An imbalance of hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, DHEA, and others can result in negative effects on both men and women. Getting your hormone levels tested is crucial to determine if an imbalance exists that may lead to symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, low libido, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, weight gain, and many more.
If tests confirm a hormone deficiency, getting customized treatment through hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can provide immense relief from troublesome symptoms and restore one's vitality and overall well-being. Read on below for details on different types of HRT offered at Optimal Hormone Solutions and how it can help you or a loved one start feeling like yourselves again!
Women experiencing premature menopause or perimenopause may greatly benefit from HRT to relieve unpleasant symptoms. Restoring optimal hormone levels can provide wonderful benefits like:
For perimenopausal and menopausal women, HRT with bioidentical hormones customized to match what the body produces can provide a natural way to restore balance and feel like yourself again without negative side effects from synthetic or foreign hormones.
Bioidentical estradiol and progesterone are extremely beneficial for optimizing women's health during this transitional time and beyond. Treatment is available in various forms like pills, patches, gels, implants, shots, and vaginal creams to cater to each woman's needs and preferences.
Men experiencing signs of low testosterone like fatigue, low libido, erectile dysfunction, loss of strength, mood disorders, and other issues may find immense relief through testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Our knowledgeable practitioners can diagnose low T through comprehensive lab testing and create customized treatment plans to help men regain optimal wellness.
Benefits from properly administered TRT can include:
Our clinic offers TRT including injections, patches, gels, and oral supplements using high quality bioidentical testosterone tailored to the individual's needs for restoring healthy testosterone levels, steroid pathways, and general well-being.
Determining if you or a loved one has a treatable hormone deficiency starts with comprehensive lab testing to accurately check levels of key hormones like:
Understanding your hormone bloodwork is crucial before starting any therapy. Optimal Hormone Solutions practitioners carefully evaluate each patient’s unique lab results along with symptoms to make informed decisions about hormonal deficiencies and the best course of customized treatment.
Ideally, testing should occur first thing in the morning when hormone levels are highest. Fasting for 10-12 hours beforehand yields the most accurate results. However, we realize the challenges of fitting everything into busy schedules, so don’t hesitate to inquire about testing if mornings are difficult – there are always solutions!
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals match their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Studies show that after hormone treatment, transgender people report improvements in quality of life, lower anxiety and depression, and greater comfort in social interactions. The therapy allows them to live more authentically.
The skilled clinicians at Optimal Hormone Solutions follow scientifically-proven best practices tailored to the unique needs of each patient for safe, effective hormone replacement therapy:
Follow-up testing occurs about 6 weeks after starting therapy or dosage changes along with regular check-ins on symptom improvements or side effects. From there, dosages typically adjust every 3 months or so based on bloodwork and feedback until the ideal hormone restoration sweet spot with relief of troublesome symptoms gets achieved without overdoing treatment.
Most patients notice some improvements quite quickly like better energy, sleep, or mood stability within days to weeks. Further benefits accrue over 3-6 months once levels fully normalize. Expect to check in with your clinician about quarterly while the body adapts to find the optimal dosing and balance.
Optimal Hormone Solutions also provides an online portal for convenient prescription refills, messaging your clinician, or viewing lab results. We work as a team together with you on your wellness journey!
Seeking timely testing and treatment is vital if experiencing possible low hormone disorder symptoms. Research confirms restoring balance as early as possible provides far better health and quality of life rather than waiting years or decades.
Benefits of early detection and care include:
We encourage talking with your clinician right away if struggling with concerning symptoms for over 2 weeks. Some may brush off issues like low energy or low libido as normal aging or stress, but modest hormone optimization could provide tremendous quality of life enhancements quickly.
Optimal Hormone Solutions features a collaborative approach focused on restoring wellness by listening deeply, evaluating thoroughly, informing empoweringly, and supporting consistently. Contact us today to discuss your health goals – we’re in your corner!
Beyond hormone therapy, we help patients with:
Please () on these services for comprehensive care during your HRT journey and beyond.
The quaint town of Bloomington offers abundant natural splendor and small town charm perfect for restoring mind, body and spirit during hormone therapy.
We recommend:walking the peaceful Clear Creek Trail or wooded paths in McCormick's Creek State Park to reduce stress. Enjoy casual fare at the local Upland Brewing Co. with friends to buoy your mood or have a nourishing meal on the cozy patio at Feast Market and Cafe.
If the winter chill has you down, soak in the toasty waters at the Village Lights Bookstore & Cafe or Cardinal Spa to warm your body and spirit. Catch an uplifting show at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater or laugh along with live comedy at the Comedy Attic.
Plan enjoyable activities like these along with proper nutrition, movement, quality relationships and self-care while going through HRT. It takes a holistic approach to enable hormones to work at their best so you can thrive in vibrant health.
Optimal Hormone Solutions also has information on high quality medical labs, fitness centers and wellness establishments in Bloomington to support your journey. Please inquire for personalized guidance.
We greatly look forward to assisting you on your path to wellness as a collaborative partner. Please call or email us today to begin your journey!
