Hormone therapy involves supplementing hormones that are lacking or imbalanced in the body. It can provide relief from unpleasant deficiency signs and help people regain optimal health and vitality.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a common type of treatment used to alleviate symptoms of menopause in women and andropause in men. However, hormone imbalances can occur at any age due to various factors.
Customized hormone therapy aims to restore hormone balance specific to each patient's needs. It is provided by specialized clinics like Second Spring Hormone Clinic after extensive lab testing to determine any shortfalls.
When hormones are replenished through pharmaceutical grade bioidentical hormones, patients often report dramatic improvements in energy, sleep, sexual function, emotional stability, weight management, and an overall sense of well-being.
Hormones affect almost all bodily functions. Ignoring imbalances for too long allows suboptimal health to take hold and potentially leads to more serious issues over time.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic emphasizes early testing and treatment when symptoms manifest. Finding and addressing the root hormonal cause brings the body back into equilibrium gently and effectively.
We utilize cutting-edge diagnostic testing, including blood draws, saliva tests, symptom assessments, and genetics. Our detailed reports uncover current hormone activity and how it relates to health concerns.
Custom treatment plans then target imbalances with bioidentical hormones - made from natural plant sources and molecularly identical to native human hormones. This allows precision dosing without unwanted side effects.
Ongoing follow-ups ensure hormones are adjusted as needed over the course of therapy for optimal restoration. Second Spring Hormone Clinic strives to help patients look, feel, and function at their best regardless of age or gender.
Hormone levels naturally decline over time but can also shift suddenly. Common culprits include:
Even subtle imbalances can hinder wellness in profound ways over months and years if left unchecked.
Patients rarely suspect hormone dysfunction is undermining their health. Clear patterns emerge upon review of signs and symptoms:
Common symptoms in women: Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, pain during sex, urinary urgency, irregular periods, infertility, low libido, anxiety, fatigue, trouble sleeping, weight gain, thinning hair, dry skin.
Common symptoms in men: Loss of muscle tone, weight gain in stomach area, fatigue, infertility or sexual dysfunction, depression, irritability, loss of motivation, osteoporosis.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic screens thoroughly for indications of hormonal imbalance. We also provide cutting-edge tests to analyze current hormone values and metabolism. This takes the guesswork out of diagnosis.
Menopause marks when menstrual cycles stop permanently - indicating fertility has ended. It typically occurs in women ages 45 to 55 due to waning hormone output. Everyone experiences menopause differently regarding timing and symptom severity.
Perimenopause encompasses the transitional stage leading up to menopause when cycles become erratic. This rollercoaster effect stems from ovarian function declining and estrogen levels fluctuating until production halts completely.
Postmenopause follows 12 consecutive months without a period. Estrogen and progesterone continue declining while fertility hormones follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) remain elevated.
Hormone replacement therapy helps stabilize hormones for symptom relief before, during, and after menopause.
HRT options for managing menopause include:
Second Spring Hormone Clinic specializes in balanced bioidentical hormone therapy using a rhythmic delivery mimicking the body's ever-changing needs. Custom combinations and dosing prevent estrogen dominance, rapidly alleviate symptoms, slash heart disease risk, and enhance quality of life.
Hormone therapy can help improve some aspects of cognition in postmenopausal women. A 2017 study found that women who received estrogen-based hormone therapy for 6-12 months showed significant improvements in verbal learning and memory compared to women who received placebo. This suggests hormone therapy could provide cognitive benefits for some women in addition to alleviating menopausal symptoms.
The male equivalent of menopause is termed andropause - although it unfolds gradually over many years. Declining testosterone after age 30 contributes to unpleasant symptoms that may be brushed off as normal aging.
However, supporting testosterone levels has been shown to:
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) effectively alleviates low testosterone issues under medical supervision. Second Spring Hormone Clinic offers cutting-edge diagnosis, treatments, ongoing lab testing, and nutritional guidance for men seeking enhanced vitality.
Andropause shares vague symptoms with other conditions, making accurate diagnosis difficult. Comprehensive testing allows our practitioners to uncover hormone imbalance.
We utilize blood tests, symptom surveys, genetics, metabolic analysis, food sensitivity testing, gut health assessments, and other innovative diagnostics. This integrative data paints a clear picture of current hormone activity and health markers to inform precision treatment.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic uses bioidentical hormones tailored to each patient’s needs with rhythmic dosing according to natural highs and lows. Strategies may include:
We also provide nutrition plans, fitness guidance, and stress reduction techniques for comprehensive lifestyle support. Follow-up testing continues throughout therapy until full symptom relief and prime wellness are achieved.
The thyroid gland produces hormones that govern metabolic processes affecting weight, energy levels, body temperature, heart rate, gastrointestinal function, menstrual cycles, muscle strength, skin texture, mood, and more.
When thyroid activity dips too low (hypothyroidism) or becomes overactive (hyperthyroidism), numerous symptoms manifest warning that metabolic processes have slowed or sped up abnormally.
Thyroid dysregulation often causes hormone imbalance in general. Restoring optimal thyroid function through medications, nutrients, or holistic methods allows other hormones to recover as well.
Thyroid disorders exhibit overlapping signs also indicative of other issues - making accurate diagnosis difficult:
Hyperthyroidism: Sudden weight loss, rapid heart rate, profuse sweating, hand tremor, irritability, muscle weakness, irregular periods
Hypothyroidism: Weight gain, cold sensitivity, fatigue, constipation, hoarse voice, dry skin, hair loss, impaired memory
Second Spring Hormone Clinic offers cutting-edge thyroid blood tests (including antibodies) plus clinical analysis to uncover dysfunction promptly. We then craft targeted treatment plans to relieve thyroid-related symptoms and optimize hormonal balance.
Thyroid hormone replacement via oral tablets or compounded thyroid glandulars can resolve low thyroid function when dosed properly over months. We monitor labs routinely to adjust amounts until normal thyroid hormone and TSH levels stabilize.
Hyperthyroid treatment revolves around anti-thyroid medications, radioactive iodine therapy in severe cases, beta blockers for rapid heart rate, and monitoring nodules for changes that may indicate thyroid cancer risk.
Lifestyle measures like dietary changes, stress reduction, gluten/dairy avoidance, nutraceuticals, infrared sauna sessions, chiropractic care, and acupuncture also help stabilize thyroid function for amplified treatment benefits.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic stands out from traditional medical clinics with our functional, root-cause approach to hormone balance and whole-person health. As leaders in advanced bioidentical hormone therapy, patients count on us for:
We seek to understand lifestyle, genetics, symptoms, and lab trends in each unique patient to tailor precision therapy. This is the future of effective hormonal support for prime wellness as we age.
The process at Second Spring Hormone Clinic unfolds in five main steps:
1. Initial appointment reviewing medical history, family health, symptoms, and health goals 2. Diagnostic testing providing data on hormone balance, genetics, metabolism, etc. 3. Consultation to analyze all testing and agree on a treatment plan 4. Therapy commences using bioidentical hormones, nutrients, and guidance as prescribed 5. Follow-up appointments to monitor progress via labs and symptom tracking
We refine dosing continually until optimized hormone activity is reached. Patients then follow-up routinely to ensure lasting balance and symptom relief.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic strives to make testing, treatment, and ongoing monitoring seamless with a patient-first focus. Contact us today to see how we can help restore your vitality!
