Hormone Evaluation and Optimization

Hormone Evaluation and Optimization...

Hormone production begins to slow down in your early 30s and continues to decrease into your 50s and 60s. Changes in hormones can affect the quality of life in both men and women and not only affect your mood but can also lead to medical risks if not tended to. In men, it can lead to an increase in heart disease, decreased libido, and have a dramatic change on you physically, emotionally, and sexually. In women the decrease in hormones can lead to thyroid problems, weight gain, and have a toll on your emotional, physical, and psychological health.

Alta Vita Medical Group Hormone Evaluation and Optimization

What are hormones?

Hormones are produced in the endocrine system and influence most of our body’s functions. They play a huge role in how we act & feel and are part of our emotional and physical well-being. Hormone decline looks different in men and women and can affect them in many different ways. Below are a list (not all inclusive) of signs that you may be experiencing due to hormonal imbalance.

Below are some well-known signs of change in men and women. These changes in both men and women can have a tremendous impact on their day-to-day lives and can turn someone into a completely different version of themselves. Hormone optimization could help alleviate these signs and symptoms

Signs in Women

Aging skin
Loss of bone density
Pain during intercourse
Emotional sensitivity
Signs of depression
Frequent urge to urinate
Thinning hair
Hot Flashes/Night Sweats/flushing
Fatigue
Insomnia & difficulty falling asleep
Loss of libido
Vitality loss
Weight gain despite exercise
Anxiety
Difficulty concentrating
Dryness
Increase in headaches

Signs in Men

No motivation
Decrease in assertiveness
Decrease in stamina
Weight gain despite exercise/ fat redistribution
Muscle mass loss
Anxiety
Development of breasts
Joint pain
Hair loss
Mental ability decline
Sexual performance declining
Loss of erections
Lack of energy
Insomnia

Hormone Optimization

Hormone optimization or hormone replacement is specialized and customized for each patient depending on the amount of hormones they need and other factors like their age and medical history. Hormone optimization is the process of selecting a certain hormone level based on the patient’s symptoms to help aid and support their overall health and quality of life.

The appropriate hormone regimen is going to be discussed during your consultation with one of our medical providers

What are the benefits of hormone replacement therapy?

Hormone replacement therapy could improve and boost your mood, thus improving your quality of life. There have also been signs of the aging process slowing down and prevention of diseases like cardiovascular disease. Being able to come up with a treatment plan is ideal for both men and women who have decreasing levels.