| Recently, suspicions surrounding the benefits of
HRT have spawned major dissent among medical professionals. HRT therapy
has been openly slated and the concept of male menopause and the importance
of male prostate checks has spawned the beginning of a general realisation
that hormone balancing might be something that both men and women
need to consider.
In 2004, the results of a major study showed that HRT could be associated
with breast cancer and increased cardiovascular risk and, since then,
the benefits of correcting hormonal balance in men and women, using
both natural and conventional hormones, have undergone a major reassessment.
The important point to take from this is that we still have a lot
to learn about hormone balancing and further research and experimentation
is required.
However, the good news is that we are realising the importance of
how the various hormones in the body interact. This has led to the
realisation that, as the body ages, hormone production can decrease,
which can affect a multitude of other hormones, causing a variety
of symptoms. Replacing or supplementing the hormone can thus cause
the symptoms to settle.
Here is a brief summary of the main points gained from this major
re-evaluation of hormone therapy
- As we age we produce less and less vital hormones.
- Deficiencies of these hormones can cause fatigue, depression,
sexual dysfunction, abdominal fat, weakened muscles, slower reaction
times, visible signs of skin aging, weakened bones, weakened immunity,
sugar imbalances, flushing and water retention.
- The major hormones involved in the regulation of both males and
females are human growth hormone, (HGH), progesterone, DHEA, testosterone,
pregnenalone, cortisol, and melatonin.
- These seven hormones can all be monitored with blood tests and
symptom scores and, if low, can be replaced.
- Initially,
these are best delivered as natural supplements or secretagogues.
The body then changes these into the active hormone when the body
needs it. Excess supplements are excreted and so will not cause
any side-effects due to excess hormones.
- If a body’s hormone system is at a more resistant stage of failure,
then it may need the hormones to be injected directly into the body.
This would require daily injections to restore hormones to normal
levels.
- It is important to consult with an anti-aging doctor who can
monitor symptoms, check prostate blood levels and monitor hormone
blood levels.
If you are experiencing symptoms that may be related to hormonal
imbalances in progesterone, HRT, or any of the vital hormones, then
contact us to find out what treatment options are available to you.
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