Why natural hormone replacement?
As we get
older our production of hormones decreases. This leads to an increased
rate of tissue degeneration. Our body begins to physically break down,
our immune system becomes weaker and our chances of cardiovascular
disease and cancer incease. By restoring hormones to youthful levels
the rate of ageing is slowed and many people report dramatic
improvements in health and wellbeing.
Types of hormone replacement therapy
There are a number of different types of hormone replacement therapy.
Pharmaceutical drugs contain hormones that are not
bio-identical. They are compounds that do not normally exist in our
bodies. Generally these are artificial compounds obtained from animals
like horses or chemically altered to make them different to our own
natural forms. This allows them to be patented and marketed as new
drugs with the potential for big profits. As they are not a perfect
match to our own hormones they are often associated with side effects.
Over-the-counter plant products
are sold in health food stores and chemists labelled as natural hormone
therapy. These are plant products that contain steroids similar to
human hormones. These are “safe” in that they are part of the food
chain, but they tend to be weak and useful only for mild symptoms.
Natural hormone replacement therapy
as practised by MyoMed uses hormones exactly the same as those produced
by your own body called bio-identical hormones. Bio-identical hormones
are synthesised in the laboratory from plant products, mainly soy or
wild yam. They are only available by doctor’s prescription and are
formulated by a compounding chemist into pleasant-tasting lozenges or
“troches”. They are designed to meet your individual needs based on
your clinical history and blood testing. Bio-identical hormones do not
have the same side effects as pharmaceutical drugs. As they cannot be
patented there are limited financial incentives for the drug companies
to make or promote them.
Conditions responsive to natural hormone replacement
Your
hormones have an influence on every aspect of your health and wellbeing
from your mood to your weight, from your immune system to classic
menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes. At MyoMed clinic we
successfully treat hormone imbalance associated with pre-menstrual
symptoms (PMS), women’s menopause and perimenopause, andropause (male
menopause), as well as many issues associated with nutritional medicine
and anti-ageing of the body. Correcting a hormone imbalance can also
help with fertility problems, postnatal depression, weight loss and
other health issues.
Specific hormones
Hormones commonly replaced are estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, melatonin and thyroid.
Symptoms of estrogen deficiency
• hot flushes
• night sweats
• sleep disorder
• vaginal dryness
• dry skin
• anxiety/shortness of breath/heart palpitations
• mood swings/depression
• poor memory
Symptoms of progesterone deficiency
• irregular or heavy periods
• postnatal depression
• infertility/early miscarriage
• difficulty losing weight
• premenstrual syndrome
• painful or lumpy breasts
• anxiety
• sleep disturbance
• fluid retention
Symptoms of testosterone deficiency
• decreased muscle tone
• decreased armpit, pubic and body hair
• decreased energy and stamina
• loss of balance
• feelings of insecurity
• decreased interest in sex
Symptoms of DHEA deficiency
• difficulty handling stress
• fatigue
• mood disturbance
• decreased immunity
• dry skin and eyes
• poor memory
• thinning of pubic hair
• weak abdominal muscles
• decreased interest in sex
Symptoms of Thyroid deficiency
• fatigue
• cold intolerance
• weight gain
• foggy brain
• depression
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