Hormonal balance is vital to good health. An imbalance can lead to dysfunction of the bodily systems and organ function. Feeling exhausted all the time, having trouble sleeping, gaining unexplained weight, dry skin, and low libido, are possible signs of hormone imbalance. Are you gaining weight no matter how hard you try to maintain a healthy lifestyle? Do you have dry skin and low libido? Are your mood swings interfering with your daily life? Are you depressed?
If you answer yes to at least one of these, you could have a hormonal imbalance. Hormone therapy is an effective treatment for hormone issues.
Hormones and What They Do
Hormones are chemical messengers that travel around the body and impact complex functions necessary for healthy living. When not enough or too many hormones are produced, it is called a hormone imbalance. The most important hormones that are commonly affected by imbalance issues include insulin, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and the human growth hormone (HGH). These are produced by the glands that are part of the endocrine system, which regulates respiration, metabolism, reproduction, and growth. The pancreas is responsible for insulin, while the ovaries are responsible for estrogen and progesterone. The ovaries and adrenal glands are responsible for testosterone, and the pituitary gland produces growth hormones.
While menopause is a common cause of hormonal imbalance in women, it is not the only cause. You can have a hormone imbalance whether you are male or female. People of all ages, including children, can have a hormone imbalance.
What Is Hormone Therapy?
The goal of hormone therapy is to restore hormone balance and reduce risks associated with the condition. Depending on the type of hormone imbalance you have, the impact of the condition can be serious. For example, low estrogen levels in women can cause a decrease in bone mass, which may lead to osteoporosis. Low progesterone levels can cause uterine bleeding in women and increase cancer risk. Low HGH levels in children can lead to growth problems. In adults, low HGH levels can lead to fatigue, hair loss, low libido, loss of muscle mass, and depression.
Aside from risk reduction, hormone replacement therapy can help relieve mild to severe physical, mental, and emotional symptoms associated with hormonal imbalance.
How Does It Work?
Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) involves replacing lost hormones with synthetic hormones. The body recognizes BHT hormones as the same as naturally occurring hormones, making them just as effective. BHT has been very effective in reducing symptoms of hormone deficiencies, improving overall wellness. BHT comes in the form of pills, patches, creams, and pellets.
If you suspect you may have a hormone imbalance issue, have yourself tested by a board-certified physician and ask about your treatment options.
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