Hormone Replacement Therapy 

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Peri-menopause, Menopause, & Pre-menstrual symptoms

Did you know?

Most women have hormone imbalances even before menopause.  Any symptom that changes with your cycle is a hormone imbalance. Symptoms of a hormone imbalance Include hot flashes, heavy menstrual flow, menstrual migraines, swelling, breast tenderness, irritability, and edema.  Imbalances in the major sex steroid hormones can lead to symptoms later in life, even while you are still cycling.  Accurate testing and replacement of all ovarian hormones, including testosterone, can restore your feeling of normal pre-menopause, or during the menopause transition.  B 

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Male Hormone Replacement Therapy 

Male HRT involves restoring and OPTIMIZING essential hormones, such as testosterone, to the levels that promote health and vitality. As men age, testosterone levels may decline, leading to various symptoms that may impact physical and mental well-being. Key benefits of Male HRT include increased enegery, improved mood, enhanced sex drive, increase in muscle madd and strenth. 

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HPA Axis Dysfunction "Adrenal Fatigue"

Adrenal glands are responsible for our body's inner clock. During the acute phase of stress, our Adrenals respond by increasing cortisol, a hormone in our body that helps cope with stressors. This response in the acute phase is normal but prolonged stressors can result in adrenal fatigue which can last for years to decades. Most people walk around thinking this is a normal process of aging... FATIGUE IS COMMON BUT NOT NORMAL. Belle Medical specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal fatigue. Salivary testing can indicate where your body needs support. Treatments include tailored nutritional support and in advanced stages, replacing depleted hormones

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Thyroid Optimization

The thyroid requires a careful balance of hormone secretion to maintain function. Around 25% of the population experiences an under-performing thyroid with symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, hair thinning, and brittle nails. Thyroid hormones are necessary for cellular metabolism.

When the thyroid hormone levels are below optimal levels you may experience symptoms and struggle to find an answer. Most do not even know the thyroid is the cause of their symptoms. And traditional Western medicine often misses the mark due to most providers doing the wrong testing. Some women see 7 different providers before being accurately diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Belle Medical recognizes that traditional medicine does not always support the thyroid in all patients. 

Comprehensive testing for antibodies, free T3, free T4, TSH, and sometimes reverse T3 is required for patients to obtain the most beneficial treatment. We offer traditional thyroid replacement, along with BHRT and nutritional supplementation when appropriate.