Hormone Replacement Therapy

At Palmetto Wellness & Weight Loss, we recognize the pivotal role balanced hormones play in achieving optimal health. Our functional medicine approach begins with comprehensive testing, including blood, saliva, and urine metabolite analyses, to precisely evaluate your hormone levels.

We partner with local compounding pharmacies to customize prescriptions using bio-identical hormones, ensuring that each treatment plan is tailored specifically to your needs. Our goal is to restore hormonal equilibrium and improve your overall health through personalized and effective hormone replacement therapy for both women and men.

Symptoms and situations that may indicate a need for natural hormone replacement therapy:

  • Persistent, unexplained tiredness that doesn't improve with rest can be a sign of hormonal imbalance. Low levels of thyroid hormone, cortisol, or other hormones can affect energy levels​.

  • Frequent mood changes, including irritability, anxiety, and depression, can result from hormonal fluctuations.Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone play a key role in mood regulation​.

  • Sudden feelings of warmth, often accompanied by sweating and flushed skin, are common symptoms of hormonal changes. These are typically associated with menopause and low estrogen levels​.

  • Unexplained weight gain, particularly around the abdomen, can indicate hormonal imbalances. Insulin, cortisol, and thyroid hormones can impact metabolism and fat distribution​.

  • Reduced sex drive in both men and women can be a sign of low testosterone or estrogen levels. Hormone replacement can help restore libido and improve sexual function​.

  • Difficulty falling or staying asleep can be linked to hormonal imbalances. Hormones like melatonin and cortisol regulate sleep patterns, and imbalances can disrupt sleep​.

  • Memory problems, brain fog, and difficulty concentrating can be associated with hormonal deficiencies. Estrogen and testosterone play a role in cognitive function and mental clarity​.

  • Irregular, heavy, or painful periods can indicate hormonal imbalances. Conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or perimenopause often involve fluctuating hormone levels​.

  • Excessive hair loss or thinning can be a symptom of hormonal imbalance. Thyroid hormones and androgens can affect hair growth and health​.

  • Decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures can be linked to low estrogen or testosterone levels.Hormone replacement can help maintain bone health​.

  • Persistent dryness of the skin and eyes can result from low hormone levels. Estrogen and other hormones help maintain moisture and elasticity in tissues​.

  • For women, vaginal dryness, itching, or discomfort can be a sign of low estrogen levels. Hormone replacement can help alleviate these symptoms and improve quality of life​.