Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help both men and women suffering from age-related hormone deficiencies. At Rejuvenate Clinic in Basking Ridge, our experienced hormone specialists offer customized HRT to help patients feel youthful and energized again. Keep reading to learn all about our HRT services.
Both men and women can experience unpleasant signs of hormone imbalance as they age. Knowing what to look for can help you seek treatment earlier for the best results.
* Hot flashes * Night sweats * Vaginal dryness * Irregular periods * Loss of libido * Weight gain * Thinning hair * Brittle nails * Joint pain * Mood changes like anxiety or irritability
* Loss of libido * Erectile dysfunction * Loss of muscle mass and strength * Increased body fat and weight gain * Loss of energy and stamina * Depression or irritability * Difficulty sleeping * Reduced mental focus and memory
If you experience multiple persisting symptoms, consider getting your hormone levels tested by one of our hormone doctors. We can create a customized treatment plan to help you feel healthy and energized again through hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can provide immense benefits for both women and men with low hormone levels due to aging or other causes.
HRT is a treatment that restores deficient hormone levels through administration of bioidentical hormones in the form of gels, patches, pellets, injections, or oral supplements. It helps mitigate unpleasant symptoms of hormonal imbalance.
Keep in mind that the benefits of HRT are individual and depend on your hormone levels, age, symptoms, and other factors. Our Rejuvenate Clinic specialists design customized HRT protocols to target your needs precisely.
Getting your hormone levels tested is crucial before starting any hormone therapy. At Rejuvenate Clinic clinic, our hormone specialists use advanced diagnostics to check the following hormones:
* Estrogen - exists in 3 forms, estriol being the weakest * Progesterone * Testosterone - small amounts are important for libido and energy * DHEA - precursor of testosterone * Thyroid hormones like T3 and T4
* Testosterone - the main male hormone * Estrogen - exists in 3 forms, estradiol being the strongest * DHEA * Thyroid hormones like T3 and T4 * Prolactin - can negatively impact testosterone
Testing is done through blood tests. Saliva tests can also be used for a more complete picture. Initial testing establishes a baseline to compare future results.
Based on test findings, our specialists create fully customized treatment plans to restore optimum hormone balance uniquely suited to your needs.
The starting phase of HRT is important to get right for maximum benefits. Here is an overview of how we start patients on their treatment journeys at Rejuvenate Clinic:
We test hormone levels as described in the previous section to determine precisely which hormones are deficient.
Our hormone therapy experts create customized HRT protocols based on your:
Treatment plans outline:
We retest hormone levels after 6-8 weeks of treatment to ensure you are responding as expected. Adjustments are made if needed.
Hormone levels fluctuate, so we test every 6 months. We adjust your treatment to keep hormones balanced optimally.
Our individualized approach ensures the best possible HRT results tailored to your unique needs.
There are multiple safe and effective methods for delivering replacement hormones. The best options for you depend on your needs and preferences.
Table 1: Overview of HRT Delivery Methods
| Method | How It Works | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Oral capsules | Swallowed capsules with bioidentical hormones | Daily |
| Transdermal gels | Water-based gels applied to skin | Daily |
| Transdermal patches | Patches worn on skin to deliver hormones | Twice weekly |
| Injections | Bioidentical hormones injected with tiny needles | Every 1-4 weeks |
| Pellet implants | Rice-sized pellets inserted under skin to release hormones slowly | Every 3-6 months |
Our hormone therapy specialists will explain all options and help determine which methods fit your lifestyle best. The right balance and delivery methods are key for reaping all hormone treatment benefits.
If left untreated, hormone deficiencies tend to worsen progressively with age leading to accelerated decline. That's why seeking timely treatment is so important.
Balancing hormones, especially essential ones like testosterone and estrogen, promotes long-term health:
Therefore, obtaining timely HRT protects health now and for years to come.
Hormone-related symptoms also worsen without treatment:
Seeking treatment promptly prevents rapid deterioration in quality of life.
In summary, HRT helps patients regain vibrancy today while investing in a healthier future. Our knowledgeable Rejuvenate Clinic providers can halt symptom progression and safeguard wellbeing long-term through customized treatment plans.
What sets Rejuvenate Clinic apart from other clinics? Here are key reasons we are leaders in hormone therapy:
Our practitioners complete advanced training to earn certification in age management medicine with a focus on HRT. We stay current on the latest research and best practices in the emerging field of hormone therapy.
We utilize state-of-the-art lab testing methods for the most precise results, ensuring patients receive appropriately customized treatment.
Rejuvenate Clinic continually investigates and offers breakthrough hormone treatment options to help patients achieve personal health goals.
While we focus specifically on hormone balance, total body wellness depends on lifestyle factors too. So we provide comprehensive support - diet, exercise, stress reduction guidance - for complete vitality.
With individualized therapy from top experts in a comfortable, supportive setting, Rejuvenate Clinic helps patients master balanced hormones and vibrant living.
For men over 30, decreasing testosterone coupled with rising estrogen from abdominal fat gain can cause troubling symptoms. The good news? Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help men regain optimal hormonal balance for improved health.
Testosterone replacement therapy delivers transformative enhancements like:
Clinical studies confirm testosterone's wide-ranging, rejuvenating effects. Men shouldn't tolerate unpleasant effects of low testosterone given safe treatment options.
Symptoms alone don't confirm true testosterone deficiency. We measure total and free testosterone blood levels for accurate deficiency diagnosis before customizing HRT.
If tests show clinically low testosterone, we craft tailored regimens - using capsules, gels or injections - to restore healthy levels, thereby cutting risk of related health issues over time. We recheck levels routinely to ensure optimal balance is maintained through adjustments if needed.
Don't write off symptoms as just "getting older." Contact Rejuvenate Clinic today for testing and treatment that can markedly improve male health.
Despite proven benefits, some lingering myths perpetuate fear and misunderstanding of hormone therapy. But emerging research on treatment safety and efficacy provides grounds for reassurance.
Table 2: Common HRT Myths Versus Facts
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| HRT raises heart disease risk | When started in early menopause, HRT is heart protective. Bioidentical progesterone also safeguards heart health. |
| HRT causes breast cancer | Progesterone-only therapy does NOT increase risk at all. Other HRT increases risk only slightly for certain women. |
| HRT is unsafe long-term | Risks are low when treatment decisions are individualized for each patient's needs and profile. |
| Women's hormones become "imbalanced" due to lifestyle | Declining ovarian function with aging is the core issue, not lifestyle or stress. |
| Men's testosterone production plummets abruptly | Testosterone falls very gradually over decades - about 1% loss per year past age 30. |
| Low testosterone is inevitable in aging men | Many clinicians consider this false - healthy lifestyles help sustain optimal testosterone levels. |
| HRT causes troublesome side effects | Modern delivery methods minimize risks associated with older drug formulas. |
Sifting through contradictory claims on hormone therapy risks versus payoffs can prove challenging. That's why working with our highly-trained Rejuvenate Clinic specialists brings
