Do you remember what it was like to be in your 20s? If you’re like most women, you recall that time in your life as one of unlimited energy, strong stamina, and active sex drive. Maybe you look back on those days now and then, wishing you could be as active and lively as you once were.
Hormone production in most women decreases dramatically as they get older, even before they reach menopause. Reduced hormone production makes feeling like your best self and living life to the fullest almost impossible.
Hormone replacement therapy for women can help restore the levels of estrogen your body produced in your younger years. This therapy can help you reclaim your vitality and hold onto those characteristics we typically associate with femininity. Don’t let age slow you down, contact us now to schedule time with our hormone specialist Dr. Richard Gaines.
What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women in Boca Raton?
Hormone replacement therapy for women is the use of hormones to either effectively replace natural hormones if your body doesn’t make enough of them or to control excessive hormone secretion with medication. When the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormones or the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones, hormone therapy may be used.
If you’re a woman between the ages of 40 and 60 and are experiencing a significant decrease in energy along with low libido and feelings of a loss of virility, know that you’re not alone. LifeGaines Med Spa Boca Raton is here to help you get your life back!
Signs Your Body May Need HRT
Hormones act as “messengers” in the body, triggering critical functions such as metabolism, heart rate, sleep cycles, reproductive cycles, body temperature, and mood. As a result, hormone imbalance can appear in a variety of ways, making it difficult to spot. Aging, lifestyle, sickness, and environmental factors can all contribute to low hormone levels.
If you are experiencing the following symptoms, hormone replacement therapy may be an option for you.
- Perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause
- Changes to our hormones after a hysterectomy
- Hot flashes
- Sweating during sleep
- Difficulty sleeping
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Headache
- Difficulty concentrating
- Weight gain
- Decreased libido
- Vaginal dryness
- Painful menstrual cycles
- Insulin resistance
- Adrenal and thyroid disorders
- Metabolic syndrome
- Thyroid issues
Menopause
While hormone shortage in women might manifest in their 30s, many women do not realize the consequences until they reach menopause. Every woman’s hormone-driven bodily change is different, but an imbalance in normal hormone levels can make the symptoms seem much worse. The menopause period can be divided into four stages:
PHASE #1: PRE-MENOPAUSE
This first phase, which lasts the majority of a woman’s life, represents the time when her reproductive functions are still functioning normally. For the vast majority of women, this entails regular menstruation as well as the ability to become pregnant. It typically lasts from a woman’s first menstrual period to her last menstrual cycle. Hormone levels are often higher in a woman’s early twenties and teen years. Once individuals reach their mid-twenties or early thirties, their hormone levels peak and eventually fall.
PHASE #2: PERIMENOPAUSE
This two-to ten-year period between a regular, normal menstrual cycle and the completion of a woman’s reproductive abilities is known as the “transitional period.” Between the ages of 35 and 50, the majority of women go through this phase.
Due to the hormonal imbalance in the body, hormone levels fluctuate during the perimenopause era, often triggering the typical symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and severe mood swings. When menopause progresses naturally, it can have a significant impact on women’s emotional and physical health.
PHASE #3: MENOPAUSE
Menopause is the last stage of a woman’s reproductive capability. The ability of the female body to create natural progesterone and estrogen diminishes, and the ovaries cease to make eggs. Monthly periods stop at this point, and the body can no longer become pregnant naturally. Mood swings and hot flashes may persist for some women throughout this stage, but they will progressively fade away.
PHASE #4: POST-MENOPAUSE
This stage occurs around a year following the last regular menstrual cycle and marks the start of life after menopause. Most women say that the normal symptoms of menopause stop during postmenopause. Hormonal imbalances, on the other hand, can affect libido, bone density, energy levels, and even speed up the aging process.
Health Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women
- Relieve hormone imbalance symptoms such as those caused by menopause
- More comfortable and pleasurable sexual relations
- Prevent bone loss or osteoporosis
- Improved testosterone levels in both men and women. In women, the testosterone hormone plays a significant role in producing libido, new blood cells, and reproduction.
- Increase energy levels
Why Choose LifeGaines for Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women?
Dr. Richard Gaines and his team have been successfully treating patients for decades. Our premier approach to total body wellness through hormone replacement therapy has enabled patients throughout Florida to reach their health and aesthetic goals. Contact LifeGaines to learn more today.
