Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is often used to support women who are experiencing hormonal imbalances or unwanted menopausal symptoms. At the Georgia Medical Treatment Center in Canton, we help many women manage their symptoms with HRT. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the benefits and risks of HRT for women, and explain how you can decide whether HRT is the right choice for you.
HRT is often prescribed to help women who have hormone imbalances, or who have entered menopause and are experiencing unwanted symptoms such as vaginal dryness, mood swings or hot flushes. HRT can help restore the levels of estrogen and progesterone in a woman’s body, relieving these symptoms.
Women who still have their wombs are usually prescribed a combined form of HRT containing both estrogen and progesterone. Those who have had their womb removed via hysterectomy are typically prescribed an estrogen-only form of HRT.
While HRT can provide an improved quality of life for many women, there are some potential side effects, including:
In addition, some HRT may not be suitable for some women. Those who have high blood pressure, a history of breast, ovarian or uterine cancer, liver disease or strokes may be better off with a different form of medication. The doctors at Georgia Medical Treatment Center can advise on this.
Hormone replacement therapy can be a good option for many women when it comes to managing the symptoms of menopause. In addition, it may help to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. Weighing the benefits and downsides of HRT is something that is best done under the guidance of a doctor who is aware of the latest guidelines and research into menopause diagnosis and management.
Some women experience a relatively easy menopause with few or no symptoms, but others find they have symptoms that are quite debilitating. If you’re finding hormone imbalances are impacting your quality of life, a carefully managed dose of estrogen, or a combined estrogen/progesterone patch or pill may alleviate those symptoms and help you feel like yourself again. Your doctor will be able to advise you as to whether taking HRT is likely to put your health at risk, based on your medical history.
At Georgia Medical Treatment Center, we have the expertise required to support women in Canton as they consider the choices available to them. We can offer expert guidance and support tailored to your specific needs. Our doctors develop personalized HRT plans based on your symptoms, age, and stage of menopause, including helping women taper off HRT as their menopause symptoms subside, while still managing other risk factors such as osteoporosis.
If you’re considering hormone replacement therapy, contact us today to request a consultation. We can help you on the path to better well-being.