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Real Labs, Real Results: Why Performance Medical Clinic Delivers Superior Hormone Therapy Results 

July 17, 20252 min read

Real Labs, Real Results: Why Performance Medical Clinic Delivers Superior Hormone Therapy Results 

At Performance Medical Clinic in Edwardsville, IL, we believe that exceptional outcomes require exceptional data. When it comes to hormone therapy, most clinics settle for surface-level lab work. We don’t. We dig deeper, testing over 75+ biomarkers to get a complete picture of your health - because real results start with real labs.

The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Hormone Clinics:

Too many hormone therapy clinics operate on autopilot: minimal lab panels, generic protocols, and cookie-cutter care. If your provider isn’t evaluating your complete metabolic, cardiovascular, thyroid, and inflammatory profiles, they’re not truly optimizing your health. That’s not just a gap in care. That’s a red flag. 🚩

What Makes Performance Medical Clinic Different? We go beyond "normal" lab ranges and ask the right questions:

  • Is your testosterone actually bioavailable?

  • Are your estrogen and progesterone in proper ratio?

  • Are inflammatory markers (like CRP and homocysteine) sabotaging your progress?

  • Is your thyroid function optimal—not just "within range"?

We test:

  • Hormones (total and free testosterone, estradiol, progesterone, DHEA, cortisol, SHBG, etc.)

  • Thyroid markers (TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3, antibodies)

  • Metabolic markers (glucose, insulin, HbA1c, lipids)

  • Nutrient levels (B12, Vitamin D, magnesium, iron)

  • Inflammatory markers (hsCRP, homocysteine)

  • Liver & kidney function, CBC, and more

Why It Matters - Real lab data allows us to:

  • Identify underlying imbalances

  • Prevent side effects

  • Fine-tune hormone doses for precision results

  • Monitor progress and adjust in real time

This means better energy, sleep, libido, mood, and body composition - because we’re treating the root causes, not just masking symptoms.

Physician-Led. Data-Driven. Results-Oriented. Unlike many clinics, Performance Medical is physician-led. That means every protocol is backed by clinical expertise and rooted in evidence-based medicine. Our commitment to comprehensive testing ensures your hormone therapy is not just effective, but safe and optimized for longevity.

Expect More from Your Hormone Clinic If your current provider isn’t looking at the whole picture, it might be time to upgrade your care. At Performance Medical Clinic, we don’t guess. We test. And we deliver real results that transform lives.

Ready to take control of your health? Schedule a consultation with our team and experience the difference that real labs and expert care can make.

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Dr. Michael Ambrose

Dr. Ambrose is the man and the vision behind Performance Medical Clinic. A board-certified Medical Doctor and Chiropractor. For over a decade, I have been researching and developing systems to deliver cutting-edge treatments to my patients. I have created a systematic process for my patients to achieve better health, with an emphasis on patient education and empowerment. It is so encouraging and humbling for me to see people come in every day saying, “You’ve changed my life” or “I feel like I did 20 years ago” and that’s what gives me the drive to move forward and do more with Performance Medical Clinic. It really is the first of its kind as a health optimization practice. "When you optimize your health, you optimize everything about your life across the board." PERFORMANCE. LONGEVITY. OPTIMIZATION.

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These services have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The material on this website is provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician before beginning any therapy program. Any designations or references to therapies are for marketing purposes only.