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hormone imbalances & longevity therapy
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 I. Hypothyroidism - A large percentage of Americans suffer hypothyroidism. Common symptoms include fatigue and weakness, intolerance to cold temperature, constipation, depression, dry puffy skin, muscle aches, joint pains, and susceptibility to recurrent infections. Thyroid blood tests do not detect hypothyroidism in many patients. Many others taking synthetic thyroid hormones such as Synthroid or Levoxyl may still be symptomatic and benefit from desiccated thyroid (Nature-throid from Western Research Labs). Dr. Starr’s book Hypothyroidism Type 2: The Epidemic offers comprehensive data and treatment recommendations.
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 II. Menopause - Symptoms such as reduced libido, fatigue, depression, irritability, aches, pains, sweating and hot flashes are common as women approach menopause. These symptoms may be reversed with replacement of the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Dr. Starr uses bio-identical hormones made by compounding pharmacies.
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 III. Andropause (Male Menopause) - Aging men often suffer symptoms from declining levels of testosterone. The onset of symptoms is more gradual than female menopause but is often similar. Common symptoms include fatigue, depression, irritability, decreased libido and potency, muscle aches and pains, and loss of the competitive edge. In addition to age related testosterone decline, stress, obesity, hypothyroidism, and excess alcohol are common causes. Increased levels of estrogen in men or molecules that bind testosterone (sex hormone binding globulin) may need to be properly treated for favorable outcomes.
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 IV. Mild Adrenal Deficiency – Low cortisol levels may contribute to low blood pressure, fatigue and hypoglycemia. Dr. Starr has found that proper supplementation of iodine/iodide resolves most mild adrenal deficiencies. In addition, some patients may require low-dose cortisol.
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