From shaping women’s bodies to organizing thoughts and contributing to instincts, hormones are the chemical messengers that carry information throughout the body to coordinate different functions.
As hormone levels decline during perimenopause and menopause, many women experience significant physical and emotional changes. Hormone levels can begin to drop as early as age 35, marking the start of perimenopause—the phase leading up to menopause. Perimenopause can last for several years before the menstrual cycle ends and menopause begins, signaling the end of the childbearing years. The symptoms of perimenopause and early menopause are often due to hormonal fluctuations rather than a steady decline. As estrogen and progesterone levels decrease, the brain signals the body to produce more hormones to restore balance, causing symptoms to fluctuate and vary greatly from person to
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms but have been told that “everything looks normal” or your symptoms are “just part of being a woman”, we can help you! At Balanced Health, we use Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) to treat perimenopause and menopause symptoms by restoring normal hormone levels, typically with a combination of estrogen and progesterone, and sometimes testosterone. This therapy, integrated with functional medicine, helps patients address hormone imbalances and improve their overall well-being as they age. BHRT is a safe, evidence-based treatment that has been rigorously studied and is effective for both women and men.
Perimenopause and menopause affects each person differently due to factors like hormone levels, genetics, health, and lifestyle, which is why there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. At Balanced Health, we conduct thorough hormone testing and review your medical history and symptoms to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and lifestyle. There are a variety of administration methods for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy including transdermal patches, topical gels/creams, oral pills, and pellets, which our team will discuss with you further during your consultation.
It’s important to note that a hormone imbalance will not go away on its own. Seeking professional care is crucial to getting to the root of your symptoms and supporting your well-being with effective solutions. At Balanced Health, we are trained to look at the whole picture, reviewing hormone health and related dependencies to create a treatment that is specifically designed to help you reach your level of optimization.
To get started with our practice we recommend either scheduling a complimentary 15-minute one-on-one discovery call or attending one of our virtual discovery events. During your consultation we will listen to your concerns and give you an overview of our practice philosophy and provide you with education about balancing your hormones. If you feel our practice is the right fit for you, we will send an order for lab work to the lab of your choice and schedule your first in-office visit. During your first in-office visit, we will review your lab results, give our recommendations, and discuss your options for hormone replacement therapy.
We are dedicated to providing you with an individualized plan of care that we are both comfortable with. We will never push you into a decision that you are not ready to make. Our goal is to help you get well and stay well! It is our hope that we can walk along side you during your hormone health journey!
