Hormone imbalance treatment

The hormonal background is the mandatory condition of the health of the organism, because the weight and growth of the man, its skeleton structure, functioning of the internal organs, the condition of vessels and skin structure directly depend on it. 

The hormones are produced in many organs: in the thyroid and parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, ovaries (in women) and testicles (in men), pancreas, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thymus gland etc.

The hormonal background can be disturbed for different reasons, which may be hereditary as well as emerging under the impact of external factors.

The most widespread causes of hormonal imbalances are:

• stress;
• lowering of immune system;
• age-related changes;
• problems with digestive system;
• insomnia;
• viral infections;
• previous infarctions;
• intake of medications without doctor’s control;
• smoking;
• parasites.

The hormone imbalance treatment in Oxford Medical clinic starts from the consultation with the endocrinologist and performance of necessary examinations, which include:

• general blood test;
• general urine test;
• blood hormone test;
• thyroid ultrasound;
• pelvic ultrasound;
• mammography.

If there are indications, the doctor orders the additional examination by the gynecologist (if it refers to the sex hormones) or breast care specialist.

Hormone imbalance treatment in women

The doctor prescribes treatment, after he determines the level of which hormones should be normalized. If necessary, the doctor prescribes therapy for the diseases, which caused the hormonal imbalance: infections, problems with gastrointestinal tract, elimination of vitamin deficiency etc.

The treatment is often administered by the gynecologist and endocrinologist simultaneously and includes the replenishment of hormone deficiency, elimination of their abundance. The causes of hormone imbalance are also eliminated. 

Hormone imbalance treatment in men

If it refers to the treatment of young patients, then the course is targeted, first of all at stimulation of functioning of the sexual glands, correction of the lifestyle, treatment of concomitant diseases and improvement of the general condition of the organism. If the hormone deficiency develops in the older age, then the hormone replacement therapy, replenishing their deficiency, is ordered.

The endocrinologist with many years of experience and PhD degree receives patients in Oxford Medical clinic.

The prevention of hormonal imbalances is very important in their treatment. That is why it is so important to monitor your health condition, and, if necessary, urgently apply to the specialist for diagnosis and further treatment.