Providing Relief to Baby Boomers with Hormone Replacement Therapy

One lesser-known service provided by Phoenix Family Medical Clinic is hormone replacement therapy. Commonly confused and mistaken with gender reassignment therapy, hormone replacement is actually a common procedure for men and women entering their golden years. The truth is, as the body ages, both males and females produce fewer key hormones specific to sexual drive as well as other vital bodily functions and growth. Hormone replacement therapy increases depleting hormone levels to keep the body operating as it should.

In fact, hormone replacement therapy assists the central hub of your nervous system, the pituitary gland, as it sends messages to the brain controlling energy levels, body temperature, and even your heart beat and urine regulation! Because the pituitary gland’s hormonal output affects many bodily functions, a failure to produce the hormones necessary during an individual’s mid-life has the potential to cause some serious damage.

For most women, the commonly known midlife hormonal change is menopause, which typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Most women in this life stage experience a change in temperature sensitivity (hot flashes), mood swings, hair thickness, sweating and other symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue and anxiety, typical of an imbalance in the body. While none of these are directly life-threatening, they are forms of discomfort and imbalance that impact daily function.

Males, however, do not have as well-known of a hormonal change. Most men typically experience it most in their sexual lives when it manifests as an inability to perform or even to get into the mood. However, many men do not recognize other lesser-known symptoms such as inflamed arthritis, loss of memory and sleep disturbances.

Without hormone replacement therapy, the risk of heart disease, osteoporosis and even colorectal cancer increases. Hormone replacement therapy restores depleted hormone levels, and when all the other organs and glands are properly working in your body, you have a stronger defense system to combat any other potentially threatening conditions.

Going through a midlife hormonal change can be a scary experience, but it is manageable. There are many holistic remedies and medical technologies available to help patients cope with aging. Phoenix Family Medical providers are well-trained and qualified to educate you on the benefits and options of hormone replacement therapy, so schedule an appointment today to discuss your treatment!

Phoenix Family Medical Clinic provides wellness care for children, women and men of all ages. Our providers are board-certified, and our no-insurance clinic has helped valley residents for several years. Conveniently schedule your appointment for any of our four locations at phoenixfamilymedical.com, or send us your questions via Facebook!

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