What Is Hormone Therapy Used To Treat?
Hormone therapy is a way to artificially increase the amount of particular hormones in your body. It can be used to help women suffering with menopause and men suffering with low testosterone. It can also help patients with acne, infertility, hair loss, hyper- or hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue syndrome, and Addison’s disease, just to name a few. To determine what is causing your health problems and if hormones would help, your doctor will conduct a thorough interview with you and will also conduct lab work. He or she will also ask about your diet, lifestyle, and health and exercise habits.
Are There Risks With Hormone Therapy?
As with any treatment, there are risks. The risks that come with hormone replacement therapy are very small and are usually outweighed by the benefits. Depending on which hormones you are given as part of your therapy, your risk of breast cancer, blood clots, and heart disease may rise slightly. Your doctor will go over these risks with you.
How Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Given?
Hormones can be given as a pill, a patch, a shot, or even a cream.
Are There Other Choices Besides Synthetic Hormones?
Synthetic hormones are not made from naturally occurring products. Bioidentical hormones, on the other hand, are made from natural products such as plants. Bioidentical hormones more closely match the hormones made by the body.
How Long Will It Take Before I See the Benefits of Taking Hormones?
It may take about 3 weeks before you start seeing the benefits of hormone therapy, although some people might see a difference in just a few days. The effects tend to come on gradually.
There are many benefits to hormone therapy – the staff at Campbell Foundational Health can help you to find the right combination of hormones to help you. Contact them today for an appointment, at 919-308-9701.
