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Guide To Hormones

at Omniya Clinic in London

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

deficiency may be with changes in body composition, bone density, lipid/cholesterol metabolism, cardiovascular function, skin, and mental wellbeing. With levels, sleep and immune system function may also be affected.

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

Hormone balance

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

Hormone may be associated with significant changes in body composition, bone density, lipid/cholesterol metabolism, function, skin, physical and mental . With decreased hormone levels, sleep patterns and immune system 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 improving your and quality of life.

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

Read more about a variety of hormones, including:

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

What are hormones and what do they do?

are special chemical in the body that are made in the system via glands. These control most of our bodily functions, from needs like hunger to more 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 therapy, or body therapy, is a term referring to the use of that are the same structure as the in our body.

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

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

who are BHRT are monitored very closely.

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

Overview of hormone therapy treatment

varies per patient

15-60 minute appointments

Initial consultation £350

and medication is additional

Ongoing

Within 3 months if 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 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 for your blood tests, unless you are having fasting insulin 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 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 replacement therapy, you can have your bloods tested without stopping the therapy or the coil.

If you are currently taking therapy, you should have your blood tested 4-6 hours after taking your 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 . Dr Roked can also advise you on this if this is the route you are interested in as she is trained in this ???integrative approach’ to dealing with menopause, not only hormonal therapy.

Taking hormone therapy to deal with symptoms of the 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 expectancy is going up. If there is a solution that helps women feel great, function better and improves their rate of ageing, it may be worth considering.

As in the BHRT section, a small proportion of patients may experience some . 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 treatment completely until the symptoms settle, then at a lower dose.

Other side effects can occur and some 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 a blood test to check your hormone 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 symptoms but also to cause a physiological improvement in your cardiovascular, neurological and bone health.

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

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

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

If you are having your blood tests, pelvic scan, mammogram and bone density scan and other 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, and cancers with synthetic hormones that do not have the same chemical structure as the made by your body.

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

It is important to 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 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 prostate is in the first few months of .

However, we monitor and PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels from 3 months of 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 .

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

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

Balancing hormones can be quite . Dr Roked has been fascinated by hormones for some time and has spent years learning about the of and . On top of this she’s also seen thousands of so has the as well as the .

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

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

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

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

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