Rhodesia N. As you approach your 50s, you will start to experience premenopausal symptoms, including the loss of Estrogen in your body. This loss leads to many premenopausal symptoms that make life uncomfortable. The two main sex hormones responsible for your reproductive health and the formation of sexual characteristics in your body, such as breasts and hips, are Estrogen and Progesterone. These hormones are responsible for menstrual cycles and pregnancy and a lowering of these hormones signifies the start of menopause.
HRT refers specifically to the replacement of hormones for women during menopause. As menopause can be overwhelming for your body to go through, HRT is a viable option for many women.
There are advantages to taking HRT, such as alleviating the symptoms listed above. You will start to feel better, have a clearer mind, get more sleep, your mood will even out, and your body will have fewer hot flashes. Each type has advantages and disadvantages, so you must consult our doctor for the best option.
You can take Estrogen-only therapy in many different ways; traditional pills, creams, gels, patches, and sprays are also available if that is a better delivery system for you. We recommend Estrogen therapy if you have had a hysterectomy, as there are fewer long-term complications. We recommend combination therapy if you still have a uterus, as you need the progestins that are in combination with Estrogen. Progestins help reduce your risk of uterine cancer.
Combination therapy comes in pill, patch, and IUD form. You can take systemic treatment forms pills, creams, patches. This form offers a faster delivery system. It works better for the common symptoms of menopause or local vaginal rings, IUDs, and creams , works better for vaginal dryness, and usually has a lower dose.
