Hormone decline

What is hormone decline?

As we age, our bodies naturally produce lower levels of key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and growth hormones. This gradual hormonal decline is a normal part of aging, but can lead to various symptoms.

Some key things to know about hormone decline:

• It usually starts for women around perimenopause and menopause (typically ages 45-55) when the ovaries produce less estrogen and progesterone. For men, testosterone levels start to drop around age 30 by about 1% per year.


• Lower hormone levels can cause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, mood changes, loss of muscle mass, weight gain and thinner skin or hair. The severity varies significantly between individuals.


• Hormone therapy can help alleviate symptoms of hormone decline. At Hormone Health Clinic, we offer customized bioidentical hormone therapy to help both men and women optimize their hormone levels.


• In addition to hormone therapy, lifestyle measures like eating a balanced diet, exercising, minimizing stress and getting enough sleep are also important in managing hormone decline.

Diagnosing hormone decline

If you're experiencing difficult menopause, andropause or low testosterone symptoms, see your doctor or a specialist like those at Hormone Health Clinic. They can check your hormone levels with a simple blood test to see if decline is causing your issues.

It's best to get your hormones tested when symptoms first start rather than waiting years into hormone decline. The sooner you identify and treat a hormone imbalance, the more likely you'll get optimal relief from symptoms.

Treating hormone decline

The most effective treatment is to supplement the declining hormones through external administration like gels, patches, pellets or injections. Hormone Health Clinic specializes in modern and convenient hormone pellet therapy that smooths out hormone levels for 3-6 months at a time.

We also recommend complementary lifestyle changes like eating more soy/flaxseed, doing HIIT workouts 3 times a week, taking stress-balancing supplements, and using vaginal moisturizers. Our clinicians personalize combination plans to help you feel your best as you transition through this natural life phase.

In summary, talk to your healthcare provider if you think hormone changes are negatively impacting your quality of life. With awareness and the right treatment plan for your hormone decline, you can continue thriving through midlife and beyond!