Hormone imbalance can reduce the quality of life for men, as well as women. While a lot is spoken in the media about menopause, not so much is mentioned about men and the loss of hormones which can affect their daily life and their body’s ability to function. Known as andropause, it is a condition which is associated with the decrease in testosterone. While effects of menopause can be sudden, the symptoms in andropause are more gradual, and a lot less noticeable.
As the level of hormones, in particular, testosterone, can affect your mental clarity, focus, sexual desire and a sense of well-being, then maintaining the delicate balance becomes more important than ever. Signs of deficiency are varied in men of all ages and include:
- Mood swings
- Decreased sex drive
- Less stamina
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Weight gain
- Lack of focus
- Night sweats
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
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While this may not necessarily sound like a cause for concern, there are long-term health issues associated with men suffering from low levels of testosterone which can include cancer, heart disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s and diabetes.
If you are experiencing an unnatural level of hormones or symptoms such as those mentioned above, then you may be a potential candidate for Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). Only a qualified doctor can determine whether BHRT can help your hormone levels and associated health problems, and this is identified with a simple blood test and assessment.
BHRT is an exact method to help your body maintain its balance through the fusion of small pellets under the skin using local anesthesia. The pellets, inserted into the fatty layer just beneath your skin, will ensure that your hormones are released at a constant, healthy level. Unlike creams, injections or gels, pellets injected in the buttocks or lower abdomen, can provide a more consistent level of hormones over an extended period.
Men, and also women, can receive many benefits when their hormone levels receive a boost including increased energy levels, improved mental clarity, weight loss, a decrease in anxiety, a healthier sense of well-being, and enhanced sexual libido.
BHRT has been used safely in the US since 1938. It is an all-natural plant-based product made of soy and yam, and offers the same molecular structure as the hormones produced naturally within your own body. Because of this, side effects are minimal. They can include slight bruising, minor bleeding or even infection. The side-effects are actually a lot less severe than many of the other synthetic hormones available on the market.
After the insertion of the pellets, you will begin to feel relief from your symptoms in 10-14 days. Avoid vigorous exercise for a few days or as directed by your doctor. Your doctor will then schedule follow up appointments to evaluate your hormone levels on an ongoing basis to make sure that they are well within the targeted range to see positive results.
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