Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) involves using hormones that are molecularly identical to those naturally produced in the human body to supplement declining hormone levels. As we age, hormone levels tend to decrease causing unpleasant symptoms. Replacing these hormones can provide immense benefits and help people feel healthier, happier, and more energetic as they get older.
The key difference between bioidentical hormones and conventional hormone replacement is that bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as the hormones produced by the human body. This allows them to bind to receptors and mimic natural hormones more effectively with potentially fewer side effects.
Some of the key benefits of BHRT include:
The most common hormones used in BHRT protocols include:
BHRT uses a variety of methods to deliver bioidentical hormones including:
The route of administration depends on the hormone, dose, and patient preferences. Our practitioners will guide you in selecting the optimal methods to meet your treatment goals.
Located conveniently in Wilmington, Elite Hormone Therapy provides customized bioidentical hormone therapies tailored to your unique needs. We take an integrative, functional medicine approach focused on identifying root causes and applying bespoke treatment plans to restore health, vitality and quality of life.
There are many important reasons to choose Elite Hormone Therapy for your hormone replacement therapy:
We follow best-practice functional medicine protocols tailored to your unique needs including:
Initial Visit
Maintenance
We partner with you providing ongoing support to help you look and feel your best now and as you continue to age.
"The goal of bioidentical hormone therapy is to replenish your supply of important hormones to alleviate deficiency symptoms and optimize health. This requires specialized expertise in functional medicine along with highly personalized care. Our doctors excel in both providing exceptional BHRT guidance tailored to your unique physiology and needs."
Experiencing unpleasant menopause symptoms or struggling with low energy? Hormone imbalances may be to blame. Definitively identifying deficient hormone levels is key for creating effective treatment plans.
Comprehensive diagnostic lab testing allows our functional medicine doctors to accurately assess hormone status including:
- Estrogen - Estradiol, Estrone, Estriol - Progesterone - Measures Corpus Luteum output - Testosterone - Free and total T for both men and women - Thyroid - TSH, free T3 & T4, Reverse T3, antibodies - DHEA/Cortisol - Adrenal function and precursors - Vitamins & Nutrients - B12, Vitamin D, etc.
Declining hormone levels cause wide ranging unpleasant signs and symptoms such as:
Low Progesterone
Low Testosterone
Thyroid Dysfunction
DHEA Insufficiency
"If you are experiencing difficult menopause symptoms or just not feeling your best, hormone testing can provide objective data identifying specific deficits for customized treatment."
Targeted bioidentical hormone supplements can successfully restore levels bringing welcomed relief.
If diagnostic lab testing reveals hormone deficiencies, getting started with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is straightforward. However, beginning any new treatment program invariably raises questions and concerns. Here we will clearly explain a few key points about properly initiating bioidentical hormone therapy:
Experienced practitioners never take a one-size-fits-all approach to bioidentical hormones. They will carefully evaluate your:
This enables creating a fully customized therapy plan engineered to your unique physiology.
Like calibrating instrumentation, dialing in ideal hormone levels involves progressively fine tuning dosages. Most patients:
Be patient. It takes time to tweak regimes to optimal balance.
Hormone levels naturally fluctuate. Thus, continued follow up testing helps ensure amounts remain in proper alignment over months and years. Expect:
Monitoring is crucial for maintaining normal range hormones long term.
Starting bioidentical hormones means committing to specialized medical care focused on restoring hormone balance. Our functional medicine experts make this process straightforward so you can start feeling better fast.
"We realize beginning bioidentical hormone replacement therapy prompts valid questions and concerns. You can feel confident our functional medicine doctors will clearly explain details of your treatment plan while closely monitoring progress towards goals."
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. However, some women report preferring them because they more closely mimic the body's natural hormones. More research is still needed to fully understand the risks and benefits.
Bioidentical hormone therapy provides immense benefits for relieving deficiency symptoms and regaining health. Still, making smart lifestyle choices can enhance the success of treatment plans. Our functional medicine doctors offer patients integrative recommendations for reinforcing hormonal balance including:
Nutrient Rich Diets
Optimize nutrition with diets high in:
Stress Reduction
Manage stress levels through:
Regular Exercise
Incorporate consistent:
High Quality Sleep
Improve sleep habits by:
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Healthy Lifestyle = Optimal Vitality
"We provide patients comprehensive support by coupling advanced BHRT treatment plans with concrete lifestyle guidance for amplifying benefits."
Our integrative approach addresses root causes for restoring vigor and enhancing quality of life both now and into the future.
Aging inevitably brings declining hormones affecting every system in the body. Early signs like hot flashes or erectile dysfunction prompt doctor visits. However, hormone imbalances actually begin years before obvious symptoms arise. The gradual accumulation of deficits means by the time most seek help, they already suffer from multi-system dysregulation.
Benefits of Early Detection & Timely BHRT Treatment
Catching hormone declines sooner allows for:
Consequences of Delaying Treatment
Putting off bioidentical hormone therapy leads to:
We specialize in early detection and timely intervention for restoring hormone balance gently and efficiently.
Do not ignore subtle signals of hormonal decline. Schedule testing today to catch imbalances early and determine if BHRT is right for you. Our functional medicine experts offer new hope for enhanced health at any age.
"Detecting falling hormone levels early and promptly implementing bioidentical replacement protocols results in the best possible treatment outcomes."
Located conveniently in the charming riverfront community of Wilmington, Elite Hormone Therapy provides a full spectrum of advanced bioidentical hormone replacement therapies. Our functional medicine doctors excel in the nuances of hormone testing, interpretation, and bespoke treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
We understand the specific needs, preferences, and experiences important for improving vitality and quality of life here in Wilmington such as:
If you are struggling through menopause or andropause symptoms robbing your vigor, we provide new hope. Compassionate care focused on restoring wellness awaits you.
"We look forward to partnering with you on your path to renewed health and vitality."
