Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. As we age, hormone levels often decline, leading to unpleasant symptoms. Replacing deficient hormones with bioidentical versions can provide immense relief.
At The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic in Ambler, our practitioners have extensive training in bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT). We customize treatment plans with FDA-approved hormones in their natural form to match your body’s needs. Most patients see noticeable improvements within weeks.
Bioidentical hormones have a molecular structure identical to hormones produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands. This allows them to properly bind with receptors all over the body to:
There are bioidentical versions of key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA. Custom combinations and dosing ensure each patient gets just what they need.
Compared to traditional hormone replacement, properly prescribed bioidentical therapy offers advantages like:
Our practitioners take time to understand your health history and lifestyle to determine the best bioidentical hormones to reduce deficiency symptoms without unwanted effects.
While human-identical on a structural level, bioidentical hormones aren’t directly harvested from natural sources. Instead, they are created from plant compounds in FDA-approved facilities under strict guidelines to match natural hormones.
Many bioidenticals used for hormone therapy come from soybeans or yams. The final product is extensively tested to ensure safety, purity and potency standards are met. This manufacturing process allows hormones to have the same fit and function in the body as your own.
Hormone levels naturally shift over time, but diet, lifestyle, genetics and health conditions also play a role. An imbalance can occur if your body doesn’t produce enough hormones or becomes insensitive to their effects.
Restoring hormones to optimal ranges with bioidentical therapy relieves deficiency symptoms. Our practitioners carefully evaluate blood tests, medical history and lifestyle to determine which hormones to target.
Declining estrogen is a hallmark of perimenopause and menopause. As the ovaries gradually lose function, they no longer release adequate estrogen and progesterone. Deficiency can cause:
Estrogen replacement typically provides immense symptom relief while protecting long-term health. We offer bioidentical Bi-Est cream or FDA-approved Divigel to conveniently restore optimal levels.
Testosterone helps regulate metabolism, sexual function, energy and mood in both men and women. Levels peak in early adulthood then slowly decline. Deficiency can cause:
Testosterone therapy with bioidentical creams, pills or injections can reverse these effects, improving vigor and vitality.
DHEA is a precursor to estrogen and testosterone made by the adrenal glands. Levels peak around age 25 then decline. Deficiency can contribute to:
DHEA supplements as capsules or sublingual drops can provide wide-ranging anti-aging effects with few side effects.
The thyroid produces hormones that control metabolism. Deficiency causes weight gain, low energy, mental fog and more. Bioidentical hormones cannot correct thyroid problems but we offer complete testing and treatment options for optimal health.
Careful testing and monitoring ensures bioidentical hormone therapy is safe and effective for your needs without over-replacement side effects. Contact us today for a consultation.
The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic specializes in cutting-edge bioidentical hormone replacement tailored to your unique needs. Our board-certified practitioners have over 20 years combined experience using natural hormones to resolve deficiency symptoms, improve quality of life and support long-term health.
We take time to listen and design therapy around your health history, lab results and lifestyle to enhance effectiveness and safety. Follow up is key - we adjust dosing based on regular symptoms reviews and blood tests. Here is an overview of our full-service program:
Everything starts with comprehensive lab testing to pinpoint imbalances. We order top-tier blood panels checking up to 12 hormones for women and men plus key markers like cholesterol fractions and vitamin D. Testing is performed locally for convenience. Fast, digital results integrate seamlessly into your medical chart.
During your consultation, our practitioners analyze lab reports, discuss family history, symptoms and health goals to determine the ideal bioidentical hormones to supplement.
We carry the latest FDA-approved creams, gels, pills and pellets containing estrogen, testosterone, DHEA and progesterone in official, regulated doses. Pellet implants provide steady hormone release lasting 3-6 months.
Hormone therapy is not one-size-fits all. We schedule follow ups around 4-6 weeks after starting treatment to review symptom improvements and adjust dosing if needed. Most patients feel significantly better within weeks but maximum benefits often take 3-6 months.
Repeat lab testing checks hormone, cholesterol and vitamin D levels about halfway through the first year. Results give us objective data to fine tune your program. Monitoring ensures optimal balance without over-replacement.
Our practitioners approach each patient as a unique individual. We combine art and science to design therapy that restores vibrancy, resilience and quality of life using the body’s natural messengers.
Estrogen is essential for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in women. As ovarian function declines around perimenopause and menopause, low estrogen causes symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disruption, vaginal atrophy and accelerated aging.
Bioidentical estrogen therapy can provide immense relief. The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic offers customized treatment plans using FDA-approved Bi-Est cream or Divigel to match your body’s needs. Dosing starts low and is adjusted based on blood tests and symptom reviews for optimal safety and efficacy.
Estrogen helps regulate hundreds of body processes critical for vitality and health. Benefits include:
Sexual health: Estrogen helps vaginal cells stay lubricated and resilient for comfortable intimacy. It also influences libido and arousal.
Heart protection: Estrogen promotes healthy cholesterol levels and blood flow to support cardiovascular function.
Bone builder: Estrogen signals bone-forming cell activity to prevent excessive loss leading to osteoporosis over time.
Skin and hair: Estrogen boosts collagen production for firm, youthful-looking skin and lush hair.
Mood support: Estrogen heavily influences key neurotransmitters like serotonin to prevent mood instability.
Metabolic aid: Estrogen assists insulin in regulating blood sugar for efficient energy use.
Cognition: Estrogen supports neuron connections and brain plasticity for optimal cognitive function lasting into old age.
Clearly estrogen plays an expansive role beyond just managing menopause symptoms. Replacement therapy promotes whole-body health.
At The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic, we carry high quality FDA-cleared bioidentical estrogen creams like Bi-Est and Divigel to conveniently restore youthful hormone balance.
Both feature estradiol the potent form of estrogen produced by the ovaries before menopause. This ensures excellent receptor binding for ideal symptom relief.
Bi-Est combines estradiol with estriol, a weaker but very safe estrogen produced during pregnancy. This mix offers balanced activity to avoid overstimulation. Divigel is pure estradiol in an easily absorbed gel.
Pellet implants are another option providing steady estradiol release lasting 3-6 months. Local numbing ensures a comfortable insertion procedure.
We select the ideal bioidentical estrogen type and delivery method based on your needs and preferences for safe, effective menopause relief and hormonal balance lasting years into the future.
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. Their chemical structures are identical to hormones made by the ovaries, but small differences in formulas can impact how each woman's body responds. More research is still needed on their long-term effects.
Testosterone is crucial for staying strong, energetic and mentally sharp as part of healthy aging. Bioidentical testosterone therapy under medical guidance helps both women and men restore youthful vitality.
The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic provides cutting edge hormone restoration programs tailored to your unique needs. We offer a variety of FDA-approved delivery methods from gels to injections that absorb efficiently to avoid unwanted side effects.
Testosterone is considered a male hormone but women need it too. Benefits include:
Testosterone naturally starts declining around age 30 leading to unpleasant effects that accumulate over the years. Timely treatment can reverse deficiency for a more vibrant, resilient and passionate life.
The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic provides complete care including advanced hormone testing, risk/benefit consultations and follow up monitoring to ensure successful therapy.
We offer a variety of FDA-cleared delivery methods to restore optimal testosterone balance including:
Creams allow precise self-dosing but must be applied daily. Injections and pellets provide steady release lasting weeks to months for convenience. We match options to your lifestyle, preferences and needs for excellent response.
Careful follow up involves symptom reviews and blood tests to adjust formulations and dosing until full benefits are achieved without over-replacement or conversion to unwanted hormones. We also provide nutrition, supplement and lifestyle tips to enhance results.
Healthy aging encompasses more than just number of years lived - quality of life matters. Balanced hormones are key to staying active, sharp and passionate well into later decades. The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic can help you achieve this goal.
DHEA is a precursor our bodies use to produce estrogen, testosterone and other hormones that gradually decline with age. Taking bioidentical DHEA supplements under medical guidance can provide an array of benefits enhancing vitality and wellbeing.
The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic offers cutting edge DHEA restoration programs tailored to your unique needs with extensive lab testing, risk/benefit analysis and follow up monitoring to ensure successful treatment.
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is made by the adrenal glands then converted as needed to balance youthful levels of estrogen and testosterone, even in postmenopausal women and older men.
It acts as an immunity booster, improves mood regulation, promotes heart health by optimizing cholesterol levels, enhances brain function and supports healthy aging.
DHEA peaks around age 25 then steadily declines. Besides converting less to needed hormones, low DHEA directly causes undesirable effects like fatigue, mental fog, sluggish metabolism, loss of muscle mass and collagen depletion accelerating visible aging.
Bioidentical DHEA as capsules or sublingual drops can restore optimal levels providing wide-ranging anti-aging and protective benefits. It is much safer than commercial synthetic versions.
We begin by testing blood levels of DHEA and DHEA sulfate, as deficiency symptoms correlate better with the sulfate form. Baseline sex hormones are checked as well to identify needs.
After in-depth consultations analyzing medical history, health goals and lab reports, we create a personalized DHEA restoration regimen.
We offer convenient standard capsules in precise doses averaging 25-50mg/day for women and 50-100mg/day for men. Sublingual DHEA liquid is also available for better absorption.
Follow up includes repeat blood tests after 8-12 weeks of treatment to confirm DHEA is now within optimal range, supporting healthy downstream hormone balance without over-replacement or unsafe conversions.
Dosage may be adjusted based on blood levels plus reviews of benefits and any side effects. Our practitioners also provide nutritional guidance and supplement tips to enhance results from DHEA therapy.
Bioidentical hormone replacement effectively relieves deficiency symptoms that disrupt wellbeing and vitality. Combining BHRT with positive lifestyle strategies further enhances response while supporting whole body health.
The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic helps patients implement key habits for optimal therapy results and disease prevention, including:
Following an anti-inflammatory diet high in produce, fiber and plant fats while avoiding excess sugar, alcohol and processed foods provides the raw materials to repair hormone imbalance and nourish cells.
We offer personalized nutrition plans emphasizing antioxidant-rich vegetables, high quality proteins and healthy fats like olive oil and avocado. Targeted supplements address individual needs revealed by testing.
Unmanaged stress keeps cortisol and adrenaline high, which can hinder hormone therapy results. We teach easy meditation techniques along with breathing exercises to counter daily pressures.
Regular movement is also key - even just walking helps calm the body while providing a mood boost. Ambler features beautiful parks and trails for unwinding in nature.
Hormones work on biofeedback loops following circadian rhythms. Geting less than 7 hours of sleep disrupts hormone production and signaling.
We offer tips on sleep hygiene like sticking to a schedule, limiting electronics before bed, and creating an ideal rest environment for deeper, more restorative rest to pair with therapy.
Tracking symptoms provides objective data to fine tune bioidentical hormone dosing for optimal response. We provide journals to record daily menopause symptoms like hot flash frequency and sleep quality plus benefits like energy, sexual response and emotional state.
Comparing notes from week to week ensures treatment adjustments best meet your needs for complete deficiency relief and lasting vitality.
Rest assured, The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic will support all lifestyle changes proven to enhance hormone balance and amplify therapy benefits. Contact us today to learn more and take control of healthy aging.
