Low hormone levels can cause various signs and symptoms that negatively impact quality of life. Common symptoms of hormone deficiency include:
Getting tested for hormone deficiencies is crucial, as many people write these symptoms off as normal aging or stress. However, restoring balance with bioidentical hormone therapy can often dramatically improve symptoms and wellbeing.
At Hormone Solutions in Longview, we offer advanced hormone testing and individually tailored treatment plans to help patients regain optimal hormonal balance.
Hormone therapy involves supplementing hormones that are low or out of balance. It can provide transformative benefits when correctly administered under doctor supervision.
There are several types of hormone therapy:
Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones produced naturally in the body. They are generally considered the safest and most effective form of hormone therapy.
Made from yams and soy plants, these natural hormones communicate optimally with receptors in the body. We use only bioidentical hormones in our treatments at Hormone Solutions.
Synthetic hormones are chemically altered in a lab to have a different molecular structure than human hormones. While they can improve some deficiency symptoms, they also tend to cause more side effects.
Compounded bioidentical hormones are custom formulated for each patient in a compounding pharmacy. This allows for personalized dosing and combinations.
At Hormone Solutions, we work closely with specialty pharmacies to provide compounded hormones tailored to each patient's needs.
Diagnosing hormone deficiencies begins with listening closely to the patient's health history and current symptoms. We then confirm imbalances through advanced medical testing.
Blood, saliva, or urine tests can measure levels of key hormones like estrogen, testosterone, thyroid hormone (T3 & T4), progesterone, DHEA, cortisol, and more. Baseline testing is crucial before beginning any treatment.
When used properly under medical guidance, hormone therapy offers many evidence-based benefits:
There are various delivery methods to restore optimal hormone levels:
- Convenient dosing
- Easy to adjust levels
- Must be passed through the liver
- Absorbed through skin
- Avoids first pass liver metabolism
- Administered subcutaneously
- Provides consistent dosing
- Absorbed under the tongue
- Rapid absorption into the bloodstream
We thoughtfully determine the best delivery methods and dose for each patient based on symptoms, test results, medical history, and more. This personalized approach provides the greatest benefits.
Hormone Solutions sets itself apart by offering:
We closely monitor all hormone replacement patients to ensure therapy remains optimal and safe over the long-term. Continuous fine-tuning is often necessary to keep hormones balanced as our bodies change.
Our clinic serves the Twin Cities metro area with a location right in the heart of Longview, just west of Minneapolis. We offer evening and weekend appointments for your convenience.
Discover how personalized hormone therapy can help you look and feel your best again!
In addition to hormone replacement therapy, making certain lifestyle adjustments can also improve hormone balance:
Nutrition: Follow an anti-inflammatory diet high in vegetables, healthy fats, clean proteins, fruits, and fiber. Avoid sugar, refined grains and factory farmed animal products when possible. Take targeted nutritional supplements to address deficiencies.
Stress Reduction: Chronic stress depletes hormones over time. Regular exercise, yoga, meditation, massage, good sleep, and fun leisure activities can lower stress hormone cortisol.
Sleep: Get at least 7-9 hours per night. Keep a consistent bedtime routine and avoid electronics before bed. Melatonin, magnesium and CBD oil promote healthy sleep cycles.
Movement: Incorporate both strength training and cardio into your fitness routine to keep hormones and metabolism in peak form. Even light walking several times a week provides benefits. Yoga and stretching are excellent options too.
Toxin Avoidance: Limit exposure to hormone disrupting chemicals in plastic containers, skincare/beauty products, tap water, conventional cleaning products and pesticides. Buy organic produce when possible. Properly filter drinking water.
Making smart, sustainable lifestyle choices complements hormone therapy for optimal wellness. Our doctors and staff provide continual guidance and accountability around beneficial lifestyle changes.
Maintaining proper hormone balance throughout life is essential for both short and long-term health. When hormones decline or become imbalanced, it can trigger systemic effects far beyond just feeling poorly day-to-day.
Left untreated, hormone deficiencies contribute to:
Therefore, promptly diagnosing and effectively treating hormone imbalances with replacement therapy can stall or even reverse declining health on multiple fronts. It protects quality and longevity of life.
We emphasize early detection and timely treatment before advanced hormone deficiency can significantly impact health. Schedule a consultation at Hormone Solutions today to get started on the path back to optimal wellness. Our specialized hormone doctors in Longview skillfully diagnose the root cause of symptoms and craft integrative care plans to restore balance, vitality and vibrancy once again!
