Treat hot flashes, weight gain, and other menopausal symptoms, and get treatment for common hormone dysfunctions like Hashimoto’s and other thyroid problems. Hormone therapy for women is part of our hormone replacement therapy program, available at all 7 Blue Sky MD locations and by telehealth.
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From metabolism to heart rate, sleep cycles, reproductive cycles, body temperature, and mood, hormones play an important role in the body as “messengers” that trigger essential functions.
Because of this, hormonal imbalances in women can manifest in different ways, making it difficult to identify. Onset can occur as a result of aging, menopause, lifestyle, disease, and environmental factors. Hormone replacement therapy for women can help you restore your balance.
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Recognizing the signs of hormonal imbalance is the first step to bringing your body back into harmony. Most women begin to experience hormonal changes around menopause. Though this can be different for everyone, around age 50 women often experience a decrease in the amounts of estrogen and progesterone their body produces.
While the symptoms of a hormonal imbalance can differ, the most common signs include:
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women can address a variety of these symptoms and get your hormones back in tune. Find menopause treatment in North Carolina today.
Every body is different. Our HRT doctors in North Carolina take a personalized approach to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women.
Our priority is to offer you the best solutions for your specific body and goals. This may require using more traditional hormone therapy options such as pills, patches, creams, and injections, or more modern and effective solutions like hormone pellet therapy.
Here at Blue Sky MD, we specialize in bioidentical hormone pellet therapy (BHRT) for women. Many of our patients prefer pellets because they release a steady, consistent dose of hormones, so there are no daily pills or creams to remember.
Pellets aren’t right for everyone. Your provider will review your labs, symptoms and health history with you and help you choose the delivery method that fits you best.
Topical hormone replacement therapy for women is an excellent option for those seeking effective and convenient management of hormonal imbalances or menopausal symptoms. Topical HRT involves applying creams, gels, or patches directly to the skin, allowing for precise and targeted delivery of hormones.
This means you can ensure that the hormones are absorbed where they are needed most. They are a gentler and often better-tolerated option than pills while still providing flexible and convenient dosing.
We also offer more traditional forms of HRT for women like pills are taken orally, making them more convenient and less invasive than injections or pellets. This may be preferred by individuals who dislike needles.
Hormone pills are designed to provide a steady release of hormones throughout the day, mimicking the body’s natural hormone production. They are easier to transport and administer, making them a good option for individuals who travel frequently.
Have more questions about our methods of BHRT for women?
Our team can help you understand which option is best for your needs and lifestyle.
Bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as the hormones your body makes. Pellets, about the size of a grain of rice, are placed just under the skin during a quick in-office visit under local anesthetic, and they release a steady dose over time. Most women need a new pellet about every 3–4 months.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to hormone replacement therapy for women. Our providers tailor your treatment plan to your labs, symptoms and goals, then keep monitoring and adjusting it over time.
Every few months, the pellet is placed just under the skin in a quick in-office visit, and it releases small, steady doses of hormones over time.
Some patients who didn’t get the results they wanted from other forms of hormone therapy do well on pellets.
The first step in the hormone therapy process is to get some blood work done so we may analyze your current hormone levels. This helps us understand your symptoms and formulate your hormone prescription dosage.
Once we’ve established your baseline hormone levels, we can begin treatments with the appropriate delivery method. If pellets are your delivery method, your Blue Sky MD providers will perform a quick procedure to insert the pellet under the skin.
You’ll meet with your Blue Sky MD provider periodically to get more bloodwork done, assess hormone levels, and verify symptoms are improving. If there is room for improvement, our providers can make adjustments to your treatment. Patients receiving pellet therapy will need a new pellet inserted about every 3–4 months.
Common symptoms of hormone imbalance in women include hot flashes, night sweats, irregular periods, mood swings, brain fog, weight gain (especially around the midsection), low libido, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances. These symptoms can begin during perimenopause (typically in your 40s) and continue through menopause. If you’re experiencing several of these symptoms and they’re affecting your quality of life, hormone testing can determine if HRT is right for you.
Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to the hormones your body naturally produces, while synthetic hormones have a different molecular structure. Bioidentical estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone are derived from plant sources and metabolized by your body just like your natural hormones. Many women report fewer side effects and better symptom relief with bioidentical hormones compared to synthetic alternatives like Premarin or Provera.
Hormone replacement can be delivered through pellets, creams, patches, pills, or injections. Pellet therapy provides steady hormone levels for 3-4 months through tiny pellets inserted under the skin. Topical creams offer flexible dosing but require daily application. Patches provide consistent delivery but may cause skin irritation. The best method depends on your lifestyle, preferences, and how your body responds to different delivery systems.
When properly prescribed and monitored by qualified physicians, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is considered safe for most healthy women. Modern HRT uses lower doses and bioidentical formulations that carry fewer risks than older synthetic hormones. We conduct thorough medical evaluations, review family history, and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure safe treatment. The benefits of properly managed HRT often outweigh the risks for women with significant menopausal symptoms.
Most women begin noticing improvements within 2-4 weeks of starting hormone replacement therapy. Hot flashes and sleep disturbances are often the first symptoms to improve. Energy levels, mood, and mental clarity typically improve within 4-6 weeks. Full optimization of symptoms like weight management and libido may take 3-6 months as hormone levels stabilize. We adjust dosing as needed during this period to achieve optimal results.
Yes, hormone replacement therapy can significantly help with menopausal weight gain. Declining estrogen levels slow metabolism and promote fat storage around the midsection. Balanced hormones help restore metabolic function, reduce belly fat accumulation, and make weight loss more achievable. Many women find that hormone therapy, combined with proper nutrition and exercise, helps them return to their pre-menopausal weight and body composition.
It depends on your insurance and your treatment plan. Because Blue Sky MD is a physician-led medical practice, many office visits, lab tests and treatments may be billed through your insurance, depending on your plan. If you have insurance, we’re happy to file for your office visit and procedure (which may require a co-pay).
Affordable self-pay options are available if you don’t have insurance or have a high deductible, and HSA and FSA funds can be used. We’ll go over costs with you before you start treatment.
