It is fair to say that when most women approach weight loss, they often prioritize diet and exercise. While it’s true that both play vital roles in weight loss and weight management, there is another underlying factor that could be affecting your progress: hormones.
While a wide array of hormones influence your weight and metabolism in their own ways, sex hormones such as estrogen are especially important. In this article, we will provide detailed information about the impact of sex hormones on your weight and ability to lose weight, as well as how to optimize your hormone levels for better health and longevity!
Our team at the Happy Hormone Cottage specializes in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). This approach helps people with hormone imbalances or deficiencies achieve more sustainable hormone levels. When your hormones are appropriately balanced, many of the body’s major systems function in a much healthier way!
Produced within the ovaries, estrogen is the primary hormone that controls the function of female reproductive organs. Another function of estrogen is to encourage necessary fat storage during a woman’s reproductive years. When estrogen is balanced, a healthy amount of body fat helps facilitate many reproductive functions. However, if estrogen levels are too high or too low, many women experience changes in weight gain or fat distribution. This occurs because estrogen helps regulate metabolism, manage insulin, and where the body stores fat. When hormone levels are off, the body is more likely to burn energy less efficiently, resulting in accumulated fat, especially around the abdomen.
Research has shown that women who are overweight typically have high levels of estrogen; the same as women in the first half of pregnancy. In the opposite scenario, women in perimenopause and postmenopause experience a substantial decrease in estrogen, with similar weight gain. It’s during this period of a woman’s life that many begin to look into Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to balance deficient estrogen levels and ease the transition after menopause.
If you’re looking for ways to support healthy estrogen levels naturally and manage weight, here are a few strategies you can incorporate into your daily life:
One of the most effective ways to regulate imbalanced estrogen levels is with BHRT. This therapy utilizes compounds derived from plant phytoestrogens, which function very closely to our own hormones. This can mean better absorption by the body and fewer side effects. BHRT can also be managed more closely to meet individual needs, meaning more relief from hormonal imbalance symptoms.
Naturally-sourced BHRT may be more tolerated in some women, making it an ideal choice for treatment. To determine the most appropriate therapy based on your health history and needs, it’s important to meet with a qualified healthcare provider.
The team at Happy Hormone Cottage will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your hormones along with a general health profile. This allows us to create specific treatment plans that are designed to meet your unique needs and goals. Take the first step towards regaining control over your weight and a happier, healthier life!
If you have questions or concerns about hormone replacement therapy, reach out to the team at the Happy Hormone Cottage today. We are happy to answer any questions and provide information about natural hormone therapy. We want to share in your success and will be with you on every step of your hormone-balancing journey!
Call our office at (513) 444-6343 to speak with a member of our team or schedule a consultation online today!
