Know About Hormone Replacement Treatment

Menopause marks the end of menstruation in a woman’s life. It occurs because a woman stops ovulating (releasing a mature egg once monthly), and her ovaries no longer produce estrogen or progesterone (the female sex hormones).  Menopause means 'the last period.' It is a natural event that marks the end of the reproductive years, just as the first menstrual period during puberty marks the start. It is official 12 months after a woman's last cycle.

Experts who offer Female hormone therapy San Diego say that HRT, also known as hormone therapy (HT) or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), is medication containing the exact same hormones that a woman's body stops producing at menopause. HRT is used to treat menopausal symptoms.

While HRT reduces the likelihood of some debilitating diseases such as osteoporosis, colorectal (bowel) cancer, and heart disease, it may increase the chances of developing a blood clot (when given in tablet form, that's why we prefer the transdermal application) or breast cancer (when some types, equine estrogens are used long-term).

Menopause symptoms and HRT as per hormone specialist San Diego:

●        hot flushes and night sweats

●        vaginal dryness

●        thinning of vaginal walls

●        vaginal and bladder infections

●        mild urinary incontinence

●        aches and pains

●        insomnia and sleep disturbance

●        cognitive changes, such as memory loss

●        reduced sex drive

●        mood disturbance

●        abnormal sensations, such as ‘prickling’ or ‘crawling’ under the skin

●        palpitations

●        hair loss or abnormal hair growth

Other therapies, including vaginal estrogen products, antidepressants, or other medications, may be used depending on the symptoms and risk factors. Seek advice from your doctor. Hence you can think of HRT.