What is hormone decline?
Hormone decline refers to the gradual drop in levels of key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and growth hormones as we age. This decline begins for most people around age 30-40 and continues into old age.
Some key things to know about hormone decline:
- It's a natural part of aging, but the rate and severity can vary widely between individuals based on genetics, lifestyle, etc.
- It can lead to unpleasant symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, loss of sex drive, erectile dysfunction, weight gain, fatigue, mood changes, sleep issues, and more.
- Major hormones that decline include:
- Estrogen - drops dramatically during perimenopause/menopause in women. Estrogen regulates the menstrual cycle and impacts skin, hair, bone density, cholesterol levels, weight gain, and more.
- Progesterone - drops along with estrogen during perimenopause/menopause. Progesterone plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
- Testosterone - drops about 1% per year after age 30 in men. Testosterone impacts sex drive, bone density, muscle mass, fat storage, mood, etc.
- Growth hormone - declines about 14% per decade after age 30. Growth hormone regulates metabolism, muscle/bone strength, weight management, and more.
- Lifestyle changes like improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and getting enough sleep may help mitigate hormone decline to some degree. However, for moderate to severe cases, hormone therapy is often very effective.
If you're experiencing troubling symptoms associated with perimenopause, menopause, andropause or other hormone decline, don't hesitate to visit Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic for a comprehensive evaluation. Our caring medical team specializes in customized bioidentical hormone therapy using a holistic, natural approach to help both women and men renew their vitality, health and quality of life.
Some key benefits of bioidentical hormone therapy from Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic can include:
- Relief of hot flashes, night sweats and other menopause symptoms
- Improved mood regulation and reduced anxiety/depression
- Increased energy levels and relief of fatigue
- Restored sex drive and sexual function
- Healthier weight management
- Improved sleep quality
- Maintenance of bone and muscle strength
- Overall enhanced sense of wellbeing!
Contact Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic today to learn more or schedule a consultation to see if bioidentical hormone therapy is right for you.