Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) involves using medications containing female or male hormones to treat common signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance resulting from natural or surgically-induced menopause in women or hypogonadism ("low-T") in men. HRT can help relieve troublesome vasomotor symptoms, genitourinary syndrome or atrophy, altered sexual function, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, mood changes, lack of energy, mental fogginess, sleep disturbances and more.
Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. At Vitality Balance Clinic in Yonkers, we specialize in custom-compounded, bioidentical hormone preparations tailored to your unique hormonal needs and customized over time based on follow-up lab testing and symptom reports.
Hormone levels fall due to normal aging, but may also result from medical interventions like cancer treatment or hysterectomy. Contributing factors can include:
Proper testing and diagnosis is key prior to pursuing HRT. Vitality Balance Clinic provides state-of-the-art lab tests, medical interpretation and individually-tailored regimens.
The first step is having the right lab tests performed to accurately diagnose any deficiencies or imbalances. Relevant hormone tests include:
Vitality Balance Clinic partners with top specialty labs to ensure accurate, cutting-edge testing services. We help patients get the right tests at the best prices and offer convenient local blood draws.
Personalized analysis - our physicians specialize in deciphering complex lab results and pinpointing specific deficiencies to be addressed.
Once targeted deficiencies are identified, we create fully customized bioidentical hormone therapy regimens to replenish hormone levels, alleviate unpleasant symptoms, restore wellbeing and prevent future health issues.
The term "bioidentical" means the molecular structure perfectly matches endogenous human hormones. They are distinct from conventional synthetic hormones with slightly altered structures associated with increased side effects.
Bioidentical hormones are available in various forms:
Vitality Balance Clinic doctors excel at finding the optimal bioidentical hormone therapy protocol tailored to your body and lifestyle.
Let's explore common indications, regimens and health benefits of professional hormone replacement therapy for women in more detail:
Properly administered bioidentical estrogen and/or progesterone therapy can provide immense relief from the most bothersome menopausal symptoms:
When initiated within 6-10 years of menopause onset, evidence confirms properly-dosed HRT provides:
In short - HRT can add years to women's lives and life to their years!
Recent research has found that hormone therapy started early in menopause may provide cognitive benefits for some women. A 2021 study showed that women who began estrogen-alone therapy within 6 years of menopause had better verbal memory and reasoning skills later in life compared to women who never took hormones.
Now let's focus on reasons for and approaches to men's hormone replacement therapy:
Testosterone levels progressively fall roughly 1% per year from age 30 on. Declines accelerate later in life, with 20% of men over 60 and 50% over 80 having abnormally low levels. Some underlying causes include:
Key Signs and Symptoms:
If low testosterone is left untreated, serious consequences may include obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and even premature death. Don't ignore bothersome declining male hormone symptoms!
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for andropausal and hypogonadal men involves boosting testosterone levels back to an optimal range. Dramatic benefits include:
Vitality Balance Clinic TRT regimens utilize top-quality injectables, gels and other proven modalities to safely optimize testosterone status. Custom ancillary meds address estradiol balance and related health factors.
Follow-up testing and patient feedback guides ongoing fine-tuning for robust, lasting enhancements. We also provide lifestyle, diet and exercise advice essential to success.
Given the immense benefits, it's vital to accurately diagnose and properly treat hormone deficiencies as early as feasible.
In both genders, aim to maintain "hormonal health" throughout the lifespan via routine testing and proactive treatment rather than waiting until poor health is entrenched.
When it comes to real expertise in advanced hormone optimization therapies, Vitality Balance Clinic leads the pack. What sets our clinic apart?
Bottom line - no cookie-cutter approaches, only what your body truly needs!
Our friendly, responsive staff provides support with:
We make the process as seamless as possible!
Beyond our cutting-edge hormone therapies and attentive care, Vitality Balance Clinic' convenient Yonkers clinic provides the perfect home base during treatment.
Our attractive, modern office occupies a beautiful stone building overlooking tree-lined streets just east of lovely Untermyer Park. The serene, unhurried setting will put you at ease.
Onsite amenities include:
Working with local wellness businesses, we also offer specials on:
Yonkers' four distinct seasons, each with its own charms, provide abundant opportunities to optimize mental and physical wellbeing during hormone therapy.
The choices are endless thanks to Yonkers' vibrant wellness community within and around Vitality Balance Clinic. Our staff provides references to the city's top practitioners.
To support overall healthy habits and lifestyle optimization during treatment, we suggest these excellent local businesses:
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Choosing the right clinic is vital to hormone therapy success. Vitality Balance Clinic stands out as the Yonkers area’s top choice for expert bioidentical hormone therapies producing transformative results.
We blend clinical excellence with compassion to help patients look, feel and perform at their peak. Contact us today to discover your best hormonal health!
