Mastering Harmony: Aligning Female Hormones for Enhanced Well-being and Radiance

Within your body lies a delicate dance of hormones, each playing a unique role in orchestrating your overall health and vitality.

 

During reproductive years, female hormonal imbalances in estrogen, progesterone and testosterone can lead to a variety of manifestations like irregular menstrual cycles, sleep disorders, persistent acne, frequent fatigue, mood swings, depression, changes in breasts and libido, weight gain, thinning hair, and symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats.

 

Similarly, menopause, which signifies the cessation of menstrual cycles, also triggers multiple symptoms due to hormonal changes. These can encompass phenomena such as hot flashes, mood changes, sleep problems, painful intercourse, perpetual fatigue, diminished libido, memory concerns, and weight gain.

 

Since Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is generally safe and well-tolerated, it is an option to manage these imbalances.   It can offer relief from menopausal symptoms such as enhancing bone health, balancing mood and emotions, improving memory, reducing colon cancer risk, preserving skin elasticity, and improving bladder and vaginal tissue health. It can also be seen as a path to help reduce certain chronic diseases associated with aging as well as decrease the overall risk of death from any cause and other age-related diseases.

 

HRT inevitably has been associated with concerns such as cardiovascular risks, increased chances of breast and endometrial cancer, risks of blood clots, susceptibility to strokes, and potential gallbladder issues.  However, research indicates  that (HRT) can have different effects based on when in a woman’s life it’s started. If started when a woman is under 60 years old or around the time of menopause, HRT can significantly reduce the risk of death from any cause and help prevent heart disease. Interestingly, it also seems to be more effective for heart disease formation than other common treatments like cholesterol-lowering medications.

 

Concerning common worries about HRT’s risks, such as breast cancer, stroke, and certain types of blood clots, it is worth mentioning that these risks are really quite rare—about less than 10 events for every 10,000 women who take HRT. It’s important to note that these risks aren’t unique to HRT and are comparably low as with other medications.

 

The decision to initiate hormone replacement therapy is very personal and based on the individual.  Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are pivotal for the harmonious functioning of your reproductive system, mood, bone density, and beyond. Understanding this intricate dance truly empowers you to take charge of your well-being.

 

At Origin Medicine, Michelle Sandwisch, ARNP prides herself at being at the forefront of this understanding. She consistently investigates, assesses, and enhances her approach, geared towards guiding you safely within this intricate hormonal dance through education and tracking.

 

To request and appointment or inquiries about services with Michelle at Origin Medicine, click here: https://www.originmedicine.com and click “schedule”.

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