The hormones in our bodies play a crucial role in regulating many bodily processes and influencing our health and wellbeing. When hormone levels become imbalanced, whether due to aging, stress, medical conditions, or other factors, various undesirable symptoms can occur. Some common signs of hormone imbalance include:
Fatigue and low energy
Weight gain and increased body fat
Sleep disturbances and insomnia
Depression, anxiety, and mood changes
Loss of muscle mass and decreased strength
Reduced libido and sexual dysfunction
Hot flashes, night sweats, and temperature regulation issues
Memory and cognitive problems ("brain fog")
Hair loss or unwanted hair growth
Skin changes and conditions like acne
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, hormone testing and optimization may help identify and treat the root hormonal causes.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help restore optimal hormone levels, alleviate deficiency symptoms, slow or reverse aging, and promote better health. The most common types of hormone therapies include:
Testosterone is essential for physical and mental vitality in both men and women. Low testosterone is associated with fatigue, weight gain, loss of muscle mass, reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, depression, poor concentration and memory, and more.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can effectively and safely increase testosterone levels when administered under medical supervision. Benefits of testosterone therapy include increased energy, improved body composition, better sexual function, enhanced mood and cognitive abilities, and an overall greater sense of wellbeing.
TRT administration: Testosterone is available in several forms including injections, gels/creams, pellets, and more. Under guidance from a hormone specialist, bioidentical testosterone therapy can restore levels to an optimal range based on lab testing and symptom evaluation.
Monitoring and safety: When administered properly and monitored with regular lab testing, testosterone therapy is well-tolerated by most patients. However, periodic assessment of hormone levels, blood cell counts, and other markers is prudent to ensure therapy remains safe and effective over the long-term.
Estrogen levels naturally decline during perimenopause and menopause in women. Low estrogen is associated with hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, pain during intercourse, bone loss, and other issues.
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) replenishes estrogen to alleviate menopausal symptoms. When combined with testosterone therapy, ERT can also help improve libido, energy levels, bone health, skin thickness, and more.
As with testosterone, estrogen is available in multiple bioidentical forms including pills, patches, gels/creams, pellets, and injections. Under medical guidance, dosing can be customized and lab testing helps ensure optimal hormone balance is achieved and maintained.
In addition to sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen, replacement of hormones like DHEA, thyroid, growth hormone, and others may also provide wellness and anti-aging benefits. A qualified hormone specialist can help determine if testing and treatment of these hormones is warranted based on your symptoms, health history, and goals.
At Vital Hormones Clinic in Granbury, our goal is to provide cutting-edge hormone optimization therapies to help patients look better, feel better, and live life to the fullest. Our approach focuses on precision testing, customized treatment plans, lifestyle guidance, and ongoing fine-tuning as needed.
The process begins with an extensive health and wellness evaluation. Medical history, lab testing, and discussion of goals allows our clinicians to gain a detailed understanding of your unique needs. Initial testing may include:
After comprehensively evaluating all information gathered during the initial assessment, our cliniciansdevelop a personalized therapy plan designed to balance hormones, alleviate deficiency symptoms, optimize wellness markers, and help you actualize your goals.
Treatment plans specify medical therapies like hormone replacements, medications, or supplements indicated to address specific needs. Guidance is provided on optimal forms, doses and routes of administration based on preferences, safety, efficacy, and convenience.
Lifestyle, nutrition and fitness recommendations are also a key part of treatment plans. Improving health behaviors and habits can profoundly impact hormone balance and how patients feel. even when undergoing medical therapies. Our clinicians identify opportunities to optimize diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and other areas in partnership with each patient.
Follow-up testing and assessment timelines allow progress to be periodically tracked using objective metrics. This data lets clinicians determine if adjustments to hormonal or lifestyle components of treatment plans can provide added benefits. Therapy is an ongoing process until optimal wellness is achieved and maintained long-term.
Patients undergoing hormone replacement or optimization therapy require periodic reassessment and lab testing to ensure treatment plans remain appropriately calibrated over time. The clinicians at Vital Hormones Clinic closely monitor a range of health markers to inform dosage adjustments or medication changes when indicated. This fine tuning helps patients continually derive maximal benefits from therapy even as their needs evolve.
We also strongly believe that honest and open communication between clinicians and patients is imperative. No two patients respond exactly alike. By regularly checking in on progress related to deficiency symptoms, lab results, side effects, and more, treatments can be tailored to reflect patients’ real-world experiences. Our goal is fully collaborative care focused on patient priorities and goals.
Here at Vital Hormones Clinic serving Granbury, our passion is improving lives through precision hormone therapy and empowering patients to achieve their full potential. Our clinic offers cutting-edge testing, customized treatment plans, lifestyle guidance, and attentive long-term care. If you are dealing with hormone imbalance symptoms, we invite you to explore how our services may help you look better, feel better, and live life to the fullest! Please set up a consultation to learn more.
Many patients come to Vital Hormones Clinic seeking help for symptoms suggestive of androgen or estrogen deficiency. However, imbalance of thyroid, adrenal, or other hormones may also be contributory. Our clinicians have specialized expertise in testing, diagnosing, and treating all common hormone disorders.
Androgens like testosterone exert wide-ranging effects in both men and women. When deficient, symptoms can significantly impair quality of life. At Vital Hormones Clinic serving Granbury, we utilize advanced testing and precision treatments to restore optimal androgen status.
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Treatment modalities
Expected benefits
By accurately diagnosing androgen deficiency then developing customized treatment plans, the experienced clinicians at Vital Hormones Clinic can help patients restore their vitality.
Declining estrogen levels during menopause can significantly disrupt women's health and quality of life. Through precision hormone testing and replacement, balance can be restored.
Diagnostic testing
Treatment options
Expected Improvements
By accurately diagnosing and treating estrogen deficiency, the clinicians at Vital Hormones Clinic can help women overcome debilitating menopause symptoms.
In addition to sex hormones, many other hormone systems like thyroid, adrenal, and growth hormone profoundly impact health. The clinicians at Vital Hormones Clinic have specialized expertise in a wide range of hormone testing and treatments.
Thyroid disorders - Fatigue, weight gain, cold sensitivity, hair loss, and other symptoms may reflect low thyroid function. Precision testing and hormone replacements can restore optimal metabolism and energy levels.
Adrenal imbalance - Excess stress can disrupt cortisol rhythms leading to fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, and more. Supportive adrenal treatments combined with lifestyle guidance help strengthen and normalize adrenal function.
Growth hormone deficiency - Declining growth hormone due to aging can result in muscle loss, weight gain, low energy, and impaired immunity. Growth hormone therapy may help reverse associated signs of aging under medical supervision.
By accurately diagnosing and treating imbalances in thyroid, adrenal, or growth hormones, the clinicians at Vital Hormones Clinic aim to help patients restore health, vitality and maximal wellness.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Studies show that after a year of hormone treatment, transgender men and women rate their quality of life equal to or better than their peers, with improved psychological functioning. This suggests hormone therapy can greatly benefit transgender people's well-being.
The earlier hormone imbalances are identified, the sooner treatment can begin leading to improved symptom control and enhanced wellbeing. At Vital Hormones Clinic, we emphasize the importance of proactively monitoring hormones even before major deficiencies or disruption occurs.
Being proactive allows hormone optimization to preserve vibrancy, slow aging, and support better healthspan. Key advantages include:
In essence, identifying and addressing hormonal changes at the earliest stages allows therapy to preserve quality of life rather than solely attempting to restore it after substantial loss has occurred.
Successfully maintaining hormone balance long-term through aging requires nuanced judgement and vigilant monitoring. The clinicians at Vital Hormones Clinic leverage decades of specialized training and experience in precision hormone optimization therapies to provide attentive patient-centered care.
We understand the complex dynamics of how factors like stress, fitness, nutrition, genetics, changes in body composition, and normal aging intersect and influence hormone levels over time. No two patients respond exactly alike. Through regular assessment and collaboration, our clinicians adjust therapies to ensure optimal balance is preserved.
If you are beginning to notice possible signs of hormone changes, whether it be fatigue, sleep issues, weight fluctuations, mood shifts, or other symptoms, we encourage being proactive. Explore your options, ask us questions, get tested, and take charge of supporting your long-term health and quality of life.
Conveniently located in Granbury, Vital Hormones Clinic serves patients from across the North Texas area including Glen Rose, Acton, Tolar, Lipan, and more seeking specialized hormone and wellness services.
Our clinic founder Dr. E.R. Stephens completed residency training at Harvard Medical School then fellowship subspecialty training at Mayo Clinic. With over 15 years of experience optimizing hormones, Dr. Stephens leads our clinical team in delivering exceptional individualized care.
Patients also benefit from the compassion and specialized expertise of our nurse practitioners V. Lowe and T. Ailey, both certified in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. We also partner with top regional specialists in fields like nutrition, fitness, and functional medicine to provide comprehensive wellness support.
We welcome you to schedule a consultation to determine if our services may be able to help you regain your vitality, slow aging, enhance healthspan, and actualize your life goals. Call or email us with any questions. We look forward to serving you!
