Hormone therapy Georgetown, SC - Wellness Hormone Clinic

Basics of Hormones

What are hormones and what do they do?

• Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to tissues and organs
• They influence many critical bodily functions like growth, metabolism, reproduction, mood, etc.

Common hormone imbalances

• Many factors from aging, to stress, to medical conditions can cause hormone changes
• Some common imbalances include low testosterone, estrogen dominance, thyroid disorders

Benefits of Hormone Testing and Treatment

Why testing matters

• Testing helps identify specific imbalances based on an individual's blood levels
• This allows creating customized treatment plans as needed

Potential benefits of hormone therapy

• Relieving bothersome menopause symptoms
• Restoring optimal levels to support health as we age
• Improving energy, sexual function, bone and muscle health, mood, and quality of life

Working with a Hormone Specialist

Key factors in deciding about hormone therapy

• Current health conditions and risk factors
• Lifestyle and priorities
• Careful tracking of progress and side effects

Creating an individualized treatment plan

• Hormone regimens and doses tailored to the patient
• Ongoing follow-up and adjustment as needed
• Support with nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle changes

Let me know if you would like me to elaborate on any part of this outline or add additional details. I aimed to provide a balanced overview of the key topics around hormone therapy.