Whether you are experiencing the signs of hormonal imbalance now or just want to learn more about your treatment options when you go through menopause in the future, keep reading to get your questions answered about HRT for menopause. Plus, find out how to get a personalized prescription from our Texas compounding pharmacy!
Early Signs of Menopause & What to Do Next
Menopause affects women differently, and there is no set age when symptoms will start. Some women experience symptoms in their mid-40s, others not until their 50s. Early signs of menopause include irregular periods (lighter or heavier than usual and even skipped periods), breast tenderness, hair thinning or loss, weight gain, low metabolism, insomnia, and vaginal dryness or discomfort during sex. Many women also experience common symptoms like a low sex drive, hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings during this time.
The first step towards getting relief from your symptoms is to take a women’s hormone test (available at our pharmacy) to determine which hormone levels are low– estrogen may not be the only hormone affected; progesterone, testosterone, and others like cortisol and even your thyroid hormones can become unbalanced. From there, a customized treatment plan can be put into place, utilizing natural bioidentical hormones.
What is bioidentical hormone therapy for women?
There is no cure for menopause, as it’s a natural progression of life; however, there are certainly ways to alleviate symptoms and improve your quality of life. HRT for menopause corrects your hormone levels has can have many short and long-term benefits, including:
- Improved libido and sex life
- Better sleep quality
- Relief from hot flashes
- More energy
- Easier to manage weight
- Strengthens bone density
- Lowers osteoporosis risk
We make HRT prescriptions from scratch using bioidentical hormones rather than the traditional synthetic hormones made from animal by-products. Typically made from the yam plant, bioidentical hormones work the same way and actually are identical in chemical composition to the hormones your body produces naturally.
How can I get started on HRT for menopause?
Hormone replacement therapy requires a doctor’s prescription, and during our consultation and testing process, we can direct you to local healthcare providers we work with on a regular basis. Once you have a prescription, our compounding experts can create a formula that’s made just for you. Compounded hormone therapy is not just a personalized dosage strength but also can be made in the form of your choosing, including a cream, capsule, troche, suppository, and more!
A Menopause Support Supplement For You
HRT for menopause isn’t the only option when it comes to supporting women’s hormone health during mid-life changes. Our Menopause Support Supplements contains herbal extracts and nutrients such as black cohosh, soy, chasteberry, red clover, B-complex, and more. You can stop by and pick up a bottle in-store or order online to have it shipped straight to you!
Want to learn more about HRT for menopause? Contact us today about our prescription compounding services or to schedule a hormone consultation with one of our experts.
