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Hormone Replacement Therapy: Depression, Fatigue, Sex Drive...Oh My!

Have you noticed lately that you're more irritable and tired? Have you noticed a decrease in your sex drive? These symptoms aren't always the byproducts of getting older. These symptoms could be directly related to imbalanced hormone levels, and luckily Dr. Drake Vincent may be able to fix them with Hormone Replacement Therapy. Hormone deficiencies can affect women and men of any age, and can cause fatigue, low sex drive, depression, mood swings, skin problems and loss of muscle tone.

Flabby Skin

Keep your body-work looking new: Hormone Replacement Therapy can help extend the life of any previous cosmetic surgical procedure by restoring your skin's lost vitality, helping to improve skin quality and muscle tone. If your hormones are imbalanced, it can have a huge effect on your overall appearance.

Fatigue

Don't reach for that energy drink! Fatigue is often the most common symptom of hormone imbalance. If you suffer from chronic fatigue, dry skin, brittle fingernails, cold hands and feet, forgetfulness or inability to concentrate and anxiety, you may be a candidate for Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Low Sex Drive

As you grow older, your sex drive starts to naturally decrease. For women this usually happens between the ages of 30 and 33. In men, this generally occurs in the mid- to late-40s. The reason? Low testosterone. Many reasons exist for hormonal decreases in women, including hormones consumed from beef and chicken, medications, stress and previous use of birth control pills. In men, the ability to produce testosterone declines as they get older. The FDA estimates that 4 million to 5 million American men may suffer from low testosterone, but only 5 percent are currently treated. A simple blood test can tell if you're low in testosterone. Fortunately, patients can make up for low hormone levels by using bio-identical testosterone, which is often available in a vanishing cream or gel.

Depression and Mood Swings

Would you believe that many women who visit clinics for hormone therapy were previously prescribed antidepressants? Many physicians will diagnose hormone deficiencies as depression to help explain a variety of symptoms. In fact, women are prescribed antidepressants almost 20-to-1 when compared to men. Antidepressants aren't always the answer. Many doctors believe that strong hormone health leads to good mental health.

Bottom Line

If you feel like you may be suffering from hormone deficiencies, call today and set up an appointment with Dr. Vincent, to talk about hormone replacement therapy and what it can do for you. In just weeks, you could begin looking better, feeling better and living better.