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It’s been observed in my clinic, that most women suffering from mood swing, depression, anxiety, fatigue, lack of stamina, low sex drive etc seek medical help for a psychiatric illness, and 80% do not need any antipsychotic drugs!

all they need is hormone balancing with bio identical hormone therapy.

Hormone replacement therapy, with bioidentical hormones, in particular, has proven to be an effective therapy for the relief of age-related symptoms in both men and women and for the prevention of more serious medical chronic illnesses. It improves the quality of life and will help us go back to optimal physical, sexual, emotional and mental health.

 

It’s been observed in my clinic, that most women suffering from mood swing, depression, anxiety, fatigue, lack of stamina, low sex drive etc seek medical help for a psychiatric illness, and 80% do not need any antipsychotic drugs!

all they need is hormone balancing with bio identical hormone therapy.

Hormone replacement therapy, with bioidentical hormones, in particular, has proven to be an effective therapy for the relief of age-related symptoms in both men and women and for the prevention of more serious medical chronic illnesses. It improves the quality of life and will help us go back to optimal physical, sexual, emotional and mental health.

natural progesterone and estrogen, and bioidentical hormones tend to reduce women’s risk of disease while minimizing the negative effects of aging. Synthetic HRT drugs, in contrast, increase the risk of disease. Non-bioidentical progestin is not only non-protective, it significantly increases estrogen stimulated breast cell replication and growth.

“Today medical literature clearly supports the claim that bioidentical hormones have some distinctly different, opposite, physiological effects to those of their synthetic counterpart.

Progesterone has a very calming effect. Progesterone affects the GABA receptors in the brain, helps to sleep better, keep calm, keeps mood stable, helps lose weight by reducing water retention. Natural progesterone, in general, can also help alleviate mood swings, irritability, and depression.

Hormonal changes in women can occur as early as in the mid-30s. It usually starts with the decline of progesterone and the first symptoms usually include:

Sleep disturbances
Heart palpitations
Emotional spells
Anxiety
Mood changes, irritability
Weight gain
This is a stage of estrogen dominance that can cause considerable metabolic and psychological turmoil.

A few years later estrogens become imbalanced, then decrease, and patients will present with various symptoms such as:

Hot flashes and night sweats
Vaginal dryness
Decreased libido
Lack of energy
Mental fog
Depression
Skin and hair changes
More weight gain
Estrogen can help improve mood via its effect on serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is active in the brain. Low levels of serotonin can lead to depression, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping, as well as affecting how one experiences pain. Estrogen, however, helps in the formation of this neurotransmitter, bringing it back to optimal levels.

Testosterone can have a significant impact on mood, as well. It helps with one’s sense of well-being and self-confidence, which are important aspects of a positive mood. In fact, depression and anxiety are well-known symptoms of low testosterone.

Consistently high levels of cortisol the stress hormone, can deplete the adrenal glands They don’t have a chance to recover, so your cortisol levels remain low even when stress is present. During this state, which is known as adrenal fatigue, you may experience many mood-related symptoms, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, and difficulty handling stress.

Thyroid hormones are also important to mood. Depression is a well-known symptom of hypothyroidism.

Optimum levels of sex hormones are essential for peak functioning, vitality, and feeling of well-being. Restoring a healthy level of hormones through an effective and safe use of bioidentical hormones at “Freedom Age” rapidly provides relief of symptoms and prevent many of the degenerative conditions associated with aging.

We as part of our Functional Medicine Practice prescribe all natural safe Bio Identical Hormones.

Dr Kalpana Shekhawat-M.D.

Functional Medicine Specialist

BHRT consultant