Whether you’re cheering on the Sooners, catching a Thunder game, or enjoying the outdoors at Lake Hefner, Oklahoma has plenty to keep you entertained.
Unfortunately, fatigue, brain fog, or depression can sometimes make even enjoyable activities like golfing, fishing, or cycling feel less appealing and more challenging.
Though these symptoms appear easy to fix—perhaps you’d feel better with more sleep, caffeine, or vitamin D—the reality may be more complicated. Often, the culprit behind your unexplained “off” feeling or problems in the bedroom stem from a hormonal imbalance. Especially for men, low levels of the major sex hormone, testosterone, can cause a myriad of problems affecting mental, physical, and sexual health.
At Bliss Medical Spa, we take a functional medicine approach to treat the root cause of health issues, not just the symptoms. If you’re experiencing low testosterone levels, we offer testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in OKC to help reclaim your energy, mood, and well-being. Curious about the relationship between functional medicine and hormone therapy? Keep reading to learn more!
What is functional medicine?
Functional medicine prioritizes identifying the cause of your symptoms and preventing future health issues through a holistic, patient-centered approach. Unlike traditional medicine, which only masks symptoms, functional medicine helps us consider the whole body and the connections between mental and physical well-being.
For example, let’s say you come to us seeking help for obesity. Instead of offering you a one-size-fits-all, restrictive diet, we would run comprehensive lab tests to understand why you’re struggling with weight.
Often, hormonal imbalances, like low testosterone, play a role in increased body fat. Once we identify the underlying issue, we create a tailored plan to address your symptoms and offer ongoing support. This may include hormone therapy combined with medical weight loss injections, depending on your symptoms, health history, and lab test results.
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Along with treatment, functional medicine educates patients on how to make healthy choices informed by their individual biology. With this knowledge, you can better prevent future health-related conditions and disease.
What are hormones?
Hormones act as chemical messengers that relay information through your bloodstream to your organs and cells. They control many bodily processes, including:
- Growth and development
- Stress response
- Metabolism
- Sleep and wake cycles
- Reproduction
- Sexual Function
- Mood
Small changes in hormone levels can interfere with these processes, because your cells might not receive the right signals to work properly.
What is hormone therapy?
We offer bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), which uses plant-derived hormones chemically identical to those naturally produced in our body. These hormones help men and women regain their vitality by restoring and rebalancing their hormone levels. Men benefit the most from TRT in OKC.
For women, our Pro–Pell Pellet Therapy will deliver estradiol (a type of estrogen, the primary female sex hormone) and progesterone (another reproductive hormone). Depending on your hormone levels, we can customize the dosage of your BHRT to your unique needs.
What is the importance of testosterone?
Men and women both need testosterone. However, men require higher levels of testosterone for proper function, usually about 10 to 20 times more than women have. Here’s what this key hormone does for men:
- Puberty development (deepens the voice, increases facial hair, and enlarges the testicles)
- Sperm production
- Bone and muscle mass
- Enhances libido (sex drive)
- Regulates mood
- Supports cognitive function
What causes low levels of testosterone?
Age plays a significant role in declining testosterone levels. For men, we recognize this process as andropause, which usually starts after the age of 40. Men come to Bliss for TRT in OKC to find relief from the following symptoms:
- Low libido
- Bone loss
- Brain fog
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Erectile dysfunction
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Hormonal imbalances, including low testosterone, can also result from chronic stress, certain medications, steroid use, or autoimmune disorders. That’s why it’s best to contact a physician like Dr. Jennifer Collins, who understands the complexities, causes, and treatment for hormonal imbalances and can curate a customized treatment.
Why come to Bliss Med Spa?
At Bliss, we provide ongoing support for your regular visits. Your treatment is personalized and holistic, starting with a consultation.
Consultation
We promise privacy to every patient that comes through our doors, so you can feel comfortable discussing your symptoms. To understand your concerns better, please openly share your experiences so we can assess your suitability for TRT. To determine the proper dosage for you, we also test your hormone levels and customize your treatment based on your results.
Treatment
We primarily recommend the pellet therapy method, which uses small, solid cylinders composed of pressed testosterone. After numbing your treatment area (usually the hip), we make an incision and place the pellets below the skin.
Measuring between the size of a grain of rice and a Tic Tac, the pellets stay hidden. Your BHRT or TRT in OKC slowly releases the hormones into your bloodstream over the next several months. The insertion process itself only takes 10–15 minutes, but we leave extra time during each appointment to discuss your results and side effects.
Results
Your body gradually absorbs the pellets, so it may take 1 to 2 weeks for you to notice initial results. Over the next couple of months, you can expect some of the following benefits from your hormone therapy:
- Increased libido
- Improved mood
- Better sleep
- More energy
- Weight loss
- Improved skin and hair health
- Increased bone mass
- Better intimacy
While the benefits can vary from person to person, you may experience some of these positive changes, even if not all of them.
Results Duration
Results from your hormone therapy can last anywhere from 3 to 6 months as your body absorbs the pellets. At that point, you’ll return to our office for your next round of treatment.
Downtime
You may need to set aside 5 to 7 days of downtime after your treatment. During this time, we recommend refraining from strenuous activity or exercises until the incision heals.
Side Effects
The side effects of hormone therapy vary depending on your treatment. Men may experience a mild form of “puberty” from TRT in OKC, resulting in acne, and other complications as their bodies adjust to the hormones. You may also experience nausea, headaches, mood swings, and bloating.
How long can I stay on hormone therapy?
You can continue treatment for life! If you decide to stop taking hormones, then we can discuss support for helping you slowly ease yourself off of BHRT. Be aware: if you discontinue treatment, your natural hormone decline will resume, bringing back your initial symptoms.
Maintain Your Hormonal Balance
With better sleep, increased energy, and a better mood, you can easily make choices to support your overall health. We recommend the following lifestyles choices to complement your hormone therapy:
- Limit alcohol and tobacco intake (or just stop altogether)
- Eat a balanced diet
- Exercise regularly
- Stay hydrated
- Manage stress
Supporting Your Balance At Bliss
At Bliss Med Spa, our team helps you manage hormone therapy and guides you toward a healthier lifestyle. We also offer nutritional and exercise guidance alongside other services to help optimize your health or alleviate hormonal imbalance symptoms. We may recommend you pair treatment like:
- IV Therapy – IV infusions deliver vitamins and fluids directly to your bloodstream to replenish hydration, calm inflammation, and improve metabolic function.
- Penile Enhancements – hormones shouldn’t take all the blame for erectile dysfunction. Sometimes vascular dysfunction or psychological conditions also play a role in this penile disorder. Fortunately, we have a variety of treatment options to address sexual health concerns of all kinds.
- Weight Loss – With our GLP-1 injections, nutritional support, and exercise guidance, we can address stubborn weight. These medications can work in conjunction with your TRT in OKC.
Aesthetic Treatments
We also provide aesthetic services to help restore your confidence. Hormonal imbalances can leave you with hair loss, excess body hair (hirsutism), acne, and dry skin. We can address these symptoms with the following:
- Hair Restoration – Whether your hair loss stems from genetics or hormones, our hair restoration services aim to improve hair thickness and density and scalp health. We use exosomal therapy and
- PRP + microneedling to promote hair growth and stimulate scalp health.
- Microneedling – Microneedling reduces acne scars, stretch marks, and wrinkles by boosting your body’s collagen production. If your acne left a scar, or dry skin caused an increase in wrinkles, this service can rejuvenate your skin.
- Lasers and Lights – We can treat unwanted hair, redness, acne scars, and many other concerns with our variety of laser and light treatments. Read more about the power of light here!
Note that while our skincare treatments improve your complexion, hormonal imbalances may still cause recurring issues. Therefore, we recommend hormone therapy to address the root cause.
Restore Your Balance
We offer BHRT and TRT in OKC to treat hormonal imbalance. This care aims to restore your energy, vitality, and libido and enhance your quality of life.
For your tailored treatment, request an appointment to meet a chat with a member of our team in person. You can also try our treatment planning tool, and a member of our staff will reach out to you with personalized care options.
