Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment that introduces synthetic or bio-identical hormones into the body to resolve deficiencies or imbalances. Though it is indicated for various demographics, it is commonly taken by menopausal women, transgender people, and men and women with hormonal disorders. It can be used to treat a number of conditions such as insulin resistance, adrenal and thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, loss of muscle tone, hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, memory loss, weight gain, sleep issues, low energy level, and loss of libido.
Although it is commonly taken as a pill, HRT can also be offered as pellets, injections, patches, or creams.
Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms for Women
Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms for Men
- Low sex drive
- Fatigue
- Loss of muscle mass
- Increased body fat (especially in the waist area)
- Decreased bone mass
- Mood changes
- Low mood
- Irritability
- Brain fog
- Elevated blood sugar
- Stress
- Anxiousness
- High cholesterol
Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Bio-identical hormones are made with the same molecular structure as that of naturally existing hormones in the body. Hormone therapy with bio-identical formulation has proven to improve outcomes and promote a better quality of life in both men and women. Women in any age group may require BHRT, young females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) as well as older women going through perimenopause and menopause can benefit from it. Most often, only three hormones are used, estrogen, testosterone, and/or progesterone; it is also possible to use both simultaneously. In men, it can treat andropause which is characterized by lower than normal levels of testosterone. The production of testosterone by the testes decreases as men age resulting in a number of adverse symptoms.
BioTE Method
The Biote Method of hormone optimization is the result of condensing over 80 years of scientific research into a program that may help with the earliest signs of aging. The Biote Method uses pellets, which are about the size of a grain of rice, for hormone optimization. These tiny pellets are inserted under the skin during a simple, in-office procedure. The pellets will then dissolve slowly over time – they only need to be re-administered approximately every 3-5 months, depending on the patient. As the pellets dissolve, they release a steady stream of hormones into your bloodstream and will ultimately be completely absorbed, leaving nothing behind.
Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) for Women
Hormone therapy for women is a painless and efficient treatment. Most menopausal women opt for Estrogen replacement therapy due to its multiple benefits.
- It relieves troublesome menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and difficulty concentrating.
- It helps with improving bone density and decreasing bone resorption after menopause.
- It is cardio-protective and reduces the risk of heart attacks.
- It improves energy and mood.
- It helps improve fat loss and muscle tone.
- It helps with memory and concentration.
- It slows down the wrinkling of the skin.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
Testosterone replacement therapy is helpful when one is diagnosed with unnaturally low testosterone levels. TRT has a wide variety of benefits.
- It increases muscle mass.
- It helps sharpen cognitive abilities and increase confidence.
- It strengthens bones.
- It improves energy levels.
- It increases endurance.
Hormone replacement therapy helps with symptomatic hormone disorders by easing symptoms and side effects caused by hormone deficiency. In women, it lowers the risk of osteoporosis, heart problems, and depression. While in men, it helps with a sharper mind, improved confidence, endurance, high energy, better sexual performance, and strong bones and heart.
