Hormone therapy

Understanding Hormones and Their Importance

Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many critical bodily functions and processes. When hormone levels drop too low, it can lead to unpleasant symptoms and increased health risks. Hormone therapy involves supplementing hormones to treat deficiencies and imbalances. Properly administered hormone therapy can provide immense benefits by helping to restore optimal hormone levels.

Common Causes of Hormonal Imbalances

Hormone levels naturally decline with age, leading to deficiency symptoms. Other potential causes include chronic stress, poor diet, lack of sleep, and certain medical conditions. Genetics can also play a role. Paying attention to symptoms and getting tested is key to identify and treat hormonal issues early.

Signs of Hormone Deficiency

Warning signs of low hormones may include: fatigue, weight gain, low libido, anxiety, insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, erectile dysfunction, loss of muscle mass, and more. The wide variety of possible symptoms makes testing critical for an accurate diagnosis.

Key Benefits of Hormone Replacement

Properly administered hormone therapy offers life-changing benefits:

Increased energy and endurance
Improved mood and cognitive function
Healthier body composition and metabolism
Better sleep quality
Enhanced libido and sexual functioning
Support for strong bones and muscles
Reduction in menopause or andropause symptoms
Decreased risk for certain diseases
Improved quality of life!

Hormone Replacement Methods and Options

There are variety of delivery methods and types of replacement hormones available:

Delivery Methods

Oral medications (estrogen, testosterone, DHEA)
Transdermal preparations (gels, creams, patches)
Injections (testosterone, hCG)

The route of administration depends on the specific hormone, dosing needs, and patient preferences. Our experienced doctors will help determine what options are best for each individual’s needs.

Types of Hormones

Common hormone medications and supplements include:

Testosterone - for men and women
Estrogen - primarily for women
Progesterone - mainly for women
DHEA - precursor for sex hormones
Thyroid hormone (T3, T4)
hCG - used for fertility and testosterone production

We offer all these hormone therapies and continually research additional options. Our clinic strives to utilize the safest and most effective forms to optimize treatment success.

The Elite Hormone Therapy Difference

Elite Hormone Therapy provides cutting-edge hormone replacement therapies with an emphasis on natural bioidentical hormones and state-of-the-art therapies not offered at typical clinics.

Why Choose Our Clinic?

Specializing exclusively in hormone therapy - with expertise unmatched in the region
Individualized treatment plans - precision balanced dosing tailored to each patient
Convenience - in-house blood draw lab for fast results
Leading compounding pharmacy - high quality medications
Holistic approach - diet, exercise, stress reduction guidance
Caring patient experience - attentive doctors who listen

Our passion is helping patients restore energy, vitality and quality of life through expert hormone replacement therapy. Contact Elite Hormone Therapy in today to schedule your consultation!

Interesting fact

Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Surprisingly, recent research shows that it may also have cognitive effects - estrogen therapy has been linked with slightly improved verbal memory, while testosterone can slightly enhance visual/spatial abilities.

Take Control with Timely Treatment

Hormonal issues tend to worsen over time without proper treatment. Addressing imbalances early provides maximum benefits and prevention of long term complications.

We encourage not waiting when experiencing deficiency symptoms or simply the effects of aging. Optimizing hormones pays dividends for health and wellbeing - making everyday life more rewarding.

Trust the hormone experts at Elite Hormone Therapy to help you regain your vibrancy! Call today and start feeling better.

FAQ About Hormone Therapy

What is hormone therapy?

Hormone therapy involves taking hormones to supplement lower levels or block the actions of hormones like estrogen or testosterone. It can help relieve symptoms of conditions like menopause or be used to affirm one's gender in transgender individuals. There are different delivery methods like pills, patches, gels, or injections, and dosing is tailored to the person. It's generally safe but potential side effects depend on factors like the hormones used, doses, and duration of treatment.

Who is eligible for hormone therapy?

People experiencing menopausal symptoms like hot flashes or vaginal dryness may benefit from hormone therapy using estrogen or progesterone. Transgender individuals can also pursue hormone therapy as part of gender-affirming treatment - for example, transfeminine people taking estrogen and transmasculine people taking testosterone. The decision involves discussions with medical providers about one's goals, medical history, and risk factors. Ongoing care and monitoring would be part of the process.

What are the risks and side effects?

Hormone therapy does have potential risks like blood clots, heart disease, stroke, breast cancer, liver issues, reduced fertility, and others for those taking estrogen. For testosterone, risks may include liver damage, polycythemia, acne, and others. However, risks depend on age, doses, hormones used, existing health conditions, genetics, and more. Providers would discuss these when initiating therapy. There are also expected effects like physical changes that patients should understand beforehand.

How soon do changes occur on hormone therapy?

Changes vary per individual but some effects can happen quickly in the first few months like mood changes, fat redistribution, skin changes, muscle growth or loss, libido shifts, and emotional changes. More time is needed for more significant development like breast growth for transfeminine patients or facial hair growth for transmasculine patients - this can take years. So beginning therapy requires patience in seeing desired changes manifest. Support can help people through the process.

Is ongoing care needed?

Yes, seeing one's care team regularly is crucial because providers need to monitor progress, hormone levels, potential side effects, and adjust prescriptions accordingly. This ensures treatment aligns with one's transition goals and health needs. Additionally, mental health support facilitates positive outcomes during what can be an emotionally intense process. Consistency with therapy and follow-up care is key.