Hormones are essential chemical messengers that regulate many vital body functions. When hormone levels decline, people may experience troublesome signs and symptoms that impact quality of life. Many factors can contribute to a hormone deficiency, including normal aging, medical conditions, and medications.
Diagnosing a deficiency begins with recognizing the subtle signs and symptoms and having the right hormone tests. Common issues caused by low hormones include:
Early testing and diagnosis is key - a simple blood draw can check essential hormones like testosterone, estradiol, thyroid hormones, cortisol and DHEA-S. Adjusting hormone levels may help resolve troublesome issues before they significantly impact health and wellbeing.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can provide immense benefits when hormones are properly balanced under medical supervision. Therapeutic benefits may include:
Treatment is customized based on the individual's lab results, medical history and personalized goals. Monitoring progress with follow-up lab testing helps ensure proper hormone balance is achieved and maintained long-term.
HRT aims to restore hormone levels back to an optimal range, similar to levels in early adulthood. There are two main categories of hormone medications:
New Beginnings HRT Clinic specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), using hormones customized to each unique physiology and biochemistry. This "natural fit" often improves tolerability and enhances clinical outcomes.
HRT is administered in different ways depending on the type of hormone. Common routes include:
Doctors determine the optimal delivery method for each person based on hormone type, dosage, existing medical conditions and patient preference. Most regimes utilize a combination approach for best results.
One of the most common and impactful hormone deficiencies in both men and women involves the vital hormone testosterone. When levels decline in adulthood, multiple body systems are affected.
Symptoms can develop gradually over years and be incorrectly attributed to "normal aging". Evaluating testosterone levels is critical for both sexes. Common symptoms of low testosterone (Low-T) include:
MEN: Erectile dysfunction, low libido, reduced muscle, weight gain, fatigue, poor concentration, irritability and depression.
WOMEN: Low libido, fatigue, weight gain, anxiety/depression and loss of sense of wellbeing.
Levels should be checked first thing in the morning when testosterone is highest via a simple blood test. Results below optimal range warrant treatment discussions.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) under medical guidance has been proven to:
Carefully monitored TRT can help restore feelings of vitality, youthfulness and overall wellness when testosterone is low.
TRT medication options include:
The ultimate goal is establishing an optimal level based on symptoms and lab testing, then maintaining it steadily via the ideal delivery method for the individual.
New Beginnings HRT Clinic provides cutting-edge hormone replacement therapies to help patients regain health, vitality and an overall sense of wellbeing. We specialize in precision balancing of hormones using a functional, anti-aging medicine approach that works directly with the body’s innate healing systems.
We provide comprehensive hormone management within our state-of-the art clinic featuring:
We advise specific lifestyle modifications to help patients achieve optimal response from HRT:
We also highlight excellent local wellness businesses that complement our treatments:
Our clinic was founded by Dr. Patricia Edwards, a board-certified hormone therapy specialist with over 15 years of experience. Our practitioners provide proven protocols, close monitoring and ongoing patient advocacy.
We collaborate with regional compounding pharmacies to supply highest quality customized bioidentical hormones tailored to each patient’s physiology.
New Beginnings HRT Clinic transforms lives through targeted, integrative care. We appreciate the trust patients instill in our clinic and remain dedicated to the best possible treatment outcomes. Please () to discuss your health goals or call us at 555-0123 with any questions.
While hormone therapy is often used to relieve menopause symptoms in middle-aged women, recent research has shown it may also help improve memory and thinking skills in both younger and older postmenopausal women when initiated soon after menopause. The cognitive benefits were seen even in women who started hormone therapy in their 60s.
