Hormone Optimisation for Women
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Menstrual Cycle Issues
The following are common concerns caused by menstrual hormone Imbalance;
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Oestrogen excess can cause heavy periods, fibroids, hair loss, breast cysts, breast pain, sleep issues and weight gain. This can be managed by diet and supplements.
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Late cycle progesterone deficiency can result in mood swings, sleep issues, bloating, headaches and heavy painful periods, this can be managed with bioidentical progesterone
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Testosterone and DHEA deficiency can lead to low libido, weight issues and mood disorders; these can be helped by bioidentical replacement hormones.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ( PCOS)
This is a metabolic syndrome which causes an imbalance of female hormones. Symptoms are;
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Irregular periods
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Acne
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Excess body hair growth
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Weight gain
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Infertility
The treatment is aimed at correcting the underlying metabolic cause. This then regulates the hormone imbalance and leads to improvement in all the above symptoms.