Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) involves supplementing hormones that decline naturally with age in order to alleviate unpleasant symptoms and promote better health. While both men and women can benefit from HRT, it is most commonly used to treat menopausal symptoms in middle-aged women. However, HRT has applications for men as well.
At Vitality Hormone Clinic in Pleasanton, we provide customized hormone replacement therapy to help our patients regain optimal hormonal balance and improve their quality of life. Our experienced hormonal specialist physicians evaluate each patient thoroughly and create tailored treatment plans to address their unique needs.
Beginning around age 30, hormone production starts to decrease gradually in both men and women. Some of the major hormones that decline are:
This decline accelerates significantly during perimenopause and menopause in women. Lower hormone levels result in unpleasant symptoms that disrupt daily life. HRT can help alleviate these issues.
Restoring hormones to optimal levels with HRT provides a wide array of benefits:
The first step is diagnosing any imbalances through comprehensive lab testing. At our women's hormone clinic in Pleasanton, we test the following hormones:
| Hormone | Types |
|---|---|
| Estrogen | Estradiol, Estrone, Estriol |
| Progesterone | |
| Testosterone | Free and Total |
| Hormone | Full Name |
|---|---|
| TSH | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone |
| Free T4 | Thyroxine |
| Free T3 | Triiodothyronine |
- DHEA-Sulfate - Cortisol - Insulin
Testing provides objective data on current hormone levels and clear indications of any deficiencies or excesses. This informs proper treatment to restore balance.
We also evaluate symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, sleep and stress. Our hormone specialist doctors take a holistic approach to identify root causes of imbalance.
HRT treatment is tailored specifically to each patient's needs at our clinic. We use cutting-edge therapies to deliver bioidentical hormones via multiple methods:
The route of administration depends on the hormones being replaced, patient preferences, and other medical considerations.
We carefully adjust dosages over time to dial in the optimal levels for each individual. Follow-up testing is conducted routinely to monitor progress and make dosage tweaks as needed.
Lifestyle adjustments are an important part of treatment as well. We provide customized nutrition, exercise and stress management protocols to help patients maximize the benefits of HRT.
The majority of our patients at Vitality Hormone Clinic are women with perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms. We replace the key sex hormones they are deficient in: estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
Declining estrogen is responsible for the most bothersome menopausal symptoms that disrupt quality of life like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, irregular periods, sleep disruption, mood swings and difficulty concentrating.
Estrogen HRT is very effective for relieving these issues. The three main types of estrogen we replace are:
We use bioidentical estradiol in the widest range of potencies and delivery methods.
Progesterone works synergistically with estrogen to regulate the menstrual cycle during reproductive years. It starts declining in perimenopause and is no longer produced after menopause.
Low progesterone causes:
Progesterone HRT can help stabilize the menstrual cycle and mood when taken cyclically. It is also given continuously with estrogen HRT to protect the uterine lining from overgrowth that can lead to cancer.
We offer bioidentical progesterone in multiple delivery methods like pills, creams, gels and more.
Testosterone levels start dropping gradually after age 30 in women. Low testosterone can cause:
Supplementing with testosterone HRT can help reverse these issues and significantly improve quality of life. We offer bioidentical testosterone in various forms like creams, gels, pellets and injections.
While not as well-known, many men can also benefit greatly from HRT - especially those with age-related andropause (low testosterone). We offer comprehensive treatment for men at Vitality Hormone Clinic.
Testosterone levels peak in early adulthood and then decline about 1% per year starting around age 30. By their 40s and 50s, many men start to experience symptoms of low testosterone like:
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can restore levels to the optimal range and reverse these symptoms. We offer various forms of bioidentical testosterone including:
The best delivery method depends on individual factors like symptom severity, patient preference, and treatment goals. Our physicians work closely with each patient to determine the ideal protocol.
DHEA is an important precursor hormone that declines significantly with age in both men and women. Low DHEA is associated with:
Restoring DHEA to youthful levels can help alleviate these symptoms and promote overall vitality. We offer DHEA supplementation in oral and transdermal forms.
At Vitality Hormone Clinic, our mission is to help patients achieve optimal hormonal balance so they can look and feel their best at any age. We take a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that combines the latest advances in bioidentical hormone replacement with holistic lifestyle modifications.
If you are experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance, we invite you to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced physicians. We will conduct thorough testing, evaluate your unique needs, and develop a personalized treatment plan to help you reach your health goals.
Don't let hormonal imbalances hold you back from living your best life. Contact Vitality Hormone Clinic today and take the first step towards optimal health and vitality.
