Hormones Archives - Expect Wellness

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Hormone Replacement

Replacing your deficient hormones can help you decrease anxiety, lose weight, and best of all, since bioidentical hormones are all-natural, they have a significantly lower risk of side effects than their synthetic counterparts.
The term "bioidentical" is derived from the fact that these hormones are identical in form to those produced within your body, making them the perfect natural solution to get you back to feeling like yourself.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help with hormonal imbalances and their symptoms, including:

Menopause
Low Testosterone
Menstrual Irregularities
Perimenopause
Estrogen Dominance

Do you feel like you have a hormonal imbalance, but aren’t sure where to start with hormone replacement therapy? Contact Expect Wellness today to find the right bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for you!

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Menopause

Menopause is a naturally occurring biological process that every woman comes to experience. Menopause is a time of metamorphosis– a change and evolution in your hormones and other biological processes. This metamorphosis can begin for women between 40 and 50 years of age.

Menopause is said to start 12 months after a woman experiences her last menstrual cycle. The perimenopause stage can come with experiencing certain symptoms:

Hot flashes and night sweats.
Chills.
Irregular periods.
Vaginal dryness.
Mood swings and irritability.
Lower sex drive.
Sleep irregularities.
Lower energy levels.
Weight gain.
Thinning hair.
Dry skin and changes in skin tone.
Breast changes.

But like every butterfly, every woman may experience these symptoms differently. Menopause doesn’t have to be completely troubling.

“Growing into your future with health, grace, and beauty doesn’t have to take all of your time. It rather requires a dedication to caring for yourself as if you were rare and precious, which you are, and regarding all life around you as equally so, which it is.” – author Victoria Moran.

Your metamorphosis into menopause doesn’t have to be troubling as there are ways to help remedy these symptoms.

Dr. Hall and Expect Wellness are here to provide support through this transition into the new beautiful you. Contact Expect Wellness today to get started.

Started January 25, 2012 0 0

Male Low Testosterone

A steady decline in testosterone is an inevitable and natural occurrence that takes place in all men after the age of 30. This decline is about one percent per year but can occur more rapidly for some men. Low testosterone can feel damming to those experiencing it.

Symptoms common to men with Low Testosterone include (but aren’t limited to):

Erectile dysfunction.
Fragile bones.
Loss of strength and muscle mass.
Decreased body hair.
Fatigue.
Increased body fat.
Swelling or tenderness in breast tissue.
Sleep disturbances.
Emotional changes.
Irritability.
Difficulty concentrating or remembering.
Lack of motivation.
Decreased self-confidence.

Hormone balance is an intricate system; sometimes, it seems like anything can tip the scales.

Dr. Hall believes there is no reason for patients experiencing low testosterone not to get the treatment they deserve. This starts with finding the cause of the problem in the first place.

Some common causes of low testosterone in men include:

Diabetes.
Obesity.
Infection or Illness.
Hormonal Imbalances from thyroid and/ or pituitary conditions.
Drink alcohol regularly.
Take certain medications.

Some men with low testosterone may experience depression on top of the symptoms discussed above. Low testosterone is something that can be treated.

So if you or someone you know are experiencing symptoms of low testosterone or has any of the ailments listed above, contact Expect Wellness and Dr. Hall. We’re here and ready to help you get the quality of life back that you so deserve.

Started January 25, 2011 0 0

Sexual Dysfunction

Many adults have concerns about sexual success, especially as they get older and experience the physical and emotional changes that come with it: Testosterone decline in men and menopause in women. Though, there are other routes to sexual dysfunction.

Physical/medical→ heart conditions, diabetes, or hormonal imbalances.
Psychological→ stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem.

Both men and women may experience problems with sexual performance, including:

Low sex drive or libido.
Inability to become aroused.
Pain during intercourse.
Inability to climax.

As part of our holistic approach, Dr. Hall and Expect Wellness understand that proper sexual function and experience are paramount to your overall well-being. So if you or your partner are experiencing any of these issues, contact Expect Wellness today. You will receive personalized medical and emotional support in addition to treatment options for those seeking remediation.

Started January 30, 2010 0 0

Perimenopause

Masterpieces don’t happen overnight, and nor do the changes that menopause brings. Perimenopause is the transition from your reproductive years to the menopausal stage in your life. This transition can last up to 10+ years for some women, bringing about fluctuations and imbalance in your hormones that we at Expect Wellness feel need to be addressed.

High Estrogen and low Testosterone are common hormonal imbalances for those going through perimenopause. Women from their 30s to 40s can begin showing signs of this flux by experiencing:

Menstrual irregularities.
Low Libido.
Mood Swings.
Sleep issues.
Vaginal dryness.
Breast tenderness.
Hot flashes.

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and your progression into the masterpiece you are won’t happen that quickly either. If you are experiencing any similar symptoms and if you want more information about what you can expect when going through perimenopause, contact Dr. Hall at Expect Wellness today.