The Endocrine Society recommends hormone replacement therapy or HRT in women who are going through menopause. This type of therapy can help you go through this challenging stage. Understanding how HRT could improve your life can help you prepare for your appointment. Here are the details. 

Helps Regulate Menopausal Symptoms

Clinical data show that HRT can help bring back the levels of progesterone and estrogen in your body as you go through premenopause and menopause. Hormones regulate many of your body functions. When their levels go down, you can begin to experience these symptoms:
 

• Urinary urgency

• Irritability

• Night sweats

• Mood swings

• Hot flashes

• Weight gain

• Sleep interruptions

• Vaginal dryness

These symptoms may start during your perimenopause and last for years as your body transitions into menopause. Many women experience discomfort because of hormonal fluctuations. HRT treatment can help you manage your symptoms well.

Reduces Osteoporosis

Menopause may be accompanied by bone loss because of low estrogen. Studies reveal that HRT can counteract osteoporosis. While some medications also do this job, some patients find them ineffective and packed with side effects. Your doctor will recommend estrogen instead. 

Enhances Insulin Resistance

Insulin is a hormone that takes glucose from your cells and turns it into energy. Your body releases insulin when you have high sugar levels in your blood. You may become resistant to insulin if you are at risk for diabetes. When this happens, your cells will fail to normally respond to insulin. This will increase your blood sugar levels. It will also weaken your body’s blood sugar regulation. Having HRT can correct this problem. 

Improves Vaginal Problems

Estrogen is the main hormone that maintains vaginal health. Studies show that lowering the levels of this hormone can result in changes in vaginal tissue, pH balance, and lining. Different vaginal issues may arise. Here are a few of them:
 

• Vulvar atrophy, which causes urinary incontinence, soreness, and dryness

• Atrophic vaginitis, which results in the swelling of the vaginal tissue

Improves Ovary Problems

Ovaries produce estrogen. Once they stop producing estrogen, you will need HRT during your menopause. In some cases, a woman may need to have her ovaries removed. The attending doctor will prescribe HRT to relieve the symptoms of early menopause. 

Enhances Libido

Sex drive decreases with age. Along with this comes vaginal dryness in women. The discomfort makes sexual encounters even more unattractive. HRT can restore your normal reproductive hormone levels. This may bring back your sex drive.

Boosts Mood

Hormonal fluctuations because of menopause can result in irritability, mood swings, or depression. This can make relating with people and situations difficult. Your doctor can prescribe HRT to balance your progesterone and estrogen levels. This may improve or even remove your depression symptoms.

HRT can provide balance to your reproductive hormones and make your menopause experience more pleasant. At Full Life, we help individuals rediscover themselves by achieving their health goals. Please drop by our facility in Nashville, Tennessee, for a one-on-one consultation. Please call 615-805-5600 to set an appointment or learn more about our HRT packages.