Common Symptoms Of Hormonal Imbalance In Women

Dr. Enrique Jacome

Over the last 100 years as we have doubled our life expectancy, the soft tissue glands which create our hormones are being forced to produce them longer than ever. Our increasingly stressful lives, worsening nutrition and lack of proper fitness combine to result in declining levels of hormones in our bodies.

Regardless of age, a woman's hormones all work together like a symphony; if one part of the orchestra is not functioning properly, then the melody you produce is out of tune. So, even when only one unbalanced hormone is present, it will adversely affect all the others and may result in the followingmenopausal symptoms and premenopause symptoms.

With hormonal imbalance - awareness is key. Even when only one unbalanced hormone is present, it may result in the following hormonal imbalance symptoms in women.

Common Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance
Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
Weight Gain
Insomnia
Fatigue
Low Libido
Vaginal Dryness
PMS
Mood Swings
Depression
Endometriosis
Fibrosis
Foggy Memory

That beautiful, tuned melody that we look for is your optimal health, free from premenopause symptoms and menopausal symptoms. Women with balanced hormones integrated with proper nutrition and fitness can have a better quality of life as they age.

There is relief! The above symptoms of hormonal imbalance in women can indicate any one of the conditions of menopause and her ugly sisters (perimenopause and postmenopause), surgical menopause, thyroid health and adrenal fatigue. But regardless of condition, these symptoms could mean that you have a hormone imbalance. 

If you are experiencing these symptoms, getting tested by our office in order to discover the current levels of your hormones, could be the solution you have been seeking. Once we know your results, we can find that beautiful melody and relieve you of premenopause symptoms and menopausal symptoms; you do not have to live with them! You will be healthier, happier, and free to enjoy your life without the inconvenience and frustration of symptoms resulting from premenopause, menopause, or any of the others.

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How Hormones Therapy Effects Osteoporosis

One unquestioned benefit of hormone replacement is the preservation and restoration of bone density. In our experience, it is possible for most patients to raise bone density without bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, Zometa), with the use of specific supplements and hormones. Both estrogen and testosterone improve bone density. Higher doses have greater effect, but lower doses will still be effective. Spine bone density tends to improve more rapidly than hip bone density. Bisphosphonate drugs may cause fractures of the hip bone,
destruction of the jawbone, and esophageal problems
including trouble swallowing.

By far the most effective method of hormone replacement for increasing bone density is implantation of hormone pellets. This is because the pellets release a constant amount of hormone throughout the day, every day, for several months. There is no fluctuation of hormone levels. In one woman who had previously been using transdermal hormone creams, bone density increased over 10% in the lumbar spine, 15 months after changing to pellets.

DEXA bone density testing is the most accurate way to determine the presence of osteoporosis. It employs very low dose x-ray to assess bone thickness in the hip, lower back, and wrist, the primary areas at risk for fracture. Insurance permits testing every two years after menopause, and every year if osteoporosis is found. A T-score (a correlation with age of maximal bone density) of -2.5 or lower determines that osteoporosis is present. All women should have bone density measurements by the age of 50.

A woman should have bone density measurement at the time of menopause, or earlier if she has a fracture of the hip or spine, premature or surgical menopause, inflammatory bowel disease, treatment with steroids, or a family history of osteoporosis. Very thin women, and light-skinned women, have higher risk of osteoporosis. Overweight and obese women have lower risk.

Bone density in men also responds to hormonal changes. All men with osteoporosis, with height loss, or history of vertebral, hip or wrist fracture, should have DEXA bone density testing. If bone density is low or low normal, the testosterone level should be obtained. Total testosterone below 320 ng/dl justifies treatment with testosterone. Again, pellets are the most effective method of hormone administration, but sublingual, transdermal or intramuscular preparations are still effective. Bone density should be retested every year until a desirable result is achieved, and every two years after that.

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VIVE Natural Hormone Therapy Can Help Improve Your Memory

Dr. Enrique Jacome

If precious photos get deleted somehow, all we have left to recall our many experiences is our ability to remember. If you forget all the good times you’ve had, those cherished memories may be gone forever. Use of hormone therapy can improve your memory.

Before you consider hormone replacement therapy make sure your diet is appropriate to keep your memory strong. Your brain needs the proper nutrients to keep the brain cells healthy. A healthy diet includes keeping your body properly hydrated and reducing alcohol intake. Alcohol confuses the mind; too much of it adversely affects your memory. On top of that alcohol impair the function of some glands producinghormones.

Social interaction improves mental health

A good tip to help improve your memory is to be more social. Studies have shown that our brains respond much better to socializing than if we were alone. People who socialize regularly will enjoy the benefit of a slower hormone decline due to staying mentally and physically active.

Interact with people on a regular basis. Studies have shown that being active and social can keep stress and depression at bay. These factors are known to contribute to memory loss. The effect can worsen if you happen to live alone.

Healthy hormonal system maintains your mental health

Memory has a tendency to become less efficient as you age. The process of aging causes a decrease in the number of cells (neurons) within the brain. Due to this change within the brain’s composition, it may take longer to learn new information. You can take proactive steps to minimize the effects this has on your memory processes. To help keep your memory keen, eat a healthy diet and maintain an active lifestyle.

If your aging parents are showing signs of becoming more forgetful, watch for signs of dementia. Some forms of dementia are treatable or even reversible if caught in the early stages. In addition to memory loss, look for signs of impaired judgment, disorientation, lack of personal hygiene, a decline in reasoning and communication skills, and agitation or paranoia. If you notice any of these signs, make sure your loved one sees a physician right away.

Hormone replacement therapy can help brain functions and reverse signs of dementia. Your diet is also vital to maintaining hormonal balance in your system.

Protecting your cells is vital to keeping your brain healthy and active. Eating foods that are rich in antioxidants like blueberries, strawberries, and other fruits and veggies will give you a leg up in taking care of your brain. These antioxidants not only keep your brain working in optimum condition, they also may help slow the aging process.

Hormones are messengers which affects many bodily functions, brain functions loss is considered one of the most dramatic signs of aging and can be prevented to a large extent by hormone treatment.

If you keep anything in life, you need to make sure you keep your memories. Whether we’re talking about material for your next pop quiz or your wedding day, memories are very important and something we all need to hold on to.

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The True Difference Between HRT And BHRT

Dr. Enrique Jacome

For many decades, women who complained to their doctor about menopausal symptoms were typically prescribed conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The key difference between HRT and BHRT? HRT uses synthetic hormones, most commonly Premarin (estrogen synthesized from pregnant mares' urine), Provera (a chemical progesterone substitute) or Prempro, which is a combination of the two.

Over time, studies have shown that synthetic hormones are not compatible with the human body because they don't always react the same way in human cell receptors. In 2002, a major study on HRT, called the Women’s Health Initiative, revealed that use of synthetic hormones raises the risk of breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, and heart disease. The results were so alarming that the study had to be discontinued and, as news spread across the country, millions of women stopped using HRT.

Because bio-identical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones women make in their bodies, they respond and act just like your own hormone and form the same type of estrogen (estradiol) and progesterone you have in your body right now. This makes it much easier to measure and keep track of hormone levels, ensuring you receive the dosage of hormones that best matches your very individual needs.

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