A growth hormone deficiency is low production of the human growth hormone (HGH) – a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. Growth hormone deficiency is usually diagnosed in children with dwarfism, but adults can also experience growth hormone deficiency particularly as we get older. You may wonder about the purpose of the hormone. The human…
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Who Needs Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?
If you are reasonably healthy and are experiencing symptoms that can be attributed to the normal aging process, then you might benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). These hormones are designed to match and replace the natural hormones that your body is not producing enough of anymore, hence the symptoms. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy…
What Is An EKG Test?
An EKG test or electrocardiogram is used to record your heart signals. Doctors recommend the test to patients who are experiencing symptoms such as chest tightness and discomfort, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and heart palpitations, which may indicate a heart problem. The EKG is a very common test that is performed in a doctor’s office,…
What to Expect From Hormone Therapy
The human body can’t function without the contribution of hormones that control many of the body’s processes, such as metabolism, reproduction, and growth. The endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream and send messages throughout the body. Sometimes, for various medical reasons, the hormones produced by the endocrine system and distributed through the bloodstream are…
