In very general terms, the symptoms of a hormone deficiency affect three areas: mental health, physical health, and sexual health. In many cases, you may be experiencing all or some of these symptoms, and you may be deficient in more than one hormone.

Typical symptoms of less-than-optimal hormone levels include;

• Low energy, fatigue or weakness

• Declining libido, decreased sexual desire, or erectile dysfunction

• Lack of enthusiasm, drive or motivation

• Loss of figure or muscle tone

• Poor focus or concentration

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Here at Peak Restoration we help men and women just like you overcome the issues of hormone imbalances functionally; with options of replacement therapy and by implementing functional medicine to optimize your natural hormones.

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Benefits of Growth Hormone Therapy

Human growth hormone, or HGH, is a critical hormone. Your HGH levels decline as you age, which can result in adult-onset, or age-related growth hormone deficiency, or GHD. If you have GHD, HGH replacement therapy has many benefits. Growth hormone therapy can:

• Increase your energy

• Help you lose weight

• Strengthen your bones

• Improve your heart health…and more!

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Benefits of Testosterone Therapy

Testosterone is the most important male hormone or androgen. However, both men and women can suffer from low testosterone. Testosterone replacement has many benefits for anyone who is suffering from low testosterone. Men between the ages of 45 and 65 particularly benefit from testosterone therapy. Testosterone therapy can:

• Improve your sex life and increase libido

• Increase stamina and vitality

• Help build lean muscle

• Improve mood

• Improve memory, focus and other cognitive functions…and more!

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Male Hormone Deficiency Treatment

Men suffer needlessly from testosterone deficiency either because hormone deficiency goes unrecognized or the male does not talk about it, especially as it relates to any perceived decline in sexual function. Decreased enjoyment of life, a decline in competitive drive or decreased enthusiasm, are all symptoms of hormone imbalance in men.

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Benefits of Women's Hormone Therapy

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Testosterone 

"Testosterone has the potential to treat different menopause-related symptoms than estrogen. Here are some of its research-proven benefits.

• Higher energy; Fatigue, irritability, and a decreased feeling of well-being can be symptoms of low testosterone levels in pre- and post-menopausal women, according to a 2022 article. Another study that tested testosterone’s ability to treat musculoskeletal aches and pains, medically called arthralgias, actually found that taking testosterone over a period of months did not necessarily help the pain more than placebo, but did decrease fatigue and lessen mood swings.

• Libido changes; Androgens, a group of sex hormones that includes testosterone, are partially responsible for sexual desire, and androgen deficiency can lead to low libido during menopause. Research has shown that combining testosterone and estrogen therapy can result in the most improvement in libido.  

• Changes in muscle mass; Anecdotally, patients I have had who are on testosterone report gains in the gym. A small 2014 study also found that the women in the study given the highest dose of testosterone had higher lean body mass and muscle strength, and had more power with chest presses and on stair climbing challenges.

• Improved mental concentration; Menopause can affect your mental clarity, and testosterone might be able to help. Poor memory and focus can be signs of androgen deficiency, and some patients have reported greater mental clarity on testosterone therapy. 

• Skin tone and texture; Some patients who have excess androgens have reported increases in acne. But a recent study reported that women taking testosterone experience improvements in the smoothness of their skin tone and texture. 

• Urinary incontinence; Urinary health issues, including incontinence (bladder leakage), can be specific to pre- and post-menopause. These can be signs of a decrease in testosterone. The 2021 study intended to treat arthralgias also showed improvement in urogenital symptoms." Kelly Casperson MD

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Estrogen 

Relieves symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, vaginalness, and mood.

It can also help prevent osteoporosis and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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Progesterone

Can help regulate menstrual cycles, reduce symptoms of menopause, and even prevent certain types of cancer. Additionally, it can improve bone density and reduce the risk osteoporosis.

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DHEA

Several studies suggest that taking DHEA may help improve mood, fatigue, and well being. In one study, women with this condition who took DHEA supplements reported improved sexuality and sense of well being, including fewer feelings of depression and anxiety.

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Female Hormone Deficiency Treatment

Aging is difficult enough for women without having to suffer from declining hormone levels. Women often complain of a diminished sense of well-being (mentally and physically), chronic fatigue, and a loss of libido just to mention a few hormone imbalance symptoms. This is not necessary! Once women realize they can restore their natural hormones (their bodies once made abundantly) with bioidentical hormones, they can restore their energy, feelings of well-being, and sexuality.