In almost all cases HRT will decrease Cholesterol.
Hypothyroidism can cause rapid increase in cholesterol levels. ie; low thyroid hormone level due to impaired functioning of thyroid gland
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An endocrinologist specializes in hormone replacement therapy.
An endocrinologist specializes in hormone replacement therapy.
This is because the falling oestrogen means that your insulin increases - as you body thinks that it is insulin-resistant. The increased insulin leads to higher cholesterol, and much else - furred up arteries, higher sugar levels, central weight-gain. Go on metformin to handle this.
Yes, usually hormone replacement therapy will decrease the severity of the menapausal symptoms. But you increase your risk for heart attack and stroke so if you are a cigarette smoker, it's safer to tough out the symptoms.
The main course of therapy is growth hormone replacement therapy when there is lack of growth hormone in the body.
Hormone replacement therapy is typically prescribed and overseen by healthcare providers such as doctors or endocrinologists.
It may increase your blood pressure, but not your cholesterol.
Hormone therapy is standard treatment for some types of cancers that are hormone-dependent and grow faster in the presence of particular hormones.
Dr in my area that does hormone therapy
No, cholesterol does not directly function as a hormone receptor in the plasma membrane. Hormone receptors are typically proteins embedded in the membrane that bind specific hormones to initiate signaling pathways. Cholesterol primarily provides structural support and fluidity to the plasma membrane.