Hormones are essential chemical messengers that regulate many processes in the body. When hormone levels become too high or too low, this can lead to disruptions in physical and mental health. Common signs of a hormone imbalance include:
Hormone imbalances should not be ignored, as they can worsen over time and lead to more serious health issues. Fortunately, hormone replacement therapy and balanced hormone restoration regimens can help stabilize hormones.
There are several potential causes of troubling hormone imbalances, including:
If you are experiencing multiple symptoms of a hormone imbalance that negatively impact your quality of life, it may be time to get tested. Some key signs it’s time to talk to a hormone health specialist include:
Butterfly Hormone Center specializes in expert diagnosis and personalized treatment plans. We help patients address the root causes of their hormone imbalances so they can get back to optimal health.
Butterfly Hormone Center uses advanced medical lab testing to check hormone levels and uncover any deficiencies or excesses. Based on symptoms and medical history, we may order tests that cover:
Understanding your unique hormone profile is key for developing an effective treatment approach.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can provide immense relief for those suffering from hormonal disorders and imbalances. Replacing hormones at optimal levels can:
In short, properly balanced HRT with bioidentical hormones makes patients feel healthy, vibrant and more like their younger selves again. Butterfly Hormone Center specializes in personalized therapy based on your unique needs.
At Butterfly Hormone Center, we use bioidentical hormones in our replacement regimens. Bioidentical hormones are structurally identical versions of the hormones naturally produced in the body. This allows them to bind properly to hormone receptors and mimic natural activity more closely than synthetic versions.
Bioidentical hormones tend to be safer and have less side effects. Our most common bioidentical hormones prescribed include:
We also provide bioidentical peptide therapies for improved cellular healing and tissue regeneration.
There are multiple methods available for effectively delivering bioidentical hormone therapy:
Butterfly Hormone Center physicians will determine the optimal delivery methods based on your lab results, lifestyle, treatment goals and preferences.
Hormone levels can fluctuate, so it’s important to monitor your progress. We schedule follow-up blood tests at periodic intervals after beginning therapy. Based on these lab results, your physician may adjust dosages or delivery methods to ensure you always maintain ideal hormone balance.
Most patients start feeling better within weeks after beginning properly balanced hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
As women enter perimenopause and eventually full menopause, their ovarian function and estrogen production declines. Lower estrogen levels commonly cause uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, low libido, emotional changes, and sleep disruptions.
Hormone therapy (HT) can provide immense relief by replacing depleted hormones, helping women feel more energetic, balanced, feminine, and youthful again.
Estrogen plays many roles in the female body including regulating the reproductive system, metabolism, brain function, skin health, and more. Declining or unstable estrogen levels lead to common perimenopause and menopause issues:
Boosting your estrogen (along with progesterone) via hormone therapy can provide tremendous relief from these disruptive menopausal symptoms.
For women who still have an intact uterus, Butterfly Hormone Center physicians often recommend combination hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with both an estrogen medication and progesterone.
Progesterone helps balance and regulate estrogen’s activity in cells. Optimal hormonal balance minimizes the risks of estrogen-only therapy for those with a uterus. We carefully select the lowest effective doses and most ideal delivery methods based on your unique health profile.
Combined bioidentical estrogen and progesterone therapy relieves hot flashes/night sweats in over 90% of menopausal women and improves various other quality of life markers. It can also help maintain bone mineral density and reduce risks for osteoporosis.
The three main types of estrogen we use for therapy include:
These bioidentical estrogens closely match what your body produces naturally in optimal ratios over your lifespan. This helps create harmonious hormonal balance for symptom relief.
We can deliver estrogen replacement therapy via convenient oral tablets, topical gels/creams, vaginal inserts, sublingual medications, pellet implants, patches and injections.
In men, testosterone regulates sex drive, muscle mass & strength, fat distribution, bone density, red blood cell production, mood and more. But testosterone levels decline with normal aging, at a rate of about 1% per year after age 30. Lower testosterone in men over 40 can lead to unpleasant symptoms like:
Testosterone replacement therapy with bioidentical testosterone effectively relieves these symptoms of low "T". Restored testosterone levels help men feel more energetic, mentally sharp and physically fit.
Butterfly Hormone Center physicians diagnose testosterone deficiency (known as hypogonadism) based on a combination of blood tests, symptoms and medical history.
We check not only your total serum testosterone level, but also free testosterone and other hormones for a complete picture. Free testosterone is the crucial value indicating how much active, usable testosterone is actually available for cells.
Men with low free testosterone and related hypogonadal symptoms are excellent candidates for testosterone replacement therapy.
Science-backed benefits of properly administered testosterone replacement include:
In short, balanced testosterone therapy with bioidentical hormones makes men feel fitter, happier and healthier. It can quite literally help turn back the hands of time.
Butterfly Hormone Center provides testosterone replacement via:
We work closely with you to choose the most convenient approach based on effectiveness, treatment goals, preferences and insurance coverage. Follow up blood work helps ensure optimal dosing.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Surprisingly, for transgender women, hormone therapy has been found to increase verbal fluency, improving verbal memory and processing speed. This cognitive benefit was unexpected and suggests hormone therapy may have positive impacts beyond physical changes.
Your thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism, body temperature, heart rate, cholesterol, mood and more. Insufficient thyroid function leads to a condition called hypothyroidism. Common symptoms include:
Fortunately, proper treatment can relieve low thyroid symptoms and help patients feel energetic and healthy again.
Accurately diagnosing thyroid disorders requires multiple blood tests, including:
Based on your symptoms and test results, our physicians determine the best course of treatment to restore normal thyroid function.
The most common treatment approach is thyroid hormone replacement therapy. We use bioidentical versions of the T4 thyroid hormone called levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl). In some cases we also supplement with T3.
Proper thyroid hormone dosing relieves symptoms of hypothyroidism and helps patients feel more energetic, mentally sharp and back to their normal selves. We provide ongoing medical management with follow-up testing to ensure adequate treatment response.
Good nutrition and supplements provide the raw materials needed for proper thyroid function and hormone production. These include:
Butterfly Hormone Center also addresses the root lifestyle causes contributing to thyroid dysfunction, like chronic stress. Yoga, meditation and sufficient sleep encourage rest, repair and hormone balance.
Butterfly Hormone Center physician-owned clinic offers cutting-edge bioidentical hormone therapy (HT) tailored to your unique needs. Advantages of our clinic include:
Butterfly Hormone Center guides each patient on their path towards optimal vitality and wellness through all stages of life. We empower patients with the knowledge, tools and treatments to take control of their health.
Our welcoming clinic is located right on Main Street in the heart of downtown Selbyville. This makes regular health monitoring and follow-up testing easier.
We’re engaged with the local community and downstream partners like high quality:
This allows us to get you the care, products and services you need quickly and easily. We’re your dedicated partners in health.
Conclusion
We hope this overview gave you a better understanding of how vital hormones are to optimal wellness. Imbalances can disrupt every aspect of health. Yet with proper testing, diagnosis and treatment of any deficiencies, you can relieve symptoms and feel your best again!
Butterfly Hormone Center physician-owned clinic offers cutting edge hormone balancing protocols tailored to your unique biochemistry. If you’re experiencing multiple signs of hormonal disorder like ongoing fatigue, low mood, weight gain or low libido, we encourage you to get tested. Reclaim your energy and quality of life again.
Call us today at (555) 123-456 to ask questions and schedule a consultation. We look forward to seeing you soon!
