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Guide To Hormones

at Omniya Clinic in London

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Read more about a variety of hormones, including:

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

What are hormones and what do they do?

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

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

In both men and women, key 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 or address general imbalances at any age. BHRT can be used for many types of health issues, for example, infertility, disease, menopause, erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, fibroid, endometriosis, and adrenal fatigue.

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 different formats will absorb into the body at rates.

Patients who are prescribed BHRT are monitored very .

Doses are adjusted according to a patient’s symptoms and natural levels, with the goal of keeping the dose to the minimum required to help 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 with recommendations

None

Same day

Ongoing whilst on treatment

Treatments performed by

GMC:

GMC:

GMC:

Hormone FAQs

Your bloods can be tested on any day, 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 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, 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 removing the coil.

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

Typically, you do not need to be fasting for your blood tests, unless you are having 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 integrative approach’ to dealing with menopause, not only hormonal therapy.

Taking to deal with 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 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 mentioned in the BHRT section, a small proportion of patients may experience some negative effects. This is usually due to the dosage not being quite right, and a simple adjustment can be enough to stop the effects.

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

Other side can occur and some can be more sensitive to hormones than others, but by communicating effectively with your doctor we can resolve this and make to help the symptoms and get you feeling optimum 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 in your cardiovascular, and bone health.

A or alternative 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 every 1-2 years. A DNA test to see how you genetically is also recommended 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 regular blood tests, pelvic scan, mammogram and bone density scan and other recommended testing from Dr Roked and the results are favourable, there is no reason why you cannot with this therapy long term.

The evidence has shown a small increased risk in breast, ovarian and uterine cancers with synthetic 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 as your own hormones.

It is important to discuss these concerns 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 and the best form of to take.

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

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

However, we regularly monitor 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 transition on to hormones.

Yes, you can request 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.

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

Your GP has to know about so many 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 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 hormones. This is why Dr Roked provides therapy’ as she finds the combination of both hormones with works the best.

However if you didn’t want to take hormones, Dr Roked will work with you to create a lifestyle and 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 variety of treatments, including , ,  and many more! Speak to our friendly team for more information.

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