Did you know the average American over the age of 35 suffers from some sort of hormone imbalance? It is thought that this epidemic, which affects both men and women, stems from poor diet, stressful lifestyles, and lack of physical exercise. With age, the effects of imbalances increases and becomes more devastating and harder to treat the longer they go on. This is problematic because most of the symptoms come on gradually, making it difficult to figure out initially until the problems become more pronounced and the hormones become even more imbalanced. Some of the initial symptoms include:
- Fatigue not relieved by rest
- All-day tiredness/lack of energy
- Poor sleep or night sweats
- Poor memory
- Craving of salty or sugary foods
- Decreased ability to handle stress
- Light-headed when standing up quickly
- Feeling light-headed, dizzy, or nauseated after periods of not eating
- Depression or anxiety
- Weight gain or loss
- Food or alcohol intolerance
- Chronic pain
- Unexplained headaches
Often, these symptoms are just attributed to normal aging. If left untreated, hormone imbalances can lead to serious clinical conditions like cancer, migraines, autoimmune disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and more. Luckily, the progression of hormone imbalance into one of these clinical conditions is completely preventable with diagnosis and treatment of the hormone imbalance.
How is Hormone Imbalance Treated?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the preferred method of treatment for hormone imbalance. HRT is any form of hormone therapy in which the patient receives hormones in the course of a medical treatment. At the Belle Vie International, we offer hormone replacement therapy treatments for both men and women.
HRT for Women
When entering menopause, many women experience declining hormone levels which leads to a diminished sense of well being, chronic fatigue, mood swings, hot flashes, and a loss of libido just to name a few symptoms. While we cannot reverse the aging process, we can still help by restoring the normal balance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in menopausal woman.
HRT for Men
As they age, some men may experience decreased testosterone levels. Low testosterone in men leads to a declined competitive drive, loss of enthusiasm for activities previously enjoyed, and a lowered libido or sexual function among other symptoms. Replenishing low testosterone deficiencies provided significant improvement in sexual function, libido, mood, increased energy, and general well-being for men.
If you are experiencing health problems or a diminished quality of life due to a hormone imbalance, contact Belle Vie International today to get started. If you’re unsure whether your symptoms are a result of hormone imbalance, we can help with that, too! Simply fill out the form found here, and one of our HRT specialists will contact you to schedule your consultation. During your visit, we perform a blood analysis to identify your current hormone levels and from there discuss your treatment options.