Hormone replacement therapy can be a suitable treatment for hormone deficiencies. This therapy supplements the hormones that your body isn’t creating anymore, such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. You could be experiencing the symptoms of a hormone imbalance and not know it. Maybe you suspect it, but you have heard conflicting ideas about HRT services. In this blog, we want to point you to the symptoms of hormone imbalances, what causes them, and how to safely treat them. What are the Causes and Symptoms of a Hormone Imbalance? Let’s learn more about the different types of conditions that lead to hormone imbalances and their symptoms. Perimenopause and Menopause Perimenopause begins a couple of years before menopause. During this time, your periods may gradually become irregular and your progesterone levels can start to drop off. When you have not had a menstrual cycle in a year, you have entered menopause. This occurs because your body’s estrogen levels have tapered off to the point where your cycle ends. Many women experience: Hot flashes Night sweats Vaginal dryness and irritation Irritation or pain during intercourse Mood changes Andropause Andropause can be considered the male counterpart to menopause. At around age 40, men’s testosterone …
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