Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone Replacement Therapy is an opportunity to promote overall wellness and vitality through the careful re-balancing of hormones, returning you to optimal health while alleviating bothersome symptoms.

Correcting hormonal imbalance in women may improve:

  • Vasomotor symptoms (ie. Hot flashes, night sweats)
  • Mood
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Cognitive function
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Weight management
  • Healthspan

Correcting hormonal imbalance in men may improve:

  • Body composition, cholesterol, and insulin sensitivity.
  • Mood and cognitive function
  • Libido and sexual function
  • Inflammation and lower cardiovascular disease risk
  • The preservation of bone mineral density, thus reducing bone loss

Correcting thyroid hormone imbalance in men and women may improve:

  • Fatigue
  • Mood
  • Memory, concentration
  • Bowel regularity
  • Sexual function
  • Stress tolerance
  • Menstrual cycles
  • Weight management
  • Sleep

The correction of hormone deficiencies may decrease the risk of:

  • Insulin resistance and diabetes
  • Cardiovascular disease, heart attack, or stroke
  • Osteoporosis
  • Dementias
  • Cancer

A periodic risk:benefit assessment is made to determine your eligibility for ongoing hormone therapy. Factors such as your treatment goals, symptom management, and disease prevention are what drive the decision to continue hormone replacement therapy. Ultimately, this is a joint decision made between you and your provider.

For more information about our Hormone Replacement Program, our licensed practitioner would be happy to answer your questions about our approach to hormone balancing and its potential benefits. Please call 813-345-4044 or submit a consultation request to schedule a one-on-one appointment with our Wellness Specialist.