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Portland's premiere sexual health and vitality clinic. Optimizing your hormonal health and wellness.

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HORMONE REPLACEMENT VS HORMONE OPTIMIZATION

Hormone Replacement vs. Hormone Optimization

We understand the pivotal role hormones play in overall health and vitality. Whether you’re a man or woman, maintaining balanced hormones is key to feeling your best, living with energy, and enjoying an active, fulfilling life. Dr. Aaron Hubbs, ND, and our expert team specialize in helping individuals achieve hormone balance through personalized treatments, tailored to your unique needs.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Hormone replacement therapy involves supplementing your body with external hormones to replace those that have declined due to aging, illness, or other factors. For both men and women, HRT can help alleviate symptoms caused by hormone imbalances, such as hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, decreased libido, and mood swings. Hormone replacement is often used when levels of hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone are significantly low, with the goal of restoring optimal function.

Hormone Optimization

Hormone optimization, on the other hand, focuses not just on replacing what is missing, but on carefully optimizing the levels of hormones for peak performance and vitality. This approach seeks to enhance overall well-being, improve energy, mood, and mental clarity, and help you reach your personal health and wellness goals. Hormone optimization uses advanced testing methods to monitor your hormone levels and ensures they stay within the optimal range for your age, lifestyle, and specific needs. This strategy can be particularly beneficial for individuals looking to proactively maintain health and prevent decline, rather than simply addressing deficiencies.

Options for Men

For men, optimizing testosterone is often a key component. Testosterone naturally declines with age, and low levels can lead to symptoms like fatigue, reduced libido, loss of muscle mass, and mood changes. At Vim + Vigor Clinic, we provide various testosterone replacement and optimization methods, including:

  • Bioidentical Testosterone Therapy (topical, injectible, or pellet)
  • Peptide therapy for muscle recovery, faster healing, focus, clarity, and energy
  • Estrogen blocker to minimize the effect of increased aromatization of estrogen
  • Nutritional support and lifestyle changes to boost testosterone levels naturally

Options for Women

For women, balancing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can be transformative, especially during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Common symptoms of hormone imbalances in women include hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, and low energy. We offer a variety of solutions for hormone replacement and optimization, including.

  • Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) for estrogen and progesterone
  • Testosterone therapy for energy, libido, and muscle strength
  • Vaginal estrogen for dryness and discomfort
  • Lifestyle interventions, including nutrition, supplements, and stress management strategies

Why Choose Vim + Vigor Clinic

At Vim + Vigor Clinic, we take a holistic approach to hormone health. Our team focuses on optimizing your overall wellness by integrating hormone therapy with nutrition, fitness, and stress management techniques. Dr. Hubbs and our experienced staff work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and goals.

Whether you’re looking to replace hormones to restore balance or optimize them for peak vitality, we are here to help you feel your best at every stage of life.

Start Your Journey to Optimal Health and Wellness

Schedule a consultation today to learn how we can support you on your path to hormone balance and vitality. Call us or contact us online to book your appointment. Let us help you thrive with the right approach to hormone health.

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