Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the administration of hormones to supplement low levels or deficiencies. It can take the form of pills, patches, gels, injections, or pellets implanted under the skin. The goal is to restore optimum hormonal balance so your body and mind can function at their best.
Both men and women can be candidates for HRT if they exhibit symptoms of hormone deficiency including:
Age is not necessarily a factor - these symptoms can start in your 30s or 40s. A qualified hormone specialist can diagnose deficiencies through blood tests and other assessments.
Before starting HRT, your physician will analyze your hormone levels via blood, saliva, or urine tests. These help determine the optimum dosage and methods of delivery. Hormones analyzed may include:
Tracking hormone levels over time is crucial for monitoring treatment efficacy and modifying protocols accordingly. Our clinic helps patients interpret lab results and make data-driven decisions about their therapy.
There are various ways to address lagging hormone levels through HRT. The best methods depend on your health profile, lifestyle, and preferences.
Some hormone therapy techniques offered at our Revive HRT clinic include:
- Pros: Convenient, non-invasive - Cons: Can stress the liver, intestinal absorption issues
- Pros: Steady absorption, easy to adjust dosage - Cons: Potential skin irritation, transference risk
- Pros: Direct delivery into the bloodstream, rapid effects - Cons: Invasive, cycles between peaks and troughs
- Pros: Steady release for months, no daily pills - Cons: Insertion procedure required, dosage cannot be quickly adjusted
We personalize your HRT regimen based on lab results, symptoms, metabolic factors, and lifestyle considerations. Options can be combined for optimal outcomes. Follow-up testing ensures your protocol stays on track over months and years ahead.
Various bioidentical hormones, steroids, and other compounds can be used in HRT tailored to your needs:
Thyroid, melatonin, vitamin D, and other supportive ingredients may complement your core protocol. We offer both pharmaceutical-grade and compounded hormones meeting quality verification standards.
Seeking timely treatment for hormonal issues is vital for both short and long-term wellness on physical and psychological fronts.
Hormone deficits often worsen over time when left untreated, leading to heightened risk for:
Rebalancing key hormones can help fend off these complications before they take hold - optimizing your lifelong health trajectory.
Inadequate hormone output robs many people of joie de vivre - causing low libido, disordered sleep, mental fuzziness, and constant exhaustion. This zaps productivity, puts strain on relationships, and prevents enjoyment of day-to-day activities.
Through HRT, most patients report surges in energy, mental clarity, and zest for life as their biochemistry recalibrates. Restoring hormones to ideal levels can profoundly enhance your daily lived experience.
We founded Revive HRT to offer customized, evidence-based hormone therapy improving vitality and optimizing patients' health. Our unique approach includes:
In-depth evaluation of symptoms, family history, diet, lifestyle, and other factors offers key insights into your hormonal environment. Targeted testing gauges treatment needs.
Programs incorporating the latest medical research are designed around your individual hormonal deficiencies, metabolism, and goals. Follow-up testing ensures optimal outcomes.
Guidance on nutrition, movement, stress reduction, and sleep supports HRT efforts and long-term habits for maintaining hormonal balance.
We empower patients to understand their lab results, treatment options, and how lifestyle choices influence hormone levels over months and years ahead.
Our clinic adheres to the highest standards of bioidentical hormone therapy administration for safe, effective care. We continually upgrade our protocols with emerging research.
At Revive HRT, you are not just a patient - we become trusted partners in your health journey for the many years ahead.
Hormone therapy is surrounded by many misconceptions. Here we separate myths from facts based on up-to-date research:
Myth: HRT increases cancer risk
Fact: Large-scale studies found no increased cancer risk for women on HRT under age 60. Estrogen-only therapy showed no elevated risk in older women either. Manufacturers have reformulated hormones to be safer too.
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| HRT causes weight gain | Balancing hormones often stimulates metabolism and aids fat loss |
| HRT therapy means you'll be on it permanently | Dosages can often be lowered or stopped after deficiencies are corrected |
| HRT harms your natural hormone production | The endocrine system regulates production rates if exogenous hormones are added |
Detecting hormonal shortfalls early is key for timely treatment. Here's how we spot red flags:
- Review 70 questions on patients' recent experiences indicating possible deficiencies
- Check body composition, vitals, reflexes, and various health markers
- Assess follicle-stimulating hormone, estradiol, testosterone, and other analytes
- Alternative matrices gauging bioavailable vs. total hormone levels
- Reveal issues metabolizing or synthesizing key hormones
Careful tracking over time gives the clearest picture of patients' hormonal milieu, informing ongoing protocol modifications. We help patients decipher lab reports and offer guidance for at-home testing too.
Exciting new modalities are expanding treatment options for hormone imbalance:
These fully-dissolving formulations maintain stable hormone levels for 6-12 months without daily dosing. We help insert and monitor their effects.
Pens with fixed, pre-measured doses allow patients to self-administer treatments transdermally or via subcutaneous injection on their own schedule.
Patches steadily infuse hormones through the skin over days with less irritation. They curb spikes and crashes in levels.
Tablets containing DHEA and pregnenolone serve as chemical precursors supporting the body's own testosterone and estrogen output.
We continually assess promising new techniques, medications, and testing methods to provide patients with the most effective HRT protocols.
With many types of hormone formulations and programs available, it's crucial to find one aligned with your needs and preferences:
- Testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, etc.
- Daily pills, weekly injections, implants lasting months
- Oral, transdermal creams, subcutaneous pellets
- Some techniques offer more flexibility than others
- Insurance coverage varies; budget may guide decisions
- Some approaches tend to be better tolerated
Open conversations with your hormone specialist help weigh the pros and cons of each method. We find most patients are delighted with therapy outcomes when their regimen is personalized for optimal comfort, convenience, and efficacy.
While exogenous hormones can perform wonders, supporting your body's innate production and signaling pathways boosts treatment success.
Eating to stabilize blood sugar, gain antioxidants, and curb inflammation aids hormone output and binding. We offer personalized nutrition plans.
Both cardio and strength training stimulate hormone production while keeping levels balanced. Patients receive custom fitness guidance.
Chronic stress disrupts endocrine pathways. Our relaxation, biofeedback, and coaching techniques restore inner calm.
Circadian rhythms and deep sleep are key for optimal testosterone and growth hormone release. We teach healthy sleep habits.
With foundational lifestyle habits in place, HRT can help restore vibrancy, stamina, and sharp cognition to enjoy each day ahead. Our support helps you actualize treatment benefits for lifelong health.
Regaining hormonal balance provides a key pillar for sustaining health and vitality across the lifespan. At Revive HRT, we offer expertise in customized testing, precise treatment protocols, and lifestyle guidance for realizing your fullest potential. We see fabulous patient transformations every day.
Contact Revive HRT for a consultation to begin your journey towards lifelong vigor and wellbeing.
