Hormones are essential chemical messengers that regulate many vital body functions. When hormone levels become too high or too low, this can lead to distressing symptoms and health issues. Re-balancing hormones through hormone therapy can provide immense relief.
At Second Spring Hormone Clinic in Greenbelt, our physicians and staff have extensive training and experience using bioidentical hormone therapy to safely and effectively treat hormone imbalances. We personalize treatment plans to meet each patient's unique needs.
Below we describe common hormone imbalances we treat, typical symptoms, and how hormone therapy can help restore wellbeing:
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone. It plays key roles regulating libido, muscle mass, strength, energy, mood and more.
Low testosterone, or low T, is often called hypogonadism and has many causes including aging, obesity, and certain medical conditions. Symptoms can include:
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can effectively relieve low T symptoms when overseen by a hormone specialist. Benefits include:
While known as a male hormone, testosterone also plays an important role in women's health. Low testosterone in women can cause symptoms like:
Testosterone therapy in women helps counteract deficiencies that impact quality of life. It can enhance libido, energy, body composition, and mood when overseen by a qualified hormone doctor.
Estrogen regulates the female reproductive system and affects the brain, skin, hair, connective tissue, and more. Low estrogen often occurs during/after menopause and has effects like:
Estrogen therapy, including systemic estrogen or low-dose vaginal estrogen, provides immense relief from troublesome menopausal symptoms. Estrogen helps normalize sleep, mood, sexual health and appearance while reducing fracture and chronic disease risks.
At Second Spring Hormone Clinic Greenbelt, we also treat less common hormone disorders like:
Our expansive testing and personalized treatment plans address your unique hormonal needs for optimal restoration.
The first step in hormone therapy is getting accurate baseline hormone tests. This gives our doctors essential data to analyze and identify specific deficiencies or excesses.
Recommended hormone blood tests include:
Saliva and urine tests have limitations versus bloodwork but may supplement diagnostic insights in certain cases per our doctors.
We customize lab orders based on patient symptoms, risk factors and treatment goals. Comparing results to optimal reference ranges allows tailored plans targeting imbalanced hormones.
Retesting hormones every 3-6 months enables adjusting prescriptions to keep levels balanced as the body changes with age and lifestyle factors. We provide easy local lab access.
After accurate testing, Second Spring Hormone Clinic Greenbelt uses cutting-edge bioidentical hormone therapy customized for the individual.
Bioidentical means the hormones have a molecular structure identical to those produced naturally in the body. They are not synthetic progestins/estrogens with potentially harmful effects.
Therapeutic bioidentical hormones come in various forms including:
Balancing hormones with bioidentical therapy provides wide-ranging benefits including:
Second Spring Hormone Clinic physicians determination the optimal hormone therapy delivery methods, dosages and monitoring plans to produce peak treatment effectiveness for every patient.
We provide holistic guidance supporting hormone health including:
Nutrition: - Emphasizing high quality proteins, healthy fats and antioxidant-rich produce - Limiting processed carbs and inflammatory foods - Staying well hydrated
Fitness: - 150 minutes weekly of moderate aerobic activity plus strength training - Trying yoga, Pilates and Tai chi for strength with flexibility - Connecting with supportive fitness communities
Stress Management: - Learning meditation, deep breathing or mindfulness - Getting adequate sleep nightly - Setting healthy work/life boundaries - Making time for fun hobbies and social connection
Preventative Care: - Maintaining a healthy body weight - Getting cancer screenings as recommended - Prioritizing mental health with counseling as needed - Using UV protection including wide brimmed hats outdoors
We help patients implement realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes maximizing hormonal balance and overall wellbeing.
Estrogen therapy has been shown to improve verbal memory and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease in postmenopausal women. However, it does not appear to improve overall cognition or delay the onset of dementia in women who begin therapy at age 65 or older.
Conveniently located in Greenbelt, Second Spring Hormone Clinic provides cutting-edge hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tailored to your unique biochemistry, lifestyle and health goals.
Benefits of choosing Second Spring Hormone Clinic include:
We make the process of regaining hormonal balance and wellness as smooth and rewarding as possible.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation unlocking the life-changing benefits of expertly administered hormone therapy!
