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A 19-year-old male asked:
hi, i would like to know how we can increase the level of growth hormone? thank you
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Dr. Paul Kaplowitzanswered
Pediatric Endocrinology 45 years experience
Sleep and exercise: Please don't spend money on products you can buy online which are billed as GH releasers. Most of the GH you make is secreted while you sleep so getting a good night sleep is helpful. Also GH levels rise right after you exercise
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A 36-year-old member asked:
How can I tell the difference between my moods being just my hormones or something more serious?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lillian Schapiroanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Watch the timing: If your mood gets "bad" post ovulation, about 2 weeks into your cycle, or later and gets better as soon as your period starts. It may be hormonal. Keeping a healthy diet and exercising can help alot. If you are a candidate, birth control pills often help with pms. Even if it is "just pms" it can be debilitating. You should see your doctor for treatment.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
How does hormone therapy work?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Banks Hinshawanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 43 years experience
By replacement: Hormone therapy is supplemental, replacing lost hormone to better levels.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
What are the age-related changes in hormone production?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Banks Hinshawanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 43 years experience
Estrogen decreases: Estrogen is an important hormone in both women and men. In women, it is produced by the ovary as long as ovulation is occurring, but after menopause (average age 52), this stops. The ovary still produces testosterone, as does the male testes, and this can be converted to estrogen, but in many persons, the production of testosterone also drops after age 75.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What role might hormones play in anxiety?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Anxiety & hormones: Hormonal imbalance, especially in women, especially near menopause where levels of Progesterone drop. Progesterone is similar to serotonin & has a calming effect. This can be compounded by elevated levels of oestrogen, or use of birth control pill.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Why can taking hormone supplements be dangerous at 80?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 40 years experience
It's not: Many women can safely use menopausal hormonal therapy as they age, even beyond 80. A thorough and thoughtful evaluation by a women's health specialist is recommended.
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