Hormone therapy involves using medications and supplements to help balance hormones in the body. It can treat deficiencies that cause noticeable symptoms and improve health.
Hormones control virtually every cell, organ, and function in the body. When levels are too low, people can experience fatigue, mood changes, difficulty sleeping, reduced sex drive, erectile dysfunction, hot flashes, and weight gain. Restoring balance can dramatically improve energy, concentration, sexual health, motivation, positivity, and more.
There are different types of treatments:
* Uses hormones chemically identical to those made naturally in the body * Treats imbalance related to menopause or aging - hot flashes, sleep trouble, vaginal dryness, anxiety, fatigue * Includes estrogen, progesterone, testosterone replacement
Our experienced physicians in Balance Health Clinic specialize in different types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tailored to each patient. We recognize and treat the signs of clinically low hormones with optimal solutions.
Many symptoms of hormone imbalance can disrupt quality of life or indicate an underlying health condition:
Hormones can decline due to many factors like aging, menopause, cancer treatment, or diseases reducing glandular function over time. Genetics and family history also play a role.
Blood tests help identify where patients fall on the spectrum of normal to low hormone ranges. Our clinic tailors treatment plans to the unique needs and health profile of each individual for safety and effectiveness.
Correcting deficiencies can enhance physical, mental and emotional health in profound ways. Patients report life-changing improvements in:
* Better stamina for work, exercise, hobbies and time with loved ones * Motivation returning
* Reduced stress and anxiety * Improved positivity and enjoyment of life * Increased resilience dealing with emotional challenges
* Sharper focus * Clearer thinking * Recall becomes easier
* Losing excess body fat * Building lean muscle mass
* Falling asleep faster * Staying asleep * Rejuvenating sleep cycles
* Increased sex drive and arousal * Correcting erectile dysfunction * More intense orgasms * Improved vaginal lubrication
Balanced hormones enhance overall wellness. Patients get back to living life fully and making the most of each day.
We handle the hormone therapy process efficiently, while ensuring safety and monitoring. Here is an overview of working with our clinic:
* Meet with a hormone specialist * Have a physical exam * Discuss health concerns, goals for treatment, symptoms, family history * Get any necessary bloodwork or diagnostic tests
* Doctor interprets lab results * Together determine the underlying imbalance * Customize therapy to restore optimal hormone levels
* Begin taking bioidentical hormones, supplements, and any other medications needed * For testosterone deficiency - receive testosterone injections, pellets, patches, or gels * For low thyroid function - start thyroid hormone replacement
* Periodic lab tests to verify hormone levels * Monitoring for any side effects * Modifying treatment if necessary for maximum benefits and safety
We handle all aspects of HRT in our state-of-the art clinic, from initial diagnosis through ongoing management.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Studies show that when able to transition with medical support, rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts are significantly lower compared to those unable to access care. Hormone therapy plays a pivotal role in supporting transgender well-being.
Normalizing hormone function sooner brings faster relief. The longer deficiencies continue, the more symptoms grow in frequency and intensity over time.
Small hormone declines often cause subtle changes people learn to adapt to. As depletion progresses unchecked for months or years, it increasingly erodes health, energy and resilience until hitting a tipping point.
Crash and crisis comes next - as exhaustion, metabolic disorders, insomnia, sexual issues, depression or hot flashes start significantly interfering with work, relationships and life activities.
At this distress stage, moderate hormone treatment just stabilizes people from spiraling downward further. They improve somewhat but don’t regain prior stamina and strength.
Stronger therapy is needed to fully resolve accumulated symptoms and maximize regenerative potential. The sooner treatment starts, the better chances hormones rebound to optimal ranges for peak performance.
Balance Health Clinic provides compassionate care built on the latest medical research. We help patients address hormone conditions earlier for a rapid turnaround restoring energy and wellbeing.
What sets our clinic apart:
Our physicians stay current on the latest diagnostic tools and treatments to deliver results more efficiently. We handle complex cases other clinics can’t.
We don’t take a one-size-fits all approach. Custom protocols match each patient's unique health profile, lifestyle and needs.
Frequent follow-ups and lab work means continually optimizing care until patients feel their absolute best.
Our coordinated team and streamlined process means less hassles getting the care you need.
Regain your edge, stamina and enjoyment of life. We provide compassionate, pragmatic solutions so your hormones sustain you - instead of holding you back.
Treatment Options
We provide a wide range of hormone therapies to suit each patient's specific needs for rebuilding energy, strength and resilience faster.
Declining testosterone particularly impacts men as they age, but testosterone deficiency also occurs in women. Low levels negatively affect:
Symptoms reduce enjoyment of life and are not just a normal part of aging. Our testosterone treatments can help patients reclaim their edge.
We guide patients in choosing which approach works optimally based on lifestyle, duration needed, convenience and budget.
HCG injections combined with testosterone therapy show excellent results increasing the body's own internal testosterone production.
Taking hormones from outside sources alone can cause the testes to slow or stop producing testosterone over time. HCG stimulates the testicles helping men maintain or even boost their baseline level.
HCG gives substantial benefits for staying empowered in work, sports, relationships and life.
When the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism), metabolism slows. Treatment involving thyroid medications like levothyroxine helps normalize weight, energy, concentration and body temperature regulation.
Dosage starts low and increases gradually based on symptoms and lab work until reaching optimal levels. This helps prevent muscle cramps, insomnia, rapid heart rate or other hyperthyroidism issues from over-treatment. Patients follow up regularly to ensure dosage remains ideal even as body needs change.
Balancing thyroid hormone with thyroid replacement therapy relieves frustrating low thyroid symptoms patients mistakenly consider inevitable results of aging or stress. Feeling chilled, fatigued and foggy constantly no longer needs to be the “new normal.”
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) suits women with menopause or perimenopause symptoms making life less comfortable. It can ease:* Breast tenderness * Hot flashes interrupting work or sleep * Vaginal dryness and painful sex * Urinary urgency * Fatigue despite adequate rest * Anxiety or sadness
Made from botanicals, bioidentical estrogens, progesterone and testosterone mirror hormones produced naturally in younger bodies. This reduces menopause discomfort and health risks that synthetic hormone medications sometimes cause.
Pellet implants, creams or oral pills adjust levels for reinstating confident, energized living. Follow-up blood tests and exams ensure optimal balance as women’s needs evolve.
BHRT relieves frustrating menopause or aging issues interfering with fully engaging in relationships, careers and interests that light women up.
Lifestyle Recommendations for Better Treatment Response
Hormone therapy works best alongside other positive health habits. We provide lifestyle guidance empowering patients to amplify benefits faster:
Eating well normalizes weight, blood sugar, gut health and inflammation - optimizing hormone function. We offer advice on:
Making nutrition upgrades accelerates treatment progress.
Regular exercise and movement boosts energy, burns excess fat, maintains muscle, elevates mood, sharpens mental clarity and enhances hormones. We suggest:
Customized fitness plans prevent plateaus allowing patients to gain momentum.
Managing emotional overwhelm and tension prevents depletion blocking treatment effectiveness. Relaxation we recommend:
Stress modulating activities create physiological shifts making space for treatment to work faster.
Integrating positive lifestyle factors with hormone optimization therapies generates better progress.
Local Resources Supportive During Treatment
Whitman creates an encouraging environment to confidently start hormone therapy and develop self-care habits amplifying benefits. Useful local spots include:
8251 160th Ave NE 100, Redmond, WA 98052
A friendly full service lab for blood tests, urine analysis and other essential diagnostic work during treatment.
14555 NE 29th Pl Suite E, Bellevue
Float therapy sessions reduce cortisol and deeply relax the body to respond better to hormone therapy.
16428 NE 87th St, Redmond, WA
A welcoming fitness center offering high quality strength training equipment, classes and pool access to support active lifestyle habits.
2025 NE Novelty Hill Rd 1100, Redmond
An indoor farmer’s market with fresh local produce to upgrade diets optimizing nutrition for hormonal health.
19705 NE Union Hill Road, Redmond, WA
Beautiful holistic retreat center surrounded by nature providing mindfulness programs, life coaching and spa services that lower stress, renew energy and spark inspiration helpful during treatment.
Whitman's green spaces, amenities and community create an environment conducive to restoring vibrancy and thriving during hormone therapy.
