Hormone Therapy in Coral Springs
Our state-of-the-art facility and board-certified physicians at Optimize Medical, offer a comprehensive suite of hormone therapy services for both men and women. Balanced hormones are essential for optimal health, but their production naturally declines as we age and due to other health-related factors.
You don’t have to suffer from or accept symptoms that are decreasing your quality of life.
At our practice in Coral Springs, FL, a growing number of men and women are turning to hormone therapy to improve their health by achieving hormonal balance and enhancing their quality of life.
Our Unique Approach to Hormone Therapy and What to Expect
Our unique approach at our practice in Coral Springs, FL includes a personalized clinical care plan developed and continuously managed by a board-certified provider in four easy steps:
- A comprehensive health evaluation and physical exam with a board-certified medical provider to understand your symptoms and concerns related to hormonal health and to obtain a full picture of your overall health
- A detailed panel of blood work to assess your hormone levels
- A consultation with a medical provider to develop a personalized hormone therapy treatment plan, and discuss the benefits and risks.
- Regular follow up visits with a board-certified medical provider to ensure optimal symptom control and safety.
What makes us different? It’s simple. Evidence-based treatment and visits with board-certified medical providers every time. Because at our Optimize Medical office in Coral Springs, FL, we believe your health is too important not to see a board-certified medical provider every time.
Recapture your best self! Schedule an appointment to speak to a board-certified provider and check your hormone levels today.
Do I Need Hormone Therapy?
Hormones are chemical messengers produced by your body that regulate numerous physiological processes, including growth, metabolism, and mood. Hormonal imbalances occur when there’s too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream.
Hormone imbalances and deficiencies impact many different body systems and can lead to reduced quality of life and vitality, particularly as we age. Symptoms and consequences of hormone imbalances and deficiencies can limit our ability to live a healthy, happy, and active life.
There are many hormone-related symptoms that can negatively impact the quality of life of both men and women
Hormone Imbalances and Low Testosterone in Men:
In men testosterone is the primary male hormone responsible for developing and maintaining masculine characteristics.
Signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance or low testosterone in men include:
- Fatigue and low energy
- Mood changes
- Reduced strength and muscle mass
- Higher levels of body fat
- Slower recovery times
- Worsening of cholesterol and blood sugar levels
- Decreased libido or sexual interest
- Difficulty with erections
- Reduced competitiveness and ambition
- “Brain fog”, memory changes, or gradual changes in cognitive function
Hormone Imbalances and Deficiencies in Women:
Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are all important for maintaining optimal health in women.
Signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance in women include:
- Fatigue and low energy
- Mood changes
- Changes in memory and mental function
- Bone density changes
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Trouble sleeping
- Vaginal dryness
- Weight gain
- Decreased libido or sexual interest
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, regardless of your age, schedule an appointment with our board-certified physicians to get your levels checked and see if hormone therapy might help improve your health.
Why Seek Hormone Therapy in Coral Springs, FL
Optimize Medical in Coral Springs, FL offers hormone therapy for both men and women to address hormonal imbalances and improve quality of life. Benefits of hormone therapy include:
- Improved energy – Low energy levels and chronic fatigue are often a symptom of hormonal imbalance. Hormone therapy reduces fatigue and often improves energy, strength, and endurance.
- Improved metabolic health – In some cases, restoring optimal hormone levels can result in improvements in insulin sensitivity, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and risks of heart disease.
- Improved mood – Hormone therapy can reduce mild depression, anxiety, and mood swings caused by hormonal imbalances.
- Improved sleep – Hormone therapy can alleviate sleep issues caused by hormones such as hot flashes, night sweats, and other hormone-related symptoms.
- Improved libido / sexual performance – In both men and women, hormone therapy can help improve sexual interest and enjoyment. In men, hormone therapy can help improve symptoms of erectile dysfunction.
- Improved cognitive function – Many hormone therapy patients report improved concentration, memory, and clarity of thought.
- Improved bone density – Correcting hormone imbalances can help slow down or stop age-related changes in bone density, making it less likely to develop osteoporosis or fractures.
- Improved body composition – Hormone therapy can help reduce or reverse the loss of muscle mass and weight gain associated with aging and hormone imbalances.
Learn More About Hormone Therapy in Coral Springs, FL
Men's health can significantly be impacted by hormonal imbalances, particularly low levels of testosterone, which is often a concern for aging men. This condition, known as hypogonadism, can contribute to diminished libido, energy, and mood, among other symptoms. The risk of having low levels of testosterone increases as we age, with our bodies seeing a 1-4% decline in levels every year after the age of 40.
However, we are also seeing an increased number of younger men suffering from low testosterone in recent years.
Low Testosterone Therapy
Therapy for low testosterone, often referred to as testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), aims to alleviate these symptoms by restoring the hormone to its optimal level. Options for administering TRT include:
- Injections - Injections are the most common way to administer TRT as they have been shown to reliably restore hormone levels and improve symptoms.
- Topical Creams and Gels - Topical creams and gels are also an effective, easy, and safe way to administer TRT. Speak with your provider about whether injections or topical treatments are right for you.
- Pellets implanted under the skin - Testosterone can be administered via medication containing pellets that are placed under the skin by your doctor in a minor procedure. The pellets stay in place for months at a time, releasing medication slowly and keeping your levels in the desired range. Pellet therapy can be an excellent choice for men whose schedules cannot accommodate daily creams or shots multiple times per week.
The goal is to raise testosterone levels back to a normal range, thus improving the individual's quality of life.
Additional Non-Testosterone Treatments for Optimizing Hormone Levels in Men
In addition to direct testosterone replacement therapy, there are several treatments that can be used to treat low testosterone and optimize hormone levels in men.
- Medications to preserve fertility - For men who are interested in having children and want to maintain their fertility, we can use medications like enclomiphene or HCG to stimulate their body to produce more testosterone while maintaining or improving sperm counts.
- Medications to manage estrogen levels - Men receiving treatment for low testosterone also sometimes experience side effects related to high estrogen levels, which can be managed by blocking the conversion of testosterone to estrogen with medications.
In women, hormone fluctuations are often related to stages of reproductive life such as perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.
These stages can bring uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and vaginal dryness.
Estrogen Therapy
One of the primary forms of hormone therapy for women is estrogen therapy. This can be systemic, offering a higher dose that treats widespread symptoms, or local, which focuses on resolving vaginal symptoms. Systemic estrogen — which comes in pill, patch, gel, cream, or spray form — is the most effective treatment for relief of menopausal hot flashes.
Progesterone/Progestin Therapy
Women who have not had their uterus removed must take progesterone or progestin (synthetic progesterone) along with estrogen. This combination therapy helps protect the uterus from endometrial cancer that can result from using estrogen alone.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Another option is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), which uses hormones that are chemically identical to those produced in the human body. BHRT can be used to treat men and women when their hormone levels drop or become unbalanced, and it's often used to ease symptoms of menopause and reduce osteoporosis risk.
Each of these therapies must be tailored to the individual, as hormone needs vary from person to person. It's crucial for patients to discuss these options with a healthcare provider to determine the best course of action based on their unique health situation and hormone levels.
Why Optimize Medical in Coral Springs, FL?
Expertise in Hormone Therapy
Our providers based in Coral Springs boasts a wealth of knowledge in the causes of hormone imbalances and their treatment with hormone therapy. At your consultation, your provider will take your whole health into account, arrange the appropriate testing and work with you to develop the right treatment plan for your unique health situation. You can rest assured that your health will be in experienced hands, ensuring you receive evidence-based, top-tier care based on the latest research.
Conclusion
Hormone therapy in Coral Springs, FL, offers men and women the chance to reclaim their health and vitality. With skilled practitioners and personalized, evidence-based care, Optimize Medical is here to help those seeking to balance their hormones and improve their quality of life.
FAQ
Hormone therapy is generally safe. Like with any medical treatment, there are risks associated with hormone therapy treatment. The risks of hormone therapy vary for both men and women. Please schedule a time with a board-certified provider to discuss the risks and benefits of hormone therapy, to see if it is a good fit for your clinical needs.
It varies among individuals, but many people notice changes within a few weeks to several months
Yes, lifestyle changes such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, and stress reduction can help.
Hormone therapy is tailored to each individual's needs, and reactions can vary regardless of gender.
It's not a weight-loss treatment, but restoring hormonal balance can help improve your metabolism and energy levels, potentially aiding in weight management.
We offer testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) through injections, gels, creams, intranasal cream, or pellet therapy.
We also consider treatments that stimulate your body’s own testosterone production like enclomiphene and HCG.
When necessary, we can help manage estrogen related side effects with medications.
We can help balance estrogen and progesterone levels with hormone creams, gels and patches applied to the skin.
Your provider will take a detailed history and perform a physical exam, and order lab testing to determine your hormone levels. Once your lab results are available, you will have a second consultation to determine the right treatment plan for you. Afterwards, you will have regular lab testing and follow-ups with your provider to make sure that you continue to be on the safest and most effective treatment plan.
We accept a variety of health insurance plans. Provider visits will often be covered by your plan and some plans may cover your lab testing or certain medications. For services that aren’t covered, out of pocket rates for medications and lab testing are available.
Your provider will need to meet you in person for your initial assessment and examination. However, some of your follow up visits can often be completed virtually via telemedicine. Your provider can help decide if remote visits are right for you.
