Hormone therapy, also known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT, helps resolve many menopause-related issues, like hot flashes and sexual dysfunction. Find out if modern hormone therapy plans are right for you by booking an evaluation at Dr. Javid OB/GYN. Click the online scheduler to book your hormone therapy appointment or call your nearest office directly at the San Jose or Los Gatos location.
Hormone Therapy Q & A
Why Do I Need Hormone Therapy?
Your estrogen level naturally starts declining in your 40s and 50s. During this stage, known as perimenopause, you start experiencing a wide variety of uncomfortable and even embarrassing side effects.
The point of hormone replacement therapy is to restore your natural hormone levels and minimize all of the uncomfortable hormone-related problems you have. Hormone therapy might be right for you if you’re experiencing:
- Pain during intercourse
- Weight fluctuations
- Vaginal dryness
- Mood swings
- Low libido
- Hot flashes
As you start getting closer to menopause, it’s also common to begin having sleep disturbances and night sweats. Hormone therapy minimizes these issues as well.
Which Type of Hormone Therapy is Best?
Hormone therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. To ensure your hormone therapy plan is best suited to your needs and your hormonal fluctuations, your practitioner at Dr. Javid OB/GYN may run labs before getting started.
Your hormone replacement plan may consist of a combination of any of the following:
- Estrogen creams
- Implanted pellets
- Vaginal rings
- Oral tablets
- Skin patches
How Long Does it Take for Hormone Therapy to Work?
While it can take several weeks for you to really start noticing the benefits of hormone therapy, once you get started on your treatment, you might find that your symptoms improve rather quickly. Vaginal rings, for instance, can resolve vaginal dryness issues almost immediately.
You usually start on the lowest dose of hormone medication, then gradually increase your dosage as needed. Your dedicated practitioner at Dr. Javid OB/GYN typically has you follow up after about three months to check your hormone levels. They can adjust your HRT at any time to ensure you don’t live another day with uncomfortable symptoms.
Get started on your personalized hormone therapy plan at Dr. Javid OB/GYN right away by booking a consultation. Schedule either online or over the phone.