Hormone imbalances can negatively impact quality of life and lead to further health complications if left untreated. As we age or face illnesses, hormone levels may become deficient, excessive or simply out of sync with each other. Rebalancing hormones through hormone replacement therapy (HRT) provides immense relief for both men and women.
At Balance & Renew Clinic in Somerville, our physicians have over 20 years of experience using bioidentical hormones to restore optimal hormonal balance. Keep reading to learn about common hormone imbalances, symptoms, and how HRT can help you feel your best again.
Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone promote sexual health and regulate numerous body processes in both genders. Imbalances manifest differently but share underlying similarity:
Restoring balance with bioidentical hormones alleviates troublesome symptoms to dramatically improve quality of life. Our custom compounded HRT solutions cater to each patient's unique needs and biology.
The thyroid gland regulates metabolism, temperature, weight and energy levels through hormones T3 and T4. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism cause disruptive symptoms:
Thyroid disorders often go undiagnosed. Get tested if you exhibit any symptoms for three months or longer. Balance & Renew Clinic provides comprehensive thyroid health evaluation and treatment plans.
Various other glands and hormones like cortisol, melatonin and human growth hormone (HGH) may also become imbalanced, causing:
Seeking timely treatment for hormone deficiencies is crucial for protecting long-term health. Bioidentical hormone therapy also provides immense symptomatic relief and improved wellbeing when tailored to your needs, including:
We optimize treatment plans through comprehensive lab testing, careful dose adjustments, and by listening to your unique symptoms and needs.
Hormone therapy is available in various high quality forms. We thoughtfully determine optimal delivery methods and dosing protocols personalized for your biology and lifestyle.
Estrogen deficiency causes menopause symptoms plus long-term health risks. We prescribe:
Dosage adjustments over time cater to your changing needs.
Testosterone is crucial for both biological sexes to maintain muscle mass, stamina, healthy weight and sexual vitality. Options include:
We address nutritional factors and prescribe other hormones or therapies as needed:
Balance & Renew Clinic crafts fully personalized plans using high quality medications plus lifestyle guidance for optimal health during midlife and beyond.
Seeking prompt treatment for hormone imbalances is crucial because they:
Many patients describe hormones as "the juice of life." Deficiencies sap energy, weaken immunity, cloud thinking and torpedo sex drive.
Don't write off troublesome symptoms as normal aging! Get tested and seek treatment early for best response. Balance & Renew Clinic offers confidential consultations to discover solutions personalized for your needs.
Our dedication to patient education, care and outcomes has earned outstanding reviews and rapid growth since opening in 2019. Benefits include:
Balance & Renew Clinic helps busy people protect crucial aspects of health from the oversights of mainstream medicine. Call today for your confidential consultation.
Hormone therapy was originally developed to help manage symptoms of menopause and reduce the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. However, research later found that certain types of hormone therapy could actually increase the risk of heart disease and breast cancer, leading doctors to be more judicious in prescribing hormone therapy today.
Certain lifestyle measures may help ease symptoms or improve HRT results:
Mind-Body Practices Yoga, meditation, breathwork, biofeedback, hypnosis and massage therapy calm the nervous system to reduce anxiety, depression, hot flashes and trouble sleeping. Local centers like Peace Within Yoga and Zen Den Meditation offer excellent instruction for all levels.
Nutrient Optimization Ensuring adequate intake of key micronutrients and adaptogenic herbs provides the raw materials needed for hormone synthesis and balanced function. Ask our providers for testing and supplement recommendations.
Fitness Regular exercise, both cardio and strength training, supports metabolic health to help stabilize body composition and mood. Vector Fitness is a highly-rated local gym. Walking outdoors also does wonders for mental health during hormone transitions.
Healthy Pleasure Don't underestimate the importance of activities offering joy, connection, laughter, pleasure and meaning. Make time for hobbies, socializing, intimacy, dates, travel adventures or anything else feeding your soul.
Balance & Renew Clinic balances hormones while you nourish overall wellbeing through lifestyle. Call today to learn about science-based, integrative treatment options.
