Menopause is a natural stage in the female aging process, signifying the end of menstrual periods and a major shift in hormone levels. Women may experience hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, acne, hair loss, trouble sleeping, fatigue, mood swings, migraines, cold hands and feet, and diminished sex drive during this transition period.
The signs and symptoms of menopause are a part of the aging process that very few women look forward to, especially because of the significant effect the transition can have on their physical, emotional, and sexual health.
While many women simply accept that the symptoms of menopause are simply a part of life, advancements in hormone replacement therapy are now making it possible to maintain your health and happiness through the process.
Hormone replacement for menopause shows that bioidentical estrogen and progesterone work effectively to improve menopause symptoms and may carry fewer risks for cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and blood clots, compared to the conventional versions of these hormones.
Dosing regimens mimic what the body used to produce to avoid negative side effects and levels can be easily adjusted according to your comfort.
Testosterone is critical to the balance of overall hormones in women and is often overlooked by many professionals. Testosterone is often thought of as a “male” hormone, however women’s bodies also produce testosterone. Our bodies use it to make a form of estrogen called estradiol.
As women age, testosterone levels decline often causing noticeable changes in the body such as a decreased libido, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, fatigue and mood swings. Testosterone therapy can enhance sex drive, as well as improve muscle strength, bone density, and mood. Depending on your specific needs during menopause, our team may recommend testosterone therapy to support your health goals.
Growth hormone (GH) fuels childhood growth and helps maintain tissues and organs throughout life. It’s produced by the pea-sized pituitary gland — located at the base of the brain. Beginning in middle age, however, the pituitary gland slowly reduces the amount of growth hormone it produces.
Changes in body composition such as a decrease in lean body mass and an increase in total body fat, especially abdominal fat, is one of the most noticeable signs of a deficiency in GH levels.
Growth hormone therapy may help women lose fat and gain lean muscle mass, and there’s no evidence to suggest that taking it will give healthy women (with normal growth hormone levels) the appearance of bulky muscles.
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