It may come as a surprise to some to know that hormone problems are quite common, and the reality is that a hormone imbalance can affect anyone from birth until old age. Hormonal problems in women can include menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, medical problems and lifestyle changes. Read on to learn the different signs associated with hormonal changes. At Uptown Medical Wellness and Anti-Aging Center, we want to help you feel better!
Most of the drastic changes associated with hormones come to women in their 40s and 50s but can be experienced as early as the mid-30s. The reasons can involve lifestyle, diet, toxins and pollution. The way these multiple factors impact hormone production is crucial, especially by midlife when production is performed primarily by adrenal glands.
For example, if stress starts to take over, then cortisol can cause hormone production to lag. This adds more stress to the body to produce its own supply of progesterone in order to produce more cortisol. This, in turn, affects the body’s hormone balance. At Uptown, we’ll help introduce hormones into your body through a controlled manner. Patients start seeing results within the first month or two.
Hormonal fluctuations can cause women to break out in acne before their menstruation cycle begins. If you’ve noticed that acne is persistent, it could be caused by high levels of androgens, which is a sign of low levels of progesterone. Fortunately, we offer a great product that helps reduce radicals that cause acne. Glutathione injections encompass natural antioxidants that slowly and effectively reduce the appearance of acne and aging. Ask us about them today!
Your body increases the production of ghrelin when its sleep-deprived, which is a hunger hormone. It’s one of the leading causes of appetites spiraling out of control and can cause hormone imbalances. Women going through menopause produce higher levels of ghrelin. If you’re having trouble regulating your hunger, ask us about the HCG Diet, which helps multiply hormones in the body and stimulates the fat-burning process.
Hypothyroidism is a term used for a thyroid hormone deficiency, and if you constantly feel exhausted, then you could be suffering from this condition. Thyroid hormones help control your body's metabolism, energy production and heart rate.
There are many things women can experience when entering midlife. One of these can be frequent headaches. If you suffer from these, take note when they are happening. They can be caused by a hormone imbalance at specific times of your menstrual cycle or during menopause.
If you’re experiencing the symptoms above, call us to schedule your first appointment. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, also known as hormone therapy, is a great, all-natural option to help your body restore its levels of progesterone, estrogen and testosterone. Reach out to us as soon as possible so we can work on making you feel great again!