As we age, our bodies undergo natural changes, including a gradual decline in key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and growth hormones. This decline begins for women around perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause when periods become irregular. For men, testosterone levels start dropping around age 30.
Some key signs of hormone imbalance from declining hormones include:
The decline can significantly impact quality of life. Lifestyle measures like improved diet, exercise and stress reduction may help balance hormones. But many people can benefit from hormone therapy to supplement declining levels, especially bioidentical hormone replacement tailored to the individual.
What are the risk factors for hormone decline?
The main risk factor is simply aging. Women undergo a rapid hormone drop around menopause, while men experience a more gradual decline year after year. Factors that may hasten hormone decline include:
Managing these factors through diet, exercise, stress relief and limiting alcohol can help slow the pace of decline.
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