Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

Oct 28

3 min read

As women age and experience different health conditions, they will experience fluctuations in hormone production. Some conditions permanently reduce the ability to naturally produce estrogen and progesterone, but hormone replacement therapy can provide supplemental hormones for better health and well-being. Learn more about the benefits, the process of beginning HRT, and how Hormone Health Inverness can help support your journey.

What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) helps replace diminished hormone production that people can experience due to age, menopause, or other conditions. The most common hormones used in HRT for women are testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.

How is HRT administered?

There are numerous different types of HRT, and each treatment should be personalized to the needs of the individual person. For example, HRT can be delivered in subdermal pellets, creams, injections, patches, or pills. Pellets are a convenient form for women who only want medication administered every 3 months. Creams and pills are often dosed daily and patches and injections are typically administered 1-2 times per week.

Why use bio-identical hormones?

Bio-identical hormones are hormones that are chemically identical to those produced naturally by the human body. They are often derived from plant sources and tailored to mimic the structure and function of natural hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Bio-identical hormones are superior to synthetic hormones because they integrate more seamlessly with the body's hormonal receptors, leading to a more natural response. Synthetic hormones, on the other hand, may differ structurally from human hormones, potentially causing adverse reactions.

How Hormones Can Help

Women need estrogen, testosterone and progesterone in order to be mentally, physically, and sexually healthy. However, perimenopause and menopause can drastically slow the production of these vital hormones, and without them, women become susceptible to chronic conditions and health concerns that jeopardize their quality of life. These hormones help:

Energy and weight management
Optimize bone density, as low-density bones are susceptible to breaks and injuries
Vaginal health, as low estrogen can cause dryness, burning, and painful sex
Mood regulation, as progesterone plays a key role in stress management, reducing anxiety, and coping with emotional triggers
Sexual function, including lubrication, blood flow, and arousal

Benefits of HRT

When hormone production down cycles, a regimen of supplemental estrogen, testosterone and progesterone can help reduce the health risks associated with irregular hormones. Your health professional can assess your natural production and other factors to recommend the right treatments. After starting HRT, patients can see benefits such as:

Improves Bone Health: Decreased bone density increases the risks of developing broken bones, and broken legs or hips can often shorten seniors' anticipated lifespans. By improving bone health and density, HRT patients can reduce the likelihood of developing osteoporosis, enjoy a more active lifestyle, and minimize their risks of broken bones.
Decreases Menopause/Perimenopause Symptoms: Menopause has a wide range of symptoms, including hot flashes, low libido, vaginal dryness, poor sleep, poor mood regulation, and even depression. Each person experiences menopause differently, but they are largely caused by insufficient estrogen. Through HRT, menopausal patients can reduce the severity of the symptoms or eliminate them entirely.
Increases Sex Drive: Sex drive is connected to both mood and the ability to experience sex without pain. HRT treatments can restore feelings of arousal, vaginal blood flow and lubrication, and mood regulation to increase your sex drive and ability to enjoy sex.
Gives Your Mood a Boost: Hormones play a multi-faceted role in mood and mood regulation. Just as insufficient estrogen can lead to moodiness, anxiety, and depression, restoring your hormone levels can increase stress management, peacefulness, and happiness.

Why Choose Hormone Health Inverness

At Hormone Health Inverness, our providers specialize in optimizing hormones for menopausal and perimenopausal women. We have extensive knowledge and can create a personalized plan to minimize the effects of aging and to help you feel your best. We offer all forms of bio-identical hormone therapy and can tailor a plan to fit your needs.

Your Partner in Optimal Women's Health: Hormone Health Inverness

At Hormone Health Inverness, we're committed to creating personalized treatment plans. We provide individualized services, including hormone replacement therapy and medical weight loss services. Our team has years of experience helping patients understand different treatment options and choosing the right course for optimal health and well-being.

Contact us today to learn more about our services and the process of beginning HRT, and reach us online or over the phone to schedule an initial appointment.