Hormone deficiency can occur when the endocrine system fails to produce adequate amounts of key hormones. This often happens as we age, leading to unpleasant symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, hot flashes, and reduced libido. Prompt diagnosis and treatment is crucial.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help relieve deficiency symptoms and improve quality of life. BHRT provides hormones chemically identical to those naturally produced by the is customized based on lab tests and adjusted until hormone levels are optimized.
Balance & Renew Clinic specializes in BHRT and provides cutting edge therapies to Tamaqua residents. We offer comprehensive testing and personalize protocols to your unique physiology. Our experienced endocrinologist focuses on holistic care.
The first step is diagnosing any deficiencies through lab tests. We check levels of key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, thyroid, cortisol. Blood, saliva or urine samples may be used.
Based on results, our endocrinologist can spot low hormones causing symptoms. Accurate testing is crucial for creating personalized treatment plans. We use certified labs for reliable results.
Symptoms vary across patients but often include:
Left untreated, symptoms may worsen and raise risks for certain diseases. Our endocrinologist will review all symptoms and lab results when forming treatment protocols.
Bioidentical hormone therapy can relieve deficiency symptoms when customized properly. It carries fewer health risks compared to conventional hormone replacement. Patients report major benefits:
For perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, balancing estrogen, progesterone and testosterone can significantly ease hot flashes, sleep disruption, vaginal atrophy and emotional changes. Our bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as your body's hormones. This allows optimal activation of hormone receptors to reduce deficiency symptoms.
We personalize dosing to your needs. Many patients find major relief within 1-2 months. We adjust protocols until hormones are optimized.
Balancing deficiency hormones often lifts brain fog, sharpens cognitive skills, and increases motivation and drive. Our patients report feeling "back to their old selves" with improved mood and energy.
Key hormones like thyroid, testosterone and DHEA play crucial regulatory roles in metabolism and brain function. Low levels drain energy and dull thinking. Returning hormones to optimal zones enhances cell efficiency and activity.
Bioidentical testosterone and estrogen signal your body to burn fat, build lean tissue, strengthen bones and muscles.
As these hormones decline with age, you burn fewer daily calories and metabolism slows. Fat accumulates while muscle mass and bone density decrease over time.
Our customized bioidentical hormones help restore a healthy body composition for your age and gender. We help numerous patients lose stubborn belly fat while gaining strength.
Declining hormones greatly reduce libido and sexual functioning for both women and men.
Testosterone enhances arousal, erections and pleasure receptors in the brain. Estrogen helps lubricate vaginal tissues and enhance sensation. Balancing these can dramatically improve libido, performance and satisfaction.
We also help address painful intercourse caused by vaginal atrophy in menopausal women. Restored estrogen levels revive thickness and elasticity for comfortable intimacy.
Balancing estrogen and testosterone provides crucial protection against osteoporosis and heart disease– two major age-related killers.
Estrogen signaling tells bone cells to absorb calcium and strengthen bone continually. As levels drop, bone loss accelerates leading to fragile bones. Restoring estradiol can help prevent osteoporosis.
Likewise, testosterone and estrogen help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and artery/heart function. Deficiencies raise cardiovascular risk. Our customized hormones enhance heart disease prevention.
If your symptoms suggest a potential hormone deficiency, the first step is testing key hormones with our certified labs. After years specializing in hormone therapy, we've developed a proven protocol:
We'll test 8-10 key hormones with blood and/or saliva samples:
Testing is quick and painless. Results come back within 1 week. Your endocrinologist will review and create a customized treatment plan.
After confirming deficiencies, we'll prescribe bioidentical hormones in creams, pills or pellets to restore optimal levels.
The first months involve more frequent follow-ups and lab tests to calibrate your dosage. We start low and gradually increase until symptoms resolve and lab results show physiologic hormone balance.
Hormone needs evolve so we monitor progress with follow-up symptom reviews and lab testing every 3-6 months. We make dosage adjustments when needed to keep your customized physiology optimized.
Most patients begin feeling better within a few weeks but maximum benefits often take 3-6 months. We partner long-term and tailor your care to meet changing needs. Healthy hormone balance must be maintained.
With over 15 years experience specializing in hormone therapy, Balance & Renew Clinic offers Tamaqua patients unique advantages:
Our clinic is led by Dr. Fiona Applewhite, a board-certified endocrinologist fellowship-trained in anti-aging and regenerative medicine.
She stays current on the latest medical research and bioidentical hormone studies. Patients benefit from her expertise guiding testing and personalizing care.
Her holistic focus addresses the interplay between stress, nutrition, exercise, hormone balance and total wellbeing. She helps patients optimize health inside and out.
Our clinic has served over 3000 patients. We've refined BHRT protocols that work optimally for both women and men.
We use the most effective bioidentical hormone preparations at precise therapeutic dosing. Our step-by-step regimens are safe, efficient and clinically proven to resolve symptoms.
We emphasize learning, informing patients about hormone balance, testing options, deficiency risks, and healthy lifestyle habits for better treatment outcomes.
You'll understand your therapy plan, expected benefits and any side effects. Knowledge is power!
We also offer quick access to your test results and treatment records through our online patient portal. You can message the doctor easily with any questions.
Located just 5 minutes from downtown Tamaqua, our office has free parking and wheelchair access.
Early morning and evening appointment slots accommodate busy schedules.
We know your time is valuable and strive for a professional yet personable service experience.
Balance & Renew Clinic offers Tamaqua and surrounding residents struggling with hormone deficiency an experienced, proven solution for better health, disease prevention and an improved quality of life.
If your symptoms suggest an imbalance, we encourage you to contact us to learn more and take our free hormone deficiency quiz. Identifying issues early provides the best opportunity for effective treatment. Our endocrinologist looks forward to helping you balance your biology!
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. More research is needed to fully understand the long-term risks and benefits compared to traditional hormone therapy.
