Aging causes many changes in the body, including hormonal changes. Some of these changes can negatively impact your life. From brain fog and weight gain to hair loss, symptoms of hormone imbalance can be frustrating and embarrassing.
Some of these changes occur earlier than expected in some people, but others start to notice them as they enter middle age. In either case, HRT can be an excellent solution for restoring normal hormone levels. It can help you regain control of your life.
HRT is a set of treatments to infuse the body with hormones not produced naturally. It is an effective treatment for restoring hormones to the appropriate physiologic level. Hormone replacement therapy can help patients struggling with andropause, menopause, and other hormonal imbalances.
Symptoms of hormonal imbalance can vary between women and men and may range from mild to severe. Are the symptoms of menopause or low testosterone negatively affecting your life? If so, hormone replacement therapy may be a good fit for you. Choosing to undergo this treatment is a personal decision that you should discuss with your doctor.
Hormone replacement therapy for women can improve:
In men, HRT can improve the following:
A common misconception regarding HRT is that it is only for older individuals who have already reached menopause and andropause. In reality, hormone levels usually start to decrease earlier. You may begin to experience some symptoms of menopause in your 30s. Many men in their 30s also struggle with early signs of reduced testosterone. For such individuals, starting HRT at a relatively young age can help them get ahead of worsening symptoms.
Conversely, some women and men assume they are too old to begin hormone replacement therapy. Healthcare professionals believe it is never too late to benefit from this treatment. However, you must carefully consider and approach this issue strategically if you are over 60 years old.
Menopause hits at different times for different women. The average age in the U.S. is 51, but many factors can affect when menopause starts. However, the hormonal changes leading to the end of your reproductive cycle usually begin years earlier.
So, there is no definitive age when you should begin HRT. It partly depends on your symptoms. Perimenopause can start years before menopause and can be a distressing and uncomfortable experience for many women. Fortunately, women struggling with symptoms of perimenopause can benefit from hormone replacement therapy.
You may assume that it is too early to start HRT. However, research suggests that you may enjoy meaningful benefits from starting the treatment earlier rather than later. A growing body of evidence indicates that the younger patients start hormone therapy, the greater the benefits.
For more on hormone replacement therapy, visit Full Life at our office in Nashville, Tennessee. Call (615) 805-5600 to book an appointment today.