Hormone levels naturally decline as we age. This occurs in both men and women, leading to symptoms like low energy, trouble sleeping, and reduced libido. As our bodies change with age, maintaining healthy hormone balances becomes increasingly important.
Allowing hormone levels to drop too low can negatively impact quality of life. It also raises risks for various age-related diseases.
For example, low testosterone is linked to higher obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and mortality rates in men. Declining estrogen puts women at greater risk for osteoporosis and heart disease.
Balancing hormones as we age can help minimize these risks and maintain wellness.
Lifestyle measures like improved diet, exercise, and stress reduction can help optimize hormone function naturally. However, many people still need medical treatment.
Bioidentical hormone therapy can restore levels of testosterone, estrogen, progesterone thyroid hormones, DHEA, growth hormone, and other declining hormones. Treatment is customized based on lab testing of each person's unique hormone profile and needs.
I've personally found the hormone doctors at Balance & Renew Clinic clinic very helpful for managing my changing hormones. They use cutting edge testing and personalized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to restore optimal balances. Most people find they feel decades younger on properly managed hormone therapy!
Let me know if you have any other questions about age-related hormone decline. Taking proactive steps to balance your hormones is crucial for supporting vibrant, lifelong health.