Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. As we age or due to medical conditions, our hormone levels can become imbalanced, leading to unpleasant symptoms. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can safely and effectively treat hormone imbalances by restoring levels back to an optimal range.
At Hormone Harmony Clinic in Grants Pass, our experienced bioidentical hormone doctors specialize in customizing bioidentical hormone treatments to meet each patient's unique needs. We offer cutting-edge testing, premium compounded hormones, and holistic treatment plans to help patients look and feel their best.
Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical versions of hormones produced by the ovaries, adrenal glands, and testes. Some common bioidentical hormones include:
These hormones play a crucial role in many bodily processes when maintained at optimal levels. As we get older, our bodies often produce fewer hormones, leading to unpleasant symptoms.
Restoring hormone levels through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy provides widespread benefits, including relief of:
Balancing your hormones through BHRT can also have anti-aging effects, bolstering collagen, skin thickness and elasticity. With customized treatment, many patients feel healthier and more energized than they have in years.
There are two main delivery methods for bioidentical hormone therapy:
Our experienced endocrinologist specializing in female hormones will pinpoint your hormonal imbalances through advanced testing. We then develop a personalized prescription for FDA-approved bioidentical hormones tailored to your body's needs.
By replacing the precise hormones that your body lacks, many symptoms can be effectively treated. On-going monitoring ensures optimal hormone levels are maintained long-term for sustained benefits.
Imbalances of key hormones can develop slowly over many years. Symptoms are often wrongly attributed to other causes like aging or stress. At Hormone Harmony Clinic, we specialize in identifying subtle hormonal imbalances behind patients' otherwise unexplained symptoms.
Declining estrogen is most common among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. The most bothersome estrogen deficiency symptoms are usually:
Estrogen loss also contributes to accelerated aging, including thinning skin, loss of collagen, and drier hair and nails. Collagen loss further leads to wrinkles and sagging. For some patients, low estrogen also triggers:
Progesterone naturally peaks after ovulation, then drops during menstruation. Declines in progesterone are common premenopause. Symptoms may include:
Progesterone helps balance estrogen’s effects in the body. Declining progesterone coupled with normal-to-high estrogen levels is an unfortunately common imbalance. The combined effect exacerbates PMS and perimenopause symptoms greatly in some women.
While more often discussed in aging men, declining testosterone also affects women significantly. Low testosterone often presents with:
Testosterone is crucial for maintaining energy levels, healthy body composition, and vitality in both sexes. When testosterone drops, quality of life is often greatly reduced. At Hormone Harmony Clinic, we effectively treat low testosterone in both men and women.
Restoring balance among estrogen, progesterone and testosterone through expertly-tailored bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) provides life-changing benefits for many patients:
- Reduces hot flashes frequency and intensity on average 90% - Lessens night sweats for restorative sleep - Resolves vaginal dryness for pain-free intimacy - Eases anxiety, irritability, depression - Sharper thinking and memory
- Increased skin thickness, hydration, elasticity - Stimulates collagen production, reducing wrinkles - Restores youthful skin glow and texture - Thicker, shinier, healthier looking hair
- Reduces breast cancer risk if started early - May help prevent osteoporosis and fractures - Lowers likelihood of cardiovascular disease - Helps prevent weight gain and visceral "belly" fat
- Alleviates fatigue to help you feel more energetic - Boosts mental clarity and ability to focus - Improves motivation, zest for life - Enhances sex drive and satisfaction
With incredible benefits like these, it is crucial not to dismiss seemingly vague symptoms and “slow down” with age if they significantly reduce your quality of life. Identifying and properly treating hormone deficiencies can help you feel healthier, more energetic, and fully engaged in life once again.
At Hormone Harmony Clinic, diagnosing often subtle underlying hormone issues is what we specialize in. We go beyond the standard lab reference ranges to uncover hard-to-identify patterns of hormonal imbalance that may be affecting your wellbeing.
Key hormones measured include:
We also assess:
For women, we also look in detail at the menstrual cycle through:
Together this data paints a comprehensive picture of your unique hormonal patterns, deficiencies, and excesses.
Our physical exam focuses on aspects directly related to hormone balance like:
We also screen for potential issues like insulin resistance or thyroid dysfunction which can masquerade as female hormone problems.
Your health goals help shape the exam. For example, if facial wrinkling or erectile issues concern you, we focus more intently on those areas.
Ultimately, the exam looks beyond vague “symptoms” to objectively assess physiological changes indicative of hormone deficiency states. This helps us choose optimal bioidentical hormone dosing and delivery methods for your needs.
Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to those naturally produced by the body, yet studies show they carry the same heart disease and breast cancer risks as traditional hormone replacement therapy. More research is still needed on their long-term safety and efficacy.
With an accurate diagnosis through testing and exam, developing an individualized multi-modal treatment plan is crucial for the best patient outcomes.
We provide top-quality FDA-approved bioidentical hormones tailored to your body's precise needs by specialty compounding pharmacies. These hormones have identical effects in the body as your natural ones did in your youth.
Careful compounding under doctor supervision avoids risks associated with one-size-fits all conventional hormone replacement therapy. Our customized approach also bypasses the need to convert harsh synthetic hormones standard drugs rely on.
We partner you with the highest quality compounding pharmacies providing unparalleled accuracy and purity testing. This ensures your customized bioidentical hormones maintain full potency and stability long-term without contaminants.
Getting all hormones in optimal balance is critical, not just fixing one. Declining estrogen or testosterone along with sustained high or low progesterone aggravates symptoms greatly.
We methodically balance hormones through testing, never guessing with generalized doses. Your symptoms improve faster and more completely when hormones work synergistically at ideal levels.
Hormone levels fluctuate daily. We retest blood levels multiple times when starting therapy, making adjustments so you rapidly stabilize at optimal levels for your physiology long-term.
Symptoms may initially improve then plateau or recur if the dose needs refinement. We use symptoms together with objective hormone tests to ensure you always remain in the ideal range.
Lifestyle, diet, vitamin deficiencies, sleep, and stress influence hormone balance substantially. We help correct these aspects holistically alongside bioidentical hormones to get the best results faster.
For example, high-sugar diets and excess visceral belly fat disrupt hormonal balance significantly. We provide proven weight loss and blood sugar optimization programs if needed alongside your hormone therapy.
You have many options for hormone replacement therapy. What makes Hormone Harmony Clinic the top choice in Southern Oregon?
With advanced fellowships in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, our doctors have extraordinary expertise in optimizing women’s hormone balance.
We stay at the forefront of advances in testing and bioidentical hormones to provide the most effective therapies with utmost safety. You benefit from our refined treatment protocols proven with thousands of patients.
You will never feel rushed. We carefully listen to all your concerns, clearly explain what is happening hormonally, and make sure all your questions are answered.
Empowering you with information to make educated decisions about your body and healthcare leads to better outcomes.
While decline of estrogen/progesterone at menopause follows a common pattern, manifestations differ wildly between women. The declining hormonal milieu interacts uniquely with your genetic makeup.
We uncover your distinct hormone deficiency patterns through testing. Your treatment plan then addresses the root imbalances fueling your unpleasant symptoms.
Relieving symptoms by targeting and correcting their hidden hormonal causes provides true restoration of wellbeing.
We make hormone balancing as quick and convenient as possible. You can complete testing near home or work then review results and develop your customized treatment plan rapidly.
For ongoing care, we utilize virtual visits via video chat paired with occasional brief follow up blood work. This ensures optimal therapeutic results without taking extensive time for travel and appointments.
Hormonal declines do not occur suddenly at menopause. They develop gradually over 10 years of perimenopause, when periods become irregular as fertility wanes.
Unfortunately, doctors dismiss subtle early symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, or mild hot flashes as “normal aging”. This delays treatment for years until severe symptoms finally prompt care.
The longer hormone deficiency persists, the harder reversing adverse effects becomes. Early detection and prompt treatment of declining hormones provides significantly enhanced benefits.
Restoring estrogen, progesterone, testosterone before marked depletion develops prevents acute severe hot flashes, night sweats that disrupt sleep, and mood swings.
Mild initial symptoms quickly progress to greatly reduced quality of life without treatment. Identifying changes years before menopause leads to the best control of symptoms through gentle balance restoration.
Robust data shows estrogen deficiency from menopause doubles risks for heart disease and osteoporosis. The sooner treatment is begun after menopause, the more impact restoring estrogen has for reducing these risks long term.
Skin collagen production and thickness depends heavily on balanced estrogen and testosterone levels. These begin falling years before menopause, accelerating facial wrinkling, creping, and drying.
Early hormone therapy significantly slows skin changes and collagen breakdown around the eyes, lips, neck and décolletage to maintain a more youthful appearance.
Bioidentical hormone therapy has enhanced benefits when initiated within the first 5 years after periods cease during the “window of opportunity”.
Customized hormones during this critical window, paired with a healthy diet and activity levels, provide the greatest anti-aging and protective benefits by all scientific measures.
Hormone Harmony Clinic specializes in seamless hormone balancing tailored to your current menopausal stage:
We also enhance thyroid, adrenal and metabolic function through customized programs. Contact us today to restore and reclaim your wellbeing!
The first step in beginning bioidentical hormone replacement is getting properly tested to assess your hormone levels.
We recommend getting the following key hormone levels measured to start:
Fasting insulin and Hgb A1C should also be checked if weight gain, energy drops, or high blood sugar are a concern.
We provide requisitions for these essential tests, helping arrange the most convenient high-quality local labs near your home or work.
Bring your completed lab tests when you come in to review results in detail and map out an optimal treatment plan.
Based on your symptoms and hormone blood levels, we customize topical FDA-approved bioidentical hormones tailored for your body’s needs.
These are formulated in special compounding pharmacies that make treatments to our exact specifications. You receive instruction on application methods, dosing, and realistic expectations.
Expect some improvement in symptoms within 1-2 weeks, but full benefits often take 2-3 months as hormone levels stabilize. Blood levels of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone will be re-checked multiple times to ensure you reach and maintain ideal levels long term.
We see you for shorter follow up visits at 6 weeks and 3 months. Check-ins then occur every 6-12 months for fine tuning as needed alongside your annual wellness visit. Virtual video consultations make things convenient when labs look stable.
Maintaining youthful hormonal balance through ongoing monitoring leads to sustained relief from deficiency symptoms and enhanced well-being long term.
Bioidentical hormone replacement effectively restores waning hormones. Still, diet, activity, stress levels and nutritional status significantly impact treatment results.
Follow these tips to enhance hormone therapy benefits:
Choosing healthy fats while limiting sweets, refined grains and excess alcohol keeps hormones balanced. We provide nutrition guidance tailored for your needs like:
Moderate activity like walking 30 minutes daily helps stabilize energy, moods and weight as hormones shift. We suggest incorporating:
Chronic stress strains adrenal glands and disrupts hormonal pathways. We teach breathing, mindfulness, and relaxation skills. Good sleep hygiene is also key.
Specific nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, B vitamins, magnesium and melatonin provide added hormone balancing and symptom relief benefit based on your needs.
With a holistic multi-pronged approach like this, we enable bioidentical hormones to work synergistically at their full potential so you rapidly stabilize feeling your best.
The Rogue Valley offers wonderful amenities like hiking trails, mineral springs, yoga studios and healthy eateries. Enjoy these during your care to aid stress reduction and blindness treatment benefits:
Convenient lab locations to complete testing requisitions:
- J’aime Medical Spa Downtown - 515 NW "F" St 100 - Riversweet Spa - 716 SW 6th St a
- Club Northwest - 984 SE 7th
