Hormone injection is a therapeutic method for medical conditions that require additional hormones. This treatment is done by injecting artificial hormones or synthetic hormones into the body.
Hormones are important chemicals that regulate the basic functions of the body, including growth and development, metabolism, reproductive system and sexual function, digestive system, and even mood.
In the treatment of certain diseases, hormone injections can be used as a solution to overcome the symptoms of the disorders caused. This therapy is often used to treat hormonal disorders. There are various types of hormone injection therapy used. Each type has its uses, both in medicine and in the workings of the organs of the body.
Hormone Testosterone Injections
Testosterone hormone injections are generally used to treat medical conditions related to lack of testosterone in men. Some symptoms that indicate the possibility of a man experiencing testosterone deficiency, such as:
- Decreased sex drive.
- Erectile dysfunction.
- Low sperm count.
- Psychological problems such as difficulty concentrating, depression and anxiety,
- Hot flashes, which feel the heat accompanied by redness and sweating.
- Weight gain.
- Changes in penis and testicle size.
- Swelling of men's breasts (gynecomastia).
Testosterone injections are generally not recommended for women because the long-term effects of their use are not known with certainty. However, this therapy is sometimes used to relieve menopausal symptoms, such as decreased sex drive, mood changes and fatigue. This may be allowed by the doctor, if previously the patient had undergone estrogen therapy but was unsuccessful.
Estrogen Hormone Injections
Estrogen hormone injections generally aim to overcome problems due to inadequate production of estrogen in a woman's body. Some medical conditions or diseases that can be treated with estrogen hormone injections are:
- Symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, insomnia, excessive sweating, and vaginal dryness.
- Vulvar atrophy, which can cause vaginal dryness and pain and urinary incontinence.
- Atrophic vaginitis, which is inflammation of the vagina that is often caused by vaginal dryness and irritation.
- Prostate cancer.
- The body naturally does not produce enough estrogen, for example due to abnormalities in the ovaries (ovaries).
- Osteoporosis after
Estrogen injection is known to increase the risk of blood clots to cause strokes and heart attacks. In addition, estrogen can also increase the risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer. Given the side effects and the risks that are not small, the injection of estrogen hormone must be through consideration and evaluation of a doctor.
Progesterone Hormone Injections
Both men and women both produce the hormone progesterone. In women, this hormone has a very important role during pregnancy, which is to strengthen the lining of the uterus, help the growth of breast tissue, and ensure the body does not produce milk until the baby is born.
Usually the injection of the hormone progesterone is given to pregnant women who are prone to miscarriage, women who have had miscarriages, and pregnant women who are at risk of giving birth to premature babies. Progesterone hormone injections are generally given when the pregnancy is 16-24 weeks.
However, there is no strong evidence that progesterone can completely prevent miscarriage, especially in women who have had frequent miscarriages.
Insulin Hormone Injections
Insulin is a natural hormone that allows the body to convert glucose into energy. Insulin plays an important role in helping to control blood sugar (glucose) levels in the body. However, if insulin production in the body is inadequate or the body cannot properly utilize insulin, then insulin injections can be a solution.
Generally, insulin injections are intended for diabetics, both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. In patients with type 1 diabetes, insulin therapy must be done for life. In type 2 diabetes, insulin use is often combined with antidiabetic drugs and a special diabetes diet to control blood sugar levels.
Before deciding to do hormone injection therapy, you need to consult with your doctor first to get complete information about the uses, procedures, dosage, and side effects that may be caused.
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