Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. As we age, our hormone levels can become imbalanced, leading to undesirable symptoms. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help restore optimal hormone levels, thereby relieving symptoms and promoting better health.
At Butterfly Hormone Center in Tuscumbia, we specialize in customized bioidentical hormone therapy to help patients find relief from hormone imbalance. Keep reading to learn more about bioidentical hormones and why timely treatment is so important.
Imbalances in key hormones can cause wide-ranging symptoms. Here are some common signs of hormone deficiency:
Estrogen is essential for reproductive health, bone strength, heart health, and more in women. Low estrogen levels can cause:
Progesterone works with estrogen to regulate the menstrual cycle and supports pregnancy and embryo development. Insufficient progesterone can lead to:
While known as the "male" hormone, testosterone plays key roles in women as well, including:
Low testosterone often causes symptoms like:
Bioidentical hormone therapy provides customized treatment based on your unique hormonal needs to relieve deficiency symptoms. Benefits may include:
Estrogen therapy can provide immense relief for those suffering 6-15 hot flashes per day. It helps stabilize body temperature regulation centers in the brain. Over 80% of women in clinical studies saw a dramatic decrease in hot flashes within 3 months.
Low estrogen often leads to vaginal dryness, irritation, and painful intercourse. Bioidentical estrogens reverse thinning of vaginal tissue and lubricate tissues. Most women experience significant improvement in vaginal dryness and sexual comfort within 1-3 months of starting treatment.
Imbalanced estrogen, progesterone and testosterone greatly impact mood. Clinical evidence confirms bioidentical hormone therapy helps moderate brain chemicals like serotonin leading to improved mood and lower anxiety in a majority of women.
Fatigue causes frustration for women with low hormones. Optimal hormone levels enhance mitochondrial energy creation, fueling improved vigor, drive and an elevated often feel "re-energized" within 1-2 months.
Bioidentical hormones help lower risks for heart disease and stroke by optimizing cholesterol profiles and blood pressure in women. Estrogen also promotes enhanced blood flow to the brain. Observational data reveals possible improvement in age-related memory decline as well.
Estrogen plays a key role in bone remodeling to strengthen bones. Bioidentical therapy can prevent and treat osteoporosis. Clinical bone density tests show treatment for 3 years helps conserve bone mass to prevent spine/hip fractures.
Collagen and elastin fibers depend on estrogen. Supplementation often leads to improved skin tone, thickness, hydration and decreased facial wrinkles. Many also notice thicker, shinier hair and stronger nails while on therapy.
By improving energy, mood, sleep and self-confidence, getting hormone levels balanced with bioidenticals gives women an overall better sense of well-being. Patients often feel "years younger” as bothersome menopause symptoms resolve.
There are two delivery methods for bioidentical hormones:
Custom compounded creams, gels and vaginal inserts contain precise amounts of hormones prepared by specialty pharmacies according to your doctor’s specifications. Creams are rubbed into rotating sites like the inner arm, thigh or abdomen daily.
Benefits: Non-invasive, adjustable dosing, usable with other medications
Considerations: Multiple daily applications, skin reactions possible
Comprised of compressed bioidentical estradiol and testosterone, pellet implants provide sustained hormone release under the skin for 3-6 months. A simple in-office procedure inserts hormones under the skin of the hip which dissolve slowly.
Benefits: Steady hormone levels, only needed 2-4x per year
Considerations: Minor procedural risks, may still need progesterone cream
We offer both high quality USP-grade pharmacy compounds tailored to your needs as well as BioTE pellet implants. Our practitioners help determine which option best fits your lifestyle.
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. The body may process both types of hormones similarly, so the risks and benefits can be comparable between bioidentical and synthetic hormone therapies.
Hormone changes occur gradually, so women often chalk up symptoms as just “normal aging”. However, the longer hormone imbalances persist, the higher the risks grow for issues like:
Additionally, decreased quality of life from lack of energy, emotional issues and lost intimacy can strain relationships. Identifying and correcting hormone imbalances early is crucial - even if menopause occurred years ago.
The good news? It’s truly never too late to restore hormonal balance naturally and regain wellness. Consistent bioidentical hormone replacement helps replenish depleted supplies for optimal functioning.
You want balanced, vibrant health - not just masked symptoms. That’s why more people are choosing bioidentical over synthetic hormones. For individualized care from leaders in the field, choose Butterfly Hormone Center.
Our practitioners have over 15 years experience using cutting edge therapies to uncover the root causes of imbalance and restore wellness based on the latest scientific data. We stay ahead of the curve on innovative hormone testing/delivery methods for superior patient outcomes.
We know no two patients are alike biologically. After thoroughly assessing your symptoms, health history and risk factors, we tailor treatment plans down to the finest details to suit your unique needs using the latest compounding ratios and techniques.
Hormone therapy takes time to optimize, so we closely track your progress and make precise dosage adjustments based on frequent lab testing and open communication. We remain dedicated to your care for the long run.
We help patients implement tailored lifestyle, dietary and stress reduction techniques to promote natural hormone balance from within. Our team of nutritionists, fitness trainers and mental health experts provides comprehensive support.
You deserve compassionate care focused on restoring your vitality as naturally as possible by experts dedicated to healthy aging. Contact us today to discover how bioidentical hormones can transform your life!
The first step in hormone therapy is assessing your current levels through accurate lab testing because symptoms do not always match actual deficiencies.
Blood tests help evaluate available hormones free and bound to proteins. Getting a baseline is key as levels vary widely throughout the day.
Salivary tests offer insight into free hormones with at home collection kits to assess changes over 24 hours.
Dried urine tests enable measurement of key metabolites important for determining progesterone release patterns over time.
Based on results, we precisely formulate treatment plans to optimize your levels. Ongoing testing then helps us adjust dosing to keep you balanced. We use top quality labs and interpret results based on intricate physiologic dynamics.
We often describe BHRT as “replacing what your body is missing.” Therapy restores hormonal equilibrium to activate your biochemistry for optimal functioning.
Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone all communicate via receptors on cells throughout the body-brain region, bones, heart, bladder and more. Hormone therapy supplements your body’s low supply to reactivate receptive sites for renewed signaling.
Relieving deficiency symptoms at these local tissue sites also improves systemic processes. For example, balancing sex hormones enhances mitochondrial energy output for better stamina while supporting brain networks improves mood and cognition.
The key is tailoring combinations, doses and delivery methods to match each woman’s physiology and lifestyle for natural balance through subtle, gradual shifts monitored via testing. With consistency, most experience sustained revitalization within a few months.
We always start low and go slow to avoid overshooting ideal levels while your body adapts. Below gives a general idea of our approach:
We thoroughly review your signs/symptoms, medical history, risk factors and priorities to identify likely deficient hormones before testing. Any medications or supplements that could affect levels are noted.
Based on the consult, we order the appropriate blood, saliva or urine tests at precise times and ask you to complete questionnaires about symptoms/lifestyle. If compounding, special pharmacies analyze hormones.
We examine your test results together to interpret imbalances and make specific recommendations about hormones, doses and delivery methods. Questions are answered and risks/benefits explained.
We recheck levels multiple times over the first 6 months via testing to help fine tune customized therapy until you feel optimal based on resolution of deficiencies. Close contact ensures continued progress.
While these provide guidelines, we further personalize care based on your distinct needs. Frequent monitoring helps us adjust approaches to keep you in balance naturally long term.
A healthy lifestyle potentiates hormone therapy's rejuvenating effects. We educate patients about diet, movement and stress lowering techniques to help support innate hormonal balance.
Eating to balance blood sugar, reduce inflammation and obtain key micronutrients promotes hormone function. We offer personalized plans to nourish specific deficiencies and restore metabolism.
Regular movement sustains fitness while stimulating organ systems involved in hormone production like the heart, liver and adrenals. The team crafts regimens to match your interests and energy level.
Chronic mental strain disrupts hormonal pathways. Our experts teach mindfulness, breathing, yoga and cognitive techniques to mitigate negative thought patterns and anxiety for clarity.
Feeling connected has biological effects - interpersonal bonds help regulate stress responses which influence hormones. We help couples reconnect through improved communication and intimacy.
With individualized clinical and lifestyle support, most patients feel renewed from the inside out - empowered in body, mind and relationships!
We help patients make the most of their time in Tuscumbia by sharing our favorite places to support their wellness journey:
Convenient blood draws and fast, accurate results make hormone testing easier at facilities like AnyLabTestNow and Quest Direct.
The freshest seasonal dishes packed with nutrients for hormonal health shine at restaurants like The Port Grill and organic focused Farm to Local.
Wonderful wildflowers and forested river overlooks make the Spring Creek Trail System and Desoto State Park perfect for rejuvenating strolls to reduce stress.
State of the art strength/cardio equipment and custom programming helps optimize patients’ workouts at gyms like Peak Fitness and Orangetheory Fitness.
Massage, soothing water therapies and cleansing facials promote relaxation while nourishing skin and body at local spas like Indigo East and Brooklyn’s Cove.
We strive to make bioidentical hormone replacement a rejuvenating, supportive journey by sharing our clinical wisdom plus insider local knowledge. Let us help guide you toward renewed vibrancy and health!
