BHRT is used as a treatment for a variety of conditions caused by imbalanced hormones. Bioidentical hormones, like estrogen and progesterone, can benefit both men and women in treating certain health conditions.

Menopause

Every female enters a phase in her life where menopause begins to impact her daily life. Approximately one in three women undergo a steroid hormone deficiency. As females reach menopause, they experience symptoms including:

Hot flashesNight sweatsBloatingMood swingsThinning hairDry skinDifficulty concentrating

BHRT serves as a treatment aid for moderate to severe menopause symptoms by restoring the hormone levels that decrease with age. Bioidentical hormone therapy for menopausal females will usually contain estrogen and occasionally progestogen, depending on the person's medical requirements. Hormone replacement is yet the most efficacious method of treating menopause symptoms.

Age Management

As individuals continue to live longer, the number of elderly folks living worldwide is expected to rise. One of the most prevalent reasons people choose hormone therapy is to manage the symptoms associated with the process of aging. Some of these include:

Fine lines and wrinklesUneven skin toneDecrease in lean mass and bone strengthImpaired cognitive functioningBaldness and thinning of hair Reduced metabolism

Most of these symptoms occur consequently to a hormonal imbalance and become severe as you get older. This is due to the body's inability to produce hormones in the same amount as when people are younger, and fluctuation in hormones directly influences the way our bodies look and feel. BHRT can restore the depleted hormones in our bodies to help treat the symptoms related to aging. BHRT can improve cognitive function, increase hair growth, smoothen the skin texture and increase metabolism. In short, BHRT can make you look and feel younger.

Sexual Dysfunction 

One of the most common indications that many aged people seek treatment for is sexual dysfunction. Loss of libido, vaginal atrophy, and erectile dysfunction are prevalent among older individuals with hormonal imbalances. Testosterone is the hormone that is mainly responsible for our sex drive. Testosterone levels naturally lower with age, but when your levels decline below a certain threshold, your sexual health can become utter chaos. When women reach their 40s, they may start to produce estrogen excessively, reducing testosterone's efficacy.

Low libido or diminished sex drive can put a strain on some relationships, and most people seek different treatments to find the right fix. BHRT works by restoring your testosterone levels and bringing them within normal ranges to improve your libido.

Depression and Anxiety

A significant population experiences mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression, due to inherent or environmental factors, but an abrupt onset of these conditions in middle age could indicate an underlying hormonal imbalance. Communicating with your physician when you first begin noticing symptoms of anxiety or depression is crucial. They can run some diagnostics to determine the exact cause of this sudden shift in your mental state.

The body undergoes considerable transformations when hormones like estrogen or testosterone suddenly reduce or lose balance. Individuals may fail to find the motivation to perform the daily tasks they once enjoyed doing. BHRT can help treat hormonal imbalances and control symptoms of depression or anxiety from emerging by restoring the depleted hormones in your body.

Changes in Weight

Weight changes can appear from different factors, for instance, lifestyle modifications, ongoing treatments, or health conditions. However, unexplained weight changes can also occur from your hormones being in flux. Men or women undergoing weight fluctuations during their middle ages may have imbalanced hormones. BHRT is a potential treatment option to help balance the fluctuating hormones and prevent any further increase or decrease in weight.

Fatigue and Sleep Disturbances

Exhaustion is one of the most common signs of hormonal fluctuations. Our bodies depend on hormones to sync our sleep with our circadian rhythm. Progesterone is the hormone that is mainly responsible for fatigue. When female bodies produce this hormone in excess, they may feel consistently exhausted and desire to rest for longer periods, even after getting enough sleep.

On the other hand, abnormal fluctuation in hormones can also cause sleeplessness. While excessive levels of progesterone cause chronic fatigue, deficiency of this hormone make it challenging to fall asleep or feel tired, even after no rest. Insomnia can provoke additional problems to occur and affect the proper production and regulation of essential hormones. 

Our sleep cycle needs to be maintained to control chronic fatigue symptoms or insomnia from disturbing our daily life balance. BHRT works by regulating fluctuations in progesterone levels in the body to fix either of these conditions so the body can rest well, sleep and wake up feeling recharged.

Mood Swings and Cognitive Function

Hormones significantly affect our ability to feel and focus on tasks. People who are experiencing abnormal hormonal fluctuations may have symptoms like:

Mood swingsBrain fogIrritabilityProblem concentratingForgetfulnessConfusion

Individuals undergoing a hormonal imbalance aren't able to produce an adequate amount of essential neurotransmitters, including serotonin or dopamine. A decrease in these can alter people's moods in several ways. At one point, they might feel joyful, and the next moment, they may get frustrated or angry without definite cause. Restoring the body's hormones to normal can improve mood disorder symptoms by enhancing the body's ability to produce neurotransmitters. A few weeks of BHRT therapy has proven to improve mood swings, concentration issues, and cognitive functioning.

Harbor Compounding Pharmacy Offers Compounded Bioidentical Hormones

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is a great option to improve your physical health and quality of life. Replacing the lost hormones can help you maintain age-related symptoms and feel young even at an older age. Harbor Compounding Pharmacy offers hormones compounded in different dosage forms to conveniently help replenish your hormone levels and enable you to enjoy everything in life. 

Contact our hormone experts today for more information on HRT and evaluate your candidacy for the treatment. 

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