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Guide To Hormones

at Omniya Clinic in London

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

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

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

Hormone balance

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

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

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

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

Read more about a of hormones, including:

For more information on both male and female hormone therapy treatments (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 messengers most of our bodily functions, from needs like hunger to more complicated systems like reproduction, and even our emotions and mood. Understanding the major hormone functions will help you take control of your health.

Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also known as hormone therapy, or body hormone therapy, is a term to the use of hormones that are chemically the same as the 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 of our production or at any age. BHRT can be used for many types of health issues, for example, infertility, disease, menopause, erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, fibroid, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome and .

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

Patients who are prescribed BHRT are very closely.

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

Overview of hormone therapy treatment

varies per patient

15-60 minute appointments

Initial consultation £350

Testing and is additional

Ongoing

Within 3 months if compliant with recommendations

None

Same day

whilst on treatment

Treatments performed by

GMC:

GMC:

GMC:

Hormone FAQs

Your bloods can be tested on any day, however we advise that you have them taken at 9am. If you are 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 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 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 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 replacement therapy, you can have your bloods tested without stopping the therapy or the coil.

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

Typically, you do not need to be 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 symptoms and can manage them by making changes to their diet, 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 ?? approach’ to dealing with menopause, not only .

Taking to deal with symptoms of the menopause should not be seen as a ‘failure’.

Women today are working well into their 60s, and life is far busier than that of women generations ago, plus life is going up. If there is a that helps women feel great, better and improves their rate of ageing, it may be worth considering.

As mentioned in the BHRT section, a small of may experience some effects. This is usually due to the dosage not being quite right, and a simple can be enough to stop the unwanted effects.

Your doctor will advise you on how to deal with this should it occur. The normal procedure would be to stop the completely until the symptoms settle, then restart at a lower dose.

Other side effects can occur and some patients can be more sensitive to than others, but by communicating effectively with your doctor we can resolve this and make adjustments to help the and get you quickly.

Dr Roked recommends a blood test to check your levels at least every 12 months, but every 6 months would be optimum.

This is to make sure the levels in your system are to improve your but also to cause a physiological improvement in your cardiovascular, neurological and bone health.

A mammogram or breast screening, bone density scan and pelvic scan to check the lining of the uterus and ovaries would also be recommended every 1-2 years. This can be arranged via the clinic if this is more convenient.

Dr Roked also likes her patients to check how their body is metabolising every 1-2 years. A DNA test to see how you metabolise is also and can be by Dr Roked.

Other tests such as saliva or stool can also be by the doctor if needed.

If you are having your regular blood tests, pelvic ultrasound scan, mammogram and bone density scan and other testing from Dr Roked and the results are favourable, there is no reason why you cannot continue with this therapy long term.

The evidence has shown a small increased risk in breast, ovarian and cancers with hormones that do not have the same structure as the made by your body.

There has not been a link shown between the that do share the same chemical structure as your own hormones.

It is important to discuss these with your doctor, especially if there is a strong link to female cancers in your family. Your doctor can then advise you on the best route of treatment and the best form of hormone to take.

It is however important to know that although taking the hormones may not cause cancer, any hormones can cause cancer cells that are already in the body to grow, which is why regular is important.

In men, the highest risk of stimulating the is in the first few months of .

However, we regularly testosterone and PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels from 3 months of treatment and throughout to health for any changes.

Yes absolutely, the doctor will review what you are currently taking and at what dose then create a plan to on to bio-identical hormones.

Yes, you can them from your GP. Please note they may not be able to offer all the required.

If you do have any tests done with your GP or other doctors, please bring the results with you to your appointment.

hormones can be quite complicated. Dr Roked has been fascinated by hormones for some time and has spent years about the intricacies of balance and prescribing. On top of this she’s also seen of so has the clinical experience as well as the .

Your GP has to know about so many medical conditions which doesn’t allow them the time to learn about hormones in depth. The GP can also be restricted by what he or she can by NHS and local .

Not at all. Dr Roked will always emphasise the importance of lifestyle, nutrition, stress management, even quality of sleep on your health and hormones.

There are also supplements that can be taken to help boost . This is why Dr Roked provides ???holistic hormone therapy’ as she finds the of both hormones with lifestyle intervention works the best.

However if you didn’t want to take hormones, Dr Roked will work with you to create a and supplement plan to ease your .

At Omniya Clinic London, our focus is to help you feel better, both inside and out. It is for this reason we offer a variety of treatments, including , ,  and many more! Speak to our friendly team for more information.

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