Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can provide relief for those experiencing hormonal imbalance or deficiency. At Renew Medical Clinic in Kalamazoo, our experienced doctors offer customized HRT to help patients restore hormonal balance and improve wellbeing. Keep reading to learn the basics of HRT and the many benefits it offers.
The major hormones that can become deficient, leading to unpleasant symptoms, include:
Estrogen levels naturally decline in women during perimenopause and menopause. Low estrogen can cause hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and thinning bones (osteoporosis).
Progesterone works together with estrogen during the menstrual cycle. Low progesterone leads to irregular periods, difficulty getting pregnant, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Testosterone decreases in both men and women as they age. In men, low testosterone causes low libido, erectile dysfunction, reduced muscle mass, and fatigue. In women, it contributes to low sex drive and energy.
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a precursor hormone that declines with age. Low DHEA is linked to loss of libido, poor mood, joint pain, and weakened immunity.
An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) causes fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, constipation, and sensitivity to cold.
Customized HRT offers many benefits when hormones are restored to optimal levels, including:
HRT is most commonly administered through:
The goal is to supplement the body with bioidentical human hormones to restore levels to an optimal range. This relieves deficiency symptoms and helps patients feel healthy and energized again.
The doctors at Renew Medical Clinic determine the right hormones and doses through blood tests, symptom evaluation, and careful monitoring. The doses are adjusted over time to meet the patient's individual needs. We provide both short and long-term programs.
At Renew Medical Clinic in Kalamazoo, our fully licensed endocrinologists have advanced training in hormonal health and decades of experience providing HRT. We take the time to listen and understand your unique situation.
After comprehensive testing, we develop customized treatment plans to restore hormonal balance based on your body's needs. We offer a full range of hormone therapies and complementary wellness services to help you look and feel your best.
Our state-of-the-art facility provides a warm, supportive environment focused on your health, vitality and personal goals. We accept most major insurance plans.
If you're experiencing low energy, emotional changes, sexual dysfunction, or other symptoms associated with hormone decline, contact Renew Medical Clinic today. With individualized HRT, we can help you regain your vibrancy and quality of life. We look forward to sharing how hormone optimization can work for you.
