Hormone therapy (HT), also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), involves supplementing hormones that are deficient in the body. It can provide relief from unpleasant menopausal symptoms and correct hormone imbalances that develop with age. Bioidentical hormones identical to those naturally produced by the body are often used.
When hormones become imbalanced, patients may experience symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, emotional changes, sleep disturbances, and fatigue. By replacing deficient hormones, these issues can be improved. Timely hormone testing and treatment is important for maintaining wellness.
Hormone therapy may benefit those with age-related hormone deficiency or menopause. Blood tests help determine optimal, individualized treatment plans. Symptoms indicating hormone therapy may help include:
Age is not always correlated with hormone levels - some patients develop deficiencies earlier than expected. Thus, paying attention to symptoms and getting tested is essential.
Diagnosing hormone deficiencies begins with blood tests measuring levels of key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol. Common labs ordered before starting therapy include:
Testing key hormones establishes a baseline to guide customized treatment. Follow-up bloodwork helps monitor patient progress on therapy.
The Hormone Harmony Clinic specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), using hormones identical to natural hormones produced by the body to correct deficiencies.
We create fully personalized plans based on symptoms and lab results. Hormone therapy programs can include:
Monitoring progress through follow-up bloodwork and symptom tracking allows for therapy adjustments to reach optimal hormone balance. Our goal is for patients to feel healthy, energetic, and youthful again.
Seeking prompt hormone treatment when deficiencies develop offers significant benefits:
Imbalanced estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and other hormones can negatively impact mood, energy levels, sexual health, sleep quality, weight, cognition, and more. Normalizing hormones often leads to remarkable improvements in mental and physical wellness.
Supplementing reproductive hormones like estrogen can provide immense menopause symptom relief:
Estrogen therapy in particular holds long-term health benefits like:
Achieving adequate estrogen levels through timely treatment bolsters defenses against age-related disease.
While hormone therapy represents an investment, untreated hormone imbalance can be far more financially draining due to increased medications, procedures, and hospital visits to manage preventable downstream effects. Early hormone correction is extremely cost effective long-term.
By safely and effectively treating hormone deficiency early on, substantial health and economic outcomes can be achieved.
Several vital hormones often decline with age, contributing to undesirable effects. We specialize in correcting the following deficiencies:
Male testosterone drops approximately 1% per year after age 30. Low testosterone, medically termed hypogonadism, has widespread symptoms including:
Total testosterone, free testosterone, estradiol, LH, FSH and SHBG blood tests help establish the presence and cause of low testosterone. Additional exams like genetic testing, MRIs, or semen analysis may be warranted depending on case specifics.
We offer cutting-edge testosterone formulations including injections, topical gels/solutions, and pellet implants to refund testosterone levels to generous youthful ranges. Ongoing progress tracking via labs and symptom reviews allows for prompt dose adjustments; we tailor therapy until maximal benefits are achieved.
Supportive treatments like HCG to maintain fertility, aromatase inhibitors blocking T to E conversion, and DHEA supplementation are added when indicated. We also provide comprehensive lifestyle optimization guidance on nutrition, exercise, stress/anger management and more alongside HT for amplified benefits.
Estrogen sustains tissue and bone health, cardiovascular function, brain activity, and sexual wellness in both men and women. With menopause comes accelerated estrogen depletion, triggering symptoms like:
Estrogen blood tests like estradiol, FSH, and Anti-Müllerian hormone levels facilitate diagnosis.
Our clinic offers bioidentical 17 beta-estradiol in convenient oral tablets, topical gels/creams, and injectable preparations. Supplementary progesterone is incorporated to counter estrogen's growth promoting effects on the uterine lining.
Custom-compounded bi-estrogen and tri-estrogen blends using estriol and estrone support estrogen receptor optimization. We incorporate the latest supporting treatments like ospemifene and lasofoxifene as well. Follow-up labs and checkups ensure adequate estrogenization is achieved and maintained long-term.
The hormone progesterone plays pivotal reproductive roles:
With aging and menopause, progesterone production declines. Deficiency manifests in issues like:
Lab testing provides objective evidence of low progesterone requiring treatment.
We offer bioidentical progesterone in versatile formats like oral capsules, sublingual drops, topical creams/gels, and vaginal suppositories. Our extensive experience using progesterone enables rapid customization to resolve deficiency within days. Supporting nutrient, botanical and lifestyle strategies further optimize treatment.
The adrenal hormone DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) acts as precursor to estrogen and testosterone while having independent effects:
DHEA peaks around age 25, declining 10-15% per decade thereafter. Low DHEA can manifest as:
DHEA lab assays identify clinically low levels.
We prescribe high quality DHEA in tablet, capsule, and sublingual preparations dosed to help patients achieve vigorous youthful ranges. This bolsters diverse anti-aging bioactivities supporting lasting wellness.
We thoroughly assess patient symptoms, medical histories, and test results to determine appropriateness for hormone therapy. Those likely to derive significant benefits from treatment are:
We also identify and correct diagnostically overlooked conditions like thyroid disorders prior to commencing therapy.
Frequent lab test biomarker assessment enables rapid dose adjustments in response to patient needs:
This data-driven approach ensures ideal outcomes.
We pair hormone therapy with additional evidence-based modalities:
Multitherapeutic protocols amplify hormonal and general wellness improvements.
Lifestyle optimization coaching on:
This further enriches treatment responses.
We aim to make therapy efficient and hassle-free via:
Your comfort, safety and satisfaction are our top priorities!
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Studies show that after starting estrogen therapy, transgender women experience changes in mental rotation performance to become more similar to cisgender women in certain spatial tasks, suggesting an effect of sex hormones on brain structure and cognition.
Bangor offers scenic parks, restaurants, and amenities making hormone therapy comfortable. Excellent clinical resources facilitate testing and monitoring. We have extensive knowledge of regional HRT optimization resources.
Bangor's four-season climate enables outdoor therapeutic lifestyle pursuits across the year.
Cultural events, community centers, and inclusive neighborhood hubs provide destinations as well.
The region's pace of life reduces stress, while enabling holistic wellness activities. Bangor's size ensures convenience alongside privacy for those in treatment. Hormone Harmony Clinic guides patients to helpful local outlets and events supporting positive therapy experiences.
Bangor hosts medical facilities providing expedient hormone testing at multiple price points, including:
These offer hassle-free blood draws and fast results key for HRT monitoring. Walk-in acute care clinics treat side effects if emergencies arise as well.
Fitness centers like the Bangor YMCA and pharmacies like the Broadway Cumberland Farms fill treatment prescriptions promptly. Our knowledge of regional healthcare infrastructure streamlines logistics.
The Hormone Harmony Clinic consists of highly qualified medical providers and support staff adept at safely transitioning patients onto therapeutic regimens correctly restoring hormone balance.
Our clinicians remain at the innovative edge of hormone therapy advancements via:
We rapidly incorporate new techniques into treatment plans as supported by emerging data. Our expertise enables tackling complex cases where straightforward therapy has failed.
Hormone Harmony Clinic staff excel at orchestrating HRT logistics:
We simplify everything hormone therapy related so you can focus on feeling your best!
Our practitioners provide lifestyle optimization coaching as it significantly augments HRT:
We help patients flourish mentally and physically alongside therapy.
Let our friendly, caring and capable Bangor Hormone Harmony Clinic team help you regain your health, quality of life and joy via expert individualized hormone therapy. We look forward to serving as your trusted wellness partners!
