Starting to Feel Your Age? Rebalance Your Body with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormones decline naturally with age, but when levels drop too low, it can have a major impact on your ability to function normally and lower your quality of life.

Hormones influence everything from metabolism and mood to bone density, sleep, and libido. That’s why more adults are turning to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to restore balance and feel like themselves again.

The team of providers at Health Advantage Physical Medicine in Pasadena, California, offers customized BHRT plans as part of our holistic approach to wellness. We help people throughout Los Angeles County address hormonal imbalance so that you feel great again.

What is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?

Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to the hormones your body naturally makes. Made from plant sources like soy and yams, they’re formulated to match your individual hormone needs. 

That’s one key difference from traditional hormone replacement therapy, which often uses synthetic hormones or ones derived from animal sources.

BHRT is most often used to restore hormone balance in perimenopause, menopause, and andropause (age-related testosterone decline in men). Our team uses pellets to treat hormone imbalance.

Signs you may benefit from BHRT

Hormonal imbalances can show up in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. You may benefit from BHRT if you’re experiencing:

• Low energy 
• Changes in mood
• Difficulty sleeping
• Brain fog 
• Weight gain 
• Reduced coping ability
• Decreased libido 
• Sexual performance issues
• Hot flashes or night sweats
• Loss of muscle mass or strength

These symptoms are often signals that your body is out of sync. At Health Advantage Physical Medicine, our providers perform thorough lab testing to evaluate your hormone levels and create a plan to safely restore them to the optimal range.

What to expect from treatment

Once your levels are assessed, our team creates a personalized treatment plan that fits your lifestyle and goals. BHRT is closely monitored, with regular check-ins and lab testing to ensure your hormones are balanced and your body is responding well.

Most patients begin noticing improvements within a few weeks, with increased energy, sharper focus, improved mood, better sleep, and greater overall vitality. The goal is to get you back to feeling vital and enjoying your life.

How BHRT supports long-term health

Beyond helping you feel better day-to-day, balancing your hormones has important long-term benefits. Declining estrogen and testosterone levels have been linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cognitive decline. 

When your hormones are out of balance, it can impact how your organs function, how your body maintains muscle and bone, and how well your metabolism works.

BHRT can help preserve bone density, protect heart health, support lean muscle mass, and reduce the risk of insulin resistance. Our team integrates BHRT into broader wellness strategies, so your hormones, lifestyle, and long-term health goals all work together.

Why personalized care makes the difference

Hormonal imbalances don’t look the same in every person. At Health Advantage Physical Medicine, we customize every BHRT plan based on your lab results, age, lifestyle, and personal health goals.

Because hormone therapy affects every major system in the body, it’s important to work with a team that takes a whole-body approach. Our integrated care model allows us to support your hormone health while addressing the other factors that affect how you feel every day.

Take the first step toward balance

If you're tired of feeling like your body is running on empty, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy may be the reset you need. The Health Advantage Physical Medicine team is dedicated to helping you get back to feeling your best. 

Contact our Pasadena office to set up a consultation or request an appointment online today to start the path toward hormonal balance.