Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can provide relief from troublesome menopause or andropause symptoms and help people regain optimal health as they age. Peak Performance Hormone Institute in Spring Branch, Texas specializes in customized bioidentical hormone therapy to restore hormone balance based on lab testing and symptoms. We are committed to educating and empowering patients to take charge of their wellbeing during this important transition.
Bioidentical hormones are structurally identical versions of the hormones naturally produced in the human body. This allows them to fit perfectly into hormone receptors and mimic the function of our innate hormones.
The most commonly prescribed bioidentical hormones are:
Because bioidentical hormones match endogenous hormones, they can restore balance effectively, and the risks are lower compared to synthetic hormones. Custom-compounded bioidentical hormones can perfectly match what your body needs based on symptoms and lab testing.
The first step at Peak Performance Hormone Institute is always assessing your hormone levels through lab testing. We check levels of key hormones like estradiol, estrone, estriol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and also relevant factors like FSH. This allows us to pinpoint imbalances contributing to your symptoms.
Based on lab results and symptoms, our practitioners can determine which bioidentical hormone therapy is right for you. They custom create a unique prescription at our onsite pharmacy with your ideal hormone ratios and delivery method.
We offer estrogen, progesterone and testosterone as oral capsules, topical creams, troches, and injectable pellets for long-lasting relief. The delivery method is chosen based on your needs and preferences.
Hormone balancing is an ongoing process. After beginning bioidentical hormones, patients return for follow-up testing and assessment around 6 weeks later. We also recommend testing 2-4 times per year to ensure levels remain optimized as you continue to age and transition.
Careful monitoring and consistent testing allows for adjustments over time. If symptoms start creeping back or new problems emerge, we alter your prescription accordingly. This helps maximize treatment safety and efficacy over the long run.
For women in perimenopause or menopause struggling with hot flashes, trouble sleeping, irritability, painful sex and other symptoms, properly balanced bioidentical estrogen and progesterone can offer significant relief by restoring hormonal harmony naturally and protecting long-term health in a safe, controlled way.
Some key facts about bioidentical hormone therapy for menopausal women:
With customized treatment guided by testing and monitoring, most women find the right balance that significantly improves quality of life in what can be a very disruptive transition marked by fluctuating and declining hormones.
The stage before menopause is known as perimenopause, usually starting for women in their mid to late 40’s. Hormone production begins to decline and shift causing a rollercoaster of symptoms like irregular, heavy periods, hot flashes, trouble sleeping, hair loss, bladder control issues, anxiety, fatigue and disrupted cognition.
Bioidentical hormone therapy can help stabilize and control symptoms, allowing women to function at their best during this tricky life phase. Unique to each woman, this treatment satisfies the body’s needs safely to ease the transition towards menopause.
Women placed into sudden surgical menopause after ovary removal surgery suffer a rapid plummet in hormones leading to more severe symptoms like intense hot flashes, depression, pain during sex, trouble focusing, memory issues and sleep disruption.
Bioidentical estradiol and progesterone therapy is crucial for restoring balance after ovary removal and the accompanying drastic drop in estrogen and progesterone. With customized hormones guided by testing, most women finally get relief from debilitating symptoms and avoid long-term health consequences of prolonged surgical menopause.
Declining testosterone levels in aging men can also cause problematic symptoms hampering vitality and quality of life. Often called andropause or ‘male menopause’, low testosterone leads to issues like:
Tailored bioidentical testosterone therapy aimed at keeping levels within an optimal range can reverse these symptoms by restoring healthy hormonal balance. Benefits include:
Working in conjunction with lifestyle modification, stress reduction, proper nutrition and exercise, properly balanced testosterone treatment significantly enhances men’s health and quality of life.
Andropause is tricky to identify because as testosterone drops, other key hormones shift as well. At Peak Performance Hormone Institute we assess levels of total and free testosterone along with estradiol, progesterone, SHBG, DHEA, IGF-1, T3, TSH and more based on symptoms. This allows us to identify patterns indicative of andropause and choose proper treatment.
Symptoms combined with testing helps confirm if declining testosterone is the culprit. If so, customized bioidentical testosterone therapy helps aging men regain optimal balance enhancing wellbeing.
What sets Peak Performance Hormone Institute apart from other hormone therapy providers is an unwavering commitment to fully customized, monitored and controlled treatment for true hormone optimization as the years progress.
While some providers take a simplistic, generalized approach, we dive deeper to understand your metabolism, sensitivities, risks and changing needs over the years ahead. This allows us to craft a plan ensuring your best health and quality of life throughout perimenopause, menopause, andropause and beyond.
We aim to work as partners, listening carefully and empowering you with knowledge about this important transition. With an atmosphere of collaboration and trust, we heal imbalances and help you age vibrantly.
If you are struggling with menopause, perimenopause or andropause symptoms, contact Peak Performance Hormone Institute today to learn more and take charge of your wellbeing. Our entire team looks forward to guiding you towards a more balanced, energetic and fulfilling future.
