Hormone decline is a natural part of aging that happens to both men and women, typically starting around age 30. As we get older, our bodies produce fewer important hormones like testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA and growth hormone. This can lead to unpleasant symptoms like low sex drive, fatigue, weight gain, hot flashes, and just an overall feeling of getting older faster than we'd like.
The most common hormones that decline are:
- Testosterone - drops about 1% per year after age 30 in men. Low T causes low energy, reduced muscle mass, weight gain, and lower sex drive.
- Estrogen - drops off steeply during perimenopause and menopause in women, usually in the 40s and 50s. This leads to hot flashes, vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping, and mood changes.
- Progesterone - declines during perimenopause, causing irregular periods and trouble getting pregnant.
- DHEA - peaks around age 25, then declines. DHEA boosts immune function and bone strength.
- Growth hormone - falls steadily after age 30. Low growth hormone reduces muscle mass, bone density, and exercise capacity.
The good news is that
hormone decline is treatable in both men and women! Replacement therapy with bioidentical hormones can help restore optimal levels, leading to better health and an improved quality of life.
At Optimal Hormone Health Clinic, we specialize in customized
bioidentical hormone therapy to help combat the effects of hormone decline. Our experienced physicians run advanced testing to identify any hormone imbalances and create a personalized treatment plan. We provide
testosterone and
estrogen patches, pellets, creams and more to get your levels balanced properly.
Patients tell us every day how much better they feel on
hormone therapy - saying it's like getting their health and vitality back! We've seen remarkable improvements in energy, weight loss, muscle tone, sexual function, sleep quality and mental sharpness.
So don't just accept
hormone decline as an inevitable part of aging. Get your
hormones tested and find out if
hormone replacement is right for you! Contact Optimal Hormone Health Clinic today to schedule a consultation with one of our
anti-aging hormone specialists. We'll get you tuned up and feeling yourself again!