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The Bioidentical Hormones Specialists in San Antonio use Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy to help women and men increase their quality of life and improve overall levels of health and wellness. Hormones are chemical messengers that work to carry signals that manipulate numerous bodily functions, and as aging occurs, the endocrine system, which secretes hormones may begin to decline. When hormone production reduces, men and women may begin to experience the signs and symptoms associated with aging.
While the aging process is unique to each individual, many women and men experience common symptoms that can include low libido, aging skin, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, insomnia, muscle loss, and emotional imbalances. In the past, men and women had limited options in regards to fighting the effects of aging and hormone decline; however, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help to reduce the signs of aging and age related symptoms. Some of the benefits that can be derived from Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy include:
In women and men, estrogen can promote the production of collagen, which helps to keep the skin youthful and elastic. It can also help women to maintain breast fullness, thick hair and nails, and lustrous skin. In men, testosterone can help prevent muscle atrophy and flabbiness. During hormone decline, most men lose around 12-15 pounds of muscle mass, and women can also lose muscle tone and become flabbier. Keeping hormones balanced can help men and women to look more youthful.
Insomnia, trouble falling asleep, or issues staying asleep can be attributed to hormonal imbalances, and this can happen because a lack of estrogen and progesterone can decrease serotonin levels, which helps to promote sleep. It may also occur because hormones signal the hypothalamus, which helps to regulate the body’s sleep cycles. When hormones are balanced, the hypothalamus can receive accurate signals and sleep can be regulated.
In women, hormone decline can lead to vaginal dryness, loss of libido, and the inability to climax. While these symptoms can occur at any time, they are most common in women that are experiencing perimenopause and menopause. Restoring estrogen and progesterone to normal levels can help women to have restored libido and sexual function.
In men, signs of low testosterone can start with a loss of involuntary morning erections, which is followed with a lack of desire for sexual activity, and eventually, the further decline of testosterone can lead to erectile dysfunction. Balancing testosterone levels can improve erectile function and libido.
In women, weight loss resistance is often encountered as a result of hormone decline, and typically, imbalances with estrogen and progesterone lead to weight gain. Women with an estrogen deficiency often retain body fat because fat contains estrogens, and women with a lack of progesterone can experience water retention because it is a natural diuretic.
In men, a lack of testosterone can cause an increase in body fat, which causes a rise in estrogen. This increase of estrogen then suppresses testosterone, causing more weight gain, and this negative feedback loop can continue until it is broken, which can happen with bio-identical hormones helping a person to regain hormone balance.
Testosterone helps both men and women to build muscle and look more toned, and it improves workout performances because it promotes the production of red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. When there is a lack of testosterone, men and women may experience weaker muscles, muscle loss, reduced stamina and endurance, and poor workout performances. Restoring testosterone to normal levels in both men and women can help to increase physical strength and agility while improving muscle tone.
Hormonal fluctuations almost always lead to mood swings because hormones have a large impact on brain chemistry. In men, if testosterone is too low depression may occur; if levels are too high, anger and aggression can occur. Regulating hormones can allow men to feel mentally healthier and improve overall moods and wellness levels.
In women, changes in estrogen and progesterone can lead to mood changes, such as irritability, anxiety, depression, apathy, sadness, and anger outbursts. Balancing hormone levels can help women to improve their moods and increase their overall sense of wellbeing.
Numerous benefits for both men and women can be obtained with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. The Bioidentical Hormones doctors in San Antonio serve patients in Bexar County and the areas of Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Castle Hills, Cibolo, China Grove, Converse, Cross Mountain, Elmendorf, Fair Oaks Ranch, Grey Forest, Helotes, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park, Kirby, Leon Springs, Leon Valley, Live Oak, Lytle, Olmos Park, San Antonio, Sandy Oaks, Schertz, Scenic Oaks, Selma, Shavano Park, Somerset, St. Hedwig, Terrell Hills, Timberwood Park, Universal City, Von Ormy, and Windcrest.
