HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Hormone Replacement Theory

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Hormone Replacement Theory

Introduction

The human body is a miracle that is created by God. Human body is a system that works in coordination and collaboration of the mechanism of various systems that are there in the body. Hormones are one of the essential components through which the functioning of the various systems in the human body remains active, smooth and efficient. There are different types of hormones that are produced in human body. In case of deficiency in the production of any hormone all the functioning of the systems can be disrupted. For this purpose hormonal replacement therapy is performed. The aim and objective of this paper is also to talk about hormonal replacement therapy in men. This paper discusses the biology benefits and dangers of hormonal replacement therapy.

Discussion

Hormonal replacement therapy means any sort of hormone therapy in which the patient during the course of medical treatment receives hormones. Hormones are replaced in patients when there is a lack of naturally occurring hormones in patients or when there is a need to substitute other hormones for naturally occurring hormones (Hoffman and Morgentaler, 2010, 824). This therapy is extensively be used my medical practitioners. This phenomenon can further be explored by understanding the

Biology of Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy is a therapy that is widely and most commonly used to treat women going through the menopause. Now, scientists are making efforts to measure and gauge the practical implications of hormone replacement therapy in men who suffer from the similar sort of hormonal shift at the age of fifty (Rudman et al, 2009, 6). Before the latest advent, hormone replacement therapy used to involve application of medicines and injections on the daily basis. These applications and injections were costly as well as were very limited (Somers, 2004, 14). Now with the advent of bio-identical testosterone pellets men are able to feel invigorated and rejuvenated in an easy way. Bio identical hormone pellets can be placed under the skin in a painless way. These bio identical testosterone pellets restore the levels of testosterone that is in deficient and can make the men feel back to the biological age. Presence of youthful hormone levels means that you can maintain youthful function throughout your entire life (Morley, 2007, 410).

Benefits and Dangers of Hormone Replacement Therapy

Whenever a medication is used and implied on a patient it almost in all cases produces some kind of side effects. This can be asserted that all the medications have certain benefits as well as certain side effects. The benefits and dangers of hormone replacement therapy are discussed as follows:

Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy

The first and foremost benefit that a man can get from the hormone replacement therapy is that he can enjoy sexual function and sexual desire. Going through the hormone replacement therapy makes a man to reduce the body fat and increase the lean body mass. This can work for those who are fat (Bengtsson and Brummer, 2010, ...