from low testosterone (low T) and bioidentical estrogen or progesterone replacement for women undergoing menopause. Other hormone therapies may also be incorporated depending on your needs.
The end goal of bioidentical HRT is to restore health and vitality by bringing your hormone levels back into balance. This is accomplished through precise prescription of the lowest effective hormone doses to relieve symptoms and correct deficiencies without unwanted side effects.
Our patients appreciate the enhanced quality of life they enjoy thanks to our safe, effective bioidentical hormone replacement programs.
In order to provide appropriate hormone therapy, our practitioners must first diagnose the type and extent of your hormone deficiency or imbalance.
We utilize advanced medical testing to analyze important hormone markers, such as:
These and other hormones are assessed through confidential testing of your blood, saliva or urine samples. This allows our practitioners to gauge your hormone levels and how they compare to optimal reference ranges.
If testing reveals a deficiency in one or more key hormones, we will discuss bioidentical replacement options that can correct the imbalance. Targeted treatment helps resolve unpleasant symptoms and protects your future health.
Ongoing testing also lets us ensure hormone levels remain properly balanced during long-term hormone replacement therapy. We modify prescriptions accordingly based on your changing needs.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals match their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Studies show that after transitioning with hormone therapy, transgender individuals experience reduced anxiety, depression and suicidality, suggesting the therapy can greatly improve mental health and quality of life.
Many women first seek help for menopause care during the years leading up to their final period. The transitional perimenopause stage is often when annoying symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disruption and mood changes start to occur.
Unfortunately, women going through perimenopause and menopause often suffer needlessly when hormone therapy could relieve difficult symptoms. BHRT helps cool hot flashes, improves sleep quality, stabilizes moods, boosts energy and rejuvenates health.
Perimenopause involves fluctuating and falling estrogen and progesterone levels as ovarian function declines. These hormone changes underlie associated symptoms. Our practitioners often find a patient's falling progesterone levels relative to estrogen precipitates many symptoms arising during the years preceding menopause.
We call this hormonal imbalance "estrogen dominance" - where declining progesterone allows estrogen effects to become amplified. Rebalancing these two key hormones alleviates problematic symptoms for most patients.
Our compassionate, specialized practitioners take time to understand your unique situation, symptoms and health goals when designing customized menopause treatment plans.
Exact bioidentical hormone combinations and dosages will differ based on your needs, but commonly include:
In addition to skillful hormone replacement to cool hot flashes, improve sleep quality, elevate mood and energy levels, our practitioners offer comprehensive menopause management support, including:
We also provide emotional support, help navigating relationships, offer sexual health advice tailored to menopause concerns, and deliver preventive care guidance focused on you. Everything we do focuses on supporting your transition through perimenopause and menopause for improved quality of life.
Just as women undergo menopause, men experience declining testosterone levels and symptomatic changes as they age that comprise a condition often called andropause or male menopause. Associated low testosterone levels adversely affect men's quality of life.
Low testosterone frequently goes undiagnosed and untreated due to the slow and subtle nature of falling T levels as men grow older. Also, symptoms often develop gradually, so men simply adjust to "feeling older" versus realizing their malaise stems from a correctable hormone deficiency.
Symptoms that could suggest andropause and benefit from testosterone replacement may include:
Men should consider having their levels tested if they exhibit two or more of these common low testosterone indications. Even without pronounced symptoms, testosterone screening is advisable for men over 40 during annual checkups due to prevalence of declines in T levels.
Our clinic uses advanced medical labs for diagnostic blood testing that accurately evaluates testosterone status. We measure total testosterone along with free testosterone levels to determine the amount of hormone biologically available to cells and tissues.
Screening may uncover other subtle hormone abnormalities involving estrogens, thyroid, DHEA or other biomarkers that impact health as well. We dig deeper when standard tests come back normal but symptoms persist that diminish quality of life.
If testing confirms low testosterone, our skilled medical practitioners develop customized treatment plans involving testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). The many benefits our patients experience through properly managed TRT include:
The goal is to return testosterone status to optimal levels based on a man's age and health status for maximum benefits. Ongoing blood testing lets us adjust dosages to keep hormones properly balanced.
Proper fat burning and metabolism relies on a delicate balance of key hormones, including estrogens, testosterone, thyroid and others. Aging and health conditions often throw these hormones out of optimal balance, making weight loss extremely difficult.
Bioidentical hormone replacement helps restore hormone deficits and imbalances that contribute to weight gain - especially increased body fat and abdominal fat. Our customized treatment regimens facilitate easier fat loss while gaining lean tissue through enhanced metabolic function.
Male and female patients alike experience pleasing body composition improvements providing them an additional incentive for sustaining hormone therapy.
Age-related testosterone and estrogen declines coupled with rising cortisol and falling thyroid hormone impede weight loss over time through several mechanisms, including:
Essentially, biology increasingly works against us for weight loss as we age. But properly restoring hormones to more youthful ranges can help tip the scales back in your favor!
Get the most out of your bioidentical hormone replacement by incorporating these essential weight loss boosters:
Nutrition: Follow our guidance for a high protein, healthy fat, low sugar, Mediterranean-style eating plan. Proper nutrition normalizes additional obesity-promoting hormones like insulin.
Exercise: Include at least 30 minutes daily moderate exercise to help stimulate testosterone production, burn more calories, build fitness and retain lean muscle mass.
Stress moderation: High cortisol exacerbates belly fat accumulation and junk food cravings. Use stress reduction techniques we provide to help normalize this obesity hormone.
Quality sleep: Poor sleep decreases leptin (satiety hormone) and elevates ghrelin levels (hunger hormone) undermining weight loss through increased appetite and higher caloric intake.
When combined synergistically with these positive lifestyle elements, customized hormone replacement regimes make reaching a healthy body composition significantly easier.
Hormones like estrogen, testosterone and thyroid profoundly impact brain function and mental health. Imbalances contribute to many mood disorders and cognitive changes that increase during aging.
Bioidentical estrogen therapy, testosterone therapy, thyroid treatment and other targeted hormone replacement therapies rejuvenate mental health. Patients report feeling mentally sharper, more motivated and positive after we restore their hormones to optimal balance.
Some of the beneficial mental effects associated with properly balanced hormones include:
Enhanced cognition & memory - Estrogens & testosterone nourish the brain - Support optimal neurotransmitter levels
Better mood & emotional health - Estrogen & testosterone strengthen activity in mood regulating centers - Relieves anxiety and depression
Increased motivation & assertiveness - Testosterone amplifies drive, determination and risk-taking
Deep, restorative sleep - Progesterone enhances sleep architecture & Melatonin production - Thyroid hormones also support healthy sleep
Relief from haze & mental fatigue - Low cortisol, balanced thyroid levels and testosterone increase mental clarity and alertness
If you have noticed worsening memory and concentration, increased anxiety or sadness, low motivation or declining sleep quality - an underlying hormone imbalance may be to blame. Our bioidentical hormone therapies often quickly improve these frustrating mental symptoms for patients suffering from hormonal disruptions.
Healthy sexual function provides physical pleasure and emotional intimacy important for quality relationships and overall wellness throughout life. However, low testosterone, low estrogen and menopause or andropause transition symptoms often hinder people's enjoyment of sex - which frustrates both partners.
Fortunately, properly balancing your sex hormones through bioidentical testosterone therapy and estrogen replacement helps restore satisfying function for most patients.
Some prevalent reasons people experience low libido, arousal difficulties and diminished sexual pleasure include:
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Assessing hormone status through accurate testing finds underlying causes contributing to lackluster sexuality. This allows corrective treatment through customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
In addition to boosting testosterone and estrogen levels, we also ensure adequate free testosterone and estradiol availability (not bound to serum proteins). Progesterone may be incorporated to protect uterine tissue health if estrogens are prescribed to postmenopausal women.
Patients also follow our guidance to improve circulation, lower stress, get sufficient sleep and make time for intimacy. We help couples talk through relationship challenges, fears or mistaken assumptions that kill libido as well.
Through improved hormone balance coupled with holistic lifestyle enhancement, most men and women delight in restored passions and sexual function. This greatly improves relationship happiness along with overall wellbeing.
Why Choose The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic Weymouth For Your Hormone Therapy
There are many reasons to choose The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic Weymouth clinic for your hormone replacement needs over other local providers. Some key advantages include:
Convenient Location - Our welcoming clinic resides in the * conveniently off Route 3A providing easy access for South Shore residents.
Specialized Expertise - Our practitioners complete ongoing medical education focused exclusively on age management, regenerative and hormone therapies for improving patients' health spans. We stay current with the latest anti-aging protocols.
Advanced Diagnostics - We utilize advanced medical testing through leading clinical labs to accurately uncover hormone imbalances and deficiencies underlying health issues. This ensures proper treatment.
Highest Quality Therapeutics - Our certified compounding pharmacy-grade bioidentical hormones, peptides and other treatment agents provide the utmost purity, potency and dependability.
Custom Therapeutic Plans - All programs are individually tailored for each patient's unique needs not based on one-size-fits all formulas. We carefully monitor progress and safety through follow up testing and exams.
Lifestyle Optimization Recommendations
In addition to expert hormone replacement our practitioners provide thermal enjoyable * with pools and relaxation areas that will contribute to better health and faster hormone deficiency correction.
We also offer specialized nutritional coaching, supplement guidance and stress reduction techniques. Helping patients achieve their exercise, sleep and wellness goals maximizes treatment benefits. Healthy lifestyle choices combined with properly balanced hormones are key to enjoying an active, energized lifespan.
Thank you for considering The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic Weymouth for your hormone therapy needs. We support South Shore men and women through smooth age management transitions and welcome the opportunity to help you thrive!
