Hormonal imbalances can cause a wide range of symptoms in both men and women. Common symptoms include:

• Fatigue or low energy

• Weight gain or difficulty losing weight

• Brain fog or trouble concentrating

• Low libido or sexual dysfunction

• Mood swings, anxiety, or depression

• Poor sleep or insomnia

• Hot flashes or night sweats

• Loss of muscle mass

• Hair thinning or skin changes

If you’re experiencing these symptoms, hormone testing may help determine whether hormone replacement therapy could help.

Hormone therapy may benefit both men and women experiencing hormone decline or imbalance. Many patients seek treatment during:

• Perimenopause and menopause

• Low testosterone in men (Low T or andropause)

• Thyroid hormone imbalance

• Chronic fatigue or metabolic slowdown

• Age-related hormone decline

A consultation and lab evaluation at West Coast Functional will help determine if hormone therapy is right for you.

At West Coast Functional, we offer customized hormone optimization programs, which may include:

• Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)

• Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for men

• Testosterone therapy for women

• Estrogen and progesterone therapy

• Thyroid hormone optimization

Each treatment plan is tailored to your unique lab results, symptoms, and health goals.

Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are chemically identical to those naturally produced by the human body. They are often derived from plant sources and compounded to match the body’s natural hormone structure.

Many patients prefer bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) because it is designed to closely mimic the body’s natural hormones while supporting balanced hormone levels.

Hormone therapy can be delivered in several ways depending on your personalized treatment plan. Options may include:

• Hormone injections

• Topical creams or gels

• Oral capsules

• Sublingual medications

• Hormone pellets

Chris will help you choose the method that works best for your lifestyle and treatment goals.

Many patients begin noticing improvements in energy, sleep, mood, and mental clarity within a few weeks of starting hormone therapy.

However, full hormone optimization may take 8–12 weeks, as hormone levels gradually stabilize and your body adjusts to treatment.

When prescribed and monitored by experienced medical providers, hormone replacement therapy can be safe and effective.

At West Coast Functional we prioritize patient safety by:

• Performing comprehensive lab testing

• Creating personalized treatment plans

• Monitoring hormone levels regularly

• Adjusting therapy as needed

Our goal is to optimize hormone balance while supporting long-term health and wellness.

Hormones play a major role in metabolism, fat storage, and muscle maintenance. When hormone levels are optimized, many patients find it easier to:

• Lose excess body fat

• Maintain lean muscle

• Improve metabolic health

• Increase energy for exercise

Hormone therapy can also be combined with our medical weight loss programs, including GLP-1 treatments, for a comprehensive approach to metabolic health.