Hormone therapy involves using medications to supplement hormones when the body is not producing adequate amounts. This can occur due to natural aging, medical conditions, or other factors leading to a hormone deficiency. When hormones are out of balance, patients may experience symptoms negatively impacting quality of life. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help relieve these issues.
At Second Spring Hormone Clinic in Jackson, our experienced medical team provides customized hormone therapy to help patients look and feel their best. We offer cutting-edge therapies to optimize hormone levels, along with complimentary lifestyle recommendations for enhanced results.
Below we will explore common hormone imbalances, associated symptoms, key terminology, and how hormone therapy works to restore wellbeing.
The main hormones that become deficient, requiring replacement, include:
Testosterone is crucial for male health. This hormone regulates sex drive, muscle mass/strength, fat distribution, bone density, red blood cell production, and more.
Low testosterone, clinically known as hypogonadism or hypotestosteronism, affects close to 40% of men by age 45. Symptoms include:
Estrogen plays a vital role in female reproductive health and beyond. It is essential for pregnancy, regulates the menstrual cycle, and impacts the brain, heart, skin, and other tissues.
During perimenopause and menopause, estrogen levels decline up to 60% due to ovaries producing less. This leads to symptoms like:
Estrogen deficiency also occurs after hysterectomy/oophorectomy surgery or from other medical conditions.
Imbalances in hormones like progesterone, DHEA, thyroid, growth hormone, and melatonin can also cause bothersome signs. Our practitioners test levels of various hormones to determine the best treatment.
The goal of hormone therapy is to replenish hormones to optimal levels, relieving deficiency symptoms. This is accomplished through:
Hormone testing - We first test individual hormone levels through bloodwork, saliva, or urine samples. This allows tailored therapy based on imbalances.
Hormone administration - Hormones are then replaced using tablets, patches/gels, injections, pellets, or creams. The method depends on patient factors like age, hormones needed, and preference.
Follow-up & adjustment - Since hormonal balance fluctuates, follow-up testing is conducted to ensure adequate treatment response. The regimen is adjusted accordingly to feel your best.
Lifestyle optimization - We provide diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management tips to complement hormone therapy promoting overall wellness.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Studies show that access to gender-affirming care improves mental health outcomes and lowers suicidal ideation. Hormone therapy has also enabled some transgender men to chestfeed their infants through induced lactation, an unexpected possibility.
Addressing hormonal decline before severe symptoms manifest allows preventing long-term issues. These include risks like:
Early intervention also helps curb symptoms that can significantly lower quality of life if left untreated, such as hot flashes, low libido, and fatigue.
In summary, promptly treating hormone imbalance through replacement therapy sustains health and vitality long-term.
At Second Spring Hormone Clinic in Jackson, clients receive personalized care from leading regenerative medicine experts. We focus on hormone optimization using the latestevidence-based protocols for transformative results.
Benefits of our hormone clinic include:
Our welcoming environment and compassionate practitioners employ an integrative approach understanding each patient uniquely. We educate and empower clients about hormonal balance for optimal health.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic also offers convenience through our central Jackson location with free parking. Contact us today to learn more or schedule a consultation. Our knowledgeable team looks forward to helping you balance your hormones for an improved life!
The basic step-by-step process for starting hormone replacement therapy is:
Initial consultation - Meet with one of our practitioners to discuss medical history, symptoms, lifestyle and goals for treatment. Any prior hormone testing is reviewed.
Lab testing - Baseline blood, saliva urine tests screen hormone levels, cholesterol, organ function and more. Follow-up testing tracks progress on therapy.
Review results & create plan - Our practitioners carefully evaluate testing data and tailor a treatment regimen to your hormonal deficiencies and treatment goals.
Administer hormone therapy - The prescribed bioidentical hormones are administered via pellet implants, injections, troches, creams or other delivery methods. Instructions provided.
Follow-up appointment - Within 1-2 months, hormone levels are retested. The treatment plan is adjusted accordingly based on follow-up results and symptom improvement.
Ongoing monitoring - Hormone levels fluctuate so testing every 3-6 months long-term enables ideal balance through therapy adjustments.
While this outlines the basic framework, protocols are fully customized. We welcome your questions at any point!
Jackson offers an accommodating environment for those undergoing hormone therapy. Cooler seasons are ideal for certain treatments. Plentiful fitness options help manage symptoms. Relaxing getaways promote stress reduction to complement management.
Climate - Jackson features four distinct seasons. Fall and winter months with cooler weather tend to be preferable when initiating treatments like testosterone pellets as overheating issues are less likely.
Fitness & outdoors - An abundance of scenic hiking and biking trails foster staying active which aids hormonal balance and relief of deficiency signs like mood changes. Various gyms and yoga studios offer classes as well.
Lifestyle outlets - From art galleries to restaurants to spas, outlets for fun and leisure abound. Partaking while in town for appointments fosters stress relief that complements therapy.
Connect with our team anytime to learn about Jackson's many perks and helpful locales to visit when undergoing treatment with us. We look forward to helping you optimize wellness on your hormone therapy journey!
The most common symptoms of low testosterone or "low T" are decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, reduced muscle mass, more body fat, low energy, and irritability. Blood testing can confirm suboptimal levels.
Estrogen drops during the menopausal transition and postmenopause because the ovaries produce less of this hormone. Perimenopause starts for most women in their late 40s, leading to very low estrogen output by the mid-50s on average.
Most patients note significant relief of deficiency symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue or low libido within 1-3 months of properly balanced replacement therapy. Optimal benefits often take up to 6 months as levels regulate.
Many women benefit from small amounts of supplemental testosterone. Benefits include boosted sex drive, energy, cognitive function and bone density. Our practitioners can determine if addition of testosterone to the custom regimen is appropriate.
Leaving hormone deficiencies untreated long-term raises risks for osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and certain cancers. Prompt therapy preserves wellness and vitality into older age by preventing these chronic diseases.
Follow-up testing every 3 to 6 months enables evaluating physiological hormone levels to determine if adjustment is warranted based on lingering deficiency symptoms. Our experts tailor care out with any other questions - we are happy to help you better understand hormone balance and replacement therapy!
