Understanding Hormonal Imbalance in Women

Regular hormone checks are essential for women to optimize hormone levels and prevent hormonal imbalance in the endocrine system. At East Texas Testosterone & Hormone Therapy, we offer Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to effectively balance female hormones. Contact us to learn more about female hormones and recognize signs of hormonal imbalance.

Understanding the Causes of Hormone Imbalance in WOMen

Hormone imbalance in women can develop due to various factors, including the natural aging process and genetic predispositions to certain conditions.

Additionally, lifestyle choices play a significant role in hormone balance, with factors such as diet, exercise regimen, and stress levels influencing hormonal health.

Understanding these contributors is essential for managing hormone imbalances effectively and exploring personalized solutions like bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) offered by East Texas Testosterone & Hormone Therapy.

Contact us to learn more about optimizing hormone balance and enhancing overall well-being.

What Conditions can

Hormone Imbalance cause?

When a female experiences hormone imbalance, they can develop symptoms that range from subtle to debilitating. This means there is either too little of a woman’s hormones being produced or none at all.

Symptoms of a hormonal imbalance in women may include:

  • Fatigue

  • Weight gain

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Irritability and mood swings

  • Night sweats and hot flashes

  • Vaginal dryness

  • Brain fog

  • Decreased bone density

Understanding Hormonal imbalance in Women

Regular hormone checks are essential for women to optimize hormone levels and prevent hormonal imbalance in the endocrine system. At East Texas Testosterone & Hormone Therapy, we offer Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to effectively balance female hormones. Contact us to learn more about female hormones and recognize signs of hormonal imbalance.

Understanding the Causes of Hormone Imbalance in woMen

Hormone imbalance in women can develop due to various factors, including the natural aging process and genetic predispositions to certain conditions.

Additionally, lifestyle choices play a significant role in hormone balance, with factors such as diet, exercise regimen, and stress levels influencing hormonal health.

Understanding these contributors is essential for managing hormone imbalances effectively and exploring personalized solutions like bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) offered by East Texas Testosterone & Hormone Therapy.

Contact us to learn more about optimizing hormone balance and enhancing overall well-being.

What Condition Can Hormone Imbalance Cause?

  • Low energy

  • Inability to sleep

  • Loss of muscle mass

  • Increased body fat (especially around the waist line)

  • Mood changes and low sex drive

  • Anxiousness

  • High cholesterol

  • Elevated blood sugar

When a female experiences hormone imbalance, they can develop symptoms that range from subtle to debilitating. This means there is either too little of a woman’s hormones being produced or none at all.

Frequently asked questions

What is pellet therapy?

Pellets are made of custom-compounded hormones. The hormones are compounded in the U.S. by outsourcing facilities that are held to strict standards. Each pellet has customized doses of hormones of estrogen and testosterone for each patient's needs. These pellets are inserted subcutaneously into the hip area and provide continuous therapeutic support for months following the insertion.

How can BHRT help with menopause?

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, or BHRT, may be able to rebalance hormone levels that are reduced during menopause. BHRT's approach to menopause therapy for women only uses hormones similar to those found in the human body and may help relieve the symptoms associated with menopause. BHRT pellets provide constant and consistent doses of hormone therapy throughout the course of the day, week, and month according to some patients.

Who is a candidate for bioidentical hormone therapy?

Men and Women who are experiencing fatigue, insomnia, low sex drive, mood swings, and a host of other unwanted symptoms. Women going through menopause are often good candidates as well.

How often are pellet insertions scheduled?

It is recommended for women to come in for their pellet insertion every 3-4 months and men every 5-6 months.

What is BHRT?

BHRT stands for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. The term "bioidentical" is used to convey that the molecular structure is the same as the hormones produced by the human body. This molecular structure makes it easier for our bodies to absorb compared to synthetic hormones.