Why are my hormones changing?
Menopause is linked to a gradual loss of estrogen as your ovaries slowly stop the production of this hormone. Most women start going through menopause after the age of 45, but the onset varies from person to person. The average age of menopause is 52.
It’s not uncommon to experience a range of symptoms in the years leading up to menopause — and beyond. These symptoms, which are due to an imbalance in your hormone levels, may include:
- Weight gain
- Mood swings
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Breast tenderness
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Headaches
- Low libido
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Hair loss or thinning
- Excessive facial hair
- Acne
You also experience changes in your periods. They may become lighter, heavier, and more sporadic.
What causes a hormonal imbalance?
Menopause isn’t the sole cause of a hormonal imbalance. It may be triggered by:
- Stress
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Metabolic disorder
- Medication
- Smoking
- Alcohol
An imbalance also may be due to androgenic disorders, which occur when your body makes an excess of male hormones.
What is bioidentical hormone replacement?
Bioidentical hormone replacement relieves the symptoms of hormone loss due to menopause and other health conditions. The treatment replaces the hormones you've lost with bioidentical hormones. By design, bioidentical hormones mirror the functions of your natural hormones.
What is the process of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?
Your practitioner at Women's Health Care Center of Houston first tests your hormone levels to determine the proper amount of hormones to replace.
Next, during a quick onsite procedure, they implant a small bioidentical hormone pellet in your buttocks containing the right amount of bioidentical hormones. Once inserted, the pellet steadily releases bioidentical hormones into your body, rebalancing the levels of hormones.
There’s no need to suffer from the symptoms of a hormonal imbalance. Call Women's Health Care Center of Houston today or book a consultation online to find out more about bioidentical hormone therapy.
