Which hormones are used?
Oestrogen: Used to treat hot flushes, help hair and skin, reduce urinary frequency, cystitis, incontinence and vaginal dryness. Oestrogen also protects against strokes, heart disease, colon cancer, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s Disease, macular degeneration and cataracts.
Progesterone: Treats low mood and depression, can improve sleep, helps keep hair and skin healthy, reduces fluid retention and regulates menstrual cycles, premenstrual tension and can help fibroids. Natural progesterone protects against uterine and breast carcinomas, cardiovascular disease, ovarian cysts and fibrocystic disease.
Testosterone: Important to be regulated in men as it protects against cardiovascular disease, memory, and improves libido, energy and mood. In women, good levels of testosterone improve libido, energy, motivation, muscle and bone strength.
DHEA: An adrenal hormone that reduces cardiovascular risks by decreasing visceral fat. It stimulates the immune system, restores sexual vitality, improves moods and decreases cholesterol and body fat. It improves memory, increases energy and applies its anti-cancer properties by enhancing the immune system. It has antidepressant effects.
Melatonin: Improves sleep pattern as well as depth and quality of sleep. It’s an energiser and mood enhancer. It also increases natural killer cells and modulates immune function. It has powerful anti-oxidative effects.
Pregnenolone: Is a precursor to other hormones. It functions as a memory enhancer and repairs cells, particularly in the brain and nerve tissues.
Thyroid hormones: They balance thyroid function to make sure it is optimal using a range of different medications and supplements.