Hormones play a critical role in regulating many essential bodily functions. When hormone levels become imbalanced, wide-ranging symptoms can occur impacting quality of life. Some contributors to hormonal imbalances include:
Timely testing and treatment of hormonal imbalances may help alleviate symptoms, prevent long-term health issues, and help patients feel their best.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) involves supplementing the body with lab-made hormones structurally identical to those naturally produced. BHRT aims to restore optimal hormonal balance alleviating deficiency symptoms.
Potential benefits of BHRT include:
BHRT treatment plans are customized to the patient’s unique hormone profile and health goals. After an initial consultation and testing, bespoke combinations, doses and delivery methods are determined. Ongoing monitoring helps ensure optimal balance is achieved and maintained long-term.
Comprehensive lab testing provides essential data revealing an individual's hormone levels and how they compare to optimal reference ranges. Horizon Hormone Therapy utilizes advanced diagnostics identifying deficiencies to inform precise, effective treatment plans.
We benchmark test results against levels associated with:
Our clinic specializes in BHRT supervised by endocrinology experts. Our practitioners stay current on the latest advancements in hormonal and preventative health.
We take an integrative, patient-first approach address the root causes of imbalances and restoring wellbeing. Treatment plans are tailored addressing lifestyle, diet, gut health and environmental factors - not just lab numbers.
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. Large, long-term studies comparing health outcomes of bioidenticals versus synthetics are lacking, so claims of superiority are currently unsupported. More research is needed.
The Derry area offers many amenities supporting healthy lifestyles and wellbeing during treatment:
Pairing treatment with nutritious whole foods, movement, stress-reduction and community connection helps patients achieve enduring hormonal balance and vitality.
Hormone imbalances can significantly disrupt wellbeing but timely testing and treatment can help patients feel their best. Horizon Hormone Therapy specialized expertise in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy effectively restores hormonal harmony improving mental, physical and emotional health. To learn more or schedule a consultation reach out today.
