Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many vital body functions. They are produced by glands and released into the bloodstream, traveling to tissues and organs to deliver their messages.
Some key hormones include:
Hormone deficiency occurs when the body fails to produce adequate amounts of one or more hormones. This leads to unpleasant symptoms and health issues:
Fortunately there are safe and effective hormone therapies that can relieve symptoms and prevent complications of hormone deficiency.
The first step is to get tested to check actual hormone levels. This requires a simple blood draw which measures circulating hormones.
Key tests to diagnose deficiency include:
If testing reveals abnormally low hormone levels, targeted treatment can help restore optimal balance.
There are bioidentical hormones that closely match the body's own hormones. These are considered safe with physician monitoring.
Types of hormone therapy include:
Testosterone therapy (TRT) treats low testosterone or hypogonadism in men. Benefits include:
Testosterone therapy is available as customized topical gels, injections, implants and oral capsules.
Estrogen therapy relieves menopause symptoms and protects long term health for women. It helps:
Estrogen can be taken as a pill, skin patch, cream or vaginal ring. Progestin is added for women with a uterus to prevent cancer risk.
Patients with hypothyroidism take thyroid hormone medication to restore their metabolism, energy levels and overall health. Oral tablets replace the T3 and T4 thyroid hormones their body lacks.
The adrenal hormone DHEA declines in middle age. Supplementing DHEA boosts energy, immunity, muscles, mood and metabolic factors.
Injectable synthetic growth hormone can be used short term to offset adult growth hormone deficiency. It reduces body fat, enhances muscle mass and exercise capacity.
Under a physician's care, these therapies effectively restore hormone balance for optimal health, quality of life and disease prevention.
The Second Spring Hormone Clinic specializes in advanced diagnosis and treatment of hormone disorders for men and women.
Benefits of our clinic include:
We provide a full range of testosterone, estrogen, thyroid, DHEA and human growth hormone therapies to precisely balance your hormones.
Recent research has found that hormone therapy may help protect memory and thinking skills in younger women transitioning through menopause. It was previously thought hormone therapy could negatively impact cognitive function later in life, but these latest findings challenge that assumption in a promising way.
Hormone issues tend to worsen over time if left untreated:
Getting treatment quickly halts this downward spiral to:
Regain wellness - less symptoms and distress Amplify capacities - health assets and abilities Extend longevity - active lifespan with decreased disease
So schedule a screening as soon as unusual symptoms arise or risk factors develop. Precision testing and therapy prevents progression to chronic disease.
Graytown offers a pleasant setting to support your treatment and ongoing health.
Temperate weather reduces stresses. The summer heat is mild. Dry moderate cold in winter with occasional snow.
This steady climate assists regulation of hormones, sleep, immunity and vitality. Gentle regular outdoor activity can be maintained year-round.
Tree-lined neighborhood parks and peaceful nature paths offer easy walking access. These cater to any fitness level while enjoying fresh air and wildlife.
Rejuvenating yoga studios help incorporate stretching, breathing and visualization practices. Soothing affordable spas in town provide massages and hydrotherapy treatments.
Most apartment complexes have exercise rooms. Well equipped commercial gyms have options from weights and resistance gear to swimming pools.
Choose lighter routines to conserve vitality while ramping up hormones. Then progress toward more vigorous workouts as your capacity expands. Check with your physician on safe guidelines for physical activity.
Local eateries emphasize nutritious ingredients from seasonal farmers markets. They offer antibiotic-free meats, wild caught fish and organic salads.
A balanced anti-inflammatory diet rich in plant foods gives your hormones what they need. It also helps you achieve and maintain an optimal body composition.
Independent labs around town perform blood draws ordered by our clinic for precision hormone tests. No separate physician referral requirements - we coordinate directly with the lab.
Results come straight back to our office for rapid analysis and treatment planning to boost your hormones. We also track your response to therapy via follow up blood tests.
Beginning hormone treatment at our clinic is structured around your needs and schedule. Our physicians carefully prescribe the safest optimal therapies for you as an individual.
We ease your transition by explaining what to expect. Instruction guides provide injecting, measuring doses and applying creams. We answer all questions promptly including any side effect concerns.
Follow up visits allow adjusting dosages to keep your levels balanced. Ongoing testing confirms your hormones are ideal while monitoring health. We partner with you to sustain gains from treatment.
Some key steps further help hormone therapy work:
Nutrient-dense eating - anti-inflammatory diet rich in antioxidants, fiber, plant protein and omega-3 fats. Stay well hydrated daily with pure water and herbal teas.
Stress moderation practices - prioritize calming activities like strolling outside, reading books and positive socializing. Slow deep breathing, yoga, gentle exercise and sufficient sleep at night.
Hormone-friendly supplements like Tribulus, zinc, boron, vitamin D and magnesium. Discuss with our doctors which are right for your situation.
Limit excesses - reduce refined sugars, excessive caffeine and alcohol which counteract hormones.
Also reach out for mental health support as required:
Talk therapy helps process psychological issues, life demands or social isolation.
Anxiety and depression relief - counseling, breath work, lifestyle approaches and if needed medications.
A holistic multi-pronged strategy maximizes hormonal as well as total health gains.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic offers cutting edge diagnosis and treatments to balance your hormones. Custom therapies are tailored to your hormone blood test results and unique goals.
Our integrative approaches tune up depleted hormones to restore optimal wellbeing on all levels. We also teach healthy lifestyle habits for supporting essential hormonal balance.
Do not risk more declines from untreated deficiency. Schedule an evaluation at our welcoming Graytown office. Together we can help you reclaim the robust vitality and resilient health that hormones regulate.
