Overview of Hormone Deficiency and Treatment
Hormone deficiency can cause problematic symptoms in men and women of all ages. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is an effective treatment administered by experts like those at Renewal Hormone Clinic clinic in Canyon Country. This innovative therapy utilizes hormones that match the exact chemical structure of the hormones naturally made by the human body.
Treatment can help relieve common deficiency symptoms, including issues with sleep, mood, energy levels, sex drive, and more. It carries numerous health benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health, reduced disease risk, better mental health, and enhanced overall wellness. Our clinic specializes in customized care plans to relieve hormone deficiency signs and restore patients to optimal wellness.
Timely diagnosis and treatment of hormone imbalances is essential for reducing risk factors associated with severe hormone deficiency. The experienced hormone specialists at Renewal Hormone Clinic tailor sensible bioidentical hormone therapies to match patients' unique needs. Read on to discover more on common reasons for deficiency and how treatment can help you reclaim your health.
Female Hormone Deficiency
Declining estrogen and progesterone levels frequently lead to distressing symptoms in women, especially around the ages of perimenopause and menopause. Some initial signs include:
If left untreated over longer periods, patients risk more severe symptoms like bone loss and osteoporosis, heart disease, or mental health issues like depression. Our hormone experts can help stop deficiency from worsening through replacement therapy customized for your needs. Regular testing helps reveal optimum dosing and regimens for continued benefits.
Primary Causes of Deficiency
Some reasons women can develop estrogen or progesterone imbalances include:
- Perimenopause and menopause: When ovarian function declines, so do reproductive hormones. This can happen gradually or abruptly in the transition to menopause.
- Surgical menopause: Total hysterectomy (removing the uterus and ovaries) leads to immediate, surgical menopause.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A metabolic condition that causes irregular periods, absent ovulation, and high testosterone. Estrogen and progesterone levels trail.
- Hypothalamic amenorrhea: When exercise, stress, illness, dietary issues, or other factors impact hormone production in the brain's hypothalamus. Periods cease or become sporadic.
Benefits of Treatment
Bioidentical estrogen and progesterone therapy demonstrate multiple benefits, such as:
- Restoring hormone levels to improve deficiency symptoms
- Easing uncomfortable perimenopause and menopause symptoms
- Supporting proper menstrual cycling
- Countering diseases like osteoporosis and heart disease
- Stabilizing moods and reducing anxiety or depression risk
- Revitalizing libido and sexual health
- Maintaining mental clarity and emotional wellbeing
- Improving sleep and fatigue issues
- Promoting healthier aging and longevity
With customized therapy from Renewal Hormone Clinic, women can replenish depleted hormones using low doses delivered through creams, gels, pellets, or patches. Our professionals choose the ideal treatment protocol to suit each patient's unique needs.
Male Hormone Deficiency
Many factors contribute to declining testosterone levels in men, spanning from 30 years and up. Low T or hypogonadism leads to concerning symptoms such as:
Male hormone deficiency can also trigger mood disorders or allow existing mental illnesses to worsen in severity. When left untreated, deficiency builds risk for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and other issues. Our bioidentical hormone replacement therapy alleviates these risks while relieving unpleasant signs of deficiency.
What Causes Low T in Men?
Reasons for declining testosterone include:
- Andropause: The steady fall of testosterone levels related to male aging.
- Smoking and excess alcohol: Lifestyle factors inhibit hormone production.
- Obesity: Excess fat secretes proteins that lower testosterone.
- Medications: Opioids, steroids, antidepressants, blood pressure meds, and more act as antagonists.
- Chronic diseases: Diabetes, tumors, kidney/liver disease, radiation treatment, infections and more.
- Pituitary disorders: Problems with the master gland disrupt signals for testosterone creation.
Advantages of Treatment
The experienced staff at Renewal Hormone Clinic offer tailored testosterone therapy with remarkable benefits:
- Balancing hormones to optimal levels
- Restoring sex drive, performance, and fertility
- Rebuilding lean muscle mass
- Sharpening mental focus and clarity
- Stabilizing moods and easing irritability
- Boosting motivation, confidence and vitality
- Melting away stubborn belly fat
- Supporting heart and brain health
- Reducing disease risks from diabetes to Alzheimerʼs
We craft individualized male hormone therapy plans using gels, pellets, patches, or injections dosed at the minimal effective level. Follow-up blood tests reveal ideal maintenance regimens for sustained benefits. Our goal is helping patients feel their best while aging gracefully and reducing disease risks well into later years.
Diagnostic Testing
The hormone experts at Renewal Hormone Clinic always start with thorough diagnostic blood tests assessing key hormone markers. For women, we may examine levels of:
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- DHEA
- Thyroid hormones T3 and T4
- FSH and LH
- Vitamin D
- Inflammatory markers
Testing for men focuses on indices such as:
- Total and free testosterone
- Estrogen
- LH and FSH
- Thyroid hormones
- Inflamation markers
- PSA levels
- Vitamin D
Follow-up tests help gauge treatment effectiveness and make dosage adjustments to sustain optimal hormone balance. We utilize respected labs like Quest Diagnostics to ensure accurate results.
Blood draws occur first thing in morning when hormone levels peak after overnight fasting. Our caring staff draws samples in a relaxed setting right in our Canyon Country office. We understand needles cause unease for some and do all we can to minimize discomfort during this simple procedure.
Interesting fact
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. However, some women report preferring them because they more closely mimic the body's natural hormones. More research is still needed to fully understand the risks and benefits compared to traditional hormone therapy.
Renewal Hormone Clinic Difference
Choosing the right hormone therapy provider ensures the best chances for treatment success. At Renewal Hormone Clinic in Canyon Country, we offer:
- Extensive expertise treating hormone disorders with the latest evidence-based protocols
- Custom-compounded bioidentical hormones matching your bodyʼs natural hormones
- Thorough testing, analysis, and care planning
- Follow up and support for consistent benefits
- Sensitive care in a welcoming environment
Our award-winning head physician Dr. Elena Cortez, MD carries over 15 years' experience crafting innovative hormone restoration plans for men and women. We surround her with a talented support squad including a nutritionist, mental health professional, and specialized RNs to look after every aspect of your wellness.
Convenience marks another advantage of choosing Renewal Hormone Clinic for hormone replacement therapy. Our Canyon Country office resides close to main highways for simple access. We also offer virtual tele-health appointments when appropriate.
For those traveling from out of town, Canyon Country offers many comfortable hotels, dining options, walking trails, recreation centers, and spa getaways to enjoy during your therapy. Some local favorites include:
- Hilton Garden Inn Santa Clarita: Brand new hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool.
- The Old Town Junction: Quaint shopping village with gifts, toys, boutiques, restaurants, gelato, and wine tasting.
- Promenade at Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall: Huge indoor/outdoor shopping center with stores, restaurants, movies, events and activities.
- Six Flags Magic Mountain: Legendary thrill ride theme park open year-round.
- Placerita Canyon Nature Center & Trail: Scenic hiking trails, nature exhibits, and canyon views in a lush park setting.
- Vasco Caves Regional Preserve: Guided tours of sandstone cave dwellings once home to indigenous tribes. Archaeologically rich.
We want to ensure therapy goes smoothly while supporting mental health and self-care during the process. Let our incredible staff handle the details so you can focus on healing. Contact Renewal Hormone Clinic online anytime to learn more or schedule your first appointment. The sooner we begin, the faster you'll start feeling your best again through the power of hormone restoration!
