Estrogen / Progesterone Replacement Therapy

ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

As women age, the body’s natural production of estrogen hormonal levels decreases usually starting between the ages of 45 – 55. Menopause is a natural stage in the aging process, which signifies the end of menstrual periods and a major shift in hormone levels. The natural aging process, in addition to surgical removal of the ovaries commonly lowers the levels of estrogen commonly referred to as “Pre- menopause”, “Peri-menopause” or “Menopause”. Progesterone hormone replacement primarily balances estrogen.

Low Estrogen and Progesterone level symptoms:

Estrogen and Progesterone Replacement Treatment Options

Estrogen replacement therapy can be prescribed to be administered in a pellet inserted in the body, injection in the muscle, tablet by mouth or topically on the skin. We offer treatment that can either be injected in the muscle, applied topically to the skin or taken by mouth. It is usually injected once every week, applied topically once daily or taking as a pill by mouth once daily. Progesterone is prescribed orally by mouth or topically by cream.

Benefits of Estrogen and Progesterone Replacement Therapy

Estrogen and Progesterone Treatment Timeline

The effectiveness of estrogen and progesterone replacement therapy can be noticed in as little as one month and the maximum benefits are experienced between 3 and 6 months.
Answer YES or NO to each of the following questions:
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Do you have hot flashes?
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Do you have night sweats?
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Do you have vaginal dryness?
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Do you urinate frequently?
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Are you depressed?
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Do you have difficulty sleeping?
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Have you lost interest in sex?
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Have your periods ceased?