Hormone Replacement Therapy

For Women in North Carolina

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

HRT such as testosterone replacement therapy for women 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 a combination of hormone therapy and a nutrition program. Women lose 10% more weight than just with nutrition programs. 

Learn more about HRT for women can help with weight loss during menopause. 

It depends. If we’re able to bill insurance, out-of-pocket costs may vary. 

In short, it depends. In some cases, hormone replacement therapy is considered an elective procedure and isn’t covered by insurance.  

For other patients hormone therapy is a medical necessity.    

Contact us to find out if we can bill your insurance! 

During menopause, women may experience insomnia, low energy, anxiety and depression, mood swings, sudden weight gain, and low libido.  

As if these frustrating symptoms weren’t bad enough, imbalanced hormones in women may increase the risk of osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and many other diseases and conditions. 

Hormone therapy helps reduce these symptoms and protect our bodies against the more serious side effects of aging. 

Studies have shown the risk of breast cancer is associated with elevated levels of endogenous estrogen. Androgens (like testosterone) have been shown to counteract the negative effects caused by excess estrogen on mammary (breast) tissue. Incidentally, women with breast cancer have been shown to have significantly lower levels of testosterone in the body.  

Long-term benefits of HRT for women also include reduced risk for different types of cancers and strengthened bones and immune systems. 

There are several types of hormone therapy available. The type prescribed by 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. 

1. 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. 

1. 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. 

1. 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. 

1. 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.