Hormone Replacement
Having low testosterone (T) levels can have a seriously negative downstream effect on your health and wellness. T levels naturally decrease between 1-3% per year after the age of 30, but for some, this decrease may appear more dramatic based on the overall health and hormone status, as well as exposures to external and internal environments which will lead increased decline in hormone levels. Symptoms include low energy, low libido, muscle weakness, erectile dysfunction, mood changes, brain fog, inability to decrease body fat, poor sleep, and much more. Approximately 25% of men have low T levels and there are a variety of factors that can exacerbate poor hormone health such as excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, drugs usage, brain injuries, insomnia, excessive stress, a poor quality diet, and a lack of physical exercise. TRT is a safe and effective way to remedy low T levels using therapeutic doses of testosterone to bring the levels back into an optimal range, and improving the quality of life. TRT’s administration comes in many different forms depending on the individuals needs, lifestyle and preferences. Applications range from topicals to injectables. When considering TRT as an option for your wellness, you should always be working with a medically trained professional who is able to run bloodwork on a reoccurring basis to ensure the dose is appropriate and that everything is staying in a healthy range.
Human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone that stimulates the production of testosterone and sperm, both vitally important for the fertility in men. hCG is sometimes used prior to the administration of TRT to see if this will increase levels accordingly without impairing the body’s natural hormone production. Testosterone along with hCG may help improve symptoms of testosterone deficiency while preventing some of testosterone’s side effects such as shrinking the gonads, altering sexual function and causing infertility.
Because exercise is also a stress (eustress or positive stress) it must also be managed in accordance with the rest of an individuals lifestyle stresses. Someone who exercises 7 days a week must then appreciate that intensity must be managed to ensure overtraining does not occur at which point exercise becomes a net negative and compounding stress on the body which will not lead to health.
Growth hormone can improve physical health and alleviate symptoms of growth hormone deficiency in adults caused by a variety of factors, including pituitary disease, hypothalamic disease, surgery, radiation therapy, or trauma. GH replacement therapy can help to increase muscle mass, improve bone density, reduce body fat, and increase overall strength and physical function. GH replacement therapy can also enhance overall quality of life by reducing fatigue, improving sleep quality, and increasing energy levels. These improvements can help to improve mental and emotional well-being and enhance daily activities and interactions with others. GH replacement therapy can also improve metabolic function by regulating blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity. This can be especially beneficial for individuals with conditions such as diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
All aging women will experience menopause at some point in their life. Approximately 78% of woman report menopause symptoms which impact their quality of life. bHRT can effectively reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes and night sweats in postmenopausal women, by regulating the neuroendocrine response to declining estrogen levels. bHRT has been shown to increase bone mineral density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis and in postmenopausal women. This is due to the replacement of estrogen, which plays a crucial role in bone health. bHRT can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. This may be due to the estrogen’s ability to improve cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and regulate blood pressure. Clinical trials have demonstrated that BHRT can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improve overall mood and well-being in postmenopausal women. This may be due to the hormone’s effect on neurotransmitter levels and regulation of circadian rhythm. The delivery of bHRT comes in several choices; creams, pills, pathes or a ring that would be determined by a medical professional who would assess for individual needs to achieve the desired outcome.