Hormone therapy refers to medical treatment to supplement hormones that are lacking or to block hormones that are overproduced in the body. It can alleviate debilitating hormone deficiency symptoms and help patients feel healthier, regain vitality, and improve their quality of life.
At Balance Hormone Clinic, we offer hormone therapy including testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), growth hormone therapy, thyroid hormone replacement, and more.
There are several reasons why hormone levels may decline or become imbalanced, including:
Getting tested to check your hormone levels is important, especially if you have concerning symptoms. Our clinic provides comprehensive hormone tests to pinpoint any deficiencies or imbalances.
Having properly balanced hormones offers wide-ranging health benefits:
The first step is to undergo hormone tests to evaluate which hormones may be out of balance.
Balance Hormone Clinic provides state-of-the-art hormone blood tests, including:
Based on your test results and symptoms, our practitioners will determine if hormone therapy is advisable.
Accurate diagnosis is essential for successful treatment. Balance Hormone Clinic specializes in identifying hormone deficiencies other clinics may miss. We also test hormone levels throughout therapy to ensure optimal dosing.
Below are some common signs of potentially low or imbalanced hormones:
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, hormone testing can provide answers. Balance Hormone Clinic will create a customized treatment plan to help you regain balance.
Once we determine which hormones are imbalanced, Balance Hormone Clinic will design a personalized therapeutic protocol including medications and lifestyle recommendations for the best outcome.
Hormone therapy protocols we offer include:
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is administered to men with clinically low testosterone levels. The goal is to restore testosterone to healthy physiologic levels.
Benefits of testosterone therapy include increased energy, improved sexual function, enhanced mood and cognitive function, reduced body fat, greater muscle mass and bone density. It offers anti-aging protective effects for men's health.
At Balance Hormone Clinic, we provide TRT using bioidentical hormones with treatments individually tailored to each patient for maximum safety and efficacy.
The process to start TRT therapy typically includes:
We will closely track your hormone levels, symptoms, and side effects to optimize your therapy plan. Most men begin feeling major improvements in just a few weeks once levels stabilize.
Growth hormone (GH) therapy uses bioidentical human growth hormone injections to raise GH levels. It is prescribed for confirmed adult growth hormone deficiency.
Raising growth hormone offers regenerative effects - increasing muscle mass, strengthening bones, enhancing cognition, improving skin thickness and elasticity, reducing body fat, and supporting immunity.
Initiating growth hormone therapy includes:
We provide training on proper self-administration of growth hormone shots. Frequency is typically every day for best results.
Thyroid hormone replacement is used to treat hypothyroidism - an underactive thyroid gland producing insufficient thyroid hormone. Restoring thyroid levels relieves symptoms and prevents long term health consequences.
We provide natural desiccated thyroid medication which contains both T4 and T3 thyroid hormones, closely matching what the thyroid naturally produces. This works better for many patients than synthetic T4-only drugs.
The standard process to begin thyroid hormone replacement is:
We work diligently to determine your optimal thyroid dosage to resolve symptoms without overtreatment side effects. This fine tuning can take time and patience. Close monitoring prevents dosage issues and maximizes the benefits you experience.
Beyond the main protocols highlighted above, we also offer treatment for deficiencies in:
One of the best places in the world for hormone optimization and regenerative therapies is Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The idyllic climate, stunning scenery, and abundance of wellness activities support healing on all levels during treatment.
As a top men’s health, anti-aging and hormone therapy clinic, Balance Hormone Clinic attracts patients from across the globe. Kailua-Kona offers optimal conditions to combine advanced hormone therapies with rest, relaxation, healthy nutrition and movement - maximizing the benefits.
Kailua-Kona enjoys warm, pleasant weather nearly every day, averaging 75-90 degrees year round. The consistent sunshine and moderate humidity create an environment supporting balanced hormones.
This differs markedly from most climates with wild seasonal swings in light exposure, temperature, and weather patterns which disrupt circadian rhythms and hormone regulation.
The Kona climate allows spending abundant time outdoors doing activities that bolster treatment - hiking, swimming, paddle boarding, snorkeling, or simply relaxing oceanside. These activities reduce stress hormones like cortisol for better hormone balance.
In addition to advanced therapies, the Kona area offers rich opportunities to adopt lifestyle habits optimizing hormone health:
The synergy between high quality comprehensive care from Balance Hormone Clinic practitioners plus adopting supportive lifestyle habits results in better hormone regulation for lasting wellness.
Kona’s consistently ideal climate makes therapy effective year round. However spring and fall tend to be best for many seeking hormone balance.
During these seasons the days are slightly cooler while still sunny - avoiding the summer heat extremes that could exacerbate menopausal hot flashes. The ambient warmth remains high enough to encourage outdoor activity key for supporting treatment.
Crowds thin after the winter holidays until spring break, creating a serene regenerative atmosphere perfect for hormone optimization.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. While the emotional benefits are well-known, research has shown hormone treatment also leads to favorable changes in cardiovascular health. Transgender women on estrogen were found to have lower blood pressure and more efficient fat metabolism - similar to cisgender women.
What sets Balance Hormone Clinic apart is our dedication to uncovering the unique root causes of hormone dysfunction rather than simplistic symptom chasing. We also prioritize empowering patients to sustain hormone health for the long term through lifestyle education.
Most hormone clinics treat numbers on a lab report rather than investigating why patients have deficiencies or imbalances in the first place.
At Balance Hormone Clinic, we dig deeper using advanced diagnostic testing to pinpoint the source issues preventing your body from producing sufficient hormones naturally - whether chronic infections, blood sugar dysregulation, malnutrition, toxin exposures, or other causes.
Identifying and addressing the obstacles blocking proper endocrine function, rather than just attempting to override them with externally supplied hormones, enables more complete and lasting restoration of balance.
We emphasize education and lifestyle changes as part of treatment, not just medications. Supporting patients in reducing stress, optimizing nutrition, getting beneficial movement, and dialing in sleep for better hormone regulation beyond just taking bioidentical hormones.
Holistic hormone therapy produces far better patient outcomes than the standard 15 minute appointments that predominantly focus on writing prescriptions.
We partner with you on the journey back to lifelong vitality.
The laid back Kona lifestyle offers abundant advantages for supporting hormone balance during and after therapy. Between the tranquil pace, nutritious food, daily movement opportunities, and warm soothing ocean, Kailua-Kona facilitates deep healing and relaxation.
The key is taking advantage of all Kona has to offer for health along with Balance Hormone Clinic’ cutting edge therapies.
The rich volcanic soil and abundant sunshine of the Big Island create ideal conditions for growing rainbows of fresh tropical produce. Local markets overflow with pineapples, mango, passionfruit, avocado, greens, and more. These provide critical micronutrients, antioxidants, enzymes, and healthy fats for proper hormone metabolism.
We offer personalized nutrition guidance focused on incorporating hormone supportive foods readily available in Kona.
Gentle daily movement helps stimulate hormone production. Walking barefoot on Kona’s sandy beaches, swimming in calm bright blue waters, or paddling by underwater turtles activates feel good neurochemicals while reducing cortisol. This supports the endocrine system.
We provide exercise recommendations taking advantage of Kona’s natural beauty to make movement enjoyable.
The relaxed culture of Kona - with warm friendly locals exemplifying the “hang loose” attitude - makes it essentially impossible to feel rushed or stressed. This easy living approach relieves a major burden on the adrenal glands allowing hormones to balance.
We teach concrete lifestyle skills for maintaining lower stress amid life’s inevitable challenges - supporting hormone health long term.
The synergy of Balance Hormone Clinic’ cutting edge therapies combined with adopting Kona’s supportive healthy lifestyle habits delivers optimal hormone regulation for true vitality.
Symptoms indicating possible hormone imbalance include unexplained fatigue, low libido, hot flashes, weight gain, insomnia, brain fog, and mood changes among others. Have your hormones tested to identify deficiencies or excess levels. Balance Hormone Clinic offers complete hormone panels along with clinical evaluation of symptoms to provide accurate diagnosis.
Bioidentical hormones have a molecular structure identical to those produced naturally in the body. They are sourced from plant compounds and custom-formulated in labs to perfectly match human hormones. This makes them act more like the hormones your body produces, reducing side effects. Balance Hormone Clinic uses only genuine bioidentical hormones in therapy.
When expertly prescribed and monitored, hormone therapy is generally quite safe for most people. However, there are some risks depending on age, underlying health conditions, and dosage levels. Balance Hormone Clinic minimizes risks by thoroughly evaluating patients for contraindications, closely tracking hormone levels, and adjusting dosing appropriately under practitioner supervision. We also address lifestyle factors contributing to imbalances.
Most patients report significant improvements in energy, mood, sexual function, mental clarity, and other hormone deficiency symptoms within the first few months after beginning properly calibrated bioidentical hormone therapy. Benefits continue accumulating over the first year as levels stabilize. Nutritional and lifestyle changes accelerate healing. Progress depends on personal factors but you should feel dramatically better soon if hormone treatment is a fit.
Yes, we offer both telephone and video consultations at Balance Hormone Clinic for patients who cannot visit Kailua-Kona in person initially. However, optimal therapy includes undergoing some diagnostic testing and exams in clinic. We tailor therapy for telehealth patients as best we can and still require regular bloodwork. For long term management we recommend periodic in person evaluations to provide the highest quality of personalized care.
