Hormones coordinate most of our body functions. These include mood, digestion, appetite, growth, libido, and immunity. When you have unbalanced hormones, or they drop, it highly impacts your health. To help you regain your well-being, the doctor may recommend hormone replacement therapy. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is one of these therapies.

What Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?

The therapy eases symptoms of menopause and perimenopause by using natural solutions. These solutions are hormones from plant estrogens and are chemically identical to those your body produces. Therefore, they can bring back the balance your body needs. 

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy benefits both men and women since it can replicate hormones from both genders. The common hormone recommendations in the treatment include testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen. The hormones are available as creams, patches, gels, pills, and injections.

Who Is a Candidate?

Hormonal imbalance can cause serious health concerns. These include high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and weight gain. Thus, the doctor will not take it lightly if you have a hormonal deficiency. They will recommend treatment to help your body regain health. Some of the people who can benefit from the therapy include:

Menopausal

Menopause will affect every woman at some point in their life. When it does, you will notice some signs and symptoms that include;

• Dry skin.
• Hot flashes.
• Night sweats.
• Mood swings.
• Difficulty concentrating.
• Bloating.
• Thinning hair.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help you deal with the above symptoms. It does not matter whether the underlying cause is perimenopausal, menopausal, or postmenopausal. It is the most effective way to replace your hormone and regain well-being. 

Andropause

Andropause is a natural process, like menopause, that affects men. It results from a drop in testosterone amounts. It affects weight, muscle build, bone density, sexual drive, and performance. Andropause can begin at 30 and progress as you age, lowering testosterone production by one to two percent a year.

However, it takes some time before men notice. It could be 10 to 20 years before they do. There is a loss of confidence, but general strength and replacement therapy will help you regain hormonal balance.

Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression could be a result of hormonal imbalance. So, talk to your doctor when you notice these symptoms. They can tell the difference between those brought on by your environment or genetics from hormonal imbalance. Rebalancing your hormones will help you regain your life if it is a hormonal imbalance.

Sexual Dysfunction

Low libido and erectile dysfunction are common in older people. However, it is probably due to hormonal imbalance when it happens earlier in life. Hormone replacement will help you restore your balance and improve your libido.

Weight Changes

Weight changes can be due to a lot of reasons. These include medication, lifestyle, and medical conditions. But sometimes, it is an indication of hormonal imbalance. If your weight is frequently changing, this may work for you.

Fatigue and Insomnia

When your hormones are out of balance, they can affect your sleep patterns and cause you to experience fatigue. Your body relies on hormones to synchronize your sleep patterns. For example, if you have too much progesterone, it results in fatigue. Balancing the hormones will help you regain your sleep patterns.

For more information on hormone replacement therapy, visit Full Life at our office in Nashville, Tennessee. Call (615) 805-5600 to book an appointment today.