Hormones play a crucial role in regulating many of the body's functions. When hormone levels become too high or too low, this can lead to troubling symptoms and health issues. At Elite Hormone Therapy in Tamarac, we specialize in using hormone therapy to help patients correct imbalances and optimize wellbeing.
Hormone deficiency often develops slowly over time and the signs can be subtle initially. However, left untreated, symptoms tend to worsen and new problems may emerge. Replenishing hormones through medications and gels can provide tremendous benefits fairly quickly after treatment begins. Monitoring lab work helps us customize treatment to each patient's needs.
The negative impacts of hormone imbalance accumulate over time. The longer someone waits to seek treatment, the higher their risks of conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, anxiety, fatigue, low libido, erectile dysfunction, and weakened muscles. Research shows getting hormone levels back to more youthful ranges can reverse and prevent further deterioration in many cases.
For men coping with low testosterone (low T), testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) offers solutions. Beyond sexual symptoms like reduced libido and erectile difficulties, low T is linked to issues like depression, poor concentration, weight gain, low energy, and emotional changes that take a toll on work, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
TRT helps counteract these problems by restoring testosterone. Treatment is customized based on each patient's lab results, symptoms, and goals. Our knowledgeable staff provides ongoing monitoring and dosage adjustments to keep men feeling their best.
Diagnosing low T requires having blood drawn to check total and free testosterone levels. It is best to get tested in the morning when levels peak. Values below 300 ng/dL often warrant treatment in men experiencing bothersome symptoms. However, optimal testosterone for vitality and wellness is typically between 500-800 ng/dL for most men.
Factors like chronic illnesses, injuries, stress, poor sleep, and some medications can deplete testosterone over time. Genetics and aging also play a role, with testosterone declining an average of 1-2% per year after age 30. Lifestyle modifications help, but TRT is often needed long-term due to the progressive nature of age-related testosterone loss.
The goal of TRT is to restore testosterone to healthy ranges. This is accomplished through gels, injections, pellets, or other delivery methods our staff will explain during your consultation. Improvements in energy, mood, mental clarity, endurance, strength, and sex drive often become noticeable within weeks.
While TRT comprises a large part of our practice, we also have extensive experience using bioidentical hormones to address needs in both men and women. Custom treatments can be created to correct imbalances contributing to unwanted symptoms.
The thyroid gland produces hormones that control metabolism. Hypothyroidism, involving insufficient thyroid hormones, often causes fatigue, weight gain, feeling cold, hair thinning, and mood changes. Blood tests help diagnose issues and determine appropriate thyroid replacement dosages.
Growth hormone levels decline significantly with age. Low levels can hamper muscle building, exercise recovery, injury healing, and contribute to weight gain - especially increased belly fat. Growth hormone therapy under medical supervision replenishes HGH to more youthful ranges for improved body composition and vitality.
In addition to custom bioidentical hormone therapy during menopause, we offer testosterone and DHEA restoration for women. Boosting depleted androgen levels treats libido loss while providing energy, confidence, and mental acuity improvements.
Proper hormone balance is essential for sustaining health as we age. The providers at Elite Hormone Therapy have years of advanced training in regeneration and anti-aging medicine. We incorporate diet, fitness, nutraceuticals, and lifestyle guidance along with lab testing and hormone optimization therapies.
Our welcoming office provides a comfortable setting to discuss symptoms, review options, and develop customized treatment plans aimed at helping you to look and feel your best. Call today to schedule a consultation.
Hormone treatment should only be undertaken with careful medical guidance. Attempting to purchase hormones online or from unqualified sources puts your health at risk. Our licensed professionals safely walk you through every aspect of therapy.
The first visit gathers your health history, symptoms, and goals while answering all questions. Any prior bloodwork is reviewed. Testing may be ordered to accurately identify deficiencies or abnormalities contributing to unwanted changes. This information guides development of a customized treatment strategy.
If hormone therapy is recommended, our staff will thoroughly cover details like treatment options, dosing, potential side effects, benefits, lifestyle impacts, and costs. This ensures informed consent, allowing you to make the most educated choices aligned with your needs and priorities. We also discuss realistic outcome expectations and offer ongoing support.
Hormone treatment requires periodic monitoring, usually every 3-6 months. Follow-up blood tests indicate whether adjustments are beneficial. Dosages often need refinement as the body acclimates. Follow-up visits also provide opportunities to discuss progress, changes, and any questions that arise. We take a team approach, working together to help you thrive.
Here is a 63-word interesting, unexpected and not well-known real fact about hormone therapy: Hormone therapy has shown promise in treating some symptoms of PTSD. A 2020 study found that giving testosterone supplements to male veterans with PTSD led to improvements in their depression, anxiety, irritability, and sleep compared to a placebo, suggesting hormone imbalance may play a role in PTSD for some patients.
While hormone therapy provides tremendous benefits on its own, making certain lifestyle changes allows people to achieve even greater rewards. We provide personalized guidance on diet, activity, stress reduction, and other areas critical for sustaining health.
Following an anti-inflammatory diet high in produce, lean proteins, fiber and healthy fats fortifies the body while correcting common nutrient deficiencies. Staying properly hydrated is also key. These simple dietary strategies bolster vitality and amplify treatment results.
Regular activity maintains fitness, fights disease, elevates mood, and helps manage weight - allowing hormones to work more effectively. Tamarac offers pleasant parks, waterways, recreation centers and walking paths to stay active. We tailor exercise plans to each patient's abilities and health status.
High stress depletes hormones while increasing inflammation and disease risks. Relaxation practices like yoga, deep breathing, massage, meditation, and spending time outdoors counteract these effects. Tamarac provides a peaceful setting to decompress. Carving out time for self-care boosts treatment success.
Quality sleep normalizes hormones that regulate body processes and brain function. Poor sleep diminishes wellbeing. We educate patients on sleep hygiene, provide supplement guidance if needed, and address issues like sleep apnea for healthier slumber.
Tamarac's Mediterranean climate means comfortably warm weather year-round - making it an ideal location for optimizing hormone therapy results through regular outdoor activity and sunlight exposure. Understanding this region helps us better serve your needs.
We refer patients to high quality local establishments for testing and enhancing your experience during treatment. Recommendations include:
Elite Hormone Therapy strives to deliver personalized care rooted in trust, understanding, and a shared commitment to your best health, function and vitality. Contact us today to learn more and get started.
