When Do I Need Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?

Posted on March 23, 2020

Nearly all women experience some discomforts during menopause, although not all will experience these the same way. Hormonal changes that occur during menopause can have life-changing effects that can alter the nature of relationships, emotions, and bodily functions. Often, these changes keep many from enjoying their lives as they did before. Fortunately, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help relieve these symptoms. Here’s what to know about when you can benefit from this treatment option.

Hot Flashes and Other Menopausal Symptoms

Estrogen levels in a woman’s body decline sharply during the menopausal years, which can lead to emotional and mental discomfort. Moderate anxiety and depression are common, but when these symptoms are severe, it can take a toll on relationships, work, and the general ability to function daily. Hot flashes are one of the most severe symptoms of menopause. Intense feelings of warmth over the chest, neck, and face can occur regularly and unexpectedly. The increase in bodily heat can lead to extreme sweating, which often causes a significant drop in body temperature and subsequent chills.

Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones lose their density over time and become brittle, causing them to break easily. This is one of the more serious symptoms of menopause, and it rapidly gets worse once it starts. The weakness of the bones can cause them to bend over time, which can have devasting effects on posture. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can reverse this in many women or be used to keep this from happening in the first place if therapy begins early enough.

Premature Menopause

Woman reach their menopausal years at different ages, but symptoms usually begin between the years of 45 to 55. However, some women begin experiencing these symptoms during their 30s. Ovaries can stop making female hormones early in life and periods stop coming as a result. Premature menopause can be slowed down with hormone replacement therapy if treatment begins as soon as other symptoms start to manifest. The idea is to catch this issue before it becomes a problem that is less treatable later.

Loss of Sex Drive

If you experience a significant reduction in sex drive and it begins to adversely affect your relationship or marriage, hormone replacement is an option for you. This has to do with the steep reduction in the production of female hormones associated with sex drive. These include estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. While men produce much more testosterone than women, it’s still the primary hormone for both sexes when it comes to libido.

Schedule a Consultation

It can be hard to know when it’s the right time to begin exploring hormone replacement therapy, but our team can help. To learn more, we invite you to contact DWH Health & Wellness MedSpa by calling or filling out our online form.