Weight Loss Treatment FAQs
At Breakthrough Rejuvenation, we want our patients to feel empowered to take control over their own healthcare and wellness journeys. We provide education, prevention, and treatment for hormone imbalances in women and men that may be causing uncomfortable symptoms like weight gain. A hormone imbalance can make it very hard to lose weight, even if you are exercising regularly and eating well. We design a comprehensive, highly personalized treatment program that addresses the root cause of your symptoms and optimizes your overall health, energy, and quality of life. Read through our frequently asked questions about men’s and women’s hormone treatment and weight loss treatment, and then call us to schedule an initial consultation.
What Are the Main Male Hormones?
The key male hormones are testosterone, androgens, prolactin, oestradiol, sex hormone binding globulin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, cortisol, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone
What Are the Five Functions of Male Hormones?
- Testosterone – This is the key sex hormone in men and is responsible for muscle mass, strength, fat distribution, bone mass, and sex drive.
- Prolactin – Prolactin is responsible for regulating the immune system, Page bolism, and reproductive system.
- Oestradiol – This hormone modulates libido, assists in erectile function, and helps with sperm production.
- Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin – SHBG controls the level of sex hormones actively working in the body.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone – This hormone triggers your body to release hormones, which aids in your body’s Page bolism.
- Cortisol – Cortisol helps the body cope with stress and assists with glucose Page bolism.
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone – Follicle-stimulating hormones are control hormones. Its main function is producing sperm.
- Luteinizing Hormone – Luteinizing hormones are also control hormones. It continues the process of making sperm.
How Do Hormones Affect Men?
The way hormones affect men depends on the specific hormone and its levels in the male body. By looking at the main functions of key male hormones above, you can see how each of those hormones affects men. A hormonal imbalance or hormone deficiency can cause these symptoms in men:
- Loss of strength and muscle mass
- Weight gain
- Inability to concentrate
- Memory problems
- Aggression, anxiety, and depression
- Mood swings
- Stress
- Loss of libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Enlargement of the breast tissue
What Are the Three Hormones In Women?
The key hormones in women are estrogen, progesterone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and testosterone. Estrogen is responsible for breast development, growth of body hair, and the start of menstrual cycles. It also controls cholesterol, contributes to bone health, and affects mood, heart, skin, and other tissues. Progesterone is a steroid hormone responsible for encouraging pregnancy after ovulation. It also stimulates blood vessels in the endometrium. Testosterone contributes to sex drive, bone density, and muscle strength. The thyroid-stimulating hormone is responsible for regulating hormone production and secretion.
What Are the Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance In Women?
The symptoms of a hormonal imbalance in women depend on the hormone that is out of balance. If your body is producing too much or too little of a certain hormone, you may experience a wide range of symptoms, including:
- Irregular periods
- Hot flashes or night sweats
- Sleep problems
- Vaginal dryness
- Low libido
- Mood swings
- Dry skin
- Weight gain
- Worsening PMS
- Uterine fibroids
- Fibrocystic breasts
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Anxiety
What Are the Types of Treatment for Male & Female Hormone Imbalances?
A hormone imbalance is when the body produces too much or too little of a certain hormone. Female and male hormone imbalance treatment involves regulating hormone production, treating the underlying cause of the hormone imbalance, or replacing hormones with synthetic hormones. Hormone replacement therapy can replenish low or non-existent levels of key hormones in men and women. This treatment can also relieve symptoms of a hormone imbalance. Undergoing bioidentical hormone therapy will correct the level of hormones in your blood by using synthetic hormones. These are administered as a patch, pill, cream, gel, implanted pellet, or injection. If your hormone levels are too high, you may need medication, surgery, or radiation therapy.
What Role Do Hormones Play In Weight Loss for Males & Females?
Hormones can regulate your mood and appetite, which can affect how much you eat. If you have too much or too little of certain hormones, you may always feel hungry, and your body may not signal that you have had enough to eat. If a hormone imbalance is affecting your mood, you may feel depressed, fatigued, anxious, and listless, which means you aren’t likely to feel like exercising.
Is Diet or Exercise More Important for Weight Loss?
Reducing your caloric intake, eating a healthy diet of whole foods, and avoiding excess sugar and carbohydrates can help you lose weight. If you want to lose weight faster, build muscle tone, and get rid of pockets of fat, you will need to exercise. A combination of a healthy diet and daily exercise is much more effective for losing weight and keeping it off.
How Often Should I Eat to Lose Weight?
Technically, you should eat when you’re hungry and stop eating when you are no longer hungry (not full). In general, eating 5-6 small meals per day can increase your chances of losing weight healthily. You should start with breakfast, followed by a small snack, then lunch, then another small snack, then dinner, and finally another small snack after dinner if you feel hungry again.