Hormones
Understanding how hormones work is the foundation of everything we do at Borgardt MD. Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate virtually every function in your body — from energy and mood to metabolism and sexual health.
What Are Hormones?
Hormones are chemical messengers produced by glands in your endocrine system. They travel through your bloodstream to tissues and organs, delivering instructions that regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction, mood, and much more. When hormone levels are optimal, you feel energetic, clear-headed, and balanced. When they decline — as they naturally do with age — the effects can be wide-ranging and disruptive.
Bio-Identical vs. Synthetic Hormones
Bio-identical hormones have the exact same molecular structure as the hormones your body produces naturally. This is in contrast to synthetic or animal-derived hormones used in conventional HRT, which have a different structure and may carry different risks. Because bio-identical hormones are structurally identical to your own, they interact with hormone receptors in the same way, producing the same physiological effects.
Our Process
Dr. Borgardt begins with a comprehensive consultation and evaluation to assess your current hormone levels. Based on your symptoms and lab results, an individualized treatment plan is developed. Medications are compounded to your specific needs and adjusted at follow-up visits to ensure optimal results. Dr. Borgardt collaborates with your primary care physician and other specialists throughout your care.