Hormones are essential chemical messengers that regulate many functions in the body. When hormone levels become too high or too low, it can lead to distressing symptoms and health issues. At the Equilibrium Hormone Institute, we provide cutting-edge hormone therapy to help patients restore balance, vitality, and wellbeing.
With individualized treatment plans guided by advanced testing, we can identify and treat hormone imbalances related to conditions like:
Declining estrogen and progesterone levels during the transition to menopause (perimenopause) and after menopause bring unpleasant symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, vaginal atrophy, sleep disruption, weight gain, and accelerated aging. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can provide relief by replenishing declining hormones, with benefits including:
Just as women undergo menopause, men can experience declining testosterone levels related to aging, known as andropause. Low testosterone brings troubling symptoms like lowered sex drive, erectile dysfunction, depleted energy/stamina, reduced muscle mass, increased body fat, mood changes, and mental fogginess. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can successfully counteract many effects of andropause.
The thyroid gland regulates metabolism and impacts nearly every organ system. When thyroid hormones like T3 and T4 fall out of optimal ranges, it can trigger weight fluctuations, intestinal issues, erratic periods, heart health concerns, skin changes, mood disturbances, and reduced vitality. Restoring thyroid balance with medications like levothyroxine can resolve these symptoms.
Because optimal hormone levels vary between individuals, we determine suitable treatment plans after comprehensively evaluating each patient’s unique hormone status and goals.
Our state-of-the-art facility offers advanced hormone testing utilizing blood, saliva, or urine samples. We measure levels of key hormones like estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, and thyroid hormones (TSH, T3, T4). Specialized testing can also evaluate metabolism and genetic markers affecting hormone health.
The intricate dance of hormones emphasizes why testing multiple hormones together can prove more insightful than evaluating hormones in isolation. Our doctors analyze results from a whole-body perspective to provide personalized recommendations tailored to your needs and biology.
In addition to testing baseline hormone values, it can prove useful to measure hormones at multiple time points to assess patterns and fluctuations. For example, saliva testing 4-6 times over 24 hours can reveal daily cortisol patterns to analyze stress hormone regulation. Advanced testing provides data to best determine if and which hormone therapy could help you thrive.
Depending on your individual hormone test results and symptoms, bioidentical hormone therapy from Equilibrium Hormone Institute can offer a multitude of worthwhile benefits:
Restoring hormones like estrogen, testosterone, thyroid hormones (T3/T4), DHEA, progesterone, and pregnenolone to optimal ranges counteracts the age- and menopause-related decline many adults face. Our customized treatment regimens allow you to reclaim your hormonal balance so key regulatory processes function seamlessly.
Replenishing out-of-range hormones directly alleviates the adverse symptoms accompanying hormone imbalance like hot flashes, low libido, erratic periods, fatigue, mental fogginess, anxiety/depression, vaginal atrophy, erectile dysfunction, and more. You can bid troublesome symptoms goodbye and get back to living your best life.
With bothersome symptoms fading away and energy/vitality renewed, hormone therapy lets you take charge of your health to improve your daily quality of life. Restored wellbeing and physical/mental functioning helps you follow passions, strengthen relationships, excel at work, and savor each new day.
Balanced hormone levels can diminish visible signs of aging like thin/wrinkled skin, brittle hair and nails, age spots, eye puffiness, and unwanted weight gain. Hormone optimization supports cellular processes involved in collagen formation, tissue repair, skin barrier function, and fat burning for youthful vitality.
When key hormones fall out of balance as we age, risk of developing several diseases rises. Restoring hormones to prime ranges can significantly lower chances of osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and neurocognitive issues like dementia. Protecting long-term health is a pivotal perk.
Proper hormone levels maximize your fitness potential, allowing you to build/retain lean muscle, burn excess fat with ease, and make the most of workouts. Enhanced athletic performance and quicker recovery times motivate you to stick with healthy regimens.
At Equilibrium Hormone Institute, we utilize thorough testing and proven treatment protocols to optimize patient outcomes with hormone therapy. Our specialized regimens include:
Unlike synthetic hormones with exaggerated effects, bioidentical hormones possess a molecular structure identical to hormones naturally made in the human body. Derived from plant sources, these hormones appear familiar to cell receptors and mimic natural activity with fewer side effects. Custom-compounded creams, gels, pellets, patches, and more allow personalized dosing.
Careful testing of TSH, T3, T4, reverse T3 and antibodies guides targeted interventions to address hypo/hyperthyroidism or conversion issues disrupting metabolic function. We combine thyroid hormones like levothyroxine with nutritional support to enhance conversion and cellular uptake for lasting thyroid balance.
When overwhelmed, the adrenal glands release excessive cortisol leading to burnout and exhaustion. We use testing and natural adrenal support supplements to restore resilient stress response, balanced cortisol rhythms, and renewed energy reserves.
Our genetically-targeted nutrigenomic consults utilize DNA testing to determine how your genes influence hormone health and response to therapies. We then provide science-based nutrition/lifestyle recommendations for your genotype to maximize treatment efficacy.
Hormone therapy can help improve sleep and reduce hot flashes for some women going through menopause. One unexpected benefit is that taking estrogen therapy during the transition to menopause was associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a 2021 study.
What sets Equilibrium Hormone Institute apart is our relentless commitment to leveraging the latest anti-aging advancements with unparalleled patient care.
We continually invest in revolutionary therapies to optimize treatment and expand options, including peptide protocols, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF), intranasal PRP, hyperbaric oxygen, and more. You benefit from scientifically-validated techniques producing real-world results.
Rather than viewing health through a narrow lens, our functional medicine approach looks at the complete picture encompassing lifestyle, environment, genetics, hormones, metabolism, and total body connections. We uncover root causes for lasting wellness.
You are more than just lab tests and numbers to us. Our caring team listens attentively and communicates clearly so you feel informed, empowered, and hopeful each step of the treatment journey. We forge trusted partnerships to realize your peak potential.
Nestled along Plymouth’s picturesque coastline, our light-filled clinic provides a soothing oasis ideal for healing and rejuvenation. The area abounds with attractions like Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower II, Plimoth Patuxet Museums, Plymouth Plantation, beaches, nature trails, restaurants, and more to enjoy as you restore vibrancy.
Seeking timely diagnosis and treatment for hormone imbalances proves critical for several key reasons:
We understand making your health a priority takes courage, but the rewards merit taking the all-important first step. Our caring doctors simplify the process so you access innovative solutions promptly, put troublesome symptoms to rest, and claim the balanced vitality you deserve.
If you grapple with unpleasant perimenopause or menopause symptoms, signs of andropause (low testosterone), thyroid issues, adrenal dysregulation, or simply want to slow aging through hormone optimization, we invite you to book a consultation at Equilibrium Hormone Institute.
Our integrative center offers Plymouth residents unrivaled testing capabilities paired with tailored treatment protocols centered on your unique needs and goals. Whether you want to feel like your younger self again, rekindle your sex drive, boost work performance, or enhance athleticism, our hormone therapy solutions deliver transformative renewal from head to toe.
Discuss your symptoms and health history with our friendly doctors to determine suitable testing and next steps for your personalized precision treatment plan. We handle insurance claims on your behalf and make hormone therapy as streamlined and affordable as possible.
Restore resilience, joy, and passion for living through the healing power of balanced hormone levels. Here’s to your brightest chapter ahead!
