Hormones play a crucial role in regulating many of the body's functions. When hormone levels become imbalanced, it can lead to undesirable symptoms and health complications. Hormone therapy seeks to restore optimal hormone balance so the body and mind can function at their best.
Hormone levels are impacted by factors like stress, medications, aging, pregnancy, and menopause. Common causes leading to a hormone deficiency include:
Detecting hormonal imbalances early on gives patients the best chance at swift relief through treatment protocols. Some key signs of deficiencies include:
If patients experience a combination of these ongoing issues, hormonal causes may be investigated with proper testing.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) corrects imbalances by supplementing the body with bioidentical hormones to mirror natural levels. Treatment plans are customized through specialty compounding pharmacies for each unique patient.
Therapies strive to:
When hormones are restored to optimal ranges, patients report dramatic improvements in quality of life.
HRT consists of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA or thyroid supplements custom-formulated into:
Administration methods depend on the hormones needing replacement and patient preferences. Pellet implants for testosterone and bioidentical estrogen/progesterone insertions every 3-6 months are common long-acting options.
The first step is thorough lab testing to uncover the root causes of symptoms. Panels assess key hormone levels plus indicators of health risks and deficiencies.
Commonly tested hormones:
Also test:
Accurately identifying imbalances is crucial prior to starting therapies.
Patients undergo follow-up blood draws about 6 weeks into treatment to ensure hormones are reaching optimal ranges before continuing protocols. Testing every 6 months thereafter allows for dosage adjustments to keep levels balanced long-term.
Target healthy hormone ranges:
Consistent testing ensures treatment efficacy and safety.
Vitality Hormone Center strives to restore wellness and vitality through evidence-based hormone replacement protocols tailored to each patient’s needs. Our compassionate practitioners have extensive training and expertise in HRT.
Patients select our clinic because we offer:
Vitality Hormone Center recognizes that hormones impact the entire mind and body ecosystem. We go beyond lab reference ranges to uncover underlying dysfunctions that may perpetuate imbalances like:
We identify cofactors limiting treatment effectiveness through specialized tests like:
Addressing the root physiological, genetic and environmental causes leads to better outcomes.
Hormone therapy has shown promise in treating some symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. In small studies, hormones like oxytocin improved social behaviors, reduced repetitive behaviors, and decreased anxiety in autistic patients. More research is still needed, but these early findings suggest hormone therapy could alleviate difficult aspects of autism for some individuals.
HRT works best alongside a healthy lifestyle maximizing treatment benefits. We provide patients with holistic protocols to support the body before, during and after initiating hormone therapies.
We recommend:
Our affiliated wellness partners provide:
Healthy foundations enhance hormone therapy effectiveness.
The Stone Mountain area offers wonderful fitness, relaxation and entertainment options to enjoy during treatment including:
Engaging in fun local activities helps elevate mood naturally.
Patients can easily access quality lab testing at these area locations:
Convenient lab locations provide fast hormone test results.
Hormone balance is vital for optimal wellness and quality of life. The compassionate, experienced practitioners at Vitality Hormone Center develop customized treatment plans to resolve deficiencies using the latest evidence-based protocols. We empower patients with the knowledge, tools and support needed to thrive. Please contact us today to begin your journey towards lifelong balance and better health.
