Feeling like you’ve lost your pep and vigor? As we age, it’s normal for hormone levels to decline, leading to uncomfortable symptoms that disrupt our daily lives. Rebalancing your hormones with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help you reclaim your energy and zest for living.
Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. They are synthesized from plant sources and tailored to match your individual hormonal needs based on symptoms and lab testing.
Unlike synthetic hormones, which may produce unwanted side effects, bioidentical hormones are natural and bioavailable, meaning your body recognizes and can efficiently utilize them. Restoring optimal levels with bioidenticals can relieve troublesome menopause or andropause symptoms so you can get back to fully enjoying your life.
Balancing your hormones with bioidenticals offers a multitude of benefits:
In short, you’ll look better, feel better and live life to its fullest!
The expert physicians at Harmony Hormone Clinic specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement for both women and men. We take a holistic, integrative approach focused on restoring wellness from the inside out.
What sets us apart:
Our goal is to help you achieve optimal hormonal balance so you can thrive at any age. We also offer aesthetic services including fillers, botox and PRP to complement your inner transformation.
At Harmony Hormone Clinic Roanoke, we treat each patient as a whole person, not just a collection of symptoms.
Our experienced practitioners get to know you, your health history and your wellness goals. We listen carefully and address all of your concerns.
You can expect:
We make the process of getting your hormones balanced as smooth and stress-free as possible. Our staff is friendly, knowledgeable and one hundred percent focused on your wellbeing.
Bioidentical hormones derived from plants can provide an alternative to synthetic hormone therapy for menopausal women. Unlike synthetics, bioidenticals match the molecular structure of hormones made by the body, potentially reducing side effects. However, more research is still needed on their long-term safety and efficacy.
The first step is an extensive consultation where we’ll review your signs and symptoms, medical history, lifestyle and health goals.
Bloodwork will be ordered to measure hormone levels as a baseline before treatment begins. In women, this includes estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and DHEA. Thyroid levels are evaluated as well.
Men are tested for testosterone, thyroid and important markers like PSA levels.
Follow up visits will recheck levels to ensure proper hormone balance is achieved based on your symptoms and lab work.
We take all the time needed to evaluate results and make adjustments to your treatment plan until it is optimized for your unique needs.
Harmony Hormone Clinic provides a full range of bioidentical hormone therapies to get your levels back into optimal range.
For women, we commonly prescribe:
For men, we offer:
We also provide bioidentical thyroid hormone and specialized peptides like Sermorelin for growth hormone stimulation and BPC-157 which accelerates injury healing.
Nutritional supplements, stress management techniques and fitness/nutrition coaching further support your treatment program.
Balancing your hormones is just the first step. We’ll also offer tips to help optimize your daily habits for better overall wellness:
Minor adjustments to your lifestyle and nutrition can produce big rewards in hormone balance and renewed energy. Our clinicians will provide a personalized plan to help you thrive.
Our office is located right in the heart of downtown Roanoke, surrounded by shops, restaurants and the scenic riverwalk. There is plenty to explore just steps outside our door!
Let us help you restore your vitality so you can fully enjoy all that Roanoke has to offer. You deserve to feel your best at any age!
Regain Your Health and Vitality
Many find their energy, sleep and sex drive start to lag around midlife. For both women and men, declining hormone levels are often the culprit behind such disruptive symptoms.
Rebalancing your hormones with expert care can help you regain your vitality and mental clarity. You’ll look and feel better, getting back to fully enjoying all aspects of your life.
Starting in your 30s and 40s, hormones begin tapering off:
Estrogen and Progesterone in women start to fluctuate and drop around perimenopause, then plunge further at menopause. Lack of reproductive hormones contributes to hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood swings, vaginal dryness and loss of libido.
Testosterone declines about 1% per year in both sexes after age 30. Low testosterone reduces muscle mass and strength, diminishes sex drive, and can impact mood and cognitive function.
Thyroid hormone imbalance leads to weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, depression and sensitivity to cold.
DHEA is the most abundant hormone in the body and starts declining after age 30. This negatively affects energy, immunity, mood, sleep, sex drive and insulin sensitivity.
Lifestyle habits like poor diet, too much alcohol intake, chronic stress and lack of exercise can accelerate hormonal decline. Genetics, toxins and environmental factors also play a role.
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, hormonal imbalance may be the reason:
Blood testing can accurately determine your levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and thyroid hormone.
Based on lab results and symptom evaluation, customized bioidentical hormones can be prescribed to restore balance.
Ongoing follow up is key to achieving optimal levels long term.
Correcting deficiencies with bioidentical hormones offers wide-ranging benefits:
Balanced hormones help you look and feel your best, with plenty of vitality to pursue all that life has to offer!
The expert physicians at Harmony Hormone Clinic specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement tailored to your needs.
We help both women and men reclaim their edge so they can fully participate in all that life has to offer.
Our convenient Roanoke location near downtown makes it easy to take charge of your health.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Considering bioidentical hormone replacement? Many people have questions about how this innovative therapy works. Here we provide answers to some frequently asked questions:
Bioidentical hormones are man-made to be exactly the same, molecule for molecule, as the hormones naturally made in the human body. This allows them to be perfectly recognized and utilized by your body, unlike synthetic hormones.
They are custom-formulated in a compounding pharmacy using plant-derived sources. Your dose is precisely tailored to your individual needs based on lab testing.
Multiple studies have confirmed treatment with bioidentical hormones is safe and effective when correctly dosed and monitored by an experienced clinician.
Side effects are minimal compared to synthetics. Ongoing follow up helps optimize your levels for the best results.
Bioidenticals do not carry the cancer risks associated with synthetics like Provera, Premarin and PremPro. They are non-carcinogenic and do not increase heart attack risk like synthetics shown to do.
Bioidentical hormones can be administered by:
Creams are most commonly used for physiological, steady dosing. Pellets placed under your skin offer the convenience of steady hormones levels for 3-5 months without daily administration.
In women, the most commonly prescribed bioidenticals are:
For men:
Thyroid and other hormones may be prescribed on an individual basis.
Symptom relief can begin in as little as 1-2 weeks. But achieving full benefits depends on many factors like your age, diet and lifestyle habits, duration of deficiency before treatment, and finding your optimal dose.
Patience is required when starting hormone replacement therapy. It takes time to replenish depleted levels and find the right balance.
With continued optimization, you should see progressive improvements in energy, sleep, mood, mental clarity, and an array of other benefits.
Balancing hormones is just the first step. Modifying your daily habits can accelerate and amplify the benefits.
Your provider will likely suggest dietary changes to cut sugars, process carbs and inflammation-causing foods. Increasing nutrients through more veggies, fruits, lean proteins and healthy fats provides the building blocks for hormone production.
Regular exercise, stress management and targeted nutritional supplements provide further support.
The expense depends on which bioidenticals you require and your mode of administration - oral, cream, injections, pellets, etc. Historically, treatment costs range from $100 to $500 monthly. Pellets are more expensive initially but then effective for 3-5 months.
Most insurance plans cover lab testing. Some plans cover bioidentical hormone therapy, often subject to deductible and co-insurance.
Harmony Hormone Clinic offers competitive pricing and payment plans. Our staff is happy to verify your benefits and insurance coverage beforehand.
Bioidentical Hormones for Women: Restoring Feminine Vitality
Feeling like your get-up-and-go has got-up-and-left? Loss of youthful vivacity is a common complaint among women as our reproductive hormone production declines.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help you get your mojo back! Let’s explore why hormone levels change and how treatment can optimize your feminine energy.
Starting in your 30s and 40s, hormones begin tapering:
Stress, poor diet, toxin exposure, lack of sleep and other factors hasten hormonal decline. Genetics plays a role as well.
This drop-off contributes to unpleasant symptoms that disrupt daily life. Rebalancing hormones can bring welcome relief.
Correcting deficiencies with bioidentical hormones offers wide-ranging benefits:
Bioidentical hormone therapy lets you look and feel your vibrant best.
The most frequently prescribed bioidentical hormones for women are:
Thyroid, melatonin, cortisol and other hormones may also be replaced as needed based on symptoms and testing.
We offer convenient creams, oral capsules, sublingual forms, pellets and injectable options to suit your preferences. Pellet therapy every 3-5 months simplifies your regimen.
The physicians at Harmony Hormone Clinic closely oversee your treatment plan through every stage:
We take all the time needed to evaluate your progress and make modifications until hormone balance is fully restored. Then we teach you how to maintain that ideal state.
Our goal is to help you look and feel your absolute best, with plenty of energy left to enjoy everything meaningful in your life.
Balanced hormones are just the starting point. We also offer nutrition and lifestyle guidance customized to your needs.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement for Men: Restore Your Vital Force
Feeling like your get-up-and-go has got-up-and-left? Loss of youthful vigor is a common complaint among men as hormone levels decline with age.
Treatment with bioidentical testosterone and other hormones can help you reclaim your virility. Let's explore why hormone production drops off and how replacement therapy brings it back into balance.
Starting in your 30s and 40s, hormones begin tapering:
