Welcome to Renew Hormone Institute, a leading bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) clinic serving patients in the Cornelius area. We specialize in helping both men and women regain optimal health, vitality and overall wellbeing through custom-compounded hormone therapies tailored to their unique needs.
Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones produced naturally within the body. They are generally derived from plant sources and are considered natural as the body recognizes and can utilize them easily. Studies show bioidentical hormones provide the benefits of conventional hormone therapy without many of the associated risks and side effects.
Hormone imbalance or deficiency can negatively impact quality of life and place long term health at risk. By accurately assessing hormone levels and crafting customized treatment plans, our compassionate medical team helps patients optimize hormonal balance to:
In other words - our patients don't just survive, they thrive!
Timely diagnosis and beginning treatment are critical for the best results and to safeguard your future wellness. The caring medical professionals at Renew Hormone Institute provide personalized care rooted in evidence-based protocols to help you look and feel your absolute best.
The first step is having your hormone levels analyzed through simple blood tests. This provides our clinicians valuable data to pinpoint specific deficiencies or excesses contributing to unpleasant symptoms or health risks.
After establishing your hormonal baseline, targeted BHRT is prescribed to gently bring critical hormones back into optimal balance. Follow-up tests allow for continual adjustment and fine-tuning of treatment until full benefits are achieved.
We partner with top area laboratories to ensure prompt, accurate test results. Common panels check levels of:
* Estrogen - influences female reproduction, cardiovascular function, bone health and more * Progesterone - regulates the menstrual cycle and supports pregnancy * Testosterone - vital for male health but essential for women too * DHEA - beneficial for energy, mood, memory, immunity and inflammation
* T3 & T4 - regulate metabolism, weight, temperature, heart rate and more
* Melatonin - governs sleep cycles and rhythms * IGF-1 - impacts growth and development * Vitamin D - actually a prohormone crucial for overall health
Understanding how levels of these essential messengers are functioning within your body is the critical first step toward effective treatment.
The route of administration, dosage, timing and specific hormone preparations prescribed will vary based on your individual needs. However, all treatment plans follow a similar structured approach for optimal safety and therapeutic benefit.
1. Comprehensive history, examination and lab testing 2. Analysis of results and development of customized treatment strategy 3. Education on hormones, testing interpretations and specifics of your plan 4. Prescription of bioidentical hormone preparations - creams, pills, pellets or injections
Follow-up visits then allow for continual monitoring and adjustments. Most patients start feeling significant improvements in a matter of weeks once hormonal balance is restored!
While each treatment protocol is unique, commonly prescribed BHRTs include:
* Bi-Est Cream - biomimetic estrogen blended with progesterone * Bi-Estrogen - time released pellets inserted under the skin
* Testosterone propionate injections * Testopel pellets * AndroGel topicals
* Nature-Throid - contains T3, T4 and calcium * Thyrolar L-liothyronine - synthetic T3 only
* Fast-acting tablets and sustained release options
Dosages are gradually increased based on follow-up testing and evaluation of symptom improvements until optimal hormonal balance and wellness are restored.
While hormone therapy provides enormous benefits, certain lifestyle measures also support treatment success. We educate patients on diet, exercise, stress reduction and other drug-free approaches to complement our cutting edge bioidentical protocols.
Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet full of produce, lean proteins and healthy fats nourishes the endocrine system. We offer guidance on meal planning, hydration and beneficial supplements like omega oils and vitamin D.
Regular activity stimulates release of endorphins along with hormones contributing to improved mood, weight management, sleep quality and more. Even gentle walking, yoga or Pilates sessions a few times weekly can enhance treatment outcomes.
We recommend patients join local gyms like Balance Yoga and Barre Studio or the new Orange Theory Fitness which offer flexible class schedules and plenty of support. Of course outdoor activities like walking trails through Jetton Park or classes on the Cornelius Town Green are wonderful options too thanks to North Carolina's temperate climate.
Managing stress through yoga, meditation, calming hobbies and good sleep hygiene helps balance cortisol and other hormones disrupted by excess anxiety or overwhelm. Our doctors suggest techniques like mindfulness, spending time outdoors and saying "no" more often.
Well-managed stress also supports mental health. We want patients not just surviving life but thriving each day. Counseling resources can enhance coping skills and outlook further.
With an integrative plan blending prescription hormone optimization with lifestyle measures personalized for your needs, Renew Hormone Institute can help you reclaim the vitality you deserve. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation and lab testing to get started!
Many people don't realize that bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. More research is still needed to fully understand the long-term impacts of both types of hormone therapy.
