Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be an option if you are experiencing symptoms associated with menopause or low hormone levels. Some key signs that you may benefit from HRT include:
Determining if you need HRT is best done in consultation with a medical provider who specializes in
hormone therapy and treatment options. They can:
- Review your symptoms and medical history
- Order blood tests to measure your hormone levels
- Discuss the potential benefits and risks of hormone therapy for your situation
- Develop an individualized treatment plan if appropriate
Is HRT right for me?
Some factors a provider will consider include:
- Age - If undergoing menopause, are you in perimenopause or postmenopause? Age impacts treatment options.
- Severity of symptoms - How much are symptoms impacting your quality of life?
- Health history - Do you have any risk factors or conditions that could be affected by hormone treatment?
- Lifestyle - Issues like lack of sleep and high stress also influence symptoms.
XZY Hormones, a leading hormone therapy clinic, can provide cutting edge bioidentical hormone treatments designed to properly balance hormones for your unique needs. Their board certified medical providers specialize in precision hormone restoration protocols that:
- Relieve symptoms
- Restore energy
- Regain optimal wellness
- Rejuvenate your mental and physical state
HRT Administration Methods
If HRT is recommended, there are a few options for administering hormones:
- Oral tablets - Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or combined formulas taken daily
- Easy to use
- Pass through the liver which may lead to side effects
- Skin patches - Estradiol and testosterone patches applied to hip, buttocks, or torso
- Steady hormone release
- Bypass first liver metabolism
- Can irritate skin
- Vaginal inserts - Localized estrogen or testosterone
- Treat urogenital atrophy
- Minimal systemic effects
- Injections - Testosterone or estradiol depot injections 1-3 times per month
- Bypass first liver metabolism
- Require appointment for injections
- Implants - Crystalline pellet implants placed under the skin every 3-6 months
- Bypass liver metabolism
- Steady long-term hormone delivery
- Require minor surgical procedure
The route of administration depends on your hormone needs and treatment goals. The medical providers at XZY Hormones will design a customized plan based on a comprehensive assessment of health history, lab testing, lifestyle factors, and treatment preferences.
I hope this overview gives you a good starting point for understanding options to relieve hormone-related symptoms and restore wellness. Please consult a trained hormone therapy specialist to determine if treatment is suitable for your individual situation. The experts at XZY Hormones are available for free 15 minute virtual consultations to address your questions and concerns.
