With aging, women experience declines in hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and even testosterone. This decline causes an imbalance/deficiency state that can trigger many sexual, mental, emotional and physical problems.
Traditionally, women suffering from hormone-related symptoms have been prescribed numerous treatments, including contraceptive pills to regulate periods or anti-depressants to help calm them down. Unfortunately, however, such approaches do not get to the true root of the problem. Happily, in many cases a treatment program composed of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, exercise, diet and nutritional supplementation can improve many of the symptoms from which menopausal women suffer.
Women in their mid-thirties and forties can experience the devastating effects of pre-menopause and many women ages 40 and older suffer from menopause. Some of these problems are:
Pre-Menopause Symptoms
- Irregular Menstrual Cycles
- Breast Tenderness
- Irritability, Anxiety and Mood Swings
- Water Retention
- Weight Gain
- Reduced Ability to Manage Stress
- Concentration Difficulties
- Reduced Sex Drive
- Sexual Difficulties
Menopause Symptoms
- Exercise and Diet Resistance
- Weight Gain
- Breast Tenderness
- Headaches
- Anxiety and Tearfulness
- Hot flushes
- Insomnia
- Reduced Sex Drive
- Mood Swings, Anxiety, and Depression
- Foggy thinking and confusion
A treatment program using bioidentical hormones may help with many of the above symptoms and also:
- Enhance Immune System Function
- Improve Memory and Cognitive Function
- Increase Libido and Sexual Desire
- Improve Skin Tone/Texture
- Increase Lean Muscle
- Increase Energy Levels
- Improve Hot Flushes and Night Sweats