Hormone therapy involves supplementing hormones that are deficient in the body to restore optimal levels. At Balanced Hormone Clinic in Brownsville, we offer customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to help patients find relief from symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Several factors can lead to a decline in hormone levels as we age, such as:
Lower hormone levels can negatively impact energy, cognition, weight, sex drive and more.
Some benefits of BHRT include:
Before starting hormone therapy, comprehensive lab testing is recommended to evaluate individual hormone levels and determine if there are any deficiencies.
Some of the key hormones we test include:
Based on test results, our clinicians will develop a personalized treatment plan.
At Balanced Hormone Clinic, BHRT protocols are tailored to each patient's lab results, medical history and goals.
The general process for initiating hormone therapy is:
Treatment plans incorporate bioidentical hormones including testosterone, estrogen, progesterone and others as needed.
"Bioidentical" means the hormones match exactly with human hormones. They are crafted to be molecularly identical to those produced naturally in the body.
Bioidentical hormones come in forms like:
The delivery method depends on the type of hormone, dose needed and patient preference.
Hormone therapy requires periodic follow-up and lab testing to ensure optimal hormone balance is maintained.
Small dose adjustments are often needed, especially in the first 6 months as the right levels are fine-tuned. Most patients feel an improvement in symptoms within a few weeks once levels stabilize.
Ongoing monitoring ensures healthy hormone balance is sustained long-term.
One of the most common hormone deficiencies, especially in aging men, is low testosterone (Low T). Balanced Hormone Clinic provides customized testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) tailored to each patient's needs.
Some symptoms that may indicate Low T include:
If multiple low testosterone symptoms are present, TRT may help.
In addition to relieving low T symptoms, TRT offers advantages like:
We determine if TRT is appropriate through lab testing and evaluating low T symptoms and health history. If values and symptoms indicate, TRT is started using bioidentical testosterone in one of several forms:
The specific protocol is tailored for your needs and goals.
In addition to HRT, making certain lifestyle adjustments can help optimize improvements:
Eating more high quality fats, vegetables and proteins while limiting sugar intake promotes hormone balance. Specific nutrients like zinc, magnesium and vitamin D also support health hormones.
Being active helps testosterone levels, metabolism, circulation, bone density, mood and sleep quality for amplified benefits from TRT.
Managing stress is key for overall wellbeing, including resilient hormone levels. Activities like yoga, deep breathing, massage and meditation relax the body.
Balanced Hormone Clinic guides patients on additional diet, exercise, stress management and nutritional supplementation for integrated support.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals match their physical characteristics with their gender identity. While the effects are well-known, many don't realize that for transgender women, hormone therapy can result in permanent breast growth and reversals of male-pattern baldness, bringing mental and emotional benefits along with physical changes.
There are many reasons Brownsville residents can feel confident choosing Balanced Hormone Clinic for their HRT needs.
Our state-of-the art clinic right in Brownsville provides service with:
Our HRT physicians have advanced certifications in:
Protocols use the latest evidence-based medical research for precision dosing.
We handle all insurance claims paperwork for simplified billing.
With our expertise in optimal hormone balance and convenient hometown care, Balanced Hormone Clinic helps Brownsville residents feel their best with HRT.
