Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy For Women

Hormonal imbalances present unique health challenges and come with a long list of life-draining symptoms including hot flashes & night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes and anxiety, as well as weight gain, slowing metabolism and irregular periods.

Many of these symptoms occur as a direct consequence of naturally declining hormone levels (such as estrogen and progesterone) during perimenopause and menopause – but today’s busy, always-on lifestyle paired with an epidemic of chronic health issues frequently contributes to “hormonal havoc” that’s wrecking your life.

When your hormones are “out of whack”, everything is out of whack… making you think you’re going crazy.

Unfortunately, most medical schools aren’t teaching endocrine (hormone) disorders in sufficient detail, leaving PCPs and even OBGYNs ill-prepared to address your very valid concerns.

So if you feel discouraged, please don’t give up!

While taming these waves of hormone chaos is no small feat, it definitely isn’t impossible.

Perimenopause & Menopause

Menopause often begins in a woman’s late 40s to early 50s, when her ovaries cease producing eggs and stop the subsequent release of hormones that initiate the monthly menstrual cycle.

Perimenopause is the stage just before menopause when a woman’s menstrual cycles start to become irregular, triggering symptoms similar to menopause.

Hormone levels change dramatically throughout perimenopause into menopause, inducing uncomfortable symptoms commonly associated with this stage in life.

Since hormones control every aspect of the body’s function – from temperature regulation to metabolism to the sleep cycle, it’s no wonder that most women experience a wide range of frustrating issues during this transition.

Yet while menopause is unavoidable, you don’t have to let hormone imbalances call the shots.

Many women don’t realize that there are natural options available to help them restore optimal hormone levels, including lifestyle changes and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for women.

This type of therapy can naturally restore optimal hormone levels, leading to improved physical and mental health.

Let’s dive into more detail how BHRT for women works, who should get it, potential side effects, and why partnering with Vitality Family Health is such a smart move.

Other Causes of Hormone Imbalances

HYSTERECTOMY

A woman’s ovaries produce hormones including estrogen. If her ovaries are removed, post-surgical symptoms mimic menopause, even when the patient is younger than the typical menopausal age.

LOW TESTOSTERONE

Unusually low testosterone levels in women may manifest as low sex drive, fatigue, weakness and muscle mass loss, as well as bone loss, depression & mood changes, or vaginal dryness.

PCOS

Counterintuitively, women can experience high testosterone which may lead to a condition called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which is quite common in younger women. PCOS can be difficult to diagnose.

High testosterone levels can present with symptoms such as acne, aggression, moodiness, and excess facial hair.

HYPOTHYROIDISM

Also called underactive thyroid disease. With this disorder, your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone.

When you do not have enough thyroid hormone, your body processes slow down, resulting in less energy and a sluggish metabolism.

PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER (PMDD)

PMDD is a severe form of Premenstrual Syndrome. Those who suffer from PMDD may experience physical changes including tiredness, bloating, and breast tenderness, as well as irritability, sadness, and extreme moodiness.