Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) involves supplementing hormones that have declined due to aging or other factors. The goal of BHRT is to maintain optimal hormone levels to continue experiencing the benefits those hormones provide.
BHRT uses bioidentical hormones - hormones that are molecularly identical to those naturally produced in the human body. This allows the body to recognize and properly utilize them.
Some key points about bioidentical hormone replacement:
Renew Hormone Institute specializes in BHRT using cutting-edge testing and treatment protocols tailored to each Collierville resident's needs. Our skilled practitioners have years of experience with bioidentical hormone therapy.
Hormone levels naturally decline with age, usually starting for women around perimenopause and menopause. Men undergo a more gradual decline typically starting in their 40s or 50s called andropause. Some factors influence how soon and how severely hormones decline for each person.
Diagnosing hormone imbalances early is key - restoring optimal levels can prevent development of more severe deficiency symptoms.
Even small dips in key hormones cause unpleasant symptoms that disrupt quality of life, like:
Left untreated, suboptimal hormone levels raise risks for osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. Renew Hormone Institute helps patients mitigate deficiency risks through customized bioidentical hormone plans.
The Renew Hormone Institute approach to BHRT follows precise protocols directed by our experienced practitioners. Treatment always begins with bloodwork, physical exam, and careful evaluation of symptoms and health history. We take time to understand patients’ unique needs and goals.
Key steps after initial consult may include:
This testing data helps create fully customized, prescription-based plans.
Common bioidentical hormones we prescribe include:
Delivery methods our practitioners may incorporate:
Method selection depends on hormone(s) supplemented, treatment goals, and patient preferences.
We provide nutritional and fitness guidance to help patients gain maximum benefits from treatment. Key areas addressed:
Balancing hormones and lifestyle creates optimal wellbeing during treatment and beyond.
Hormone bloodwork gets repeated every 3 months to ensure levels stay optimized. Feedback about symptoms also informs dosage tweaks over time. During maintenance phase testing drops to every 6 months.
This careful follow up helps patients feel their best long-term.
Renew Hormone Institute provides complete and convenient access to the bioidentical hormones patients most commonly need replaced. These include:
Estrogens like estriol, estradiol and estrone profoundly influence women’s (and men’s) health. Optimal estrogen helps:
Low estrogen after menopause causes uncomfortable symptoms and raises osteoporosis and heart disease risks.
We offer estrogen in various forms like BiEst (combination estriol/estradiol), as well as testosterone/estrogen pellets. Estrogen can be supplemented with progesterone to provide better balance.
This hormone works closely with estrogen during the menstrual cycle. Key effects:
Declining progesterone leads to estrogen dominance - marked by weight gain, anxiety, irregular periods, and infertility. We provide bioidentical progesterone in forms like Prometrium capsules.
Many only associate testosterone with males, but women rely on consistent testosterone too. Benefits include:
After age 30, women’s total testosterone declines an average of 1% yearly. Low testosterone causes fatigue, low libido, weight gain, and mood disorders.
We offer testosterone pellets, injections, gels and creams for men and women needing increased levels for optimal wellness and strength.
Thyroid hormones T3/T4, DHEA, melatonin, growth hormone and more may get prescribed on a case-by-case basis depending on symptoms and testing results.
We will analyze your bloodwork from all angles and only prescribe hormones proven necessary for you. This personalized approach provides excellent treatment outcomes.
Bioidentical hormones are structurally identical to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. However, the body metabolizes them differently than natural hormones, so the optimal dosing and effects can still vary widely between individuals. More research is needed to fully understand the impacts.
When it comes to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), patients deserve superior care guided by the highest medical standards. Renew Hormone Institute offers key advantages versus retail clinics lacking specialized expertise:
Between our practitioners' decades of specialized training, we have managed countless patients in need of customized estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone therapy. We stay updated on latest treatment options and approaches for optimal, holistic care.
The nuances of hormones mean no two patients’ ideal protocol looks the same. Our breadth of experience allows developing truly individualized plans.
Accurately assessing hormone levels is the crucial first step to HRT. While blood tests remain essential, additional diagnostic methods like saliva tests give added insight some clinics lack.
For fertility patients, checking ovarian reserves via pellet biopsies brings unmatched treatment precision. We utilize optimal testing for every patient's situation.
Commercial hormone products provide limited options to meet each body’s ideal ratios and concentrations of key hormones like estrogen and testosterone. To overcome such limits, our on-site specialty pharmacy - Renew Hormone Institute Pharmacy - creates completely customized, compounded bioidentical formulations based on practitioners’ specifications for superior treatment.
Hormone therapy doesn’t end once treatment begins. Returning patients for periodic follow-up bloodwork helps us continually optimize dosing and delivery methods to keep patients feeling their best. We also offer telehealth options for added convenience during therapy maintenance.
Our integrated care model means continued oversight for as long as you undergo treatment.
When facing hormone imbalance, trust your care to Nashville’s top hormone health experts at Renew Hormone Institute clinic. Our personalized solutions help patients like you regain energy, strength and wellbeing.
