Hormone therapy involves supplementing hormones that are lacking or imbalanced in the body. This can help alleviate unpleasant symptoms and promote better health and wellbeing. There are various types of hormone therapies available to treat hormone deficiencies and imbalances.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) involves supplementing key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. This is commonly used to treat symptoms of menopause in women and low testosterone (low T) in men. HRT can provide immense relief by reducing hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, mood changes, and other issues caused by hormone imbalance.
Thyroid hormone therapy is used to treat an underactive thyroid gland. Supplementing thyroid hormone can help resolve symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, constipation, dry skin, depression, and more.
Other therapies like growth hormone therapy, DHEA therapy, melatonin therapy, and cortisol therapy may also be used for specific hormone deficiencies. Timely diagnosis and treatment of any hormone imbalance is crucial for maintaining good health.
The experienced physicians at Balance & Renew Clinic in Vienna specialize in precision hormone optimization to help patients look and feel their best.
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a potential hormone imbalance is the first step. Common clues include:
However, many hormone imbalance symptoms are nonspecific. Comprehensive hormone blood tests are needed to evaluate levels of key hormones like estrogen, testosterone, thyroid hormone (T3, T4), cortisol, DHEA-S, growth hormone, and more. Balance & Renew Clinic provides state-of-the art hormone testing to uncover the root cause of patients' symptoms.
Correcting a hormone deficiency or imbalance through hormone optimization offers many evidence-based benefits for both men and women. These include:
In short, optimizing hormone levels to fit ranges can result in patients feeling like a healthier, younger, and more vibrant version of themselves!
Many women experience changes in key hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone as they age. Decreases in these hormones lead troublesome peri-menopause and menopause symptoms.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women typically includes supplementation of:
Helps alleviate hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and discomfort, frequent urination, and other symptoms. Estrogen also has beneficial effects on skin collagen and elasticity, bone health, heart health, and brain function.
Progestin is important for balancing the effects of estrogen on the uterus. This helps reduce the risk of uterine cancer that can occur with unopposed estrogen therapy. Progestins also have added benefits for mood, sleep and more.
Testosterone is increasingly recognized as an important hormone for women's health. Supplementing low testosterone in women can improve libido, energy, stamina, motivation and overall wellbeing.
The physicians at Balance & Renew Clinic tailor customized, bioidentical hormone therapy to the unique needs of female patients based on their lab testing, risk factors, preferences, and desired symptom relief. We determine the optimal hormone preparations, dosages, and routes of administration to produce the best results.
Our approach is focused on helping women thrive through the transition into menopause and beyond!
Hormone therapy can help transgender women develop fuller breasts and redistribute body fat to more typically feminine proportions. The physical changes also lead to positive mental health effects for many patients who feel their outside appearance finally aligns with their gender identity.
Testosterone deficiency becomes increasingly common in men after age 30. Low testosterone causes unpleasant symptoms like fatigue, muscle loss, weight gain, depression, erectile dysfunction, and more.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is aimed at restoring testosterone levels in men to improve health and vitality.
When clinically indicated, we offer cutting-edge TRT including:
We also address hormones beyond testosterone, like thyroid hormone and DHEA, to fully optimize how men look and feel.
The experienced hormone doctors at Balance & Renew Clinic tailor treatment plans to help men regain their vigor, strength, stamina, mental sharpness and performance. We also carefully monitor health via lab testing and exams to enhance safety.
If symptoms suggest your hormones are imbalanced, we are here to help you reclaim your health.
There are other highly impactful hormones that contribute tremendous influence over wellbeing:
Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism, energy, weight, gut function, brain performance, and nearly every cell in the body. An underactive thyroid is called hypothyroidism leading to weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, and more. We can optimize thyroid function through supplemental thyroid hormone to resolve these effects.
Growth hormone helps regulate muscle mass, bone density, mood, metabolism, injury healing. Growth hormone declines with age and replacement with bioidentical growth hormone peptides has restorative, anti-aging effects.
DHEA is an adrenal androgen hormone that peaks in youth and plummets around age 30. DHEA supplements to enhance levels can improve energy, immunity, sexual function, skin, weight management in deficient patients.
Melatonin is the "sleep hormone" that regulates healthy circadian rhythms and quality sleep. Supplementing melatonin can help patients with insomnia or shift-work sleep issues.
We offer a full spectrum of hormone testing and precision therapies beyond routine care to help patients address the root issues disrupting wellness.
We provide personalized guidance regarding nutritional, fitness, stress reduction, and other lifestyle measures to complement the benefits of hormone therapy. Key recommendations include:
Nutrition: Eating more whole foods high in antioxidants and phytonutrients; limiting processed foods and refined carbs; staying well hydrated. These provide the raw materials needed for our biomolecular pathways to function optimally.
Exercise: Incorporating both resistance training for muscle/bone health, flexibility and mobility work, as well as aerobic exercise for cardiovascular fitness. This stimulates tissue repair/healing, neurogenesis, metabolic homeostasis.
Sleep: Prioritizing at least 7-9 hours nightly, along with good sleep hygiene habits. Adequate sleep allows hormones and other processes to balance properly.
Stress Management: Making time for relaxation practices like meditation, yoga, deep breathing, spending time in nature. This empowers healthier stress responses, inflammation regulation, and nervous system tone.
Community: Social connection is vital for humans to thrive. Cultivating meaningful relationships and joyful experiences enhances wellbeing on every level.
We want to set our patients up for the highest levels of success. Lifestyle medicine coupled with cutting-edge hormone therapies help patients achieve transformative revitalization.
When it comes to hormone health, having the right specialist matters. The innovative physicians at Balance & Renew Clinic offer:
In essence, Balance & Renew Clinic offers the level of innovative, integrative care that is truly required for hormone health in the 21st century. Contact us today to see how we can help you live better!
