Hormone therapy involves supplementing hormones that are lacking or imbalanced in the body. As we age or due to medical conditions, our bodies may not produce optimal levels of key hormones like testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA and growth hormone. Replacing these hormones can provide significant health benefits and improve quality of life.
Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. They are often the preferred type of hormone therapy as the body recognizes and utilizes bioidenticals more efficiently. Vitality Hormone Center specializes in customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) tailored to each patient's unique hormonal needs.
Balancing hormones with BHRT can provide benefits like:
The first step is testing key hormone levels through blood tests, saliva tests or urine tests. Vitality Hormone Center staff will review results to identify deficiencies or imbalances contributing to symptoms.
Common hormone deficiency signs include:
Laboratory testing provides crucial data guiding diagnosis of hormone deficiencies and customized treatment plans at our clinic. We utilize high quality local labs like Assured Wellness and Sonora Specialty for accurate test results you can trust.
Prompt diagnosis and early intervention for hormonal imbalances provides the best opportunity for treatment success before long term damage occurs. Don't hesitate to get tested if symptoms arise!
The right protocol depends on identified deficiencies, health history, symptoms and lifestyle factors. Vitality Hormone Centerians design fully customized plans meeting each patient's needs. We offer hormone therapy through tablets, creams, pellets and injections.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) effectively resolves most symptoms of low testosterone in men. Treatment options include:
Testosterone injections provide testosterone directly into the body every 1-2 weeks. This ensures stable hormone levels but requires regular injections.
Testosterone pellets implanted under the hip skin steadily release testosterone for 3-6 months avoiding frequent dosing. Local anesthesia is used for insertion.
Testosterone creams provide transdermal daily dosing absorbed through the skin. Creams must be carefully measured and applied to prevent unwanted transfer to children or partners.
Oral testosterone capsules taken by mouth 1-3 times daily depending on formulation. Oral forms are easier to use but can stress the liver.
Combined methods using shorter and longer acting delivery approaches together enables fewer injections while still maintaining stable testosterone levels. Pellet implants combined with creams or injections work well for many of our patients on TRT.
BHRT for women may involve estrogen, progesterone or both depending on identified deficiencies impacting menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal atrophy or emotional issues.
Local estrogen creams reverse uncomfortable vaginal dryness and atrophy for many women through direct application to genital tissues. This avoids systemic estrogen side effects.
Oral estrogen and progesterone in bioidentical form can provide systemic benefits including reduced menopause symptoms, healthier bones, improved skin quality, mood support and cardioprotection. Vitality Hormone Center uses brands like Biest and Prometrium tailored to each woman's requirements.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Many report improved quality of life, including reduced anxiety and depression. However, hormone therapy does carry health risks like blood clots and heart disease, so patients work closely with doctors to balance benefits and safety.
Seeking prompt diagnosis and treatment for hormonal disorders provides significant advantages:
We encourage regularly monitoring your hormone levels and acting at the initial signs of imbalance. Our experienced clinicians can order testing and provide timely treatment adjusting your bioidentical hormones for ideal balance. Don't settle for suboptimal health and vitality if hormone issues develop!
Balancing your hormones is a crucial first step but complementary lifestyle measures further support optimal wellness:
Call Vitality Hormone Center today at for a comprehensive hormone evaluation and to discuss lifestyle enhancement. Our goal is helping you look and feel your best while optimizing wellness!
