Sex Hormone Imbalances
It's all about balance. Balancing hormones requires precision. We believe in “test don’t guess” mindset. Anyone can prescribe hormones, but do they know how to balance them? Transforming Yourself Functional Medicine PLLC offers a variety of hormonal therapy options including bio-identical hormones, supplements, herbs, lifestyle changes, and nutritional changes.
Common Menopause Symptoms
Menopause is a time in a woman’s life when her ovaries are no longer producing estrogen and progesterone. Medically termed, a woman is “menopausal” once they have gone 12 months without a menstrual cycle. The average age is 51.5 but can occur earlier or later. During this time her hormone levels fluctuate drastically, causing the numerous symptoms listed here:
Bio-Identical Hormones
Bio-identical means the hormones are made as an exact match (same chemical makeup) to the hormones your body makes or used to make. They are not synthetic hormones, such birth control pills, where the chemical makeup is NOT the same as what our bodies naturally produce.
Bio-identical Hormones can be sourced from soy or yams and converted to sex hormones in a lab. The finished product is recognized by your body as something “it has missing missing for a long time.”
Who is considered a candidate for bio-identical hormone replacement (BHRT)?
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help people with low or unbalanced hormone levels, including those experiencing symptoms of perimenopause or menopause.
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Common Perimenopause Symptoms
Perimenopause can occur in a women’s life in her mid-late 30’s/early 40’s and continues into menopause. This time in her life can go on for 10-15 years. During this time her hormone levels fluctuate drastically, causing the numerous symptoms listed here:
Women can have imbalances of sex hormones such as estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA at any point of life. There are many causes of hormonal imbalances such as age, environmental toxins, genetics, gut health, inflammation, nutrition, lifestyle, stress, and weight/body composition.
When hormones are out of whack (not balanced), you can also feel that same way. A woman can have effects such as: lack of concentration, memory issues, fatigue, weight gain/loss, anxiety, insomnia, loss of sex drive, menstrual changes (if still cycling), and so much more. That's why it's so important to choose a knowledgeable and skilled provider to help you navigate these hormonal challenges.