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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) helps with menopause by supplementing estrogen, progesterone, and other hormones that the body is no longer producing in sufficient quantities.
This helps relieve the symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and mood changes.
Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It occurs when the ovaries stop producing eggs and the production of estrogen and progesterone decreases. This usually happens around the age of 51, but can occur earlier or later. The average age for menopause is 51.
The onset of menopause can be accompanied by a range of physical and psychological symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, sleep disturbances, and decreased bone density. These symptoms are due to the decline in hormones produced by the ovaries and can last for several years.
It’s important to note that menopause is a normal and natural part of aging and is not a disease. However, its symptoms can impact a woman’s quality of life and can be managed with various treatments, including Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) under medical supervision.
HRT can help regulate the body’s temperature and reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes.
HRT can help reduce the frequency and intensity of night sweats and improve quality of sleep.
HRT can help improve vaginal moisture levels, reducing discomfort during intercourse and preventing vaginal and urinary tract infections.
HRT can help alleviate mood swings and reduce feelings of irritability, anxiety, and depression.
HRT can help regulate sleep patterns and improve sleep quality, which affects and improves several other hormone-related symptoms.
HRT can help slow down the rate of bone loss, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures associated with post-menopause.
HRT can be administered in various forms, including oral pills, transdermal patches, gels, creams, and vaginal rings. At Blue Sky MD, we often prescribe hormone pellets, which are considered safer and more convenient than other forms.
Hormone pellets are made from bio-identical plant hormone. They are implanted under the skin and deliver consistent dosages of hormones for 3-5 months at a time.
Before starting hormone therapy, it is important to undergo lab testing to identify the underlying cause of the symptoms and determine the most appropriate course of treatment. Start by scheduling your labs at Blue Sky MD today.
HORMONE THERAPY MAY RELIEVE
HORMONE THERAPY MAY HELP
EFFECTIVE MENOPAUSE RELIEF CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR BODY
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.
INCREASE YOUR CONFIDENCE AND TAKE BACK CONTROL
Many men experience imbalanced levels of the hormones testosterone, estrogen, and thyroid hormones as they age.
Hormone therapy helps to restore balance to the hormones that control cognition, weight gain, and lean muscle mass development.
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.
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!
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It depends. If we’re able to bill insurance, out of pocket costs may vary.
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.
Pellets are made up of either estradiol or testosterone. The hormones are pressed or fused into very small solid cylinders. These pellets are larger than a grain of rice and smaller than a ‘Tic Tac’.
In the United States, the majority of pellets are made by compounding pharmacists and delivered in sterile glass vials. There is an ‘FDA approved’ 75 mg testosterone pellet.
Data supports that hormone replacement therapy with pellet implants is the most effective and the most bio-identical method to deliver hormones in both men and women.
Implants, placed under the skin, consistently release small, physiologic doses of hormones providing optimal therapy.
Pellets deliver consistent, healthy levels of hormones for 3-4 months in women and 4-5 months in men. They avoid the fluctuations, or ups and downs, of hormone levels seen with every other method of delivery. In studies, pellets have been shown to be superior for relief of menopausal symptoms, maintenance of bone density, restoration of sleep patterns, and improvement in sex drive, libido, sexual response and performance.
The insertion of pellets is a simple, relatively painless procedure done under local anesthesia. The pellets are usually inserted in the lower abdominal wall or upper buttocks through a small incision, which is then taped, closed.
Complications from the insertion of pellets include; minor bleeding or bruising, discoloration of the skin, infection, and the possible extrusion of the pellet. Other than slight bruising, or discoloration of the skin, these complications are very rare. Testosterone may cause a slight increase in facial hair in some women. Testosterone stimulates the bone marrow and increases the production of red blood cells.
Some patients begin to ‘feel better’ within 24-48 hours while others may take a week or two to notice a difference. Diet and lifestyle, along with hormone balance are critical for optimal health. Stress is a major contributor to hormone imbalance and illness. Weight loss is often helpful to optimize the effectiveness of pellet therapy.
The pellets usually last between 3 to 4 months in women and 4-5 months in men. The pellets do not need to be removed. They completely dissolve on their own.
If you have insurance, we are happy to file for your office visit and the procedure (which will require a co-pay). Self pay options are available if you do not have insurance or a have a high deductible.
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