Hormones are those important elements, of which, as from bricks, our health is developing. And, like the bricks, hormones must be in absolute balance, otherwise the body will have changes that in certain cases can be irreversible. It is for this reason that hormonal failure should be treated.
What to do with hormonal failure?
How to determine a hormonal failure, not everyone knows. Usually, you may be concerned about increased or decreased weight, mood swings, excessive body hair growth in women, infertility, depression, impaired vision and heart function. The so-called acne, a bad dream, a constant sense of fatigue, a decrease in libido can also indicate a hormonal problem.
If you suspect a hormonal failure in your life, what kind of doctor you need is understandable right away. Take the time and energy to find a good endocrinologist. It is desirable that he specializes specifically in female or male endocrinology. Only in this case can you be sure that the treatment will be prescribed the right and effective. If there is no possibility to address to the endocrinologist, it is possible to consult with the therapist.
The next step in solving the problem of hormonal failure should be the delivery of tests to establish an accurate diagnosis. After this, strict adherence to the prescription of the doctor and control testing will be required. As a rule, these three components are a guarantee of successful treatment.
What tests do you need to take during hormonal failure?
Since it is impossible to understand that hormonal failure occurs without laboratory tests, it will be necessary to donate blood to check the level of various hormones, namely:
- thyroid hormones ;
- sex hormones;
- hormones of the pituitary gland.
The general blood test is also mandatory.
Remember that in different laboratories and with different doctors, decoding and evaluation of the results of such analyzes can differ substantially. However, this is normal, since laboratories use different reagents and operate with different units of measurement.
You can not try to self-medicate yourself. Also, do not trust those doctors who diagnose hormonal imbalance solely on the basis of anamnesis (a survey of symptoms and complaints). The doctor will be able to pinpoint the cause of the hormonal imbalance. This can be the reception of contraceptives, improper diet or unhealthy lifestyle.
When you pass tests for hormones, you must follow important rules, namely, you need to give blood on an empty stomach before 9 am with a preliminary restriction of physical exertion, avoidance of stress and rejection of fatty foods and alcohol. If any hormonal drugs are taken, the doctor should be informed of this.
How to normalize a hormonal failure?
How to stop the hormonal failure, the attending physician will determine. The main thing is that he correctly diagnoses which hormones should be brought back to normal. Usually treatment is conducted in two parallel directions:
- eliminate the causes that led to hormonal failure;
- by taking medication the level of problem hormones is normalized.
Without eliminating the reasons, drug treatment does not make sense. That is why before a hormonal failure is established, a complete examination is carried out.
As medicines for the treatment of hormonal shift, synthetic analogues of natural hormones are usually prescribed. Some women resort to various folk remedies, which, however, does not always lead to the desired result. In general, the effectiveness of the people's means has not been proved by anyone.