Bioidentical hormones are substances that are chemically identical to those produced naturally in the human body. They are often used to help treat symptoms related to hormone imbalances or deficiencies, especially in menopausal and postmenopausal women.
Bioidentical hormones are designed to mimic the effects of hormones that are made naturally in the body. When deficiencies in hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone occur, low levels can cause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood instability, and sexual dysfunction.
By replacing missing hormones, many of these symptoms and quality of life issues can be improved. Bioidentical hormones bind to hormone receptors in cells, signaling functions like thermoregulation, metabolism, stress response, and reproductive health to work more optimally.
Treatment with bioidentical hormone therapy can help provide several key health and wellness benefits:
Women with declining estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone may notice:
In men, testosterone deficiency may cause:
For men with clinically low testosterone levels, testosterone injections, patches, or gels can help restore a more normal range. Getting testosterone levels back to an optimal range can support many aspects of men’s health like:
There are a few different options for taking supplemental testosterone:
The method chosen depends on patient needs and preferences to optimize stable levels long-term.
Beginning testosterone replacement therapy first requires thorough lab testing to confirm clinically low testosterone. A complete history and physical exam are also needed to rule out underlying causes and evaluate overall health.
If low testosterone is confirmed, then the process involves:
The symptoms caused by hormone decline can have profoundly negative effects on quality of life. Many patients unknowingly tolerate symptoms for years before seeking help. However, restoring hormonal balance can dramatically improve wellbeing.
Getting a timely medical evaluation is key. The experienced clinicians at New Beginnings HRT Clinic specialize in precise diagnosis and customized treatment plans for any hormone insufficiency or imbalance that is suspected.
If deficient or imbalanced hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, cortisol go untreated for prolonged periods, this can increase risks for:
That’s why timely testing, detection, and correction of any hormone deficits through replacement as needed is so vital for protecting long-term health.
Bioidentical hormones derived from plants can provide relief from menopausal symptoms. However, according to recent research, they do not appear to be safer or more effective than traditional hormone therapy when it comes to health risks like blood clots or strokes. More study is still needed in this developing area.
The practitioners at New Beginnings HRT Clinic have advanced specialty training and extensive experience using bioidentical hormones to treat various conditions related to:
You can trust our team to provide precise, individualized diagnosis and expert care using the latest medical advances. We stay on top of cutting-edge research and best practice recommendations in regenerative medicine.
Hormone balance is complex and unique for each patient. At New Beginnings HRT Clinic, thorough testing and analysis is done to uncover your specific deficits, sensitivities, and needs. An integrated treatment approach is then custom designed just for you.
Protocols are carefully tailored depending on your:
Our practitioners realize that restoring optimal hormonal health requires an ongoing team effort. We closely track progress and provide ongoing support to make dosage or other adjustments as needed over months and years. The goal is for you to sustain ideal balance long-term through periodic follow-up and maintenance.
Eating a diet high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, lean proteins, and healthy fats provides essential nutrients that support hormone health. These include magnesium, zinc, quality protein, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. Stay well hydrated with purified water and herbal teas. Limit sugar, refined grains, alcohol, caffeine, and processed foods.
Aim for 30-60 minutes daily of mixed cardio, strength training, flexibility, and balance activities according to your health status. This helps modulate stress hormones, boost endorphins, build lean muscle mass, and reduce inflammation. Walking and hiking outdoors in beautiful Ruidoso provides extra mental health benefits. The higher elevation increases heart rate to improve cardiorespiratory fitness faster.
Make time for relaxing activities like yoga, deep breathing, massage, forest bathing in nature, or float therapy. Prioritize 7-9 hours nightly of quality sleep. Manage stress through outlets like counseling, support groups, mediation and mindfulness practices, art and music therapy. Laughing and positive social connection also relieve stress.
Hormone imbalances often interact bidirectionally with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, insomnia, cognitive dysfunction, and loss of motivation. When hormonal deficiencies are properly addressed, mental health typically improves significantly. However certain supplemental therapies can also be very helpful:
Talk therapy and counseling provides needed emotional support while better understanding factors that may contribute to hormone dysfunction like chronic stress and grief. Counseling builds coping tools, resilience, and healthy perspectives.
Activities like mindfulness meditation, guided imagery, biofeedback, yoga, tai chi, hypnotherapy, and expressive arts help integrate mind-body health. They reduce perceived stress, improve sleep quality, decrease pain sensitivity, blunt inflammation, and teach deep relaxation.
Joining community support groups builds social connection, provides perspective from those on a similar journey, and imparts practical wisdom for navigating treatment. Support groups decrease isolation while reinforcing motivation and accountability.
With an individualized treatment plan from the experts at New Beginnings HRT Clinic, significant improvements in energy, sleep, sexual health, body composition, mood, concentration, bone health, heart health and an overall sense of vitality are all achievable goals. We consider it a privilege to guide each patient’s unique path to optimal hormonal wellbeing and highly personalized care is our top priority. Please reach out with any questions or to schedule a consultation. We look forward to helping you reclaim your healthiest, most vibrant self!
