Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. As we age, our hormone levels decline causing undesirable symptoms. Replacing diminishing hormones with bioidentical versions can help eliminate deficiencies and improve wellbeing.
Bioidentical hormones are sourced from plant estrogens and customized to match healthy human hormone levels. They are a natural way to supplement age-related hormone decline.
Benefits of bioidentical hormone therapy include:
When hormones are balanced and optimal, you simply feel healthier and more vital.
The first step is to test your hormone levels through blood, saliva or urine tests. This way, your health practitioner can tell if your hormones are declining or imbalanced.
Some common symptoms connected to low hormone levels are:
Testing is crucial to determine which hormones need balancing for your individual needs. At Second Spring Hormone Clinic, our practitioners order thorough tests to assess estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, thyroid, cortisol and other hormone levels.
Based on the results, we can customize an effective bioidentical hormone regimen to restore optimal levels. Relief of symptoms generally starts quickly once hormonal balance is achieved.
For women in perimenopause or menopause, the primary hormones that decline are estrogen and progesterone. Supplementing your body's depleted estrogens and progesterone with bioidentical versions can eliminate unpleasant menopause symptoms.
Benefits of balanced estrogen/progesterone include: - Elimination of hot flashes/night sweats - Relief of vaginal dryness - Reduced anxiety and mood swings - Lower risk for heart disease and osteoporosis - Healthy skin and hair
We offer estradiol, estrone and estriol bioidentical estrogens to precisely match your needs. For progesterone, we prescribe a natural micronized progesterone identical to the hormone created in ovaries during the menstrual cycle.
Getting your estrogens and progesterone optimized stops menopause symptoms and protects long-term health.
Testosterone regulates libido, energy levels, lean muscle mass and strength. When testosterone drops due to aging or illness, both men and women can experience low libido, weight gain, fatigue, reduced muscle tone and strength.
Testosterone replacement with bioidentical hormones helps restore healthy levels, improving: - Sex drive - Energy - Muscle strength - Weight/fat regulation - Motivation and drive - Confidence - Overall vitality
We offer testosterone gels, creams and pellets to get levels optimized based on lab testing and clinical evaluation. Balanced testosterone is safe and effective when properly monitored.
The thyroid produces hormones that control metabolism. Low thyroid slows metabolism causing fatigue, stubborn weight gain, constipation, cold intolerance, dry skin and hair, muscle weakness and impaired concentration.
Balancing thyroid with bioidentical hormones helps normalize metabolism and resolve low thyroid symptoms like fatigue, stubborn weight gain and brain fog.
We offer thyroid hormone testing and prescription thyroid hormone replacements including T3 and T4 to precisely treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
At Second Spring Hormone Clinic in Gloucester, we specialize in advanced bioidentical hormone therapy personalized to your unique needs.
We follow careful protocols to ensure safe and effective treatment:
1. Initial Assessment - We thoroughly assess your symptoms, health history, exposures and lifestyle to understand the possible causes of your hormone imbalance.
2. Laboratory Testing - We test your hormone levels through blood, saliva or urine samples to determine where your hormone deficiencies and excesses lie.
3. Customized Treatment Plan - Based on your test results and assessment, we design a personalized prescription of FDA-approved bioidentical hormones suited to your individual hormone needs.
4. Follow Up Testing & Monitoring - We retest your hormone levels after several weeks to ensure you are responding as expected and doses are adjusted accordingly. We teach you to monitor your response to treatment through symptom tracking.
5. Lifestyle Support - We offer diet and lifestyle recommendations to help you achieve full hormonal balance and maximize treatment results long-term.
This systematic approach ensures optimal therapeutic results from bioidentical hormone therapy. Most patients start feeling better within weeks as hormones are restored.
Hormone levels decline slowly over decades. Often imbalanced hormones go undiagnosed for years causing increased health risks. The longer hormone deficiencies persist, the higher the likelihood of developing serious diseases like osteoporosis, heart disease or diabetes down the road.
Therefore, testing hormone levels and starting preventative hormone therapy promptly is wise. Through precise testing and custom balancing of your bioidentical hormones, safe and effective treatment helps lower disease risks improving lifespan and quality of life.
Don't settle for suboptimal health and unnecessary misery. Take control of your health by testing and optimizing your hormones today!
The knowledgeable practitioners at Second Spring Hormone Clinic in Gloucester specialize in advanced bioidentical hormone therapies to help you look and feel your best, enhancing healthspan too.
Unlike synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones have a chemical structure identical to those produced by the human body. Surprisingly, they are usually custom-compounded based on a healthcare provider's written prescription to meet individual hormone needs.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic was founded by leading anti-aging doctor Dr. Erika Davis to offer Somerset residents access to top quality bioidentical hormone therapies right in their community.
What makes Second Spring Hormone Clinic your best choice for hormone balancing?
Convenient Local Care - We are located right in Gloucester minimizing your travel and wait times compared to big city clinics.
Leader in Bioidentical Hormones - Our practitioners keep up with the latest advancements in biomedical treatments to stop aging. We continually refine our bioidentical regimens to achieve optimal therapeutic results for patients.
Precision Testing - We utilize cutting-edge diagnostic testing through blood, saliva and urine samples to pinpoint exactly which hormones need balancing. No guesswork.
Customized Protocols - Based on your test results, we tailor a bioidentical hormone prescription specific to your deficiencies and sensitivities. One-size-fits-all medicine fails most patients.
Lifestyle Guidance - We offer evidence-based diet and lifestyle coaching to help you maximize hormone balancing results long-term.
Caring Patient Focus - We listen attentively to understand your unique issues and goals. You’re not just another chart. Your wellbeing matters to us.
Affordability - Our fees are fair and clear upfront so you can access optimal treatment without breaking the bank. Most insurance is accepted.
When your hormones are balanced, you look and feel your healthiest. The aging process slows down along with risks for degenerative disease. Second Spring Hormone Clinic practitioners have the expertise to optimize your hormone function through precision testing, bioidentical therapies and lifestyle medicine.
Call today to take control of your health destiny!
There are multiple methods to take your prescribed bioidentical hormones. The most common options are:
Creams/Gels - Applied to wrists/forearms once or twice daily. Easy to use, adjustable dosing. Requires frequent application.
Oral capsules - Convenient dosing but hormones face extensive breakdown in liver. Lower body uptake.
Sublingual drops - Placed under tongue then absorbed directly into the blood without liver breakdown.
Pellets - Tiny capsules inserted under the hip skin every 3-6 months for steady release of hormones. Very consistent dosing over time. Local numbing required for insertion.
Injections - Administered weekly/biweekly into fat tissue for direct absorption into circulation. Very precise dosing control.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic practitioners discuss advantages of each method to match your lifestyle and preferences. We make starting and staying on your customized hormone therapy as convenient as possible. You’ll feel the difference quickly in restored energy, better sleep, balanced mood and enhanced health.
Balancing hormones through replacement therapy is an important first step to overcoming deficiencies from aging or other causes. To sustain results long-term, making healthy lifestyle choices accelerates progress:
Following basic healthy lifestyle strategies enhances hormone therapy effectiveness and durability of results. Second Spring Hormone Clinic practitioners provide personalized guidance to help you maximize treatment gains long-term.
Gloucester offers scenic harbors, historic architecture and a charming small town environment. Taking advantage of local health resources supports bioidentical hormone replacement therapy success:
Laboratory Testing
Somerset Medical Laboratory - comprehensive hormone testing services
Gloucester Walk-In Clinic Lab - convenient central location
Walking Trails
Halibut Point State Park - dramatic rocky coastline vistas
Dogtown Commons - expansive wooded trails with lake views
Fitness Centers
Gloucester Athletic Club - pool, strength and cardio equipment
Sandy Bay YMCA - full service health club with classes
Harbor Health Club - harborfront views, yoga and spin
Healthy Dining
The Rudder Restaurant - Mediterranean dishes, fresh seafood
Good Food Good People - organic fare, salad bar
Top Dog Coffee Shop - breakfast, panini sandwiches
Integrating healthy lifestyle habits while undergoing treatment ensures bioidentical hormone therapy succeeds long-term. The supportive Gloucester community provides ample opportunities to refine diet, reduce stresses, stay active and monitor progress toward treatment goals.
Aging inevitably involves declining hormones causing undesirable symptoms that lower quality of life and elevate disease risks. Rather than accepting discomfort as inevitable, bioidentical hormone replacement offers a proven way to restore optimal hormone levels mimicking a youthful hormonal state.
When prescribed properly through precision testing and monitoring of treatment responses, research confirms bioidentical hormones are extremely safe and effective. Most patients report significant symptom relief within weeks of starting properly balanced therapy.
Second Spring Hormone Clinic provides Gloucester residents access to highly customized bioidentical hormone replacement overseen by experienced anti-aging practitioner Dr. Erika Davis. We utilize advanced testing and tailor combinations of bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and thyroid prescriptions specifically matched to your deficiencies.
Alongside balancing your hormones, we offer diet and lifestyle guidance to help cement treatment gains long-term. Partnering with us helps ensure you benefit fully from bioidentical hormone therapy’s incredible revitalizing and rejuvenating capacity.
We urge you not to resign yourself to hormonal decline. Take control of your health by scheduling a consultation to explore bioidentical hormone replacement through Second Spring Hormone Clinic today!