What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment that restores normal hormone levels in the body.
Hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone in women and testosterone in men, play a critical role in several body processes. They are chemical messengers that impact metabolism, sexual wellness, reproduction, fertility, and other vital body functions. However, hormones decline with age, and this can negatively affect overall health.
HRT treats the symptoms associated with hormone imbalance by replacing the hormones which are not being naturally produced by the body.
Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy
HRT offers a range of physical and emotional benefits.
Physical Benefits
HRT is a valuable tool in helping menopausal women improve their quality of life. Women at this stage in life are often troubled by issues such as vaginal dryness, joint pain, low libido, fatigue, low stamina, hot flashes, and more. Men with low testosterone also experience symptoms such as, lack of energy, loss of bone density and muscle mass, and low sperm production and sex drive.
Balancing hormone levels can alleviate these symptoms and provide the reset the body needs to perform critical processes efficiently. HRT can improve muscle growth, muscle function, body composition, energy, and much more.
Emotional Benefits
Hormones not only impact physical health, but they also affect emotional well-being. Low estrogen and testosterone can contribute to mood swings. Declining hormone levels can also lead to symptoms such as irritability, stress, anxiety, depression, and lack of mental clarity and focus.
Restoring hormones to optimal levels can help ease these emotional symptoms, stabilize mood, and improve your mental state.
