When an untreated hormone imbalance occurs, serious dangers can occur from small changes in your body. Hormones are chemical messengers that control and regulate the activity of your organs and cells. Imbalances can affect all aspects of your life and can cause difficulty if they are not treated. The most common causes of imbalance are [...]
As women reach their 40s and 50s, the ovaries reduce the production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in the process known as menopause. The fluctuating hormone levels associated with menopause can cause sometimes uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. A gynecologist may recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to manage these symptoms. [...]
During menopause and perimenopause, estrogen production in the body slows and hormone levels fluctuate, which can cause wide-ranging symptoms such as irregular periods, hot flashes, and mood swings. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to treat hormonal imbalances and the resulting symptoms by putting female hormones back in the body. There are various types of [...]
Many people are familiar with hormone replacement therapy, or HRT because it is a common treatment used to manage menopause symptoms in women. But HRT is not just for women. Men with hormonal imbalances can also benefit from hormone replacement. Male Hormonal Imbalance Men with hormonal imbalances are candidates for HRT. The most common type [...]
Hormonal issues are often primarily associated with women, but men can experience imbalances as well. One of the most common hormone problem men face is low testosterone. When testosterone levels are low and out of balance with the other hormones in the body, it is called Testosterone Deficiency (TD) or Low Testosterone (Low T). Testosterone [...]
While all women are unique, most go through the same life stages even if they happen at slightly different times. One stage that women go through is menopause. In most women, menopause happens naturally as they age, but for others, it will be caused prematurely by other medical conditions. But, the big question is, how [...]
Hormones in your body control and regulate a majority of your bodily functions such as digestion, growth, mood, libido, and immune function. If your hormone levels become out of balance, you may notice negative changes to your overall health and bodily functions. Hormone replacement therapies are a common treatment method for hormone imbalances. Bioidentical hormone [...]
