Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. As we age, hormone levels can become imbalanced, leading to undesirable symptoms. Replacing deficient hormones with bioidentical versions can help restore optimal hormone function.
At Renew Hormone Clinic in Chesterfield, our practitioners specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to relieve symptoms of hormonal imbalance and improve quality of life. We create customized treatment plans using hormones chemically identical to those produced in the body.
Bioidentical hormones have a chemical structure that perfectly matches endogenous human hormones. This allows receptor binding and biological effects to be identical to our innate hormones.
Some examples include:
Because bioidentical hormones are biochemically equivalent to our own, they can seamlessly perform all the necessary functions in the body without causing unwanted side effects.
Synthetic hormones have different molecular structures compared to human hormones. This means they can fail to appropriately activate hormone receptors, resulting in more side effects.
Bioidentical hormones have the same affinity and effects as endogenous hormones without added risks. Treatments can be customized based on lab testing for truly personalized care.
Accurately assessing hormone status is crucial prior to starting bioidentical hormone therapy. We use advanced testing to measure levels of:
This allows treatments to be tailored to your individual hormonal needs for optimal safety and efficacy. Follow-up lab tests help monitor and adjust dosing as necessary.
Bioidentical hormone therapy can provide life-changing relief of hormonal imbalance symptoms for both men and women.
Bioidentical estrogen and progesterone can effectively treat hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, irregular periods, insomnia, weight gain, mood disorders, and loss of interest in sex associated with perimenopause and menopause. Balancing these hormones enhances quality of life and health as women transition through this stage.
Testosterone levels naturally decline with age – this hormonal shift is known as andropause or “male menopause.” Low testosterone contributes to irritability, depression, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, muscle loss, weight gain, osteoporosis, and more.
Bioidentical testosterone therapy improves energy, motivation, strength, endurance, virility, and vitality in aging men.
Other groups that frequently benefit:
In short - If your labs show a hormonal imbalance causing undesirable symptoms, you are likely an excellent candidate for bioidentical HRT.
Understanding the most vital hormones influenced by aging and imbalance provides insight into the wide range of benefits possible with properly administered bioidentical hormone replacement.
Estrogen in women exists in three main forms with estradiol being most abundant before menopause. Plummeting estrogen during perimenopause and menopause causes:
Bioidentical estradiol (the exact estrogenic compound the body makes) safely alleviates these symptoms without increasing health risks, unlike traditional HRT or estrogen medications.
Progesterone prepares the body for pregnancy every month and balances estrogen’s effects. Declining progesterone during perimenopause contributes to:
Bioidentical progesterone therapy, in balance with estrogen, mitigates these effects while facilitating restorative sleep, stabilizing weight, and delivering essential neuroprotective and cardioprotective benefits.
Testosterone powers libido, fertility, strength gains, endurance, and overall vitality in both sexes. Age-related testosterone decline causes:
Bioidentical testosterone or DHEA therapy alleviates low testosterone symptoms, enhancing physical and mental health in andropausal men and testosterone-deficient women.
Cortisol helps regulate blood sugar, metabolism, stress response, and inflammation when properly balanced. Imbalances cause:
Bioidentical cortisol optimization promotes energy stability, balanced weight, resilience to stress, stable mood, strong immunity, restful sleep, and reduced disease risk.
Thyroid hormones T3 and T4 drive metabolism, weight management, body temperature, heart rate, gastrointestinal function, menstrual cycles, and fertility. Imbalance symptoms include:
Balancing bioidentical T3 and T4 helps resolve these symptoms, restore energy levels, regulate weight, support digestive health, and improve overall wellness.
At Renew Hormone Clinic, our 5 step process for bioidentical HRT emphasizes precision testing and listening to patient concerns to craft truly customized therapies.
During an extensive initial consultation, your Renew Hormone Clinic healthcare practitioner will:
You will leave your first visit with clarity on what will be further evaluated to uncover your unique imbalances and health needs.
Our advanced hormone panels measure key blood, saliva, or urine biomarkers providing data for precise therapy customization including estrogen/progesterone balance, testosterone status, thyroid function, cortisol rhythms, nutritional deficiencies, and more.
During your follow-up visit, your practitioner will:
Your individualized bioidentical hormone therapy will then begin! The route of administration, dosage, compounding pharmacies, use of pharmaceuticals, or nutrition plans will match your body’s specific needs for safety and efficacy.
Follow-up lab testing helps ensure ideal symptom relief. We partner with incredible compounding pharmacists to access quality therapies.
Hormone types, combinations and dosing schedules are fine-tuned over time to help you feel your best. Treatment plans adapt as needed based on follow up lab results and symptom reporting during ongoing appointments.
We provide nutritional, exercise, and stress reduction counseling to complement bioidentical hormone treatments and encourage self-care activities that support balanced cortisol, blood sugar, weight, etc.
Ongoing follow-up appointments allow for monitoring of treatment effectiveness through lab test analysis and tracking your reported symptom improvements. This means therapy adjustments can be made to further optimize improvements.
We also provide handouts, access patient portals with lab results/treatment plans, answer between-visit questions promptly, and more. You are fully supported each step of the way!
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. However, some women report preferring them because they more closely mimic the body's natural hormones. More research is still needed to fully understand the risks and benefits of bioidentical hormones compared to traditional hormone therapy.
The providers at Renew Hormone Clinic in Chesterfield specialize in precision hormone balancing to resolve symptoms, prevent disease, and enhance patients’ quality of life.
Our functional medicine approach addresses root causes of imbalance, not just symptoms. We partner with patients to improve lifestyle habits and delicately balance hormones in harmony.
Reasons to choose Renew Hormone Clinic for your bioidentical hormone therapy:
Our exceptional patient outcomes speak for themselves – just read our raving testimonials! Our individualized therapies help patients look and feel 5-10 years younger.
We understand every patient has a unique physiology and life history contributing to present imbalances.
An integrative approach combing bioidentical hormones, lifestyle medicine, nutritional therapies, pharmaceuticals (if needed), and stress reduction techniques offers the best chance for restoring harmony and vitality.
We help patients implement key diet, movement, sleep, and stress balancing strategies. Addressing root causes facilitates even better wellness on appropriate bioidentical hormone therapy. Our goal is to synergize targeted treatment plans with daily self-care activities for optimal function and joy.
We also collaborate seamlessly with physicians across specialties like gynecology, urology, gastroenterology, cardiology and more to nurture all aspects of your health as needed.
At Renew Hormone Clinic, we treat the whole person, never just symptoms in isolation. We combine cutting edge testing with genuine caring to resolve imbalances at their core.
While bioidentical hormones serve as treatment cornerstones, optimizing daily habits magnifies therapeutic benefits. We provide personalized guidance on key areas like nutrition, movement, stress reduction and sleep optimization.
Anti-inflammatory diets full of produce, lean proteins, fiber and omega-3s balance weight, hormones, and energy. We offer personalized nutrition plans, cooking classes, supplementation when helpful.
Daily movement, strength training, outdoor recreation, and fun group classes (yoga, cycling, paddleboard yoga) provide mood boosts while improving hormonal balance. We suggest great local options.
Cortisol, thyroid hormones, sex hormones and more require harmony for vigor. Massage, acupuncture, meditation groups can prevent burnout.
Quality sleep facilitates hormonal harmony and sustained energy. We educate on sleep hygiene, suggest resources for sleep disorders like local psychologists and sleep studies.
The Acton Lake reservoir offers gorgeous vistas and 40 miles of wooded hiking trails through Miami Township while downtown Centerville boasts mom and pop shops with community character.
When undergoing intensive treatments like bioidentical HRT, having outlets for joy and relaxation make all the difference. Surrounding clinical visits with enjoyable self-care activities in nature or community settings facilitates lasting habits that nourish mental health.
Chesterfield residents have fabulous green spaces like Charleston Falls Preserve with waterfalls perfect for forest bathing and Riverbend Music Center, home of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
The greater Cincinnati area offers art museums, pro sports teams, community festivals, diverse dining and more metropolitan culture as desired. But Chesterfield residents can stay local to find rich opportunities for restoration.
For accessible nature escapes, residents recommend Moores Park spanning 22 acres with wooded trails by the Big Run Creek along with Voice of America MetroPark with extensive wooded acreage including an observation deck for viewing native wildlife off VOA Park Dr.
For meals focused on seasonal flavors and community connections, residents adore Undertow Café off State Route 73 and Wheat Penny Market & Kitchen on Cincinnati Dayton Rd.
Those needing movement groups with accountability say Barre3 Centerville or the Camden Towne Fitness Club offer first class facilities. While new meditators appreciate community offerings from The Shambhala Center on Far Hills Ave.
Finding your people for mutual support makes tough times more tolerable. Chesterfield offers this in spades. We help you plug into whatever feeds your soul during treatment.
Surrounding clinical therapies with social bonds and calming spaces boosts stress resilience, crucial for enduring life’s unexpected moments with grace. Our integrative care model considers lifestyle context and local resources for community building.
We help women and men prevent aging, restore vitality and reconnect during health transformations through compassion, science and wisdom. Let us help write your next vibrant chapter!
