Hormone therapy involves supplementing hormones that become deficient with age or due to medical conditions. When hormones fall out of balance, you may experience symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, low libido, hot flashes, and sleep problems. Replacing deficient hormones can help resolve symptoms and promote better health.
There are two main types of hormone therapy:
Hormone levels decline naturally with age, leading to hormone deficiency syndromes like menopause in women and andropause in men. Hormone therapy helps correct deficiencies to restore balance and wellbeing.
The sunny climate and active lifestyle in Carson make it an ideal location for hormone optimization. With ample places for walking, beaches nearby, and a variety of restaurants and attractions, you can enjoy life while restoring your hormones.
Carson also offers high-quality medical labs for hormone testing, which is key for customizing treatment. Local compounding pharmacies can formulate bioidentical hormones tailored to your needs.
Experiencing low energy, sleep troubles, low sex drive or other unexplained symptoms? Hormone imbalance may be the culprit.
Diagnostic lab testing can pinpoint exact deficiencies, enabling targeted treatment plans. Equilibrium Hormone Institute collaborates with top Carson labs to provide complete hormone panels.
We evaluate key hormones including:
Testosterone powers sex drive, energy, strength and more in both men and women. Low testosterone causes symptoms like:
Estrogen promotes sexual health, cardiovascular function, bone strength and emotional wellbeing in women. Declining estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause lead to:
The thyroid gland regulates metabolism. An underactive thyroid contributes to:
Once deficiencies are identified through testing, we can prescribe customized bioidentical hormone therapy to restore balance.
Equilibrium Hormone Institute specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) tailored to your unique needs.
What makes BHRT different?
BHRT uses hormones that are molecularly identical to those your body produces. This allows superior metabolic utilization compared to synthetic hormones.
Based on your lab testing, BHRT hormones are custom-blended in special compounding pharmacies. Doses can be continually adjusted to keep your levels optimized over time.
BHRT mimics the body’s release of hormones with timed-release creams, gels or pellet implants. This avoids spikes and fluctuations caused by oral or injected hormones.
BHRT can replace testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid and more to resolving complex deficiencies.
Let's explore key aspects of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy in more detail...
Testosterone powers libido, energy, cognition, body composition and more in both sexes. But levels decline substantially with age.
Low testosterone or "low T" afflicts an estimated 15-30% of men over 30. But women also suffer from testosterone decline, contributing to loss of vitality during menopause.
Bioidentical testosterone therapy alleviates deficiencies through:
In both men and women, testosterone therapy can:
We customize testosterone therapy based on your needs and preferences:
We initiate therapy conservatively then adjust doses based on follow-up lab testing to hone in on your optimal range. Monitoring bloodwork ensures safety and efficacy.
Benefits emerge within weeks but maximum improvements may take several months. Most patients derive substantial improvements in deficient hormonal pathways.
Hormone therapy can help transgender women develop fuller breasts and redistribute body fat to have more feminine proportions. Many report positive mental health effects as well, with decreased anxiety, depression and gender dysphoria after starting hormone treatment.
Women produce estrogen mainly in the ovaries, which stimulates female sexual characteristics and reproductive capability. Estrogen also crucially impacts many aspects of health:
Estrogen production declines during perimenopause and menopause, contributing to hot flashes, urogenital atrophy, loss of skin elasticity, weight gain, insomnia, mood changes and acceleration of conditions like osteoporosis.
Bioidentical estrogen therapy can successfully treat these changes through:
We offer mono-estrogen preparations or combination therapy with estrogen plus progesterone for women with an intact uterus.
Estrogen creams, oral tablets, gels or pellet implants. We identify the optimal mode for your lifestyle.
Levels are adjusted based on relief of symptoms and follow-up testing to achieve the lowest effective balance.
For women needing contraception, we can formulate estrogen/progestin combinations similar to birth control pills.
Unsure if you’re a candidate for estrogen therapy? We carefully evaluate risks vs benefits. Schedule a consultation to find out.
The hormone progesterone plays key roles in the female reproductive cycle and hormonal balance.
In perimenopause, estrogen levels fluctuate while progesterone plummets. This “estrogen dominance” causes issues like fluid retention, weight gain, and risk for uterine cancer.
Bioidentical progesterone can be supplemented to:
In younger women, balancing progesterone helps regulate menstrual cycles impacted by stress, athletic training or eating disorders.
Progesterone alleviates hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and difficulty sleeping during the menopausal transition.
For women without a uterus, estrogen alone may be prescribed. But most women benefit from the stability added by natural progesterone.
We offer progesterone in convenient oral capsules, sublingual drops, or creams absorbed through the skin. Levels are adjusted based on symptoms and laboratory testing.
The thyroid gland produces hormones that govern metabolic rate. An underactive thyroid often develops gradually with few obvious symptoms initially. But over time, numerous body systems are impacted:
Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) contributes to:
Bioidentical thyroid supplementation effectively treats hypothyroidism when natural hormones have declined.
Thyroid hormones stimulate metabolism to relieve the above symptoms. Dosage is titrated based on clinical response and tests of thyroid blood levels.
Treatment must be closely monitored as excessive dosing carries risks. But restored thyroid function dramatically relieves frustrating hypothyroidism symptoms.
Ask our staff if bioidentical thyroid therapy may help resolve your symptoms.
While bioidentical hormone replacement alleviates deficiencies, certain lifestyle measures further support balance. We provided patients with tips regarding:
Eating a nutritious whole foods diet ensures intake of the vitamins and minerals required for good hormone metabolism. We offer referrals to dietary specialists.
Regular activity promotes hormone receptor sensitivity and overall vitality. The Carson area offers gyms, walking paths, aquatic centers and more to stay active.
Managing emotional stress via yoga, meditation or counseling aids hormonal equilibrium. Local studios offer excellent mind-body classes.
Good rest sustains hormonal health. Avoiding screens before bed, keeping cool and blocking out light facilitates deeper slumber.
Adopting healthy lifestyle habits establishes the foundation for successful hormone therapy. Our staff helps patients implement holistic wellness plans.
Hormone deficiency can emerge gradually, allowing imbalances to compound slowly before becoming apparent. But negative impacts accrue with time:
Identifying and treating hormonal imbalances promptly minimizes disease progression in aging. Optimal restoration of balance through bioidentical hormone therapy relies upon the accuracy of testing and diagnosis followed by properly customized treatment.
We emphasize responsive medical care, open communication with patients, and readily available follow-up. Don’t endure frustrating symptoms or progress toward chronic diseases due to hormonal imbalance - help may be a simple lab test and office visit away!
Benefits of Equilibrium Hormone Institute
At Equilibrium Hormone Institute, your hormonal health is or top priority. We specialize in precision diagnosis and treatment of hormonal disorders.
Out physicians have over 20 years experience restoring optimal hormonal balance through:
We pride ourselves on taking a comprehensive, integrative approach while forging genuine connections with patients.
Our Carson area clinic provides:
You deserve compassionate medical experts dedicated to your long-term wellbeing. Talk to the professionals at Equilibrium Hormone Institute today about identifying and correcting troublesome hormonal deficiencies contributing to unwanted symptoms.
