Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones produced naturally in the human body. As we age, hormone levels decline causing unpleasant symptoms. Replacing diminished hormones with bioidentical versions can relieve symptoms and promote wellbeing.
Bioidentical hormone therapy involves prescribing plant-based hormones that are biochemically similar to human hormones. The goal is to supplement declining levels, restoring balance and alleviating deficiency symptoms.
Benefits of bioidentical hormone therapy:
Customized bioidentical hormone pellets can optimize and sustain hormone levels long-term. Our exceptional Balance Hormone Clinic clinic offers cutting edge bioidentical hormone treatments to Orange City residents seeking safe, effective solutions for age-related hormone decline.
Recognizing symptoms of hormone deficiency is the first step toward treatment. Blood tests measuring hormone levels provide vital data, enabling our practitioners to create customized bioidentical therapy protocols targeting specific deficiencies.
Signs and symptoms:
Estrogen deficiency in women:
Testosterone deficiency in men:
We offer state-of-the-art hormone testing at our Orange City clinic, analyzing blood samples to pinpoint imbalances. Definitive lab reports guide our expert physicians designing tailored regimens to replenish hormones using bioidentical therapy.
Our welcoming clinic offers accessible parking and ADA accommodations. Treatments are administered in private, comfortable treatment rooms by personable medical staff focused on patient education, support and optimal outcomes. We aim to make bioidentical hormone therapy as convenient, personalized and effective as possible.
Delivering hormones via subcutaneous pellets allows for steady release over months, avoiding fluctuations seen with creams or injections. Pellets placed under the skin dissolve slowly, providing consistent dosing of testosterone, estradiol or progesterone. Avoiding peaks and troughs promotes better symptom relief. We offer both testosterone pellets for men and combination estrogen/testosterone or estrogen/progesterone pellets for women.
Follow up blood tests determine how hormone levels respond to pellet implants, gauging whether adjustments in dosage or compounding are needed. Patients meet with our nurses at regular intervals during therapy for pellet refills, with clinicians altering treatment plans if required to realize optimal wellness and symptom alleviation from bioidentical hormone therapy.
We advise bioidentical hormone patients on tailored fitness, nutrition and self-care approaches synergistic with treatment. Relaxing outlets like massage, meditation and yoga can further reduce stress. Our goal is fostering multidimensional vitality and wellbeing during hormone replacement therapy.
Comprehensive panels quantifying circulating hormones, metabolic markers and nutrient status inform treatment plans. Follow up blood tests track patient response to bioidentical therapy, guiding dosage and formulation adjustments. We utilize proven lab partners like Quest Diagnostics to ensure accurate, timely test results.
Bioidentical hormone pellets are placed under the skin during an brief office visit. A tiny incision is made, pellets inserted, and the site closed via bandage or steri-strips. The minor procedure is completed in minutes. Local anesthetic is used to maximize comfort.
The implanted pellets dissolve slowly, restoring deficient hormones to optimal levels. Most patients "feel like themselves again" as symptoms subside within weeks. Pellets typically provide steady dosing for 3-6 months before a quick pellet reinsertion is required to sustain benefits.
Follow up blood tests reveal how hormone levels respond to pellet therapy. Dosages may be adjusted up or down to reach therapeutic targets and prevent overshoot. Our clinicians can reformulate custom pellets if needed to resolve lingering symptoms. The goal is maintaining ideal hormone balance long-term through continually optimized bioidentical therapy.
Although long thought to carry higher risks, recent research found that bioidentical hormones made from plants actually have a very similar safety profile and side effect rate as traditional synthetic hormone replacement therapy when used properly under medical guidance.
Aging, genetics, toxins, infections, and lifestyle stress can accelerate depletion of testosterone, estrogen and progesterone. Perimenopause starts for most women in their 30's and 40's as reproduction ceases. Andropause refers to male testosterone loss, starting as early as age 30. Declining hormones underlie discomforts like hot flashes, low libido, fatigue, weight gain and emotional volatility characteristic of hormonal shifts. Bioidentical pellet therapy can successfully treat hormone insufficiency, rectifying imbalance.
History and physical evaluation can screen for hormone dysfunction. But definitive diagnosis and guided treatment selection relies on evidence from blood testing. Comparing lab work against optimal reference ranges reveals shortfalls in hormone output. Testing key hormones like estradiol, testosterone and progesterone is augmented with assessment of thyroid hormones, cortisol rhythm, blood sugar regulation, inflammation, nutrient status, and metabolic markers. Diagnostic clarity is essential for bioidentical hormone therapy success.
Testosterone - Boosts energy, mood, cognition, lean muscle mass, metabolism and libido in both sexes. Estradiol - The most active estrogen, it relieves hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, anxiety and insomnia in women while supporting bone and heart health. Progesterone - Works synergistically with estrogen, promoting calmer mood, lower inflammation and improved sleep quality. It offers protective effects for the breasts and uterus. These three hormones can be combined in varied proportions in customized bioidentical pellet formulations to target specific hormone deficits. Follow up blood tests hone in on ideal ratios and dosing.
Age-related hormone decline is progressive, necessitating sustained therapy rather than short course treatment. Patients experiencing excellent symptom relief from their bioidentical hormone regimen can elect to continue therapy long-term under clinician guidance. We regularly monitor patients with follow up labwork and exams, modifying protocols as needed over months to years of management. Sustaining consistent hormone balance is key to enjoying lasting benefits from pellet bioidentical hormone therapy.
We counsel bioidentical hormone patients on lifestyle upgrades providing additional anti-aging, metabolic and mood benefits. Key elements include regular exercise to improve fitness, body composition and energy - strength training is ideal. A Mediterranean style diet emphasizing vegetables, legumes, fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds optimizes nutrition. Stress relieving activities like yoga, massage and nature immersion promotes inner calm and resilience. Such supportive lifestyle upgrades amplify and prolong the advantages conferred by bioidentical hormone replacement.
Our company brings together nurse practitioners, pharmacy specialists and nutrition coaches alongside anti-aging physicians to offer integrated hormone restoration programs. We customize therapy based on robust diagnostics, deliver best-in-class pellet bioidentical hormones, then monitor patient progress with testing and follow up appointments to sustain treatment success long term.
Our clinic director Dr. Erika Smith is dually board certified in Family & Age Management Medicine, completed a fellowship in Metabolic, Nutrition & Weight Management and holds a Functional/Regenerative certificate from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. With vast bioidentical hormone therapy experience, she leads a seasoned nurse practitioner group and seasoned medical assistants providing compassionate care rooted in scientific expertise.
We simplify bioidentical hormone replacement for Orange City area patients. From initial consult, to blood panels analyzing deficiencies, to custom blended pellet creation & insertion to follow up testing & monitoring - our coordinated program optimizes convenience and outcomes. We accept most major insurance plans as well. Balance Hormone Clinic offers a smooth pathway to regaining vibrancy through expert hormone restoration.
Beginning bioidentical hormone therapy requires selecting a reputable clinic offering state of the art pellet implants for testosterone, estrogen and progesterone. Diagnostic testing, custom pellet formulation and insertion, then ongoing monitoring underpin lasting relief from deficiency symptoms. Balance Hormone Clinic provides an accessible, seamless pathway to benefitting from this life-enhancing treatment through our Orange City location.
We advise establishing care with our clinic to halt and reverse unwelcome signs aging, optimize wellness and recapture youthful vitality through properly balanced bioidentical hormone replacement. Contact our welcoming team today to begin your journey toward revived energy, sharp cognition, emotional positivity, vibrancy and improved intimacy through successful anti-aging hormone therapy.
