Hormone levels naturally decline as we age. This gradual drop causes changes throughout the body that can significantly impact quality of life. Around age 30, hormones like testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and growth hormone start to slowly decrease each year. By age 50, many people have hormone levels less than half of what they were in their 20s.
What causes hormones to decline?
The decline is mostly due to changes in the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gonads. These master glands produce fewer hormones as we get older. Factors like stress, poor diet, lack of sleep, and certain medications can quicken the pace of decline.
What are the effects of hormone decline?
Both men and women experience effects like:
- Decreased muscle mass
- Increased body fat
- Reduced bone density
- Loss of skin elasticity
- Fatigue, trouble sleeping
- Reduced libido
- Emotional changes like depression
The wide range of symptoms stems from hormones influencing processes throughout the body - from metabolism and reproduction to cognition and much more.
Can hormone decline be treated?
Yes,
hormone replacement therapy can effectively treat hormone decline. Replacing deficient hormones restores levels back to an optimal range, leading to remarkable improvements in energy, body composition, sex drive, emotional health, and quality of life. These hormones are bioidentical to the naturally occurring hormones in the body:
- Testosterone
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Thyroid (T3 & T4)
- Growth hormone
At
Vitality Balance Clinic, our experienced medical providers specialize in customized bioidentical hormone therapy. We provide comprehensive lab testing, medical evaluation, ongoing monitoring and support to help patients achieve their wellness goals.
"I felt 20 years younger after just 3 months of hormone therapy at Vitality Balance Clinic," says Maria S., age 47. Contact us today for a free consultation to see if hormone therapy is right for you.
In summary, hormone decline is a natural part of aging that can significantly disrupt wellbeing. The good news is that hormone replacement therapy can safely and effectively treat hormone deficiencies, leading to amazing benefits like more energy, better body composition, increased sex drive, sharper thinking, balanced moods, and improved overall health. Consider contacting
Vitality Balance Clinic to learn more and schedule a free hormone assessment. Our caring medical team can help people of all ages optimize hormone levels and live life to the fullest!