As hormone production declines during middle age, men and women can begin to experience numerous troubling changes. Hormone replacement therapy can help and is among the services available from Nancy Ashby, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, of Kingdom Wellness and Family Health, PLLC, in Phoenix, Arizona. When you’re ready to learn more, call or click to book a visit online.
Knowing what to look for can help you understand when to seek medical care for hormonal imbalance. While most people begin to notice the changes brought on by a hormonal imbalance in late middle age, the process can start in your 30s.
Some of the signs of hormonal imbalance in men include:
Some of the signs of hormonal imbalance in women include:
Both women and men might encounter these changes:
If you’re concerned about these or other shifts, schedule a diagnostic exam at Kingdom Wellness and Family Health, PLLC. Declining hormone production may be normal, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept the results as an inevitable part of growing older.
Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment that supplements your natural hormone production with high-quality synthetic hormones. The practice uses bioidentical hormones chemically identical to your natural hormones.
The process begins with lab testing to understand your current hormone production levels. Next, your practitioner discusses the changes you’ve noticed and helps you determine if hormone replacement therapy is a good fit for your needs.
You’ll learn the pros and cons of all options, including what to expect if you decide to forgo treatment altogether. In some cases, lifestyle modifications can also help address the changes associated with declining hormone production.
Hormone replacement therapy is a highly personalized treatment. It takes time to assess how your body responds to supplemental hormones and make any necessary adjustments.
Be patient as you work with your practitioner to restore optimal hormonal balance. You play an active role in the treatment process, as your feedback guides the shape of your therapy. Many people find it helpful to keep a daily journal of how they feel and any changes they experience from hormone replacement therapy.
If you’d like more information, call the office to schedule a visit. Online booking is also an option and takes just moments to complete.