Doctor, does the medicine you prescribed for me contain hormones? I don’t want to use hormones, I heard they can cause serious harm to the body! Also, using hormones excessively can lead to dependency.
Hormones are also known as “hormones”!
Actually, hormones come from the human body itself, so it’s absolutely not toxic or harmful. Hormones have another name, called “hormones”! It is derived from the English translation of “Hormone.”
When you hear the word “hormone,” it may sound like a dual-sexual impulse, more advanced than traditional hormones, but they are essentially the same thing.
Hormones include corticosteroids, glucocorticoids, growth hormones, etc.; insulin and thyroxine are also hormones. Of course, there are also sex hormones. Here, let me briefly explain the common functions of sex hormones:
Androgens: Apart from boosting masculinity, they also promote hair growth and blood production. So, hair loss and anemia may be related to a lack of androgens. Estrogens: They keep the skin smooth, promote the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females. Breast creams may secretly contain estrogens. The secretion cycle of estrogens also determines the menstrual cycle in women. Progesterone: It is secreted intensely during pregnancy, causing a series of changes in the mother’s body to maintain the pregnancy state until childbirth.
The helplessness of glucocorticoids!
Doctors often prescribe hormones for patients, usually referring to “glucocorticoids.”
Generic names ending in “sone” and some ending in “nide” or “sone” like dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, mometasone furoate, etc., all belong to glucocorticoids. Repeating what was mentioned earlier, the human body naturally secretes these hormones, and their function simply put is – to help the body overcome difficulties!
During stress, the secretion of glucocorticoids increases, but it is still insufficient.
At this point, taking some hormones or injecting hormone drugs has an immediate effect! For example, high fever, cerebral edema, acute urticaria, contact dermatitis, serum sickness, anaphylactic shock, severe transfusion reactions, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, severe bronchitis. The fever quickly subsides, the swelling rapidly decreases, skin allergies heal promptly, and even patients in shock regain consciousness. Glucocorticoids are like a miraculous presence. Unfortunately, although they help the body through crises, they cannot solve the underlying problem fundamentally. After overcoming the difficulties, the fundamental issues still need to be addressed!
Furthermore, many diseases do not have fundamental solutions and are even untreatable. For instance, autoimmune diseases, where using hormones improves symptoms temporarily, leading to long-term use due to the lack of other options. However, the side effects of hormones gradually become apparent.
Mainly includes: moon face, buffalo hump, skin acne, immune deficiency, and more.
Hormones themselves are not harmful, but their prolonged and excessive use can indeed harm the body.
We should only “choose the lesser evil!”
Why are we afraid of hormones?
Regarding this love-hate relationship with hormones, why have they become synonymous with harm in people’s minds?
â—† Unauthorized additions
Because of the potent anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects of glucocorticoids, adding a small amount can show results. Many unregulated cosmetic products may contain hormones. Adding hormones to cosmetics can transform rough skin into smooth ones; sneaking hormones into health products can make older people feel refreshed quickly. However, with time, the side effects gradually appear. Suppose a certain old Chinese doctor prescribes a miraculous ointment that works much better than hospital-prescribed medicine. What do you think is added to the “ointment”?
â—† Dependency
The addition of glucocorticoids in skincare products is strictly prohibited. However, many young women who seek beauty, after using hormones and achieving unexpected results, may become dependent on repeated use.
â—† Sudden withdrawal
Many people suddenly stop using hormones after using them, causing a sharp decrease in hormone levels. Insufficient endogenous glucocorticoids can lead to nausea, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotension, and even coma. How to use and stop using hormones is a critical factor in determining whether they are friends or foes.
Are hormones good or bad?
Once again, hormones themselves are not harmful, just like water, air, and sunlight essential for survival. However, excessive intake of water can be toxic, and excessive exposure to sunlight can cause sunburn.
Dr. X says:
Regarding hormones, remember these 3 points:
â‘ Do not consider hormone medications as over-the-counter drugs at home. Do not apply them to any ailment casually, or use them persistently as skincare products for several weeks, or change medications without professional advice.
â‘¡ Avoid using unregulated skincare products and unverified traditional medicinal ointments containing unknown ingredients; skincare products with exceptional effects from unidentified sources are often spiked with hormones.
â‘¢ Do not resist hormone medications. Currently, hormones are still the only treatment for many diseases, and their use requires correct dosage and regularity. For example, in childhood eczema cases, doctors prescribe hormones, so don’t hesitate!
