Hormonal imbalances in various phases of life

Only few doctors seriously consider treatment of these changes. Yet both women and men produce the same hormones, and as ageing progresses, hormone levels decline.

Reduction of these messenger substances, which affect all systems in the body, results in chronic fatigue, reduced performance, loss of libido, diminished vitality, weight gain and a change in fat distribution. Sleeping disorders are often reported as the main symptom.

The severity and onset of these complaints depend on individual factors: genetics, lifestyle and individual biochemistry. Complaints can be reduced by exercise, appropriate nutrition, lifestyle change, supplementation of vitamins and micronutrients, and hormone replacement therapy.

Special topic: menopause

Hormonal changes during menopause need not always be associated with health problems. For some, the menopause happens so smoothly that it may be difficult to notice. Others experience clear physical symptoms: sweating, hot flushes, depressed mood.

Therapy with bioidentical hormones

Treatment of hormonal imbalances is performed with bioidentical hormone compounds: hormones identical in molecular structure to human hormones. A comprehensive blood test is carried out first, to determine hormone levels and to analyse metabolic imbalances as well as any vitamin and micronutrient deficiencies.

The individual needs of patients are crucial to matched substitution with plant extracts, vital substances and bioidentical hormones. In the course of treatment the dose is adjusted - not solely on the basis of laboratory values, but above all in relation to the symptoms.