Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that regulate many critical bodily functions and processes. When hormones fall out of balance, you may experience symptoms like fatigue, trouble sleeping, low libido, hot flashes, and more. Hormone therapy can help restore optimal hormone levels, greatly improving quality of life.
Signs that your hormones are out of balance include:
Restoring balance through professional care leads to renewed energy, stable moods, restful sleep, healthy weight, and an overall improved sense of wellbeing.
There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to hormone therapy. The experts at New Beginnings HRT Clinic tailor treatment plans based on your unique health profile, lifestyle factors, and treatment goals.
We provide cutting-edge therapies including:
Our expert physicians take the time to listen and create fully individualized plans to help you feel your best.
Clients who commit to hormone therapy and follow our expert protocols often report life-changing benefits, including:
Balanced hormones lead to balanced lives. Many clients call it life changing.
New Beginnings HRT Clinic provides cutting edge BioTE® pellet hormone therapy and complementary treatments to help clients achieve optimal wellness. Our experienced medical staff includes:
We offer a warm, supportive environment focused on understanding your unique needs and goals. Your health comes first at New Beginnings HRT Clinic.
Conveniently located in , MN, we serve the greater Twin Cities metro area and beyond. We work collaboratively with your healthcare team for comprehensive care.
If your hormones are out of balance, contact the exceptional team at New Beginnings HRT Clinic today to restore energy, moods, sleep and more through expert hormone therapy.
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. While the emotional impact is well-known, research also shows hormone therapy improves quality of life by reducing anxiety and depression rates to near general population levels.
Hormone therapy refers to medical treatment that replaces hormones when the body is not making enough on its own. It can help relieve symptoms of conditions like menopause or hypogonadism. There are different types of hormone therapies, including estrogen therapy, testosterone therapy, thyroid hormone therapy, growth hormone therapy, and more. Most hormone therapy comes in the form of pills, skin patches, gels, injections, implants, or topical creams.
Hormone therapy can benefit people with conditions like gender dysphoria, menopause, hypothyroidism, growth hormone deficiency, and hypogonadism or low testosterone. For example, hormone therapy helps relieve menopause symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and sleep issues in middle-aged women. Transgender people also often use hormone therapy to align secondary sex characteristics with their gender identity. Overall, if lab tests show hormone imbalances causing issues, hormone replacement could help get levels back to normal.
There are potential side effects with any medical treatment, and hormone therapy is no exception. Risks depend on factors like a person's health history, age, dosage level, and duration of treatment. For instance, oral estrogen therapy can slightly increase cancer risks in older women if used for over 5 years. Testosterone therapy could worsen prostate issues in older men. So health providers personalize therapy based on a patient’s unique risk profile. Staying at the lowest effective dose and getting regular checkups helps minimize risks.
Determining the ideal hormone therapy dosage is a collaborative process between patient and provider. Doctors run blood tests to measure current hormone levels and help estimate the right dosage to reach normal levels. Starting at low doses, providers gradually adjust the dosage while monitoring progress every 3-6 months. The goal is finding the minimum dose needed to effectively relieve the patient’s symptoms without significant side effects. Patience is necessary, as it often takes months to optimize an individual’s dosage. Clear communication with your doctor is key throughout this process.
Costs of hormone therapy can range widely depending on the treatment type, dosage/frequency, insurance coverage, and geographical location. Most insurance plans cover at least part of medically necessary hormone therapy. Out-of-pocket expenses for patients could be anywhere between $20-200 monthly. Generic drugs tend to have the lowest monthly costs. More extensive treatments like growth hormone injections can cost thousands per year without insurance. Your provider’s office can give you an estimate beforehand based on your specific insurance plan and treatment recommendations. There may also be coupons or payment assistance programs available to lower your hormone therapy costs if needed.
