• Hormonal imbalance in women is similar to men however, significantly more complex.
• The evaluation and treatment to help the body regain hormonal balance takes patience and time.
• Impact of hormonal imbalance in woman can include.
  • Menstrual irregularities especially in perimenopausal and postmenopausal stages commonly linked to hormonal decline
  • Mood changes that fluctuate form depression, to irritability, and anxiety, are very common and have been associated to a decline in female hormone levels
  • Problems with sleep because of night sweats or disruption of sleep patterns as seen in women with low estrogen levels
  • Increased cholesterol levels have been linked to estrogen which promotes the production of HDL (good cholesterol) since HDL helps reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) levels, the off-balance results in an increased risk of dangerous plaque buildup.
  • Metabolism changes which can lead to unexplained or gradual weight gain, contribute to insulin resistance and increased cholesterol levels and can be a sign of changes in thyroid function
  • Skin, hair and nails changes in hormonal levels and nutrition have an effect the quality of our skin and therefore the ability it has in keeping hair follicles and nails strong
  • Sexual health which can manifest as vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and decreased libido
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections which are known to be linked to decreasing or decreased levels of estrogen. This happens because the tissues become thin and dry, which disrupts the body’s natural ability to protect itself from bacteria which can then easily accesses the bladder and can even affect the kidneys.

While there are countless studies that highlight the risk of blood clots, increased risk of reproductive and breast cancers with increased estrogen levels influenced by HRT, there are also studies that show the benefits of HRT which are credited with reduction of all-cause mortality and reduction in cardiovascular disease. HRT is also praised by patients who feel the enormous change in overall health.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9178928/#:~:text=Over%20the%20last%2020%20years,menopause%20(18%2C19).

As with any treatment, hormone replacement therapy is not a one size fits all but we are here to help. Although  restoring balance can take time, patience can have a huge impact on your quality of life. Don’t just mask your symptoms, your body deserves be heard.