Women's Health
Hormone Replacement Therapy is now a wildly available treatment option that's growing in popularity among women over age of 35.
3 types of hormones that are prescribed by doctors:
Estrogen:
Estrogen actually refers to a group of related hormones, each with a unique profile of activity. Under normal circumstances, a woman's circulating estrogen levels fluctuate based on her menstrual cycle.
The three main estrogens produced in female humans are:
- E1, (Estrone: 10-20% of circulating estrogens) is the primary estrogen produced after menopause.
- E2 (Estradiol: 10-30% of circulating estrogens) is the most patent and major secretory product of the ovary, and the predominant estrogen produced before menopause.
- E3 (Estriol 60-80% of circulating estrogens).
Progesterone:
- Is commonly prescribed for pre-menopausal women to counteract "Estrogen Dominance" which occurs when a woman produces smaller amount of progesterone than normal relative estrogen levels.
- Alone or combined with estrogen, may improve bone mineral density.
- Minimizes the risk of endometrial cancer in women who are receiving estrogen.
- Is preferred by women who previously taken synthetic progestins.
Androgens:
- Enhance libido.
- Enhance bone building (increase calcium retention).
- Enhance cardiovascular protection (lower cholesterol).
- Improve energy level and mental alertness.
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Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy Includes:
- Helps eliminate or reduce hot flashes and night sweats
- Accelerate fat burning for increased weight loss
- Enhances overall sexual experience: sex drives libido and prevents vaginal dryness
- Increases energy and reduces depression
- Improves sleep
What are the symptoms of hormone imbalances?
Hormones are an essential part of the working of every cell in the human body, and regardless of age, a woman's hormones all work together to keep her in balance. When hormones are unbalanced they can cause a variety of symptoms that include:
- Bloating
- Insomnia
- Decrease fertility
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Hot flashes
- Irritability
- Loss of muscle mass
- Weight gain
- Irregular or painful periods
- PMS
- Low libido
- Memory lapses
- Mood swings
- Nervousness
- Night sweats
- Poor concentration
- Tender or fibrocystic breasts
- Urinary incontinence
- Vaginal dryness
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