Bioidentical hormones are identical in chemical structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. As we age, our hormone levels decline causing unpleasant symptoms. Replacing deficient hormones with bioidentical versions can provide immense relief.
At Optimal Hormone Health Center in San Bruno, our specialized medical providers offer cutting edge bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). We create customized treatment plans to address hormone imbalances using expert lab testing and only the highest quality preparations.
Hormone levels start declining in our 30s and 40s leading to increased health risks. Catching and correcting deficiencies early is key. Below we cover common deficiencies:
Estrogen is crucial for reproductive health, bone density, heart function, skin elasticity and more. Declining estrogen levels result in:
Progesterone works with estrogen to regulate the menstrual cycle and supports pregnancy. Low progesterone presents as:
Both men and women need testosterone for energy, strength, endurance, muscle growth, fat metabolism and mental acuity. Testosterone deficiency looks like:
The thyroid impacts nearly all body systems regulating growth, energy use and temperature. An underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism has broad effects:
Correcting hormone deficiencies with properly dosed bioidentical hormone therapy offers immense benefits including:
By regulating key neurotransmitters, bioidentical estrogens, progesterone and testosterone enhance stable mood, confidence and emotional resilience to life's pressures. Patients report dramatic reductions in anxiety, irritability and depression.
Optimal hormone levels translate to better cellular metabolism and additional reserves accessing stores of fat for fuel. Physical and mental activities require less effort and stamina for exercise increases. Many patients describe profound gains in energy, drive and vitality on hormone therapy.
Estrogen and testosterone exert complex effects on the brain including stimulation of new neural connectivity. Patients undergoing BHRT often describe sharp gains in memory, focus, reasoning skills and quicker learning as brain fog clears.
With balanced hormones regulating digestion, appetite cues, fat storage patterns and muscle growth, many patients shift towards effortless weight loss and sculpting of a fit lean body, even with minimal changes in diet and activity.
Correcting hormone deficits reawakens the sex drive while increased blood flow relieves erectile difficulties for more satisfying intimacy and orgasmic response for both patient and their delighted partners!
Estrogen therapy strengthens bones preventing osteoporosis for both women and men as bone remodeling accelerates. Early treatment can help restore height lost from vertebral compression.
Progesterone has a key role in regulating sleep-wake cycles and blocking stress hormones at night. Restorative sleep provides the foundation needed to realize other benefits of balanced hormones.
Estrogen deficiency in particular accelerates skin aging as collagen production declines leading to wrinkles and sagging. Restored hormone levels rehydrate skin, reduce lines and creases and return hair to a thick, shiny texture.
Balancing deficient hormones lowers risks for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attack, stroke, dementia and certain cancers. Optimized hormone levels support vitality and longevity.
Bioidentical hormone therapy provided by Optimal Hormone Health Center is personalized for your unique needs and situation with careful oversight in three key areas:
We screen for hormone imbalances using state-of-the-art labwork analyzing blood, saliva and symptoms to uncover deficiencies. Repeat testing during treatment ensures optimal balance is achieved and maintained long-term.
Optimal Hormone Health Center specializes in custom mixed bioidentical hormones in cream, oral and injectable forms. By modifying doses, we precisely tailor treatment to your lab testing for superior safety and results compared to one-size-fits all preparations.
We provide evidence-based guidance optimizing nutrition, activity, stress reduction and sleep hygiene to amplify treatment benefits, while minimizing side effects through a holistic approach. Healthy lifestyle choices reinforce hormone balance.
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. However, some women report preferring them because they more closely mimic the body's natural hormones.
Optimal Hormone Health Center offers bioidentical 17 beta-estradiol to relieve estrogen deficiency symptoms through oral tablets, injections or topical creams dosed based on labs for each woman’s needs. Estrogen preparations can be used alone or combined with custom micronized progesterone in proper balance.
For low progesterone, we provide oral capsules or topical creams in ratios with estrogen that mimic the body’s natural rhythm across the menstrual cycle supporting feminine health.
Used together, balanced bioidentical estrogen and progesterone offer relief from hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, heavy periods, fibroids, PCOS and PMS while lifting mood and aiding restful sleep.
Beginning BHRT follows a deliberate process:
Followup tests reveal when hormone levels normalize preventing adverse effects. Most women enjoy lasting menopause relief and rejuvenation on the correct bioidentical therapy regimen.
In both men and women, declining testosterone causes frustrating symptoms sapping quality of life. Optimal Hormone Health Center offers expert testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to restore peak physical and mental functioning using bioidentical hormones.
We customize treatment planning based on bloodwork plus consideration of lifestyle factors. Treatment modalities include:
Monitoring during TRT guards against adverse events. We avoid dangerously high blood levels linked to cardiovascular disease by carefully titrating doses while tracking labs and symptoms to find the sweet spot conferring benefits but not risks from testosterone therapy.
Our proven TRT protocol includes:
Our male and female patients undergoing optimized TRT commonly experience:
Metabolism slowing thyroid gland decline causes hypothyroidism leading to ongoing fatigue, stubborn weight gain and multiple other complaints lowering quality of life. Fortunately, restoring thyroid balance is relatively straightforward.
Optimal Hormone Health Center prescribes bioidentical thyroxine medications formulated to perfectly match human T3 and T4 thyroid hormone to resolve deficiency. Custom compounded combinations of T3/T4 also benefit certain patients.
We adjust medication starting doses slowly based on size, age and lab results for superior treatment tolerance. Ongoing testing helps modify dose to avoid hormone fluctuations once optimal thyroid functioning stabilizes. Patients enjoy reliable energy, easier fat loss and dramatic symptom relief on the proper thyroxine regimen.
The process involves:
Optimal Hormone Health Center achieves expert thyroid corrections through this systematic approach. Patients enjoy reliable energy, easier fat loss and dramatic symptom relief on the proper thyroxine regimen.
While bioidentical replacement of missing hormones offers terrific benefits, certain lifestyle measures amplify treatment success. Our clinicians provide evidence-based guidance on:
Targeted nutrition and supplement recommendations counteract factors depleting hormones while providing building blocks for optimal production.
Ensuring sufficient high quality sleep enables proper hormonal rhythms and recharging of the mind and body.
Identifying and properly managing life stresses helps normalize cortisol and other hormones disrupted by demands exceeding resources.
Regular activity, strength training and targeted exercise stimulates beneficial hormonal patterns aiding therapy.
Small steps towards improving lifestyle habits create momentum towards feeling and looking your best. Our staff helps patients identify reasonable next steps fitting their preferences and constraints. Sustainable changes compound over time as positive habits form.
Optimal Hormone Health Center also monitors body composition changes during treatment given the importance of avoiding obesity which alters hormone processing and response. Achieving a healthier weight and body fat percentage improves hormonal balance and amplifies benefits.
Optimal Hormone Health Center provides fully customized bioidentical hormone replacement tailored to your unique needs, imparting:
Both women and men can realize better quality of life through properly administered hormone balance therapies.
Conveniently located in San Bruno just off 101, Optimal Hormone Health Center provides personalized care integrating hormone replacement with lifestyle optimization for whole person wellness.
Our experienced clinicians offer:
San Bruno enjoys a mild climate with plenty of scenic walking trails conducive to healthy habits. The community offers rich amenities like fitness studios, day spas, entertainment and quality dining to unwind during your renewed vitality.
Through restorative hormone therapies producing transformative improvements in wellbeing, Optimal Hormone Health Center serves as your partner, advocate and guide on the journey to becoming your best self.
Are you ready to stop tolerating deficiency symptoms and reclaim your potential? Contact Optimal Hormone Health Center today for a consultation. Our new patient coordinator can explain the process and answer all your questions. Take control by replenishing what time has depleted - call now to start!
