Hormone imbalances occur when hormone levels become too high or too low, leading to unpleasant symptoms. Imbalances can happen due to aging, stress, poor diet, lack of exercise, and other factors.
Some common causes of hormone imbalances include:
Left untreated, hormone deficiencies are linked with serious health issues like:
Prompt diagnosis and treatment is crucial for reducing these risks and improving wellbeing.
Some signs of a hormone imbalance include:
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help restore optimal hormone levels. Bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as the hormones naturally made by the body.
With professional treatment, many patients see significant relief from unpleasant symptoms caused by hormonal decline. Benefits include:
In addition to relieving deficiency symptoms, balanced hormone levels also protect against age-related diseases by:
With reduced symptoms and strengthened defenses against disease, most patients report a substantial increase in their overall quality of life from hormone replacement therapy. They have more energy,confidence, and enjoyment of day-to-day activities.
The advantages of treatment build over the initial months and last through consistent therapy. Patients who stick with their doctor-supervised regimen enjoy the full range of hRT benefits.
Unlike synthetic hormones, properly prescribed bioidenticals don’t lose effectiveness over time, so results can be sustained long-term.
There are a few key steps in beginning an hRT protocol under medical supervision:
Based on clinical symptoms and lab reports, doctors prescribe customized bioidentical hormone combinations, available as oral capsules,creams or gels, injections, pellets, or patches.
Common hRT prescriptions include:
Doses start low and adjust slowly over time for patient safety and comfort.
Patients return for periodic follow-up visits to evaluate treatment efficacy and make dosage tweaks. Doctors review progress on symptoms, perform exam and safety checks, and order follow-up bloodwork.
Regular monitoring and dosage adjustments help optimize results and minimize side effects. Consistent doctor partnerships are key for successful long-term treatment.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is an important component of treatment for many patients with low testosterone (low T).
The following symptoms may indicate low testosterone:
Doctors diagnose low T based on clinical evaluation and confirmation of low testosterone levels on lab tests.
TRT offers a breadth of physical and mental health upgrades:
When clinically indicated, TRT can vastly improve men’s health,fitness, and quality of life.
Testosterone can be administered as:
Doctors work with patients to choose the most appropriate options based on treatment goals, preferences, and health history.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Studies show that after a year of hormone treatment, transgender men score higher on tests of spatial abilities like mental rotation, while transgender women score higher on verbal fluency tests. Hormones may actually change some brain functions to be more aligned with the identified gender.
Here at Horizon Hormone Therapy in Coppell, our top priority is outstanding individualized care for every hormone therapy patient.
What sets Horizon Hormone Therapy apart:
Specialization in men’s health and TRT - We focus exclusively on helping men optimize vitality and performance through precision hormone balancing.
Only board certified expert physicians - All our doctors complete advanced specialty training and consistently update knowledge on anti-aging advances
Comprehensive testing and analysis – In addition to hormones, we test over 150 health biomarkers to uncover hidden risk factors.
Meticulous dosing protocols – We fine tune prescriptions to balance benefit and safety based on continuous monitoring.
Holistic ongoing partnerships – Your care plan evolves over time to meet changing health goals under our expert medical guidance.
You’ll get the highest quality of clinically demonstrable hormone therapy results backed by compassionate thorough care.
Living your best life on hormone therapy means implementing sustainable healthy lifestyle upgrades at home. Here in Coppell, we recommend focusing on:
Nutrition – Fuel performance by eating plenty of lean proteins, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and antioxidant-rich berries daily. We suggest for accessing healthy meal plans.
Fitness – Exercise boosts hormonal balance. Walking trails at provide a peaceful nature backdrop for moderate daily movement. offers state of the art strength training equipment to build muscle.
Stress relief – hosts classes like yoga and meditation that lower cortisol and support hormone therapy. Relaxation time by the fire pits at also aids stress reduction.
Community – Connect with others also on their vitality journeys by attending men’s health seminars held monthly here at Horizon Hormone Therapy. Share insights and find motivation together.
Aligning nutrition, activity, mental health, and relationships bolsters treatment gains long term.
We're thrilled for the opportunity to partner with you on your customized path to elevated health, fitness, and function. Contact our caring medical team anytime to take the first step!
