Hormone imbalances occur when hormone levels become too high or too low, causing various symptoms and health issues. As we age, hormone levels naturally decline, leading to deficiencies that require treatment. Replacing these declining hormones through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can provide immense benefits.
Common hormone imbalances include low testosterone in men, low estrogen and progesterone in women, and thyroid issues in both genders. Imbalances manifest differently but share key signs like fatigue, trouble sleeping, decreased libido, hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, brain fog, and mood changes. Identifying and addressing imbalances early is crucial. Our experienced practitioners help patients recognize symptoms and take action.
Causes of hormonal imbalances range from aging to chronic stress, poor gut health, inflammation, and nutritional deficiencies. Lifestyle factors also play a major role. Ensuring proper nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management provides a critical foundation when balancing hormones.
Bioidentical hormone therapy uses plant-derived hormones identical to those naturally produced by the body to restore optimal levels. Made from yams and soy, these hormones are molecularly the same as endogenous human hormones, providing an exact match.
Because bioidentical hormones replicate natural hormones, the body readily recognizes and utilizes them. This leads to excellent absorption and allows hormones to communicate with receptors effectively.
Patients experience immense benefits from bioidentical hormones, including:
Balancing key hormones alleviates distressing symptoms, allowing patients to thrive again. Health, quality of life and vitality are all powerfully restored.
Declining estrogen and progesterone present considerable challenges for women as they age. These hormones regulate the menstrual cycle and support reproductive health but also affect the brain, skin, bones, heart, and more.
Restoring optimal estrogen through estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) provides significant benefits:
Likewise, progesterone therapy aids sleep, mood, weight, libido, and other areas. Our practitioners carefully evaluate patients and determine ideal hormonal balance points. Treatments are fully customized for each woman’s needs.
In men, testosterone regulates muscle mass, bone density, sex drive, energy, motivation, and cognition. Low T manifests in concerning symptoms that substantially impact quality of life.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) alleviates difficulties through improvements in:
TRT allows men to regain the vitality of their youth. Our experts oversee therapy, ensuring patients receive exactly the right testosterone dosing based on extensive lab testing and precise fine-tuning over time.
The thyroid gland produces key hormones T3 and T4 to regulate metabolism, heart rate, weight, mood, energy levels, and mental performance. When the thyroid is underactive (hypothyroidism), numerous distressing symptoms can manifest.
Thyroid hormone replacement works to normalize thyroid function, dramatically alleviating issues associated with hypothyroidism:
Restored metabolism and balanced thyroid hormones enhance patients’ overall health and day-to-day lives.
Butterfly Hormone Center was founded by top hormone therapy specialists dedicated to reducing suffering related to hormone dysfunction. We provide personalized care for men, women and non-binary patients seeking to regain optimal hormonal balance.
Our clinic utilizes cutting-edge therapies andan holistic, patient-first approach focused on open communication and custom-tailored treatment plans. We empower patients with in-depth education and collaborate to achieve life-enhancing results.
The first step of working with Butterfly Hormone Center involves comprehensive lab testing assessing hormone, nutrient and biomarker status. We analyze 60 blood markers providing unparalleled insight compared to standard panels.
Testing reveals specific hormone deficiencies and imbalances to target. It also uncovers issues like inflammation, food sensitivities, toxicity exposures, and deficiencies that may contribute to imbalances. Our experts interpret results thoroughly and make personalized treatment recommendations.
Follow-up testing occurs throughout treatment allowing ongoing fine-tuning as hormone levels normalize. We also re-test gut health, nutrients and other key biomarkers, ensuring all underlying factors are continually optimized alongside hormone therapy.
Powerful bioidentical hormones serve as the foundation of our restorative programs. Based on your body’s unique needs and treatment goals, our practitioners tailor prescriptions including:
We offer numerous delivery methods and work jointly with patients to determine what is most appropriate. Options include oral pills and capsules, sublingual drops, creams, gels, pellets, injections and more.
Smooth symptom relief and balanced hormone levels are the top priorities when dosing bioidentical hormones. We carefully monitor progress and adjust as needed until full correction has taken place.
While bioidentical hormone therapy quickly alleviates deficiency symptoms, we further support the body’s innate healing abilities through nutritional and lifestyle changes.
Our functional medicine certified practitioners provide evidence-based diet and nutrition guidance tailored to each patient’s needs. We offer cutting-edge testing for food sensitivities and craft elimination diets to resolve these triggers. Supportive nutraceuticals and botanical medicines also help optimize gut health and nutrient status.
Lifestyle changes including strategic high intensity exercise, sufficient sleep, stress reduction practices and health-promoting activities amplify hormone balancing effects. We offer hands-on training, referrals to specialty practitioners like trainers and acupuncturists, and continued accountability as patients actualize positive lifestyle habits.
The greater Torrence area offers abundant health-promoting amenities to support your hormone balancing journey:
We help patients take full advantage of Torrence’s many health-enhancing resources for maximum vitality alongside hormone treatment.
Debilitating symptoms and declines in health frequently stem from undiagnosed hormone dysfunction. Unfortunately, many struggle needlessly for years without receiving proper testing, diagnosis and treatment.
We emphasize the critical importance of listening and responding to the body’s signals. Symptoms serve as messengers alerting us to underlying imbalance. Ignoring or “powering through” these symptoms allows dysfunction to worsen over time, leading to more extreme discomfort and further degradation of health.
Through comprehensive testing, we accurately identify deficient hormones early on before advanced disease processes can develop. By replacing hormones at the first signs of decline, many chronic illnesses are prevented. Our patients report feeling 10-15 years younger after only a few months of bioidentical therapy.
If you relate to common symptoms of hormonal decline, we encourage you not to delay. Reach out to Butterfly Hormone Center right away for testing and solutions that work. The sooner hormone balance is restored, the faster and more complete your recovery will be. We are here to help you reclaim full health, vitality and wellness.
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. Although marketed as "natural," the body processes bioidentical estrogens and progestins similarly to synthetics, with mixed evidence on risks versus benefits. More research is needed.
Torrence residents will find no finer center of excellence for hormone health than Butterfly Hormone Center. With over 15 years specializing exclusively in hormone therapy and functional medicine, our capabilities are unmatched.
We proudly carry the highest standard certifications related to anti-aging medicine, regenerative therapies and precision diagnostics. Our onsite compounding pharmacy allows customization of personalized medicines. State-of-the-art hormone testing labs provide rapid biomarker analysis.
Butterfly Hormone Center is also a licensed TRT specialist clinic meeting rigorous standards across 80 qualitative and quantitative metrics related to responsible testosterone therapy practices. Patients of distinguished TRT clinics experience vastly superior clinical outcomes and safety profiles.
Our functional medicine practitioners undergo ongoing education through the Institute of Functional Medicine, ensuring our protocols reflect the very latest scientific advancements. We continually upgrade our offerings to provide patients with breakthrough testing and treatments other clinics lack.
You will discover exceptional compassion and care from our staff along with unparalleled therapies in a warm, welcoming setting purpose-built with your comfort in mind. We are proud to serve as your trusted guides on the path back to lifelong health and hormonal balance.
