When to Consider Hormone Replacement Therapy

Our hormones dictate nearly every function in our body, from our metabolism to our sex drive. When our bodies produce too much or too little of these hormones, it can throw our natural processes out of order.

This can lead to a laundry list of symptoms, including fatigue, hair loss, and decreased libido. If you’re low on necessary hormones, replacement therapy can supplement your body and alleviate symptoms.

At Capital City Primary and Immediate Care in Silver Springs, Maryland, and Washington, DC, Dr. Fernando Porter can help identify hormonal imbalance issues and lay out a treatment plan to improve your hormonal health.

Common hormonal health issues

Many different diseases and conditions can lead to hormone imbalance. In some cases, your body produces too much of a certain hormone, while other times it doesn’t produce enough.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) aims to help those suffering from hormone deficiencies caused by:

Low testosterone
Adrenal disorders
Menopause
Pituitary gland dysfunction
Diabetes
Hypothalamus dysfunction
Thyroid dysfunction
Chemotherapy side effects

If your hormonal health issue hasn’t already been diagnosed, we can help determine what’s causing your symptoms.

Many hormonal imbalances have similar symptoms, such as:

Irritability
Unexplained weight gain
Muscle weakness
Fatigue
Erectile dysfunction
Decreased sex drive
Vaginal dryness
Infertility
Thinning hair
Dry, fragile skin

When to consider HRT

Hormone replacement therapy is a valuable treatment, especially for those suffering from imbalances. If you’re struggling to regulate your hormones through other means, it might be time to pivot and try HRT for yourself.

Here are seven reasons to consider starting hormone replacement therapy.

It can improve your mood, giving you the energy and inspiration to make positive changes in your life.
It can give you back your sex life, alleviating stress and helping you connect better with your partner.
It can help you sleep better, reducing night sweats and other sleep disturbances.
It can increase bone density, protecting you from osteoporosis and fractures.
It can encourage muscle growth, helping you strengthen your body.
It can stimulate hair growth, including facial and body hair in men.
It can help you conceive, reducing infertility in women with low estrogen and progesterone.

Hormone imbalances can cause you to feel uncomfortable and powerless in your own body, but HRT provides a new source of hormones. This gives your body a chance to equalize your hormone levels, alleviating symptoms and preventing further hair, muscle, and bone loss.

To learn more about hormone replacement therapy, call our office or book an appointment online today.