Have you lost your zip and vigor as you have gotten older? It is very common, especially in those hitting their forties and fifties, but can be seen in some people as early as their late twenties. Both men and women can notice a downward spiral in their energy in mid-life. They may also notices other changes like a slower metabolism or lowered libido. You don’t need to accept these changes as a reality of getting older. Often, hormone imbalance is to blame, and you can get back to feeling your best with hormone therapy to correct these imbalances.
Combatting the Mid-Life “Crisis”
Mid-life does not need to be a crisis if you know how to correct the changes in your body. Hormone balance changes for men and women do occur and they can impact many aspects of your life. Men can have lowered testosterone levels starting in their thirties or even earlier. Women can have changes in their hormones that alters their body chemistry from their late twenties up through menopause. For each person the symptoms may be different, but some common issues include:
- Lowered energy levels and fatigue
- Slower metabolism and weight gain
- Low libido
- Emotional fluctuations and depression
- Changes in skin and hair
- Muscle loss
If any of these symptoms sound familiar, it could be changes in your hormones that is to blame. The good news is that many hormonal imbalances can be treated, and you can feel like your younger self again with hormone therapy.
Non-Invasive Hormone Therapy in Phoenix
Hormone therapy is less invasive than you may think. At Arcadia Wellness Center, we use a personalized approach to help our patients feel their best with our hormone replacement treatments. We offer laboratory testing to evaluate your hormone levels and create a treatment plan that will work best for your lifestyle. For men with low testosterone, treatment can provide almost immediate results, with treatments only needed every few months. For women, we offer bio-identical hormone replacement therapy with several different options for treatment.
You deserve to feel your best at any age. If you are struggling with changes to your metabolism, energy levels or other hormonal factors, contact us at Arcadia Wellness Center. We can schedule you for a consultation with Sarah Quinn to discuss hormone therapy for a better quality of life.