Hormones regulate many critical bodily functions. When certain hormones become deficient, patients may experience unpleasant signs and symptoms indicating a need for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). At New Beginnings HRT Clinic in South Elgin, our physicians specialize in personalized bioidentical HRT to help patients restore optimal hormonal balance.
Hormone levels naturally decline with age, leading to deficiencies in key hormones like testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and growth hormone. Certain medical conditions, surgeries, and medications can also impair hormonal balance. Common causes include:
Lifestyle factors like high stress, poor sleep, alcohol/drug use, and nutritional deficiencies may worsen hormonal issues as well.
When one or more hormones become deficient, patients may develop distressing signs and symptoms. Timing is critical for diagnosis and treatment to relieve these issues. Common problems caused by low hormone levels include:
If experiencing any persistent, unexplained symptoms, hormone testing is advised to check levels and determine if HRT could help.
New Beginnings HRT Clinic physicians specialize in personalized bioidentical HRT using a thoughtful, careful approach. We tailor treatment to each patient's unique needs/goals through the following process:
We thoughtfully adjust our patients' protocols until the proper hormonal balance and symptom relief are achieved. Follow-up care continues indefinitely to ensure optimal wellness on an ongoing basis.
Research shows that bioidentical hormone therapy can safely and effectively treat deficiency symptoms when properly managed under a physician's guidance. Benefits our patients commonly report include:
For women with surgical/natural menopause, estrogen/progesterone therapy alleviates issues like:
Balancing key hormones helps optimize:
Note: A customized nutrition and fitness plan perfectly complements HRT for enhanced body composition results.
Properly administered hormone replacement therapy may lower risks for:
By preventing hormone deficiency, we help deter related chronic illnesses.
Research associates proper HRT in deficiency patients with:
In short, managing hormonal balance is a wise investment at any age!
What sets our clinic apart? Alongside top-tier HRT services, we provide:
Our goal? Providing exceptional care and optimum outcomes through every stage of treatment.
Given the life-altering impact of hormone deficiency, timely evaluation and treatment are imperative. The longer patients grapple with unresolved symptoms, the more they endure impaired wellness and escalated health risks.
We encourage symptomatic adults to promptly pursue testing and treatment if appropriate, rather than postponing action. Diagnosis of hormonal imbalance requires straightforward bloodwork. New Beginnings HRT Clinic physicians determine whether HRT offers the best path forward based on the patient's medical history and lab results.
Ideally, treatment begins before major complications set in, including:
The sooner patients begin properly administered HRT under a doctor's supervision, the more quality years they can enjoy. We consider optimization of hormonal health a key pillar of preventive medicine and vitality preservation.
Do not resignedly tolerate unpleasant symptoms or "inevitable decline." Empower yourself by seeking solutions! Our caring medical team looks forward to guiding your journey toward renewed health and wellness.
The peaceful suburban setting of South Elgin offers wonderful amenities to support healing and self-care during hormone therapy:
Stress Relief and Relaxation
Community and Recreation
Holistic Health Resources
Explore South Elgin's calm surroundings and enrichment opportunities to complement your HRT treatment plan. Our New Beginnings HRT Clinic team gladly offers referrals to trusted wellness providers.
We want every patient to feel empowered, hopeful and fully supported throughout their treatment journey. Please reach out with any questions!
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Surprisingly, some of the emotional changes, like effects on temperament and mood, may occur within just a few weeks of starting feminizing or masculinizing hormone therapy. These rapid emotional effects suggest hormones act quickly in the brain to support one's inner sense of self.