Hormone Replacement Therapy

If you’re tired, gaining weight, have mood swings, or develop hot flashes, a hormone imbalance may be to blame. At GET WELLness SOON in Benton, Tennessee, experienced family nurse practitioner Sally Moss, MSN, RN, APN, FNP-C, provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for men and women. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today. 

What is hormone replacement therapy?

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) at GET WELLness SOON uses natural or synthetic hormones that are identical to those your body makes to boost levels and help you look and feel more like yourself. HRT is a safe, highly effective way to minimize common signs of aging — such as muscle loss, weight gain, and fatigue. Sally personalizes HRT plans to maximize your results.

Which symptoms may indicate a need for hormone replacement therapy?

Symptoms of hormone imbalance include:

• Weight gain
• Muscle loss
• Body composition changes
• Depression or anxiety
• Fatigue
• Hair or skin changes
• Slowed metabolism
• Low bone density
• Brain fog
• Infertility
• Mood swings
• Irritability 
• Low libido (sex drive)
• Sexual dysfunction 
• Erectile dysfunction (ED) in men
• Vaginal dryness or pelvic pain in women
• Pain during intercourse
• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Difficulty sleeping
• Problems concentrating

Your hormone balance might be off because of fluctuating progesterone, low thyroid hormone, reduced estrogen, low testosterone, or other imbalances contributing to negative symptoms. 

What are the risk factors for hormone imbalance?

Risk factors for developing hormone imbalances include:

• Menopause and perimenopause in women
• Irregular menstural cycles
• Aging (being over 40)
• Pre menstural syndrome
• Anabolic steroid use
• Alcohol misuse
• Stress
• Some medications
• Obesity
• Sleep apnea
• Kidney or liver problems
• Family history of hormone imbalance 
• Certain medical procedures

Adopting healthy habits may boost your chance of maintaining hormone balance, but you can’t always correct hormone symptoms without HRT.

Who is a candidate for hormone replacement therapy?

Sally meets with you at the GET WELLness SOON office to check your vital signs, discuss your symptoms and medical history, complete a physical exam, and order blood work or other diagnostic tests to evaluate your current hormone levels. She determines if you’re a candidate for hormone replacement therapy and which form is best.

However, HRT may not be a good fit if you have cancer, a history of cancer or heart problems, or a similar chronic disease. 

What should I expect during hormone replacement therapy?

During hormone replacement therapy, you receive a prescription for pills, patches, gels, creams, injections, sprays, or other forms of bioidentical hormones to boost the levels within your body. It’s important to take the hormones exactly as instructed and follow up with Sally periodically to ensure your levels stay balanced and you maintain healthy lifestyle habits. 

Schedule an appointment for hormone replacement therapy evaluation at GET WELLness SOON by calling the office or booking a visit online today.