Bioidentical hormones are substances that are chemically identical to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. This includes hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, melatonin, and thyroid hormone. Unlike synthetic hormones found in conventional hormone replacement methods, bioidentical hormones match the natural molecular structure of hormones made by the body.
Many people experience a hormonal decline or imbalance as they age, leading to undesirable symptoms. Replacing these hormones can provide relief and restore optimal functioning. With bioidentical hormone therapy from Horizon Hormone Therapy, we craft completely customized treatment regimens tailored to your unique needs and hormone levels.
Research shows that bioidentical hormones tend to be safer and more effective than synthetic hormone replacements. They have the following advantages:
In contrast, synthetic hormones are made from chemicals that differ from endogenous human hormones. This makes side effects more likely with synthetic options.
Getting bioidentical hormone treatment in a timely manner is crucial for both managing symptoms and protecting long term health. Delaying treatment can allow hormone imbalance to impact many aspects of health:
Restoring optimal hormone balance helps mitigate these effects and reduces risk as you age. At Horizon Hormone Therapy, our clinicians emphasize early bioidentical hormone intervention tailored specifically for you.
We begin every patient's journey with an extensive assessment, including:
This allows us to uncover the distinct causes of your hormonal imbalance and decline.
Leveraging diagnostic data, our clinicians create fully personalized bioidentical hormone treatment regimens catered to your physiology. We utilize:
The route of delivery – including creams, pills, pellets, gels, and patches – is also tailored to your needs for maximal safety and efficacy.
Hormone therapy requires an ongoing partnership between patient and clinician. We closely track your symptoms, health metrics, and hormone levels to continually adapt your treatment regimen as needed over months and years. This ensures optimal therapeutic effects are achieved and maintained long-term.
Declining ovarian function before and during menopause leads to estrogen/progesterone deficiency, causing:
Bioidentical hormone therapy can effectively treat these symptoms. Horizon Hormone Therapyians identify your menopause type and deliver customized estrogen/progesterone to restore hormonal balance long-term. Lifestyle modifications are also recommended for added benefit.
Testosterone and DHEA decline with age, contributing to andropause. This produces:
Balancing testosterone and DHEA with bioidentical hormones alleviates these issues. Horizon Hormone Therapy performs thorough diagnostics to uncover type and degree of androgen deficiency prior to creating customized treatment plans.
Thyroid issues like hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s arise from thyroid hormone deficiency. This hampers metabolism and produces symptoms like:
Using bioidentical thyroid hormones like T3 and T4 helps normalize thyroid function, metabolism, body temperature regulation, and energy levels.
Bioidentical hormone therapy can also mitigate and relieve symptoms from a variety of other hormone disorders:
Horizon Hormone Therapy performs specialized testing to identify any hormonal abnormalities and delivers targeted treatment to correct them.
The first appointment at Horizon Hormone Therapy involves:
This gives us a baseline to design your hormone therapy.
Our clinicians analyze your test results and symptoms to determine type, degree, and root causes of hormonal imbalance. This data informs creation of a customized bioidentical hormone regimen just for you.
We use the lowest doses necessary to achieve healthy physiologic hormone levels and relieve unpleasant symptoms.
The optimal hormones, doses, and delivery methods are prescribed to restore your hormone balance, health, and wellbeing. These are gradually adjusted based on regular patient feedback regarding symptom improvement.
Follow up testing confirms hormone therapy optimization by verifying blood levels are appropriate. Additional fine tuning occurs in response to changing patient needs over time.
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. Large, long-term studies comparing health outcomes of bioidenticals versus synthetics are lacking, so claims about superiority remain scientifically unproven.
In addition to bioidentical hormone therapy, we offer patients comprehensive lifestyle guidance. This allows you to create optimal circumstances for hormonal balance and treatment success via:
Newton offers wonderful amenities, services, and nature to also assist those pursuing hormone optimization:
The peaceful atmosphere and abundance of health-promoting establishments help patients achieve enduring success from our cutting edge bioidentical hormone therapy programs. Horizon Hormone Therapy also offers referrals to trusted wellness providers.
Key Takeaways
With proper testing, diagnosis, and treatment from specialized hormone doctors, customized bioidentical hormone therapy can safely and effectively:
Horizon Hormone Therapy offers cutting edge regenerative biologic solutions personalized precisely for your unique physiology and hormone deficiencies. Contact us today to discover how bioidentical hormone replacement can help you look and feel your best!
