Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Specialist

Neverending fatigue, impaired sexual function, and weight gain can all be signs of a hormone imbalance. Both men and women are vulnerable to changing hormones as they age or experience notable stress. At Renew Total Body Wellness Center in Decatur, Illinois, the team provides a thorough evaluation of your hormone levels and treats you with a customized blend of bio-identical hormones, so you get back to feeling like yourself again. To learn if you have a hormone imbalance and if bioidentical hormone therapy is for you, call the office today.

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

Who benefits from bioidentical hormone therapy?

Women going through perimenopause (the years leading up to menopause) or menopause and men going through andropause, a natural aging process in which hormone production decreases, are good candidates. These effects of aging often result in a host of unpleasant symptoms that include:

Decreased sex drive
Abdominal weight gain
Inability to concentrate and fuzzy thinking
Loss of self-confidence
Irritability and cyclic moodiness
Hot flashes
Sleep disruption
Sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction or vaginal dryness)
Decreased libido (decreased interest in sex)

These symptoms often arise as a result of an imbalance in the sex hormones of estrogen and progesterone in women or testosterone and estrogen in men. However, other hormones can also fall out of balance and cause unpleasant symptoms. These hormones include thyroid, cortisol, and DHEA.

How are my hormone levels evaluated?

Your provider reviews your medical history, health timeline, and physical wellness at your first consultation.

You will have blood work collected in the office and then collect samples of your saliva at home that is sent to a laboratory to test your hormone levels. These results are used to create a treatment plan to address your unique bio-identical hormone needs.

What are the benefits of bioidentical hormone therapy?

Bioidentical hormone therapy can relieve many of the symptoms of hormone imbalance and help improve your quality of life. As a result of bio-identical hormone therapy, you may experience:

Increased energy and muscle strength
Greater mental clarity
Higher sex drive and improved function
Easier weight loss
Improvement in mood with less symptoms of anxiety an/or depression and improved happiness
Improved sleep
Decrease in hot flashes and night sweats

What are bioidentical hormones?

Bioidentical hormones are replacement hormones made from all-natural plant ingredients. They’re formulated to exactly match the molecular structure of your body’s own hormones, meaning your body can efficiently use them. Bioidentical hormones may be used to balance existing hormones in your system, including: