Hormone deficiencies can negatively impact quality of life. As we age or due to medical conditions, our bodies may not produce adequate amounts of key hormones like testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA and growth hormone. This leads to unpleasant symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, low libido, erectile dysfunction, poor sleep, and more.
Blood tests are required to check hormone levels to determine if there is a deficiency. Common deficiencies treated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) include:
Low testosterone (Low T) afflicts millions of aging men. Besides unpleasant symptoms, low T raises health risks like diabetes, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Testosterone therapy can safely and effectively restore optimal levels.
Perimenopause and menopause onset means reduced estrogen and progesterone. HRT alleviates disruptive menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, osteoporosis risk and emotional issues.
Deficiencies in hormones like DHEA, growth hormone, thyroid and others also benefit greatly from timely hormone replacement. Vast improvements in energy, immunity, cholesterol, body composition and wellbeing are achieved.
Hormone therapy (HT) offers life-changing benefits. By returning hormones diminished by age or medical condition back to optimal levels, major enhancements result:
Symptoms of hormone deficiencies take a major toll - fatigue, obesity, muscle loss, mental fog, poor sleep, etc. HT alleviates these, restoring vigour and wellness.
HT shifts body composition to be leaner and muscular. Enhanced fitness capability also results. Joint, bone, skin and hair health improve.
Low hormone levels contribute to anxiety, depression and mental decline. Balanced hormones enhance mood, motivation, memory and sharper thinking.
Lack of sex drive and erectile dysfunction are often due to low testosterone or menopause. HT restores healthy sexual desire and performance capability in both sexes.
There are important fundamentals about HT to understand:
Hormones are bioidentical to human hormones and precisely dosed. Delivery methods include:
Blood testing during therapy reveals individual hormone level response and guides custom fine-tuning of dosages and delivery methods for ideal outcomes.
Lifestyle supports therapy: nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management all help achieve hormonal balance and amplify benefits. Our clinic provides guidance here also.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) alleviates Low T deficiency safely and effectively when properly monitored:
Symptoms and blood testing indicate Low T. Two morning tests showing T levels below 300 ng/dL confirm hypogonadism diagnosis.
If low T is confirmed, TRT custom protocols are initiated, which are:
TRT works best alongside nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management. Our clinic provides or refers to these supports.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. While the emotional benefits are well-known, research has also shown objective improvements like better cardiovascular health. Hormones play a complex role in our well-being, so this therapy can profoundly improve people's lives in body, mind and spirit.
Catching and addressing hormone deficiencies promptly is critical because the longer they go undiagnosed and untreated, the worse symptoms become and higher disease risks rise.
Blood testing is key - know your hormone levels! If deficient, efficiently restoring balance means enjoying benefits faster and avoiding decline into poorer health. Don't write off pesky symptoms - get checked out.
While aging inevitability reduces hormones, maintaining youthful vitality into older age is achievable today. Don't accept tiredness, aches, weight gain as normal - these are correctible deficiency signs if addressed promptly.
Harmony Hormone Center specializes in hormone health. Our physicians have deep expertise in balanced hormone therapies, supported by our friendly staff and optimal procedures. We provide caring, attentive and highly competent guidance to hormone optimization, safety and life enrichment.
Mission's mild climate with plenty of sunny days year-round provides favorable conditions supporting active lifestyles for hormone health all seasons.
Spring is a renewal, an ideal season to commence therapy. Mission's comfortable spring temperatures allow enjoyable outdoor activities like hiking nearby Santa Cruz mountains or walks through Golden Gate Park. Spring's longer daylight exposure also helps energy and mood.
We recommend: - Mountain/park walks - Explore SF museums and attractions - Yoga classes for strength/flexibility
Summer's long days motivate being active outside. Working up a sweat raises T levels and endorphin mood boosts. From beaches to sports, summer offers plentiful social opportunities also beneficial for emotional health.
We recommend: - Beach yoga, swimming, surfing - Sports - tennis, basketball leagues - Hikes in Marin Headlands
Fall brings Mission's Indian summer - enjoy lingering warmth hiking Sutro Heights or Land's End parks. Join an intramural team sport - meetups combining exercise, fun and companionship maintain fitness. Cooler weather welcomes cozying up with books, arts and relationship intimacy.
We recommend: - Parks hikes - Team sports - Engage arts community
While winter cools and rains more, warmer spells do occur to enjoy city strolls and nature. Explore museums, catch live music, take cooking classes. Rainy periods present opportunity for reflection and renewal to guide forward growth.
We recommend: - Walks in Botanical Garden - Volunteer at animal shelter - Ponder intentions for new year
Mission offers abundant health resources supporting lifestyle equilibrium for wellness:
Together these help amplify hormone therapy benefits - speak to us about referrals.
