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Guide To Hormones

at Omniya Clinic in London

Hormone is essential for age – for your memory and concentration, cardiovascular health and strong bones, as well as the body’s ability to maintain health, energy and . therapy is the of .

may be associated with changes in body composition, bone density, lipid/ metabolism, cardiovascular function, skin, physical and mental wellbeing. With decreased hormone levels, sleep patterns and immune system function may also be affected.

The aim of hormonal is to cause an actual physiological change to your body by improving cardiovascular, neurological and bone health, as well as improving your symptoms and of life.

Hormone balance

balance is essential for age – for your memory and concentration, health and strong bones, as well as the body’s to maintain health, energy and . therapy is the treatment of hormones.

Hormone deficiency may be with in body composition, bone density, lipid/cholesterol metabolism, cardiovascular function, skin, physical and mental . With decreased hormone levels, sleep patterns and immune system function may also be .

The aim of hormonal therapy is to cause an actual physiological change to your body by cardiovascular, neurological and bone health, as well as your and quality of life.

As we age, there is a naturally in hormones, such as oestrogen, progesterone and . these hormones can have a of significant health benefits

Read more about a variety of hormones, including:

For more information on both male and female hormone replacement therapy (HRT and TRT), click the page links below.

What are hormones and what do they do?

Hormones are special messengers in the body that are made in the endocrine system via various glands. These control most of our bodily functions, from needs like hunger to more complicated systems like reproduction, and even our and mood. the major functions will help you take of your health.

hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also known as hormone therapy, or body therapy, is a term referring to the use of hormones that are chemically the same structure as the hormones in our body.

In both men and women, key hormones begin to decrease with age which can lead to health issues and unpleasant symptoms, so BHRT is used to help balance out the decline of our or address general hormonal imbalances at any age. BHRT can be used for many types of health issues, for example, infertility, disease, menopause, dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, fibroid, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian and .

BHRT comes in cream, lozenges, gels and tablet form and sometimes . on your diagnosis and type of issue, a specific format will be chosen for treatment, as different will absorb into the body at different rates.

who are BHRT are monitored very closely.

Doses are adjusted according to a patient’s and natural levels, with the goal of keeping the dose to the minimum required to help address the hormonal issues.

Overview of hormone therapy treatment

varies per patient

15-60 minute appointments

£350

and medication is additional

Ongoing

Within 3 months if compliant with recommendations

None

Same day

Ongoing whilst on treatment

Treatments performed by

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Hormone FAQs

Your bloods can be tested on any day, however we advise that you have them taken at approximately 9am. If you are currently taking hormone therapy, you should have your blood tested 4-6 hours after taking your dose, or if you are having an injection, before your next one.

Typically, you do not need to be fasting for your blood tests, unless you are having fasting tested.

If you are having a regular period (every days), please do blood tests 21 days after the first day of your last period. If you are having irregular periods, please do the blood tests at least 16 days after your last period, otherwise you can have your bloods tested at any time.

If you are using a contraceptive pill, please stop taking the medication, wait for 6 weeks and then do your blood test. Also, if you have a coil or are currently taking hormone therapy, you can have your bloods tested without stopping the or the coil.

If you are currently taking therapy, you should have your blood tested 4-6 hours after taking your morning dose of hormones.

Typically, you do not need to be fasting for your blood tests, unless you are having fasting insulin tested.

There is no right or wrong answer for this. Some women have very mild and can manage them by making changes to their diet, lifestyle and taking certain supplements. Dr Roked can also advise you on this if this is the route you are interested in as she is trained in this