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What’s the big deal with hormones?
There’s no getting around it–as we age, our hormone levels deplete. That goes for men and women alike. In fact, by the time we hit 30, our hormone levels already begin to decrease, and they often nose-dive in our 40s. It’s nothing to feel ashamed about because it literally happens to everyone. But the sooner we get our levels checked, the sooner we can get them back to a regular flow. And that means we can start feeling like our younger selves.
MEN
Let’s talk about testosterone. It’s the primary sex hormone for men (but women have some too). Many people think of it only in regards to sexual function, but it has numerous benefits on health and physical function.
Testosterone levels begin to deplete as men age, which lead to many symptoms and side effects. Low sex drive and/or erectile dysfunction are signs of low testosterone. However, there are many other symptoms.
You likely have low levels if you’re experiencing any of the following:
- Increase in abdominal body fat or unexplained weight gain
- Decreased muscle mass and strength
- Indecisiveness, lack of interest, or general apathy
- Feelings of depression, low self esteem
- Lack of daily motivation
- Fatigue, especially with physical activity
- Poor recovery after workouts
- Joint and muscle pain (especially back pain)
- Poor sleep quality and difficulty getting out of bed promptly in the morning
- Hot flashes and increased sweating
- Unnecessary worry or anxiety
- Enlarged prostate
Don’t keep suffering. Call Vitalize to get started with hormone replacement therapy. You’ll be feeling better than ever–in no time.
Women
The main female hormones are estrogen and progesterone. It’s important for a woman to balance these two properly to stay healthy, avoid disease, and feel her best both emotionally and physically.
Premenopause can affect women as early as their 30s and can last several years before menopause. The symptoms of premenopause, caused by a depletion of estrogen and progesterone, can be at best uncomfortable and at worst completely debilitating and miserable. Getting estrogen and progesterone levels in check is key to treating these symptoms and living a full, happy, healthy life as women approach middle-age years and beyond.
Signs and symptoms of low estrogen include:
- Hot flushes and night sweats
- Droopy breasts
- Irregular periods
- Vaginal dryness/itching
- Chronic fatigue
- Feelings of depression, low motivation, low self-esteem
- Low libido
- Poor memory or increasing forgetfulness
- Recurring bladder infections
- Osteoarthritis in joints
Signs and symptoms of low progesterone include:
- Tender and/or swollen breasts
- Painful and/or heavy periods
- Irritability and aggressiveness
- Anxiety, panic attacks, increased anger
- Insomnia
- Swollen belly and bloating
- Increased nervous sensitivity and lower pain tolerance
- Tense muscles
- Ovarian cysts
It’s important to note that most of the signs of progesterone deficiency can also be a sign of excess estrogen. Therefore, it’s very important to evaluate both levels and balance them together to be sure they’re both where they should be to help your body function properly and efficiently with both hormones serving you as they should be.
Testosterone for women
While testosterone is thought of mainly as the “male hormone,” women have testosterone too. Women can often benefit from a slight increase in testosterone, but properly balancing it against progesterone and estrogen levels is critical. Testosterone can help women increase libido, energy, motivation, and muscle mass/strength building.
The most important thing we want to tell women is that we get you. We understand what you’re going through. And you don’t have to keep feeling this way. Let us help you get your body back in balance so you can thrive as the powerful, inspirational woman you are.