Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and others play critical regulatory roles in our bodies. When certain hormones drop below optimal levels, whether due to natural aging or other factors, people may start experiencing unwelcome signs and symptoms - from hot flashes and sleep disruption for women, to low energy and libido issues in men.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (also referenced as BHRT or bioidentical hormone therapy) can safely and effectively alleviate deficiency issues, while also promoting vibrant health, disease prevention, and an overall high quality of life. As leaders in the field of anti-aging and longevity medicine, Revive Health & Wellness specializes in precision bioidentical hormone balancing with the latest scientific advancements in testing and personalized treatment plans.
Why choose bioidentical over synthetic hormones?
Getting tested, diagnosed, and beginning bioidentical therapy in a timely manner is crucial for experiencing the extensive benefits to wellbeing discussed throughout this guide. Revive Health & Wellness's network of highly qualified physicians has the clinical expertise to accurately evaluate patients' unique needs and craft custom regimens for success.
The first step is determining if suboptimal hormone levels are indeed the culprit behind unwanted signs and symptoms interfering with quality of life. Revive Health & Wellness performs state-of-the-art lab testing and analysis to uncover the root causes, including:
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Diagnostic accuracy is vital, as even small imbalances can generate big symptoms. Revive Health & Wellness's cutting-edge testing panels detect subtle lows and highs, along with patterns signaling impaired hormone processes. This lays the foundation for personalized and highly effective treatment plans.
"I struggled with debilitating menopause symptoms for years. Finding an experienced hormone specialist to correctly diagnose and treat my imbalances gave me my life back!" - Maria D., Revive Health & Wellness Patient
Common symptoms of hormone imbalance
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Bioidentical hormones are structurally identical to those produced in the body, creating excellent clinical outcomes free of unwanted side effects. Revive Health & Wellness provides cutting-edge bioidentical hormone therapy utilizing:
These and other bioidentical hormones are sourced from the highest quality FDA-regulated pharmacies, then precisely customized in safe optimal dosing meeting patients' individual needs as determined by advanced testing.
Click to expand table comparing hormone therapy options
| Hormone Options | Overview | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic | Not bioidentical, chemically altered from human hormones. Common types used are CEEs, progestins, test cypionate. | Can relieve some deficiency symptoms short-term. Lower cost. | Higher side effect incidence. Health risks with long term use. |
| Bioidentical | Biochemically identical to hormones produced by the human body. Derived from plant sources. | Safe and highly effective for short and long term use. Optimizes wellness far beyond relieving symptoms. | Initial testing required to customize optimal dosing. Higher pharmacy compounding costs than synthetic. |
| Pellets | Concentrated bioidentical hormones compressed into small implants inserted under the skin to release consistent dosing over months. | Most convenient long-acting delivery method lasting 4-6 months. Steady release mimics natural hormone patterns. | Minor surgical procedure required for insert and removal. Long lasting if hormonal needs change. |
| Creams and gels | Topically applied for transdermal absorption. Customizable dosing dialed in based on monitoring and patient response and preference. | Convenience of transdermal home daily application. Flexible - dosing easily adjusted up and down. | Potential skin reactions at application site on occasion. Daily administration. |
| Oral | Swallowed capsules, ideal mainly for progesterone which survives digestion. | Ease of taking a capsule. | Suboptimal absorption - hormones degraded by stomach acids. |
| Injections | Bioidenticals injected into fat tissue, effects last for days to weeks depending on type. Testosterone/estrogen good options for injections. | Allows steadier release timeframes ideal for certain hormones vs daily gels. Less dosing frequency. | Injections required, though authorized self-injection taught. Peak & trough levels. |
Hormones operate synergistically, so a multi-hormone approach addressing the whole endocrine ecosystem is most effective:
Thoughtful lifestyle optimizations, diet upgrades, stress reduction practices and targeted nutraceuticals that support hormonal balance can enhance progress. Revive Health & Wellness guides patients in making sustainable upgrades over time.
"I'd struggled with low testosterone symptoms for years before finally getting expert help optimizing multiple hormones. I have so much more energy and mental clarity now. I should have done this ages ago!" - Frank T., Revive Health & Wellness Patient
Balancing key hormones to optimal levels tailored for you delivers extensive benefits:
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Optimizing key hormones exerts profound benefits on men's mental health, emotional balance and longevity pathways.
For example, research confirms testosterone therapy can improve mood disorders, reduce anxiety and stabilize emotional shifts associated with male hypogonadism - aka low testosterone levels.
Likewise for women, studies demonstrate estrogen plus progesterone therapy enhances subjective well-being, mood and cognition for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. So properly balancing these key women's hormones prevents unwelcome mental health declines too often attributed merely to "aging".
Hormonal harmony also activates longevity genes associated with slower biological aging, disease prevention and increased healthspan - our vital years of life lived vibrantly in excellent health.
Human growth hormone (HGH) has shown particular promise for supporting muscle development, oxygen absorption, body fat ratios, cholesterol profiles, heart function, immune health, injury repair rates, skin thickness, and more as we age. Revive Health & Wellness offers Cenegenics age management programs that carefully incorporate HGH therapy for patients whose bloodwork confirms potential benefits.
"Getting my hormones optimized was absolutely life changing - I legit feel younger and healthier than I did 5 years ago in my late 40s! My energy, body and mind feel incredible." - Sarah P., Revive Health & Wellness Patient
Click to expand analysis of bioidentical hormones role in healthy longevity
| Hormone | Associated with... | Contributes to... |
|---|---|---|
| Estrogen | Heart health markers Bone density Skin collagen | Disease prevention Injury resilience Youthful appearance |
| Testosterone | Muscle gain Fat regulation Motivation | Metabolic health Mental clarity Performance |
| DHEA | Immune function Energy levels HGH production | Healthspan Stress resilience Injury repair |
| Progesterone | Nerve health Mental stability Restorative sleep | Emotional wellbeing Cognitive function Anti-aging |
| Thyroid | Whole body metabolism Temperature regulation Energy production | Overall vitality Healthy weight Alertness |
The bottom line is that when prescribed and monitored appropriately by experts like those at Revive Health & Wellness, bioidentical hormone therapy delivers anti-aging benefits across the board - allowing both women and men to feel and function at their best now, while investing in resilient future health.
Despite ongoing advances demonstrating safety and efficacy when administered correctly under medical supervision, myths and misconceptions still abound around hormone therapy. So lets separate facts from fiction:
Myth: Bioidentical hormones present long term health risks like those associated with synthetic hormone replacement therapy in the past.
Fact: Synthetics are chemically altered from human hormones, increasing chances of side effects. In contrast, bioidentical hormones match endogenous biochemistry - integrating smoothly for safety along with optimal effectiveness.
Myth: There is no point in testing hormone levels in healthy adults without overt deficiency symptoms.
Fact: Even subtle low levels cause symptoms impairing quality of life, along with hidden harms to future health. Restoring balance early on enhances current vitality while preventing disease.
Myth: Taking bioidentical testosterone poses cardiovascular risks.
Fact: When testosterone therapy maintaining mid-normal youthful ranges is prescribed appropriately in hypogonadal men under expert medical guidance, research demonstrates the OPPOSITE effect - improved cholesterol ratios, blood pressure benefits, and reduced incidence of cardiovascular events.
Myth: HGH supplementation makes you look weirdly muscle-bound and ages skin faster.
Fact: In clinical medical settings HGH dosing is carefully monitored to ratios optimizing rejuvenative effects WITHOUT triggering distorting overgrowth. Skillful incorporation into Revive Health & Wellness's tailored anti-aging programs ENHANCES collagen and elasticity for more youthful appearance.
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"I used to worry hormones could be risky. Now I know better - the REAL risk is leaving levels suboptimal! Optimizing my hormones with Revive Health & Wellness has allowed me to thrive." - Lauren P., Revive Health & Wellness Patient
As pioneering leaders in precision anti-aging medicine, Revive Health & Wellness leverages the latest advances in testing, diagnostics and custom bioidentical protocols to deliver transformative revitalization allowing both women and men to actualize their most vibrant, healthy and fulfilling potential.
Our exceptional patient outcomes stem from:
Revive Health & Wellness cares deeply about contributing to the full realization of the incredible possibilities innate in human longevity and helping write the next evolutionarily positive chapter in the story of aging well.
We would be honored to assist you in your transformational journey toward your best self now...and decades from now. Please reach out to schedule a consultation.
We've covered the ABCs showing that when prescribed and monitored appropriately under medical guidance:
Don't settle for suboptimal functionality now or future health risks from hormonal imbalance. Reach out to Revive Health & Wellness today to begin your journey toward realizing your greatest thriving potential in lasting vitality!
