Hormone therapy, also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), involves using medications to supplement hormones that your body may be lacking due to aging, medical conditions, or other factors. As we age or develop certain illnesses, our hormone levels may drop or become imbalanced, leading to unpleasant signs and symptoms.
Replacing these hormones can help eliminate deficiency symptoms and allow patients to feel healthier, more energetic, and more like their younger selves. Hormone therapy should be customized to each patient's needs through blood tests and careful medical evaluation.
At The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic in Jenks, our experienced medical providers offer cutting edge hormone replacement therapies to help patients find balance and optimal health. We provide comprehensive testing, treatment plans utilizing FDA-approved bioidentical hormones, and consistent follow up care to ensure your hormone therapy is working for you.
Many adults may benefit from some type of hormone replacement or optimization as they enter their 30s, 40s or 50s. Common hormone deficiencies include:
Careful blood testing is needed to accurately diagnose any hormone deficits, along with a full history and physical examination. Once identified, customized bioidentical hormone treatments can be developed to suit each patient’s needs and lifestyle goals.
There are two main categories of hormone medications:
Bioidentical hormones are a top choice for many patients and practitioners due to being well-tolerated while still restoring more youthful hormone levels. We will determine if bioidentical hormone therapy is right for you through comprehensive lab testing and evaluation during your consultation at The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic.
As we pass through our 30s, 40s and beyond, it is common to experience changes that disrupt optimal wellness due to shifting hormone levels. Declining hormones manifest in many ways that can negatively impact quality of life. At The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic, we identify and address the following hormone deficiency symptoms:
Male testosterone levels peak in the late teens to early 20s, then gently decline roughly 1% per year on average. Some men lose testosterone more rapidly, developing hypogonadism (low T) by the 30s or 40s. Symptoms of dropping testosterone include:
Left untreated, low testosterone (low T) poses longer-term risks like osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and higher mortality rates. No man should live with bothersome male hormone deficiency symptoms today – The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic offers safe, effective testosterone therapy tailored to your unique needs.
As women enter perimenopause (the 2-10 year transition phase leading up to menopause), followed by postmenopause, their ovaries gradually make less of key hormones like estrogen and progesterone. This often manifests as frustrating menopause symptoms, such as:
Without treatment, dropping estrogen levels also weaken bone mineral density over time. We offer customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapies to relieve menopause symptoms without the risks some synthetic preparations may pose. You can feel balanced and youthful again!
Thyroid disorders develop when the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland in your neck does not produce enough metabolism-regulating hormones called T3 and T4. Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, causes unpleasant signs like:
If you are experiencing any combination of these troubling thyroid symptoms, comprehensive lab testing followed by customized thyroid hormone replacement may help you lose weight, get energized, stabilize moods and feel like yourself again. The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic offers state of the art thyroid blood analysis and treatment options.
Do not live with suboptimal hormone levels! The experienced practitioners at The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic carefully listen to your symptoms, then order the appropriate blood tests to uncover specific hormone deficits. We then develop science-based, customized treatment plans utilizing FDA-approved bioidentical hormone therapy tailored to your unique needs for safe results.
While hormone deficiencies negatively impact quality of life, replacing deficit hormones can dramatically improve patients’ wellbeing. Some benefits of properly administered bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) from The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic may include:
Hormone optimization is about feeling your best while defying expectations for aging. Bioidentical hormones can safely counteract declining hormones’ effects when prescribed by an experienced doctor like those at The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic.
Along with the many benefits listed above, proper hormone balance may provide a range of additional protective health effects:
Maintaining youthful amounts of key hormones well into middle age and beyond allows patients to keep enjoying the best life has to offer without unnecessary impediments. Restoring hormones to optimal ranges has never been safer or more effective!
The expert practitioners at The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic follow careful protocols to determine if you are a candidate for hormone therapy, then customize your treatment plan for maximum safety and efficacy. Our streamlined process includes:
We begin with comprehensive baseline blood tests to accurately pinpoint any hormone deficits, including:
These lab tests provide objective data revealing your unique hormone status to create targeted treatment plans. The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic utilizes top specialty labs for fast, accurate results you can trust.
During your extensive consultation at The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic, we will:
Each bioidentical hormone therapy plan is tailored for your individual needs based on presenting symptoms, blood test hormone levels, metabolism, lifestyle factors, risks and preferences.
Once your customized therapy begins, we schedule follow up assessments to ensure your protocol is working optimally, including:
The practitioners at The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic monitor your progress closely for steady enhancements without safety concerns. We provide ongoing fine tuning and guidance for the duration of your treatment plan.
If you are experiencing unpleasant signs and feelings of hormone decline, the hormone optimization experts at The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic can help you regain peak physical and emotional health. We offer cutting edge bioidentical hormone replacement backed by clinical expertise, proven peer reviewed medical research, and a true passion for best-in-class patient care.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals match their physical appearance with their gender identity. Surprisingly, research shows that allowing transgender teens to use puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones reduces their risk of suicide and improves their mental health outcomes compared to those denied treatment.
Alongside professional bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT), making certain lifestyle adjustments and prioritizing mental wellbeing may help you achieve a tighter hormonal balance and feel your absolute best. Our practitioners at The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic suggest:
Along with consists exercise, nutritious whole foods, ample sleep and relaxation, certain evidence-based supplements may provide additional support. Always consult our hormone therapy experts before starting any new regimens.
By holistically addressing lifestyle factors and mental health alongside cutting edge hormone replacement protocols, The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic helps patients achieve truly optimal wellness. Contact us today to discover how hormone optimization can profoundly improve your quality of life!
Here are several establishments in the Jenks area that may provide additional health support during your treatment:
Mental Health and Wellbeing During Treatment
Balancing key hormones often has direct effects on improving mental outlook and emotional health. However, many patients find regularly addressing state of mind, developing helpful thought patterns, connects them to the deepest benefits possible hormonal therapies offer. Our practitioners emphasize holistic mind-body wellness, providing mental health resources like:
We also teach clinically proven techniques for reducing anxiety, depression, grief and other challenges jeopardizing treatment success and overall life fulfillment. Some examples include:
Hormone therapy is about more than balancing lab numbers on a printout – it allows flowering into your best possible life. By providing exceptional medical care alongside forward-thinking mental health support services, The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic creates space for true mind-body healing, allowing you to flourish into optimal wellness.
Please reach out with any questions about our integrative treatment philosophy or to book an appointment. We are always happy to speak with you!
