Bioidentical hormones are substances that have the exact same chemical structure as the hormones naturally produced by the human body. This makes them identical to the hormones made by your endocrine system.
Synthetic hormones have a slightly altered molecular structure from human hormones. This means they can bind differently to hormone receptors in the body and may cause more side effects.
In contrast, bioidentical hormones fit perfectly into hormone receptors because they match human hormones exactly. This generally leads to better tolerance with less risks.
There are several key advantages of bioidentical hormone therapy:
This makes bioidenticals the preferred choice for many doctors and patients today.
Bioidentical hormone therapy can benefit men and women whose bodies don't make adequate amounts of key hormones. This often happens naturally with aging.
Some symptoms that could signal hormone imbalances include:
If you are experiencing any of these issues, bioidentical hormone replacement (BHRT) may help in regaining optimal hormonal balance.
Good candidates for bioidentical hormones are people who:
BHRT offers solutions tailored to your unique hormone needs and goals.
There is a wide spectrum of bioidentical hormones available to match what your body normally makes. These include:
These key female sex hormones regulate menstrual cycles and fertility. Estrogen also impacts skin elasticity, bone strength, cholesterol levels, body fat distribution, and more. Declining estrogen leads to menopause.
We offer bioidentical versions of estrogen such as:
Progestins like progesterone balance estrogen's effects in the body. We provide bioidentical progesterone in oral, topical, vaginal, and injectable forms.
Androgens like testosterone fuel libido, muscle mass, bone density, red blood cell production, and cognitive function in both men and women. We offer custom compounded testosterone creams, gels, pellets, and more.
Thyroid hormones like T3 and T4 regulate metabolism, weight, mood, heart rate, menstrual cycles, and digestion. We can prescribe natural desiccated thyroid or separate T3/T4 to correct hypo- or hyperthyroidism.
We also offer DHEA, melatonin, growth hormone and more. Our knowledgeable staff stays updated on the latest bioidentical hormone research to best serve your needs.
Our compounding pharmacy allows us to create customized BHRT treatment plans for each patient.
At Balance Health Clinic Brookfield, we emphasize listening to our patients first. Then we help map out a treatment journey tailored to your unique health goals.
We don't guess about hormones. We use advanced testing to uncover the root causes of your symptoms, including:
This allows us to pinpoint exactly which hormones need balancing.
Next, our compounding pharmacy designs personalized bioidentical hormone preparations just for you.
We can make oral capsules, topical gels, creams, injectables, suppositories, and more. This ensures optimal absorption and convenience.
We also provide nutrient therapies, detox plans, dietary changes and stress reduction techniques to support HRT results. A collaborative effort generally works best!
Hormone therapy requires an ongoing partnership between you and your practitioner to get the best outcomes.
We schedule follow up visits to track improvements in your symptoms, weight, sleep quality, sexual health, mood and energy on treatment. This allows timely dosage adjustments tailored to your changing needs.
We also offer phone, email and telehealth support between visits to help optimize your hormone replacement therapy results.
Bioidentical hormones derived from plants can provide relief from menopausal symptoms, yet the long-term safety profile remains unclear compared to traditional hormone therapy. Researchers continue investigating the nuances between plant-derived and synthetic hormones to better guide personalized treatment plans.
Correcting hormone deficiencies through bioidentical HRT offers wide-ranging benefits:
For women in perimenopause or menopause, balancing declining estrogen and progesterone can help minimize:
This leads to greatly improved comfort and quality of life.
Testosterone therapy effectively relieves difficult symptoms associated with andropause, including:
Balancing hormones revitalizes wellness from head to toe.
Bioidentical hormones also provide protective effects against age-related changes like:
Optimizing hormones now safeguards your future vitality.
Bioidentical HRT works best alongside healthy lifestyle habits like:
Focus on whole, unprocessed foods like organic produce, grass-fed meats, wild-caught seafood, nuts/seeds, whole grains and legumes. These provide antioxidants and fiber missing from the standard American diet. Try to eat from the rainbow.
Aim for 150 minutes per week of gentle cardio like walking plus 2 strength training sessions. This maintains fitness, metabolic health and strong bones without overtaxing your body. Daily movement also boosts mood naturally.
Try yoga, breathwork, meditation, massage, forest bathing in local nature reserves or soaking in Epsom salts to activate the relaxation response. This lowers cortisol and other stress hormones that disrupt endocrine function.
Get on a consistent sleep-wake cycle and wind down tech use before bedtime. Block out light and noise in the bedroom for sound slumber, when critical hormone production and brain detox occurs.
Brookfield offers wonderful wellness resources to complement your HRT:
Our lush Brookfield Forest Preserve features over 50 miles of walking trails amid 1,800 acres of vibrant wildlife and vegetation. Studies show walking outdoors lifts mood, reduces anxiety, improves immunity and lowers inflammation.
This downtown spa offers therapeutic massage, acupuncture, cupping, cryotherapy and float tank sessions to reduce muscle tension and metabolic waste products that interfere with hormone balance. Members get special monthly rates.
Lifting weights and cardio interval training boosts testosterone, growth hormone and metabolism. This clean, modern gym offers top equipment, classes and amenities to support your fitness and help manage weight, blood sugar, blood pressure and inflammation.
We hope this overview gets you excited about the promise of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy! Balance Health Clinic Brookfield strives to offer cutting-edge testing, thoughtful treatment plans and compassionate support to help you look and feel your best at any age. Please reach out with any questions about our unique approach. We look forward to serving you!
