Hormone Replacement Therapy

Understanding HRT Replacement Therapy

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment designed to relieve the symptoms of menopause by replenishing the hormones that naturally decline during this stage of life. Estrogen and progesterone are key hormones that support many functions in a woman’s body. As their levels drop during menopause, a variety of physical and emotional symptoms can occur, such as hot flashes, mood changes, and vaginal dryness.

The goal of HRT is to restore hormone balance and provide meaningful relief, helping women feel more comfortable, stable, and supported during this transition.

Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy

HRT Hormones offers a wide range of benefits for individuals experiencing menopause and other hormonal changes. These benefits extend beyond the physical—supporting emotional well-being, cognitive clarity, and overall quality of life.

For many women navigating menopause, HRT can:

• Reduce hot flashes and night sweats
• Improve sleep quality
• Ease vaginal dryness and discomfort during intimacy
• Boost energy, focus and mental sharpness

These changes can help restore a sense of balance, confidence, and vitality. Making it easier to enjoy life again.

How Does it Work?

Hormone replacement therapy for women works by providing the body with essential hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone, which work to replenish the body’s natural hormones lost during menopause or due to a medical condition.

Once a thorough medical evaluation, including medical history, symptoms, and a comprehensive hormone panel are evaluated.

A customized treatment plan is designed by our physician to optimize and improve how you feel overall.

Who Needs Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is typically offered as a treatment for individuals with low hormone levels or hormonal imbalances. It’s most commonly used during menopause, but it can also benefit individuals experiencing symptoms due to perimenopause, surgical menopause, or other medical conditions affecting hormone production.

Treatment Process at David Ghozland’s Office

Treatment in our medical practice looks at individuals as a whole. Taking lifestyle, nutrition, and hormone levels into consideration when customizing a treatment plan. A visit to our office for a consultation includes a medical history to better understand how you feel and how you live. In addition, a comprehensive hormone panel will be done. By combining these, a customized treatment approach will be designed for each individual patient.

Follow ups are necessary for safety and to ensure that our hormone therapy plan is meeting your goals and expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is a good candidate? HRT is typically recommended for individuals experiencing moderate to severe menopausal symptoms or hormone imbalances. The best candidates are generally under age 60 and within 10 years of menopause.

How long does HRT take to work? Most patients start to experience a change in how they feel within days.

Is HRT safe? HRT is considered a safe treatment option for most individuals, but a medical history and consultation will determine your safety profile.

Are there side effects? As with any medical treatment, HRT does carry a risk of side effects. Some of these can include mood swings, redness and swelling at the application site, rashes, itching, headache, acne, bloating, and oily skin.

How long do I need to stay on HRT? There’s no universal timeline. Some individuals use HRT for a few years to manage symptoms, while others continue longer under medical guidance.