What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
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We typically see this as a method to treat menopausal symptoms in older female patients, and even prevent bone loss and reduce fractures in postmenopausal women.
But that is not all it’s good for – the benefits span far and wide, and vary depending on the hormone you’re prescribed. We’ll cover some of the most common benefits a little further down the page.
Why is Hormone Replacement Therapy Performed?
There’s a range of reasons that hormone replacement therapy might be performed or prescribed to certain patients. While we’ve already covered a few of the reasons for this treatment, we’ll run through some of the other most common here:
- Sleep troubles
- Hair loss
- Bone density concerns
- Diminishing cognitive function
- Uncomfortable sexual intercourse
- Difficulty losing weight
- High cholesterol
- Mood swings
- Thyroid struggles
How is Hormone Replacement Therapy Performed?
This kind of therapy can be administered in multiple ways – while traditionally, the most common is via an oral pill, it can also be given non-orally in a patch or in a pellet. Here at Rockwall, we offer the #1 most trusted, the Biote pellet system.
Alongside the administration of the hormone, the dose will also differ depending on the severity of your symptoms, your age, and a variety of other factors.
What Should I Expect After Hormone Replacement Therapy?
The exact experience after the therapy will be different for each patient, depending on the reason you’re seeking this treatment, the symptoms you’ve experienced and the dose. But we can break down some of the common benefits of each hormone.
Estrogen:
- Improved sleep
- Relieved menopausal symptoms
- Increased muscle strength and tone
- Increased and preserve bone density
- Thickened hair
- Decreased body fat
- Lowered cholesterol levels
- Improved cognitive functions, including memory and focus
Testosterone:
- Increased muscle mass
- Increased libido
- Decreased body fat
- Lowered cholesterol levels
- Strengthened bones
- Improved insulin production
- Improved skin tone and elasticity
- Increased energy and stamina
Frequently Asked Questions about Hormone Replacement Therapy
1. What are the side effects of hormone replacement therapy?
The symptoms you could experience during hormone replacement therapy will differ from patient to patient, depending on the dose, the actual hormone you receive, and your medical history. Your doctor will discuss these with you ahead of treatment, schedule a consultation today to discuss a custom wellness plan with our team.
2. How does hormone therapy help with menopause symptoms?
For menopausal women, hormone therapy helps because the medication replaces the estrogen that your body stops producing. This limits, or sometimes entirely eliminates, menopause symptoms.
