The Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective tool in managing the fallout of a hormone imbalance. Both men and women can benefit from HRT to treat a range of hormone-related symptoms that become more common with aging.

At RegenMed Health Centers, we offer personalized HRT plans that provide fast and lasting relief of hormone imbalance symptoms. Ellen Lin, MD, specializes in hormone replacement therapies to support women’s health and men’s health so you function at your best.

An overview of HRT

HRT uses supplemental hormones to rebalance the level of hormones your body makes naturally. The synthetic hormones Dr. Lin prescribes are similar to what your body already makes.

Hormones are the body's chemical messengers that control many of your biological functions, including metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate. Even a small imbalance in your hormone levels can lead to issues that impair your physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

You might be susceptible to a hormone imbalance as you get older, and your body slows down its production of reproductive hormones like estrogen in women and testosterone in men. Underlying medical conditions like thyroid disorder can also trigger a hormone imbalance.

Ideal candidates for HRT

Hormone replacement therapy is a safe, effective treatment for men and women who experience side effects of a hormone imbalance, such as:

• Weight gain
• Hot flashes
• Low energy
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Sleep disturbances

Sexual health challenges such as erectile dysfunction in men and vaginal dryness, and pain with sex in menopausal women can also be a side effect of a hormone imbalance. Additionally, a loss of reproductive hormones can cause changes in your sex drive that lead to a reduced desire for sex.

RegenMed Health Centers offers in-office blood testing to identify a hormone imbalance quickly. Dr. Lin also reviews your personal and family medical histories to determine if HRT is an option for you.

You may not be a candidate for HRT if you smoke, have a history of blood clots, or other medications that conflict with supplemental hormones. Dr. Lin can suggest lifestyle changes, diet improvements, and other strategies you can use to relieve persistent hormone imbalance symptoms.

Four benefits of HRT

HRT offers many benefits for women and men who are frustrated or limited by moderate to severe hormone imbalance symptoms. These benefits include:

1. Better bone health in women

Supplemental estrogen helps preserve the bone health of women in menopause to prevent complications like osteoporosis.

2. Boosts libido

HRT rebalances your reproductive hormones to restore the sex drive of men and women. Supplemental hormones also reduce issues like vaginal dryness and irritation to make sex more comfortable for women.

3. Enhances mood

Since hormones play a role in regulating your moods, HRT can improve your emotional wellness and lower your risk for depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.

4. Supports a healthy weight

Your hormones control your metabolism, and an imbalance can lead to unexpected weight gain. Regulating your hormone levels makes achieving and maintaining a healthy weight easier so you look good and feel your best.

Call RegenMed Health Centers in San Antonio, Texas, today to find out if hormone replacement therapy is a good fit for you, or book an appointment online.