+ Am I a candidate for Hormone replacement Therapy?
You may be a candidate for bio identical hormone therapy if you are experiencing the following symptoms:
Men experiencing: Loss of energy, decreased stamina, weight gain, loss of muscle mass, anxiety, joint pain, hair loss, decreased mental ability, decreased libido, loss of morning erections.
Many of these symptoms are a normal part of aging for both men and women. The best way to know for certain whether you have a hormone imbalance is to be tested.
+ Why should I get tested?
Hormones influence almost every system in your body, and even a slight imbalance can cause a wide variety of symptoms. Hormone imbalances can affect your aging rate, sleep cycle, immune system, libido, mood, memory, and weight loss. Hormone testing identifies whether your body is in balance so that you can make lifestyle changes to help you look and feel your best.
+ Who can benefit from Hormone testing?
Hormone testing can benefit anyone. Imbalances in your hormones can be caused by several different factors including diet, stress, lifestyle, genetics, toxins, or other environmental factors.
+ What are hormones?
Hormones are chemicals that deliver messages throughout your body. Hormones are produced by your endocrine system, a collection of glands in your body including the: pancreas, thyroid, adrenal glands, ovaries, testicles, and pituitaries. There is a very delicate balance of hormones in the body and any imbalance can affect your health and wellness. Because your hormones affect so many different parts of your body, it doesn't take a huge change in your body levels for you to feel a difference in your health or mood.
+ At what age should I get tested for a possible hormone imbalance?
We begin to experience a decrease in hormone production in our early thirties, and it may accelerate quickly as we age. Uncorrected, hormonal imbalance can cause destructive symptoms and lead to the development of chronic disease. Bio identical hormone therapy can improve symptoms to prevent common age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease.