Bioidentical hormone therapy involves using hormones that are molecularly identical to those naturally produced in the human body to treat hormonal imbalances and deficiencies. At Renewal Hormone Clinic Phoenixville, we specialize in bioidentical hormone treatments to help patients find relief from symptoms and optimize health and wellbeing.
Bioidentical hormones can be customized to match a patient's needs and biological makeup. Our experts carefully evaluate hormone levels and symptoms to determine the best combination, dosage, and method of delivery of bioidentical hormones to restore balance, vitality and an overall sense of well-being.
The first step in bioidentical hormone therapy is always a thorough assessment of a patient's hormone levels. This generally involves blood, saliva, or urine tests to evaluate the functioning of glands like the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals and gonads.
Some key hormones we test for include:
Understanding a patient's baseline hormone function is crucial for determining the best bioidentical hormone protocol for their needs. We use both blood tests and cutting-edge Dried Urine Testing for Hormones (DUTCH) to get a complete picture.
Declining hormone levels affect people differently, but some common deficiency signs and symptoms include:
Identifying and treating hormone imbalances earlier leads to dramatically better patient outcomes. Even mild deficiencies that don't cause overt disease can undermine quality of life and sense of wellbeing significantly.
We dig deeper to understand subtle symptoms and optimize hormonal health before severe dysfunction sets in.
Bioidentical hormone therapy provides tremendous benefits including:
During perimenopause, premenopause and menopause, bioidentical estrogen and/or progesterone therapy can help counteract declining ovarian function and estrogen levels.
Bioidentical testosterone therapy in men with Low T and andropause can:
Thyroid, DHEA and other bioidentical hormone therapies provide targeted relief from hypoactive glands causing symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, low mood, and more.
Balanced, youthful hormone levels lead to better mental, emotional, and physical health - dramatically improving quality of life.
Although marketed as "natural," bioidentical hormones are synthesized in a lab to match human hormones. However, some small studies suggest that bioidentical progesterone cream may help reduce hot flashes in peri- and post-menopausal women as effectively as FDA-approved therapies.
There are two main delivery methods for bioidentical hormone treatments:
Custom-compounded transdermal creams containing bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA or other ingredients are commonly prescribed. Patients apply small amounts to rotating sites on wrists/forearms, thighs, abdomen daily or twice daily.
Levels can be gradually adjusted by changing dosages until optimal symptoms relief and hormone levels are achieved.
Key advantages: - Convenience of self-administration at home - Gradual release mimics natural hormone fluctuations - Avoid first pass liver metabolism reducing side effects - Easy to change/adjust dosage till desired effects occur
We also use high grade bioidentical hormones in liquid drops administered under the tongue (sublingually) once or twice daily. Sublingual delivery also avoids first pass liver metabolism and offers optimal absorption.
Bioidentical hormones require physician prescription and oversight to obtain - we cannot provide to patients directly without proper testing, evaluation and monitoring. But once prescribed, custom compounded formulas are easy to use at home.
We partner with the highest quality pharmacies to provide pharmaceutical grade purity and accuracy.
Conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) uses synthetic versions of hormones. The molecules are slightly altered from human hormones.
This small difference can lead to issues like:
Bioidentical hormones have identical chemical structures to hormones produced by the ovaries, testes and adrenal glands. They:
So bioidentical hormones act more naturally in the body and tend to have less side effects.
We customize combinations, dosages and delivery systems of bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA thyroid and other hormones to match each patient's physiology and needs.
There are many reasons patients seeking balanced hormones, optimal health and improved quality of life choose Renewal Hormone Clinic Phoenixville, including:
Our practitioners complete extensive education in age management medicine with an emphasis on hormone balancing strategies:
We utilize advanced diagnostic testing to uncover subtle hormone imbalances including:
This data-driven, science-based approach allows personalized protocols targeting root causes of symptoms.
- One-on-one consultations - Custom treatment plans - Starting low and going slow - Monitoring symptoms and side effects - Adjusting dosages for patient needs and feedback - Follow-up testing to ensure optimal hormonal balance
We partner with patients long-term - adjusting and optimizing their programs over months and years for peak wellness.
We only use highest purity USP-Grade hormones from specialized compounding pharmacies for safety and consistency.
Balancing hormones for long term wellness requires an integrative approach including:
We craft 360 degree programs personalized to the bioindividual.
Hormone levels decline subtly over time. Often patients adapt to gradually worsening symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, reduced sex drive, or anxiety during perimenopause, andropause, adrenopause or thyroid dysfunction.
Treating hormonal imbalances early is crucial for outcomes in:
Declining androgens affects libido, erection quality, arousal, and sexual satisfaction dramatically. For women, urogenital atrophy from low estrogen causes painful, difficult intercourse.
Restoring hormones earlier preserves intimacy and enjoyment of sex longer.
Falling estrogen, testosterone, thyroid hormones and DHEA undermine focus, memory, learning, stress resilience and stable moods.
Balancing these brain hormones protects cognitive abilities and emotional well-being decades longer.
Losing muscular fitness accelerates sarcopenia (age-related muscle wasting) and conversion of lean mass into fat. This slows metabolism triggering rapid weight gain and diabetes.
Optimizing anabolic hormones preserves fat burning efficiency and a strong, lean functional physique into later decades.
Hormonal declines increase long term risks for heart disease, osteoporosis, neurodegeneration, and cancers. Detrimental biochemical changes accumulate insidiously over years.
Early screening and treatment provides enormous protective benefits against chronic and degenerative disease.
We help patients optimize hormones for healthspan as well lifespan.
There are many benefits for those seeking care for hormone wellness and age management at Renewal Hormone Clinic Phoenixville clinic including:
With over 10,000 patient cases managed, Renewal Hormone Clinic Phoenixville's practitioners have deep expertise specifically in bioidentical hormone balancing strategies. We stay abreast of cutting edge advancements in age management medicine for better patient outcomes.
We specialize in data-driven, science-based precision medicine - using genetic, blood, microbiome and other advanced lab testing to uncover root causes of hormone dysfunction and other issues. This enables truly personalized medical, nutrition and lifestyle programs tailored to your unique biology and needs.
You get caring, compassionate support from our staff along with the founder and Medical Director's unwavering personal oversight of your care. We partner with you closely through each phase of treatment to ensure an exceptional experience.
Hormones don't work in isolation. Balancing hormones long term requires individualized lifestyle, nutrition and other interventions rooted in the core principles of functional and anti-aging medicine. We craft comprehensive 360 degree health programs personalized to your distinct physiology, priorities and goals.
If you're seeking relief from debilitating symptoms related to hormonal decline and want to optimize wellness as you age on your terms, reach out to Renewal Hormone Clinic Phoenixville clinic today. We're here to help!
