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 deficits with bioidentical hormones can relieve symptoms and promote better health.
At Vitality Hormone Center in Lincoln Park, we specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). BHRT uses hormones chemically identical to those produced by the ovaries and testes to restore balance and optimal function. We create customized treatment plans to meet each patient's individual needs.
Rebalancing hormones with BHRT offers many potential benefits:
Low hormone levels later in life can lead to frustrating symptoms that negatively impact quality of life, including:
Restoring hormones to optimal levels typically brings relief from these disruptive symptoms.
With reduced frustrating symptoms and protection against disease, most patients experience an enhanced enjoyment of life after beginning HRT. Many report positive differences like:
The first step is determining if hormone levels are suboptimal. We offer comprehensive lab testing at our Lincoln Park clinic to measure key hormone markers.
Based on the results, our practitioners can diagnose specific deficiencies or imbalances. Common issues include low testosterone, estrogen depletion, progesterone shortfalls, and inadequate DHEA or growth hormones.
We also evaluate contributors like:
Addressing these factors holistically helps support optimal hormone resiliency.
Every BHRT program is tailored to the individual’s lab results, symptoms, health history, exposures and risks. We craft bespoke prescriptions featuring physiologic doses of hormones formulated to precisely target deficiencies for each patient.
For women, we often prescribe bi-estrogen creams, with ratios of estriol and estradiol customized to the patient’s needs. We add micronized progesterone if indicated and may include DHEA or testosterone creams as required.
For men, treatments usually center on testosterone therapy, precisely dosed and monitored to optimize levels. We offer injections, gels and pellets to target unique needs. Anastrozole may be added to control estrogen conversion.
Thyroid, DHEA, growth hormones or other bioidenticals are added if deficits are preventing ideal balance.
Ongoing testing and monitoring ensures optimal dosing as needs evolve. We adjust prescriptions promptly based on follow up labs and symptom tracking.
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. Large, long-term studies comparing health outcomes of bioidenticals versus synthetics are still needed to determine if one is superior.
BHRT works best alongside strategies to further bolster hormone health. We offer patients customized guidance on nutrition, supplements, fitness, stress reduction and environmental exposures.
Key recommendations include:
We also refer patients to outstanding local practitioners for services like:
Holistic wellness cultivation allows our patients to thrive.
Studies clearly demonstrate that unaddressed hormone depletion allows symptoms to worsen and raises future disease risk. Early intervention is key to protecting long term health.
Yet, frustrating symptoms are often dismissed as normal aging. Risks for heart disease, dementia and osteoporosis often aren’t linked to hormonal imbalance.
We spread awareness that prompt treatment provides the optimal opportunity for relief and prevention. We want every person to understand their risk so they can take timely, proactive steps to support vibrant longevity.
Vitality Hormone Center offers accessible care with an emphasis on early detection and quick intervention for ideal outcomes.
Patients choose us because we offer:
We also develop trusting partnerships with patients and collaborate closely with their other providers for coordinated care.
Vitality Hormone Center has helped thousands restore balance, alleviate frustrating symptoms, and protect future health through bioidentical HRT. We look forward to doing the same for you.
