Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy, also known as perimenopausal, menopausal or andropausal hormone therapy, is a form of hormone therapy used to treat symptoms caused by hormonal changes associated with the aging process.
Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transitional period before menopause. During perimenopause, levels of estrogen, a key female hormone, start to decrease. You may begin having menopause-like symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood changes, sleep disturbances or irregular periods. Perimenopause can last for years. We can help you navigate the changes associated with this normal aspect of aging.
Menopause
Menopause is the time that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles. Mesopause is diagnosed when a woman has not had a menstrual cycle for 12 months. Menopause can happen between ages 40 and 55, but the average age in the USA is 51. Menopause is a natural biological process, but many women experience sleep disturbance, hot flashes, weight gain, increased abdominal fat, anxiety and depression. We are here to help you traverse these changes so you can continue your full and active lifestyle.
Andropause
Some men develop depression, loss of sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and other physical and emotional symptoms when they reach their late 40s to early 50s. These symptoms may be caused by deficiencies in sex hormones. In males, testosterone deficiency is the most common cause of these symptoms. Testosterone therapy can be a helpful treatment for individuals with low testosterone levels. It can improve low sex drive, fatigue, muscle mass and mood changes. We are available to discuss the potential risks and benefits of testosterone therapy to alleviate and control your symptoms.