Thyroid imbalances may occur during periods of hormonal fluctuations such as menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Estrogen levels rise during a routine menstrual cycle, drop a lot after ovulation, and rise again. Salinger says. Elevations in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels during pregnancy can cause hormone imbalances leading to thyroid dysfunction.
Salinger says, who adds that it can take three to four months for levels to return to normal. This condition can be mistaken for postpartum blues or depression because it causes depressed mood and fatigue. Menopause is also a period of many hormonal changes. Hormonal dysregulation can be treated with a combination of medications and lifestyle changes. The following medical treatments may be useful in treating hormonal dysregulation:.
The following lifestyle factors may improve hormone levels :. Skip to main content Search for a topic or drug. By Heidi Borst May. Andropause is caused by a significant decline in testosterone levels to below the normal range for young men. This can result in erectile problems, diminished libido, decreased muscle strength and decreased bone mass. To complicate matters, testosterone is converted to oestradiol the most potent form of oestrogen in men.
There is controversy about how much of these changes are a normal part of ageing. Many other factors such as obesity, diabetes and excessive alcohol consumption can also cause low testosterone levels. So andropause should not be viewed as a disease, but as a clinical syndrome with a great deal of variability. In some men, testosterone-replacement has been used successfully to treat andropause. But this needs to be done under strict medical supervision because of the many potential side effects including prostate problems, elevated cholesterol and increased rage.
A great deal more research is required in both men and women on the role of gonadal hormones and mental health. But the era of splitting the mind from the body should be long gone. This article is part of an occasional series, Chemical Messengers , on hormones and the body. Portsmouth Climate Festival — Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Edition: Available editions United Kingdom. Become an author Sign up as a reader Sign in. In men, testosterone levels naturally decrease after the age of about 30, and by the age of 50 testosterone may be significantly reduced.
If your testosterone drops below the range considered healthy, you may see symptoms including low energy, depression, and mood swings. Simple hormone replacement therapy treatments, available in many formats, including gels, patches, and oral medications, can dramatically improve your mood. Raising your testosterone levels back to normal will also bring increased vitality to your libido, and may raise your energy quotient overall.
In both male and female patients, thyroid activity is key to hormone balance and healthy mood. If your thyroid hormones are missing, you become more prone to depression, and may suffer from a general lack of energy.
We can measure your thyroid hormone levels and, if necessary, use hormone therapies to bring them to a healthy level for your body. Depression symptoms often resolve after hormone therapy treatment, and patients start feeling like themselves again. If you're struggling with poor overall mood, persistent depression, or emotional swings, getting your hormone levels checked is a good place to start bringing yourself back into balance.
Melita Tate use a holistic approach to care for your body and emotions. For hormone problems, we start with a simple blood or saliva test to assess your relative levels and diagnose any deficiencies.
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