Hormones are crucial chemical messengers that regulate many essential bodily functions. When our hormones fall out of balance, we may experience unpleasant symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, trouble sleeping, changes in appetite and sex drive, and more.
Hormone imbalances can occur due to various factors like aging, stress, poor diet, toxins in our environment, certain health conditions, and medications. Getting tested to check your hormone levels is important, especially if you have concerning symptoms.
Timely diagnosis and treatment of hormone deficiencies and imbalances can greatly improve quality of life and prevent development of more serious health issues over time. Balanced Hormone Clinic clinic specializes in customized hormone therapy to help patients regain optimal hormone balance.
The main hormones that commonly fall out of balance include:
It's important not to ignore persistent symptoms related to hormone issues. Over time, the negative effects compound and raise your risk for more serious health problems like heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, autoimmune disorders, and certain cancers.
Seeking proper medical care and starting hormone replacement therapy can often successfully manage deficiencies and imbalances to improve wellbeing. Our knowledgeable practitioners at Balanced Hormone Clinic fully assess your hormone status and create customized treatment plans to meet your unique needs.
Balanced Hormone Clinic specializes in hormone replacement therapy and balancing treatments. We offer comprehensive care including testing, consultations with our hormone specialists, customized treatment plans, high quality bioidentical hormones, and ongoing monitoring and support.
What sets Balanced Hormone Clinic apart is our:
The basic process for starting hormone replacement with Balanced Hormone Clinic is:
- Review health history, symptoms, medical records, current medications, etc. - Physical exam - Discuss treatment goals
- Baseline lab tests check current hormone levels - May include blood tests, saliva tests, urine tests - Results analyzed to identify deficiencies and imbalances
- Bioidentical hormones matched to your deficiencies - Additional therapies or medications if needed - Lifestyle recommendations for optimal results - Follow-up testing schedule
- Administer initial hormone doses via injection, pellet, oral, or topical therapy - Schedule follow-ups & ongoing prescription refills
- Periodic retesting of hormone levels - Adjust medications as needed over time - Modify lifestyle factors to support hormone health - Notice improvements in symptoms and wellbeing
We also provide ongoing patient education and support for best results throughout treatment.
Bioidentical hormone replacement uses hormones chemically identical to those naturally occurring in the human body to restore balance. They are extensively tested for purity and potency.
There are some key advantages over traditional synthetic hormones: - Natural molecular structure recognizable to the body's receptors - More flexibility in dosing/routes of administration - Fewer side effects in most patients - Customizable combinations and ratios to match each patient
At Balanced Hormone Clinic, we utilize a variety of high quality bioidentical hormones, mainly:
Treats issues related to menopause like hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, sexual dysfunction, bone loss, heart disease risk, and neurological changes.
Regulates the menstrual cycle, supports fertility and pregnancy, influences mood, sleep, and bone health. Low levels associate with various health risks.
Essential for both men and women. Boosts libido, energy levels, cognitive function, muscle mass, motivation and overall vitality.
Precursor hormone that gets converted to estrogen and testosterone. Levels decline with age. Helps improve energy, mood, immune function and bone density.
Regulate metabolism, weight, energy, appetite, body temperature, heart rate, digestion, and more. Imbalances cause hypothyroidism & hyperthyroidism.
We offer hormone therapy through multiple routes of administration - oral pills, topical gels/creams, pellets, injections, and vaginal suppositories. Our practitioners determine the optimal delivery methods and doses for each patient.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Surprisingly, research shows that allowing transgender teens to undergo hormone therapy leads to better mental health outcomes compared to forcing them to go through natural puberty that does not match their identity.
Certain lifestyle measures can help support hormone health during treatment:
- Eat more fiber, omega-3s, fruits, and vegetables - Choose high quality proteins and healthy fats - Avoid processed carbs, sugary foods, excess alcohol - Stay hydrated
- Aim for 30-60 min daily - Mix aerobic activity with strength training - Outdoor walks benefit mood and sleep
- Practice relaxation techniques like yoga, deep breathing, meditation - Get enough sleep nightly - Spend time in nature; get sunlight exposure - Engage in fun hobbies; enjoy social connections
- Stop smoking and limit environmental pollutants when possible - Use clean beauty/body products
Following an overall healthy lifestyle helps hormone therapy work optimally. Our specialists provide personalized recommendations on diet, movement, sleep hygiene, and more based on your needs.
The city of Camanche, Iowa provides a tranquil setting surrounded by the beauty of nature - perfect for restoring hormone balance.
During temperate spring and fall seasons, patients can enjoy scenic walking trails along the Mississippi River and outdoor recreation at parks like Clark’s Castle and Loud Thunder Forest Preserve while the comfortable weather also benefits mood, sleep, and vitality.
The winter months allow for therapeutic indoor activities like swimming, yoga classes at White Water Wellness, massage, and fitness training at Iron Fit Gym or Snap Fitness which also support the goals of hormone optimization programs.
Summertime brings opportunities to relax at the beach along the riverfront, play golf, bike ride through town and the countryside, shop local at quaint downtown boutiques, dine al fresco at restaurants, and attend community events.
Our caring practitioners skillfully prescribe bioidentical hormones tailored to your body and lifestyle while accounting for seasonal factors in Camanche for optimal replenishment.
If you’re experiencing unwelcome signs like hot flashes, low libido, fatigue, weight gain, or other issues that lower quality of life, it may be time to address a possible underlying hormone imbalance.
The knowledgeable medical team at Balanced Hormone Clinic specializes in precision testing and custom hormone replacement therapy to successfully restore wellness using a patient-centered approach.
We are dedicated to helping you look and feel your best regardless of age or gender so you can continue thriving. Our cutting edge therapies rejuvenate vitality, energy levels, physical strength, mental clarity, healthy weight, restorative sleep, positive mood, strong bones, robust immunity, peak performance, and an overall sense of wellbeing.
Call today to book a consultation to start your journey towards renewed hormonal balance and health.
