Understanding Aging in Women

Without Treatment,
Here’s How Aging Affects the Female Body.

Endless Possibilities Lie Ahead.

You’re ready to take on the world.

Estrogen and Progesterone Are in Full Swing.

Hormonally you are at your peak. But by the end of your 20s you will reach maximum production, and then your hormones will begin to decline.

Your 20s Are Over, and It’s Noticeable.

As your 30s progress, hormone production continues its gradual descent. Fertility diminishes, and you notice the first signs of aging.

Your Metabolism Slows Down.

Your metabolic rate drops 1-2% per decade starting in your 20s. This will mean eating fewer calories during your 30s to maintain the same weight.

Your Skin Starts to Change.

Estrogen is largely responsible for keeping you skin smooth and firm during your 20s. As this skin-friendly hormone declines, skin begins to sag and wrinkle.

One Word: Perimenopause.

Estrogen and progesterone have ebbed and flowed in predictable patterns to this point. But during your 40s, these fluctuations become erratic as progesterone production begins to decline.

Muscle Is Harder to Gain, and Easier to Lose.

As production of testosterone diminishes, it becomes difficult to build and maintain muscle. Remaining strong and fit will be more challenging.

Your Desire for Sex Dips.

Less testosterone, combined with deficiencies in estrogen and progesterone, means a lower sex drive.

Irregular Hormones = Irregular Moods.

Mood swings. Depression. Anxiety. Irritability. You’re at an increased risk for having unstable moods as your hormone levels shift and change.

Your Body Temperature and Circadian Rhythm Go Haywire.

Your body’s ability to regulate temperature malfunctions as estrogen and progesterone become more imbalanced. The result is hot flashes during the day, and night sweats while you’re trying to sleep. Your body clock is similarly affected, resulting in insomnia.

Menopause Arrives.

The average age for the onset of menopause is 51. But for some women it will happen sooner, and for others it will happen later. Regardless, hormone production is no longer what it used to be. In the absence of treatment, aging becomes a harsh reality.

You’re Tired, But You Can’t Sleep.

Because hormones regulate energy production, imbalances can result in bone crushing fatigue. Meanwhile, imbalanced hormones can also make it hard to sleep.

Body Composition Shifts.

As hormones continue to decline, it becomes much easier to gain fat and harder to lose it. Where you carry your weight also changes—less around the hips and thighs and more around the midsection.

Your Brain Feels Foggy.

Concentration and focus are more elusive, and you’re more forgetful. Many women describe feeling like they’re in a fog. Without balanced hormones, your brain doesn’t function optimally.