Hormone Replacement (HRT) for Women
Revitalize Your Energy and Well-Being with HRT for Women
If you’re experiencing fatigue, hot flashes, decreased sex drive, weight gain, mood changes, and irritability, you may be dealing with hormonal imbalances. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Women can help restore your youthful vitality and improve your overall quality of life.
Understanding Hormonal Imbalance in Women
- Hot flashes
- Increased body fat
- Thinning skin
- Vaginal dryness
- Fatigue
- Night sweats
- Decreased sex drive
- Depression and anxiety
- Brain fog
- Irritability
- Facial hair
- Hair loss
- Insomnia
- Osteoporosis
- Mood swings
- Painful intercourse
- Frequent urinary tract
- Infections
- Joint aches
- Migraines
The Importance of Optimal Hormone Levels
Your body’s hormones interact in complex ways, and imbalances can affect your overall health. Traditional medicine establishes "normal" hormone levels, but what is considered "normal" may not be optimal for your health and well-being. At Elev8ion Health, we aim to optimize your hormone levels for maximum health benefits.
Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women
Hormone Replacement Therapy can help optimize your hormone levels and restore a sense of youthfulness. Women undergoing HRT can expect improvements in:
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SEXUAL FUNCTION:
Alleviation of vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, and vaginal atrophy, along with increased sex drive. -
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT:
Reduced weight gain and enhanced weight loss. -
MOOD STABILITY:
Decreased mood swings, depression, and anxiety. -
BLADDER HEALTH:
Fewer urinary tract infections and reduced incontinence. -
SLEEP QUALITY:
Fewer night sweats and better sleep. -
COGNITIVE FUNCTION:
Enhanced focus and concentration. -
MUSCLE STRENGTH:
Maintenance and increase in muscle mass and strength, along with reduced aches and pains. -
BONE HEALTH:
Prevention of bone loss associated with aging and menopause. -
ANTI-AGING EFFECTS:
Improved skin thickness, elasticity, and moisture levels. -
REDUCED HOT FLASHES:
Fewer and less intense hot flashes.
What to Expect with Hormone Replacement Therapy
Types of Hormones Used in HRT
- TESTOSTERONE: Essential for libido, cognitive function, mood, energy, muscle mass maintenance, and fat reduction. Available as a cream, pellet, or injection.
- PROGESTERONE: Balances estrogen, regulates menstrual cycles, supports pregnancy, and relieves anxiety, insomnia, hot flashes, and night sweats. Available in pills, creams, gels, and suppositories.
- ESTROGEN: Regulates menstrual cycles, maintains reproductive health, supports cardiovascular and bone health, and enhances skin and hair quality. Critical for alleviating menopause symptoms and reducing osteoporosis risk.
- DHEA: A precursor hormone that supports muscle mass, sex drive, immune function, cognitive health, mood, and bone density. Available as oral capsules or creams combined with other hormones.
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Here is a list of the most common hormones associated with Menopause and age related health issues.
Hormone Replacement Therapy is a treatment often prescribed to replace and or augment hormones that the body has stopped producing due to menopause. HRT may provide relief from menopausal and premature aging symptoms.
It’s important to have comprehensive lab work completed, along with a full physical and lifestyle health assessment to get a full picture or symptoms, all root causes or contributing factors.
Like estrogen, progesterone is mainly produced in the ovaries, with smaller amounts generated by the adrenal glands. After menopause, progesterone levels typically decline.
Because progesterone’s primary function is to balance estrogen, it is essential for any woman with a uterus who is on estrogen therapy to also take progesterone to mitigate the increased risk of uterine cancer associated with estrogen-only replacement therapy.
Signs that may indicate low progesterone levels include:
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Anxiety
- Night Sweats
- Heavy Menstrual
- Bleeding
- Irritability
- Hot Flashes
- Irregular Menstrual Cycles
- Severe PMS
Estrogen is the key sex hormone in women, regulating over 400 functions within the female body. It is crucial for overall female health.
There are three types of estrogen: E1, E2, and E3, with E2 being the most influential in terms of estrogenic activity.
Beyond regulating menstrual cycles, estrogen is vital for:
- Reproductive Health
- Maintenance of Vaginal
- Tissue and Lubrication
- Cardiovascular Health
- Bone Density
- Healthy Skin and Hair
- Brain Function
- Urinary Tract Health
The decline or absence of estrogen is a major factor in the symptoms of menopause. At Elev8ion Health, our specialists ensure that estrogen levels are optimized to promote the best possible health and quality of life for women.
Testosterone functions similarly in both women and men, offering several benefits such as:
- Enhanced Sex Drive
- Better Cognitive
- Performance
- Elevated Mood
- Increased Energy Levels
- Preservation of Muscle Mass
- Reduction in Body Fat
At Elev8ion Health, our clinic for women’s hormones acknowledges the critical role of maintaining optimal testosterone levels for women’s overall health and well-being. Many women who begin testosterone replacement therapy experience a significant improvement in their quality of life and sexual health.
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys. It serves as a precursor to other sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone.
DHEA levels peak in one’s 20s and gradually decrease with age. Research has linked DHEA with several health benefits, including:
- Increased Longevity
- Enhanced Muscle Mass
- Boosted Sex Drive
- Strengthened Immune System
- Improved Cognitive Abilities
- Alleviated Depression Symptoms
- Maintenance of Bone Density