Hormone Imbalance in Men

Our bodies are literally swimming in hormones that act like keys in a lock or pieces to a puzzle. The ‘puzzle’ makes up the big picture of who we are, how we operate and how we feel. When we take hormone replacement therapy that doesn’t fit the original design that our cells recognize, the end result may not feel or act quite right. Hence, possible side effects that can be annoying, uncomfortable or perhaps dangerous may appear.

What are Bio-identical hormones?

Hormone levels decline as we age. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy replenishes the hormones that your body needs to function optimally. Bio-Identical hormones are hormones whose molecular structure is identical to those made in our body. These molecular structures ‘plug-in’ to the receptors throughout our body, turning off and on much of the cellular behaviour that makes us tick. Because they are identical to what our bodies produce naturally, the body may utilize them more efficiently. Compounding pharmacies have the ability to customize formulations specific to meet each person’s individual needs.

Where do Bio-identical Hormones come from?

Bio-identical hormones are derived from plant sources like wild yam or soy. This provides women with a natural source of hormone, something synthetic or traditional hormone therapy doesn’t offer.

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement for Women

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy has been prescribed for women suffering from the symptoms associated with hormonal imbalance such as hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and low sex drive. Bear in mind that most mainstream studies have been performed with conventional hormone replacement therapy. Additionally, pharmaceutical companies cannot patent and sell the hormones women make naturally. (However, pharmaceutical companies can patent a delivery system). This may explain why women are commonly offered prescriptions for non-bio-identical hormone and their request for bio-identical hormone can be met with scepticism.


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Types of Bio-identical Hormone Replacement

Testosterone

Known as the dominant male hormone, Testosterone is an anabolic steroid produced in the testes and derived from cholesterol. Testosterone contributes to muscle mass, bone density, bone strength and stimulates male puberty.  According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 4-5 million men have symptoms of low testosterone levels and only 5-10% seek treatment. Low testosterone is often associated with other chronic health conditions including chronic use of pain medication, obesity, diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol).

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Estrogen

Estrogen is typically associated with women, but did you know it also plays an important role in men’s health? When men are in their adolescent years they have high levels of testosterone and low levels of estrogen. As men age, the levels reverse directions as testosterone begins to convert to estrogen in the tissues of the body. High levels of estrogen in men are said to lead to enlarged breasts, weight gain around the middle and other unpleasant symptoms. It has also been shown to increase the likelihood of developing heart disease, diabetes and prostate cancer.

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Progesterone

When you hear the word progesterone, do you immediately think of women? Did you know that progesterone is needed in men too? Progesterone counters the effects of estrogen produced in men. Progesterone is also a precursor to Testosterone. As men age their testosterone levels drop and estrogen levels continue to rise. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy starts affecting men in their 50’s., and interestingly, it is during this time that estrogen levels begin to climb while progesterone and testosterone levels are declining.

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Cortisol

Cortisol is produced by small glands on top of the kidneys called the adrenal glands. Known as “the stress hormone,” cortisol is released as the body’s natural response to stress. Chronic stress can cause the adrenal glands to become overworked, and eventually quit working. This medical condition is known as Adrenal Fatigue. When the body experiences abnormal cortisol release, either too much or too little, it limits the body’s ability to utilize hormones. This can ultimately affect the function of many body systems including the thyroid gland.

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DHEA

DHEA hormone is produced primarily by the adrenal cortex and is secreted by the testes and the brain. It is a precursor to the hormones that regulate the development and characteristics of men. DHEA helps maintain male masculinity.


A low testosterone level causes the majority of symptoms during Andropause and is linked to a low level of DHEA. DHEA levels begin to decline at around age 30 and continue to gradually decline throughout a man’s life.

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