Low estrogen levels can cause hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, urinary symptoms, mood changes, sleep problems, bone loss, and heart disease.
Low progesterone is associated with anxiety, sleep issues, bone loss, weight gain, and fertility problems.
Low testosterone in men leads to low libido, erectile dysfunction, muscle loss, weight gain, fatigue, depression, poor concentration, and heart disease.
Low DHEA can contribute to low libido, loss of muscle mass, depression, anxiety, heart disease, weakened immunity, and inflammatory conditions.
High cortisol is linked to anxiety, insomnia, weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, and high blood pressure.
Customized bioidentical hormone therapy can help alleviate uncomfortable symptoms due to hormonal decline. Potential benefits include:
Bioidentical hormones are identical in chemical structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. They are often derived from plant sources and custom-compounded in a lab for each patient based on individual hormone testing results and dosage requirements.
Common bioidentical hormones used include:
These hormones are available in FDA-approved manufactured formulas or custom-compounded for personalized dosing by specialty hormone clinics.
The first step is getting hormone levels tested through blood, saliva, or urine to pinpoint any deficiencies or imbalances. Based on the test results, customized bioidentical hormones can be prescribed in creams, gels, pellets, oral capsules, troches, or injectables.
Hormone doctors specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) will tailor formulations, dosages, and delivery methods based on the patient’s unique needs and preferences for optimized safety and therapeutic benefit.
Follow-up testing monitors progress and guides dosage adjustments over time as needed to keep hormones balanced and symptoms relieved. Lifestyle measures like nutrition, exercise, stress management, and high quality sleep also support hormonal health.
Unlike synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones have a chemical structure identical to the hormones naturally produced by the human body. This allows them to bind more efficiently to hormone receptors and potentially result in fewer side effects, though more research is still needed to confirm if they are definitively safer or more effective long-term.
Left untreated, hormone deficiencies and imbalances tend to worsen over time, leading to heightened unpleasant symptoms along with increased risks of serious medical conditions down the road.
The longer hormone levels drift from optimal ranges, the harder they become to restore and stabilize. As the body adapts to dysfunction, resistance to treatment grows.
That’s why it’s important to address problematic hormonal decline sooner rather than later through science-based testing and personalized bioidentical therapy under an experienced hormone specialist's guidance.
The knowledgeable clinicians at Balance Health Clinic specialize exclusively in advanced bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
We offer state-of-the-art diagnostic testing, innovative treatments, and attentive medical care tailored to each patient's unique physiology and health goals.
As a locally owned and operated small business, we’re proud to serve our Brewton neighbors with individualized care in an accessible community setting.
Our services include:
Pellet therapy is a remarkable innovation delivering consistent, therapeutic hormone levels over the long-term. The sustained-release pellets avoid the inconvenient peaks and troughs of gels and creams that require frequent reapplication.
About the diameter of a grain of rice, the pellets are placed under the skin through a quick, minimally invasive insertion procedure performed right in our office. Local anesthetic minimizes discomfort during placement.
The pure concentrated hormone pellets then dissolve slowly over several months, providing an exceptionally convenient hands-free approach with excellent patient compliance and reliable results. We carefully monitor and adjust dosages based on follow-up blood testing and symptom tracking to continually optimize therapy.
Our clinic collaborates with highly qualified compounding pharmacists who prepare customized bioidentical hormone formulations based on each patient’s needs.
We prescribe personalized combinations, doses, and delivery methods — including creams, gels, sublingual drops, capsules, and injections — meticulously designed for the individual’s physiology and lifestyle for optimal outcomes.
Advances in genomics empower greater precision for enhanced safety and effectiveness in hormone therapy. We offer cutting-edge genetic testing to identify key gene variations impacting treatment.
Test results allow us to tailor prescriptions accounting for individual differences in hormone metabolism and target receptors. This improves accuracy in hormone balancing for superior symptom relief.
Balanced nutrition, routine exercise, stress moderation, and quality sleep also help regulate hormone physiology. We provide nutritional and wellness guidance customized to complement each patient’s needs and goals.
Recommendations aim to reduce inflammation, improve gut health, optimize energy levels, enhance mental clarity, support graceful aging, and boost overall wellbeing. Specific lifestyle factors can maximize hormone therapy effectiveness for more complete vitality.
For those interested in fitness, Brewton offers a few nice options like Onecision Health Club and the YMCA, along with pleasant walking trails at Butts Park. Excellent seafood restaurants downtown help support heart health, and the town hosts charming events like the Azalea Trail Festival for entertainment.
With knowledgeable practitioners devoted to patient-centered care, Balance Health Clinic proudly serves the Brewton area as a trusted local resource for advanced bioidentical hormone therapy. We welcome the opportunity to help our neighbors optimize wellbeing through precision treatment informed by the latest scientific advances in the emerging field of anti-aging medicine. Please reach out if we can be of service assessing and addressing any hormonal concerns holding you back from your fullest vitality. We look forward to working together towards sustainable solutions for resilient good health and abundant life.
