Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment for symptoms of menopause in women, and andropause in men.  HRT involves administering medications that contain hormones, such as estrogen, testosterone, or progesterone to replace the hormones that the body is no longer producing.

Hormone Replacement Therapy can be administered in various forms, such as pills, skin patches, gels, or creams. It is often prescribed to men and women who are experiencing uncomfortable symptoms of aging, but it can also be used for other conditions such as osteoporosis. 

There are several types of hormone therapy available. The type prescribed a physician will depend on a patient's symptoms and particular needs. Some common types of hormone therapy include:

1. Estrogen Therapy
   This is the most commonly prescribed type of HT and is used to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. It can be taken in the form of pills, patches, gels, or creams.

2. Progestin Therapy
   This type of therapy is often prescribed in combination with estrogen therapy. Progestin is a synthetic form of progesterone, a hormone that helps balance the effects of estrogen.

3. Testosterone Therapy
   This type of therapy is typically prescribed for men who have low levels of testosterone, a condition known as hypogonadism. Testosterone therapy can be administered in the form of gels, patches, or injections.

4. Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy
   This type of therapy is used to treat low thyroid hormone levels, a condition known as hypothyroidism. Thyroid hormone replacement therapy can be taken in the form of pills.

5. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
   This type of therapy uses hormones that are chemically identical to those naturally produced by the body. They are usually customized to the individual patient based on their hormone levels and symptoms.

At Blue Sky MD, all hormone therapy treatments begin with an in-depth lab panel to assess current levels of hormones. This helps us determine a patient's individual needs and develop a treatment plan that will help restore hormones to optimal levels.

Once a baseline has been established we can determine which hormone delivery method and dosage is ideal for a patient's needs. 

Once treatment is started, we will establish regular checkups and tests to ensure target symptoms are being reduced and hormones continue to trend towards optimal levels.

Once hormones reach optimal levels, we'll move to a maintenance phase to prevent any regressions, and continue to monitor levels as needed.

Hormone therapy increases your chance of successful weight loss by 10%  in both men and women.

HRT improves lean muscle mass, which increases metabolism and supports weight loss efforts.

On average, male patients using hormone therapy lose 20-25% more weight with combination hormone therapy and nutrition program. Women lose 10% more weight than just with nutrition programs.