It’s your body, it’s your choice…..
Hormones are chemical messengers that circulate through the blood stream and control every function of the human body.
Dr Whitelaw is passionate about providing both men and women with the knowledge and understanding as to why hormone imbalance might be making them feel the way they do.
When hormones are not in balance many of us will experience debilitating symptoms that negatively impact on our daily lives. One thing we can be certain of, is that if hormone imbalance is affecting the quality of our life then most likely it will be having a detrimental impact on our partner, family and work colleagues.
Hot Flushes
Night Sweats
Heart Palpitations
Dry Skin
Wrinkled Skin
Urinary Incontinence
Vaginal Dryness
Erection Difficulties
Low Libido
Forgetfulness/Brain Fog
Poor Memory
Low Energy
Insomnia
Breast Tenderness
Fluid Retention
PMS
Bloating
Depression
Anaemia
Sleeping Difficulty
Anxiety
Low Self Esteem
Mood Swings
Anger/Irritability
Joint Pain
Irregular Periods
Hair Thinning/Loss
Loss of Muscle Tone
Weight Gain
These hormone imbalances may be due to:
Peri-Menopause
Menopause
Andropause (Male Menopause)
Anxiety and Depression
Post Natal Depression
Endometriosis
Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Fatigue
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Thyroid Dysfunction
Osteoporosis
But remember, everyone is individual which means that your experience may be very different to another.
Dr Whitelaw works hand in hand with patients to empower them to make an informed choice on the right treatment option for them. A ‘one-size fits all’ approach to health and well-being is not effective.
These treatment options encompass a ‘whole body’ approach, ranging from:
• Medication and supplements
• Sleep management
• Gut health
• Stress Management
• Lifestyle Changes
• Mental Health Support
Medicated hormone replacement therapy does not only relieve the debilitating symptoms commonly associated with hormone imbalance but can also helps improve quality of life, vitality and well-being while at the same time contribute to slowing the ageing process.
Low oestrogen levels and other biological changes that occur in menopausal women, for example, are also associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes and dementia.