Physiological Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy: Implications in Clinical Nutrition
Research Mentor(s)
Mosher, M. J. (Anthropologist)
Description
This review explores the interaction between human physiology and prescribed synthetic hormones. More specifically, the synthetic form of two gonadocorticoids; estrogen and testosterone. Common reasons to prescribe synthetic hormones are hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for gender affirming medical transitions, regulating the estrogen levels in menopausal women, and the testosterone levels in men with testosterone deficiencies. The main purpose of this research is to examine how these synthetic hormones interplay with nutrition, mainly in terms of metabolism, micro and macronutrient absorption, and muscle and fat prominence. Results suggest that inclusion of personalized nutritional monitoring would be beneficial in HRT treatment plans to reduce morbidity of related conditions and promote overall health.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
15-5-2019 9:00 AM
End Date
15-5-2019 5:00 PM
Location
Carver Gym (Bellingham, Wash.)
Department
Anthropology
Genre/Form
student projects, posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Hormone therapy--Side effects; Menopause--Hormone therapy; Sex change; Climacteric, Male--Hormone therapy; Nutrition; Human physiology
Type
Image
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Physiological Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy: Implications in Clinical Nutrition
Carver Gym (Bellingham, Wash.)
This review explores the interaction between human physiology and prescribed synthetic hormones. More specifically, the synthetic form of two gonadocorticoids; estrogen and testosterone. Common reasons to prescribe synthetic hormones are hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for gender affirming medical transitions, regulating the estrogen levels in menopausal women, and the testosterone levels in men with testosterone deficiencies. The main purpose of this research is to examine how these synthetic hormones interplay with nutrition, mainly in terms of metabolism, micro and macronutrient absorption, and muscle and fat prominence. Results suggest that inclusion of personalized nutritional monitoring would be beneficial in HRT treatment plans to reduce morbidity of related conditions and promote overall health.