Hormone Replacement Therapy in Silver Spring, Rockville, & Laurel, MD
As women get older, their bodies start to make less of two important hormones: estrogen and progesterone. Hormone Replacement Therapy, also known as HRT, can be helpful treatment to relieve some of the bothersome symptoms that come with the hormone fluctuations that happen during perimenopause and menopause.
Are you considering Hormone Replacement Therapy?
If you are a woman who is going through perimenopause or menopause you may have symptoms including:
- Hair thinning, or hair loss
- Hot flashes or night sweats
- Dry skin or dry hair
- Weight Gain
- Joint Pain
- Sleep disturbances or insomnia
- Brain fog or Memory Issues
- Mood fluctuations or irritability
- Lower sex drive
- Vaginal dryness
At Capital Women's Care, your hormone levels can be checked to determine the level of hormone replacement therapy you need. Hormone replacement therapy is often combined with lifestyle counseling to increase your level of exercise, modify your diet, and incorporate stress management techniques into your life.
The Benefits of Bio-Identical Hormones
Using bio-identical hormones has become a state-of-the-art hormone replacement therapy because of their outstanding benefits and limited side effects. Bio-identical hormones have a structure that is identical to human hormones, giving them some important advantages, including:
- Long-lasting relief, typically from three to five months
- Safety, because they have been rigorously researched and tested
- Individual dosing, so your amount of hormone replacement is perfect for you
Bio-identical hormones also provide a steady, consistent stream of hormones to your blood. They also don’t increase your risk of serious medical conditions like having a stroke or suffering a blood clot.