Hormone imbalances can negatively impact both men and women. When hormones fall out of optimal ranges, patients may experience unwelcome symptoms affecting quality of life. Rebalancing hormones through hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can alleviate deficiency signs and help patients feel their best.
There are several potential causes of hormone deficiency:
Genetics also play a role. Symptoms and optimal hormone ranges differ among individuals.
Patients with hormone imbalances may experience:
If these symptoms persist, testing hormone levels can determine if treatment is appropriate.
Accurately diagnosing hormone deficiencies requires blood tests measuring levels of key hormones like:
Optimal Hormone Solutions interprets test results based on optimal ranges for one’s gender, age, and symptoms. We create customized treatment plans to restore balance.
Optimal Hormone Solutions practices functional and anti-aging medicine, using bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to alleviate deficiencies.
Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in one’s body. They are synthesized from plant sources and custom-formulated in compounding pharmacies.
In contrast, non-bioidentical versions contain slightly altered structures. For example:
Research suggests bioidentical hormones have the same effects as endogenous hormones without undesirable side effects of synthetic alternatives.
Restoring hormone optimization with bioidentical HRT can provide wide-ranging benefits:
In addition to improving wellbeing, balanced hormones may also protect long-term health.
Common bioidentical hormones used at Optimal Hormone Solutions include:
We prescribe hormones in physiologic ratios best suited to one’s needs and cycle phase for women. This individualized approach provides optimal restoration of hormone balance.
The first step is diagnostic testing to accurately assess hormone levels and profiles. We then take a holistic, functional medicine approach to develop customized treatment protocols for hormone restoration and balance.
HRT at Optimal Hormone Solutions begins with:
The starting dose often begins low, gradually increasing over weeks to months while monitoring patient response and repeat testing to achieve optimal balance unique to the individual. This gradual ramp-up mitigates side effects.
We offer both oral and compounded topical hormone preparations to best meet patient needs and preferences.
In premenopausal women, hormone production fluctuates in monthly cycles. Maintaining these rhythms is vital for long-term health.
Optimal Hormone Solutions practices rhythm method HRT, varying dosages over days, weeks, and months to mimic natural cycles. We also monitor monthly changes in symptoms to continually optimize therapy.
Proper clinical cycling sets us apart from other clinics offering standard doses without personalization for one’s cycle phase. This best simulates normal physiology for optimal restoration of hormone balance.
HRT requires consistent long-term care and monitoring to maintain balance as the body changes over time.
We schedule patients for:
At Optimal Hormone Solutions, your care comes with 24/7 access to your personalized online patient portal for convenience.
Left untreated, the effects of hormone imbalance often gradually worsen over time, with deficiency signs progressing in severity. Research shows imbalanced hormone levels also increase risks for certain chronic diseases.
If deficient or excessive hormone levels persist years to decades without treatment, patients face heightened risks of:
Estrogen deficiency increases heart disease mortality by 50% in postmenopausal women. Yet balancing estradiol in early menopause reduces this excess cardiac risk over the long term.
Restoring optimal hormone balance can lower risks for various chronic illnesses associated with deficiencies, including:
Cardiovascular disease - Bioidentical testosterone HDL cholesterol levels - Estrogen aids arterial flexibility
Osteoporosis - Estrogen, testosterone and DHEA strengthen bones
Neurodegenerative conditions - Estrogen is neuroprotective
The longer patients live with suboptimal hormone levels, the higher their disease risks become over ensuing years to decades.
Hormone therapy can actually help improve mood and overall sense of well-being in transgender individuals. Multiple studies have found that gender-affirming hormone treatment significantly reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression in trans people by helping align their physical characteristics with their gender identity.
The city of Bothell, Washington rests along the beautiful Sammamish River, just 30 minutes northeast of Seattle. Our clinic provides personalized hormone optimization therapy for residents throughout the region seeking revitalized health, wellbeing and longevity through hormone balance restoration.
Bothell residents enjoy Washington’s sunny summers and mild winters. Average highs range from the mid-40sF in January up to around 80F during July. However, our Pacific Northwest location also brings moderate rainfall throughout the year.
These four distinct seasons is why Optimal Hormone Solutions cycles women’s monthly hormone dosing. We track symptoms and optimize therapy continually based on one’s current cycle phase.
Bothell offers picturesque nature along with city conveniences like boutique shops and vibrant restaurants. During therapy, patients can enjoy:
The Optimal Hormone Solutions resides in downtown Bothell near medical facilities including:
We guide patients to trusted partners for tests and care before, during and after therapy. Let us know your needs.
If you are experiencing unwelcome signs suggesting hormone imbalance like fatigue, trouble losing weight and reduced libido, Optimal Hormone Solutions offers new hope through personalized hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
