Hormone-related symptoms or problems may occur throughout the feminine life cycle:
Dysmenorrhea (cramps)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Infertility/Endometriosis
Irregular menstrual periods
Fibrocystic breasts
Premenopausal symptoms
Weight gain
Mood swings
Reduced libido
Vaginal thinning/Dryness
Painful intercourse
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Depression/Tearful
Poor concentration/Memory lapses
Insomnia/Disturbed sleep
Arteriosclerosis
Osteoporosis
Fatigue
Headaches
Anxious/Nervous
Heavy menses
Bleeding Changes
Incontinence
Polycystic ovaries
Water retention
Heart palpitations
Stress
Cold Body Temperature
Sugar cravings
Increased facial/body hair
Scalp hair loss
Oily skin
Thinning skin
Aches and pains
Fibromyalgia
Milwaukee women can benefit from Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy to help relieve mood swings, weight gain, and other problems that may occur throughout the feminine life cycle.
Goals of Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Alleviate the symptoms caused by the natural decrease in production of hormones by the body
Give the protective benefits which were originally provided by naturally occurring hormones
Re-establish a hormonal balance
Estrogens
Estriol (E3), estradiol (E2), and estrone (E1) are often prescribed in combination to re-establish a normal physiologic balance
Progesterone
Is commonly prescribed for perimenopausal women to counteract "estrogen dominance"
Is preferred by women who had previously taken synthetic progestins, according to one Mayo Clinic study
Produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands in women and, in smaller amounts, the testes and the adrenal glands in men.
Especially beneficial because it keeps the other hormones in balance
Androgens (i.e. testosterone & DHEA)
Enhance libido
Testosterone is often called the "hormone of desire" because of its powerful effect on libido
Testosterone is important in building strong muscles, bones, and ligaments, as well as increasing energy and easing depression
DHEA has shown to protect against cancer and heart disease and to lower cholesterol. DHEA has also shown to improve memory, strengthen the immune system, prevent bone loss, reduce body fat, and enhance libido
Provide cardiovascular protection (lower cholesterol)
Enhance bone building (increase calcium retention)
Improve energy levels and mental alertness
Pregnenolone
Referred to as the "parent hormone"
Believed to be the most potent memory enhancer, it has also been shown to be beneficial in improving concentration, fighting mental fatigue, and relieving severe joint pain and fatigue in arthritis
Cortisol
Primary hormone secreted by the adrenals in response to stress
Involved in the regulation of glucose, protein, fatty acids, immune cells, inflammation, blood vessels, blood pressure, maintenance of connective tissue
Symptoms of high cortisol; muscle and bone loss, abdominal fat, elevated blood sugar, sugar cravings, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, suppressed immune function, memory, mood, and sleep disturbances
Symptoms of low cortisol; chronic fatigue, allergies, asthma, susceptibility to illness and infection, arthritis, fibromyalgia
Thyroid
Affects every bodily function by regulating energy and heat production, growth, tissue repair, and development; stimulating protein synthesis; modulating carbohydrates, protein, and fat metabolism as well as digestion; modulating muscle and nerve action; and helping to regulate hormone excretion and oxygen utilization.