Renew Hormone Institute is pleased to offer cutting-edge bioidentical hormone therapy to help residents of Westland restore hormonal balance, alleviate discomforting symptoms, and recapture their zest for life. Keep reading to learn what hormone therapy is, who it can benefit, and how the compassionate providers at Renew Hormone Institute evaluate patients to develop customized treatment plans using the latest medical advancements.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) involves supplementing hormones that decline naturally with age. It comes in two main forms: bioidentical and synthetic. Bioidentical hormone therapy uses plant-based hormones identical in molecular structure to those made by the human body. This allows them to bind properly with hormone receptors and mimic natural hormonal activity.
In contrast, synthetic hormones have slightly altered structures that may fail to bind correctly or cause unintended side effects. Research increasingly demonstrates the safety and efficacy of properly administered bioidentical HRT for both women and men.
Both women and men can develop unpleasant signs and symptoms from declining hormones. These may include:
Bioidentical HRT can effectively alleviate discomforts stemming directly from hormonal changes. However, a thorough evaluation helps determine if hormones are indeed the culprit or if other health conditions play a role.
Delivering hormones via gels/creams, pellets, patches, sprays, or injections allows precision dosing and easy adjustment as needed. The possibly of undesirable spikes and plunges seen with oral tablets is also avoided.
Because bioidentical hormones closely replicate natural ones, the body can metabolize them more efficiently as well. Still, regular bloodwork helps ensure optimal hormone levels are achieved and maintained long-term without exceeding safe ranges.
Ongoing monitoring also allows for dosage titration to alleviate symptoms while avoiding overtreatment. Pellet therapy, for example, relies on pellets implanted under the skin that release consistent hormone doses over several months. Bloodwork right before new pellets offers insight into how the body responded since the last round.
HRT must be tailored to the unique hormone profile, health status, lifestyle and goals of each individual. No standard doses or formulas apply. An integrated treatment team provides the insight and care necessary for personalized therapy with successful outcomes.
Because hormones interact in complex ways, assessing suspected hormone deficiency requires testing combinations of hormones, not just estrogen and testosterone. A systematic workup includes analysis of:
- Estrogen: Measured via estradiol and estrone levels. Deficiency manifests as hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, urgency incontinence, sleep disruption, mood changes and loss of collagen/elasticity in skin and tissues. - Progesterone: Measured via serum or salivary testing. Declining progesterone contributes to estrogen dominance that disrupts cellular signaling. - Testosterone: Measured via total and free testosterone. Low testosterone in both men (hypogonadism) and women (hypoandrogenism) causes low libido, fatigue, loss of muscle mass and reduced sense of vitality. - Thyroid hormone (T3, T4): High TSH or low T3/T4 indicates hypothyroidism leading to weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, cold sensitivity and a host of other signs. Hyperthyroidism causes opposite symptoms along with rapid heart rate and tremors. - DHEA/DHEAS: Adrenal hormones essential for modulating other hormones and known as “the mother of all hormones.” Low levels lead to impaired immunity, inflammation, fatigue, bone loss and altered cholesterol profiles. - Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG): High SHBG binds up free testosterone, limiting tissue availability. - Insulin: High fasting insulin indicates insulin resistance driving inflammation and weight gain. - hs-CRP: High sensitivity C reactive protein reflects inflammation impacting cellular signaling, cognition and mood.
Measuring this combination of key hormones provides a clear snapshot of which are deficient or dysfunctional. With this knowledge guiding treatment selections, dramatic relief from tolerance symptoms and renewed health becomes achievable.
Initial testing establishes baseline hormone levels and reveals the greatest areas of hormonal imbalance to address first when starting therapy. Advances make at-home, finger-stick blood sampling both convenient and inexpensive for basic assessment including:
Results help determine if deficiencies exist and what combinations of bioidentical hormones offer the most prudent starting therapy. Follow-up testing in 4-6 weeks after initiating treatment allows assessment of progress and any needed dose adjustments. Ongoing monitoring every 3-6 months then sustains treatment efficacy and safety long-term while accommodating changes with aging.
For example, adjusting ratios of progesterone and estrogen prevents estrogen dominance as women transition through perimenopause into postmenopause. Adding supplementary androgens alleviates progressive testosterone decline in both sexes over time to sustain libido, energy, strength and vitality decades into later life.
Though robust, blood testing lacks insight into cellular sensitivity and receptivity to hormones in tissues. Genetic testing helps unveil suboptimal enzymatic processes that hinder hormone activation and metabolism at the tissue level.
For example, genetic variance in 5-alpha reductase enzyme function impairs converting testosterone to its more potent form DHT that is crucial for supporting influences on energy, mood, strength and sexual health in both men and women. Without assessing these enzymatic processes, suboptimal response to treatment remains likely.
Likewise, genetic testing reveals variance affecting follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) receptor activity which can reduce ovarian and testicular responsiveness to bioidentical gonadotropins used to remedy certain hormone deficiencies. Identifying these receptor polymorphisms ahead of time allows modification of therapy for improved outcomes.
Overall, strategic use of blood testing combined with genetic analysis delivers a precision medicine approach to accurately diagnose underlying causes of hormone imbalance and craft optimal treatment regimens based on the unique parameters of each individual.
The compassionate providers at Renew Hormone Institute recognize that every person is biologically unique and thus requires an individualized plan for restoring hormone balance safely and effectively.
Our hormone specialists include nurses and physicians possessing specialized training and expertise in:
Hormone replacement therapists (HRT) at Renew Hormone Institute evaluate all aspects of lifestyle including diet, exercise, stress levels, digestion, glycemic regulation, inflammation and detoxification pathways. Recommendations span both prescription bioidentical hormones as well as nutraceuticals and lifestyle adjustments for addressing root causes of imbalance at both hormonal and cellular levels.
This integrative optimization of hormones along with metabolism, genetics and lifestyle supports lasting wellness beyond temporary symptomatic relief. Renew Hormone Institute’s providers work as partners, not merely prescribers, fully explaining therapy plans, setting realistic expectations for progression of improvement, teaching self-care strategies and closely monitoring progress with consistent patient engagement.
You are viewed not as a collection of symptoms, but as a whole person. Your goals and concerns directly inform therapeutic decision making at every stage. This collaborative approach delivers measurable revitalization and empowerment.
Our compassionate providers are with you each step of the way on your journey towards treatment success. We guide you through:
Rest assured our dedicated hormone specialists will listen attentively to your concerns, clearly explain therapeutic options and monitor your treatment response closely so you rapidly regain peak vitality and a renewed zest for living your best life.
Recent research has found that hormone therapy started early in menopause and given for less than 5 years does not appear to increase heart disease risks. This challenges the long-held belief that hormone therapy significantly increases the risk for heart attacks and strokes in all women.
While wide ranging, common beneficial effects of properly administered bioidentical hormone therapy include:
Restoring hormonal balance regulates sleep/wake cycles and energy metabolism. Patients report feeling genuinely refreshed upon waking with sustained stamina to meet demands throughout the day without stressful energy ebbs and flows.
Hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone profoundly influence neurotransmitters regulating cognition and disposition. Correcting deficiencies relieves distressing anxiety, irritability and depression while stabilizing mood. Emotional resilience returns allowing greater capacity to navigate life’s ups and downs.
Proper hormone levels reset metabolic signaling leading to preferential burning of stored fat for fuel rather than glucose and amino acids. Simultaneously, retaining/increasing lean muscle mass further accelerates calorie burning efficiency for lasting weight management.
Gut lining integrity depends heavily on balanced hormone and inflammatory signaling. Restoring hormones and reducing inflammation heals breach of gut/blood barrier to relieve common autoimmune reactions to foods along with reflux, ulcers and IBS. Immune balance returns as well.
Often the earliest detectable deficiency involves falling testosterone or estrogen levels disrupting central arousal pathways and genital tissue integrity. For both men and women, correcting DHEA/DHEAS, thyroid and sex hormones reawakens libido and sexual responsiveness regardless of age.
While not everyone experiences all benefits, most men and women find hormone replacement therapy effectively alleviates multiple bothersome symptoms to deliver renewed zest for daily living. After only a month or two of properly administered treatment, patients often report life changing improvement in sleep, mood, mental clarity, energy, sexual desire and weight management.
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Allowing hormone deficiency to linger untreated for years exacts progressive decline across multiple body systems. However, accurately diagnosing insufficiency poses challenges since early clinical manifestations seem mundane on the surface.
By recognizing subtle initial signs like fatigue, weight gain and emotional sensitivity, prompt testing and correction prevents advancement to more disruptive phase symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, erectile dysfunction and sarcopenia that erode quality of life. Acting at the first indication of deficiency allows for simpler, shorter treatment plans as well.
However, even decades into deficiency, properly restoring balance still alleviates symptoms, stalls deterioration and helps regain vigor regardless of age. Given treatment efficacy, safety and affordability, no reason exists to endure even mild hormone related discomfort.
Actually, identifying and addressing declining hormones before overt disease develops is considered preventative health, not merely cosmetic vitality. Hormones influence all other bodily systems - optimizing their function protects against common age-related disorders to extend healthspan adding life to years, not just years to life.
Thankfully, advancing technology like convenient at-home blood testing coupled with telemedicine allows identifying falling hormones easily. With Renew Hormone Institute’ guidance, restoring balance promptly is straightforward as well. Contact us today to arrange advanced hormone testing and a consultation.
Accurately assessing hormone levels requires more than the usual reproductive hormone screen. As detailed earlier, measuring levels of testosterone, estradiol, progesterone, DHEA/DHEAS, thyroid hormones, SHBG, fasting insulin and inflammation provides the necessary data to uncover the root causes of patients’ symptoms and guide treatment decisions.
Ideally, testing should occur at consistent times during the day when hormones reach homeostatic concentrations and mimic natural diurnal fluctuations. Blood sampling early morning, fasting after proper sleep consistently provides the most accurate and actionable results across testing days.
If testing must occur after a suboptimal night's rest or following a stressor, recognizing these variables allows more precise interpretation of results. No need exists to wait and reorder labs - instead truthful reporting of recent exposures or health events allows adjusting values relative to the individual’s usual baseline.
The goal of testing is not rigid standardization, but rather capturing each person's usual hormonal variability. Thanks to technological advances, needed tests are now easily accessible via at-home blood sampling or saliva testing without requiring uncomfortable venous draws in crowded labs. The convenience facilitates repeat testing to demonstrate response to therapy and inform dosage titrations.
Overall, when combined with a detailed history and physical evaluation, laboratory analysis offers objective data to uncover dysfunction - the necessary first step towards restoring vitality through individualized treatment.
Therapy relies on efficiently delivering bioidentical hormones to activate receptors in target tissues just as the body’s natural hormones did prior to deficiency. Pills and tablets are poorly absorbed and cause erratic absorption. Instead, transdermal creams, sublingual drops, nasal sprays, injectable forms and sustained release pellets (for estrogen/testosterone) offer superior bioavailability.
Activated receptors trigger cascades of intracellular signals to turn on/off key genetic activity and enzymes which restore optimal tissue function. Enzyme pathways are primed to properly metabolize and excrete hormones once their regulatory actions are complete. Intricate receptor feedback loops self-adjust production and release of the body’s hormones.
With exogenous, bioidentical hormones calibrated to mimic natural patterns based on salivary or serum levels, the body recognizes and responds to them similar to original hormones. Users often report feeling like themselves again. Supportive lifestyle adjustments and nutrients aid activity of enzymes crucial to activation, signaling and metabolism as well for amplified benefits.
Working in partnership with Renew Hormone Institute’ providers allows leveraging the latest treatment modalities for efficient hormone delivery while learning self-care practices to facilitate hormonal balance naturally. Our goal is sustained vitality with treatments only as needed based on follow up testing - we empower patients to thrive.
Choosing the right clinic ensures an optimal treatment experience. Renew Hormone Institute stands out by:
We strive to align treatment plans with your values, responsibilities, limitations and preferences to make hormone optimization seamless and rewarding at every stage. Contact us today to arrange advanced hormone testing and a thorough evaluation to start your hormone restoration journey.
