Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Clinic in Beverly Hills, CA

Hormone replacement therapy is a type of treatment that is performed on certain individuals to replenish or replace hormones within their body, often being done to alleviate symptoms that are being experienced due to a hormonal deficiency or imbalance.

The results provided by hormone replacement therapy vary a bit depending on the specific hormones that are being provided through the treatment as well as the individual needs of each patient. One use of hormone replacement therapy is to help individuals manage symptoms of menopause, providing effective relief for hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness through the supplementation of estrogen.

The goal of hormone replacement therapy is to improve specific hormone levels, whether that means rebalancing them or treating hormone imbalances to provide significant relief of any symptoms being experienced due to the changes in hormone levels.

Some symptoms will be indicative that an individual will likely benefit from hormone replacement therapy, especially if you are suffering from diagnosed hormonal imbalances or deficiencies. The most common reason individuals choose to receive hormone replacement therapy is due to symptoms being experienced during menopause, but there is a variety of health conditions that can lead to changes in hormone levels that lead to symptoms, such as certain types of cancer or hypogonadism.

Those assigned female at birth who are going through menopause may consider receiving hormone replacement therapy if they are experiencing symptoms that are interfering with their day-to-day functioning, such as mood swings, night sweats, hot flashes, or a decreased libido.

Individuals who are assigned male at birth can also benefit from hormone replacement therapy if they are experiencing low levels of testosterone, as that can also cause symptoms such as fatigue, muscle loss, mood changes, and decreased libido, as well as due to other hormonal changes. To determine if hormone replacement therapy is an appropriate treatment option for you, it is recommended that you schedule a consultation with a qualified healthcare provider who can evaluate your symptoms and assess your hormone levels.

The amount of time during which any individual will be recommended to continue receiving hormone replacement therapy is dependent on their specific needs and goals.

Some individuals may only need to stay on hormone replacement therapy for a short period so that the treatment can address short-term symptoms or health conditions. In contrast, others may need to continue receiving hormone replacement therapy as a long-term or lifelong treatment. Common reasons why individuals may be recommended to undergo hormone replacement therapy as a short-term treatment option are to alleviate menopausal symptoms or to be used in some cases of temporary hormonal imbalances or deficiencies.

Those receiving hormone replacement therapy to help with menopausal symptoms may continue to undergo therapy long-term if the symptoms persist and the treatments improve their quality of life. Other individuals suffering from conditions such as hypogonadism or certain types of cancer may benefit from undergoing hormone replacement therapy long-term to help maintain balanced hormone levels. Patients can work with their healthcare provider to determine the appropriate duration of their hormone replacement therapy that will be both safe and effective for them.

There is no “best” candidate for hormone replacement therapy as the qualifications to undergo treatment will vary depending on the circumstances of each individual. The “best” candidate will be an individual who will greatly benefit from HRT with it being a safe and effective treatment option for them, causing as few side effects or complications as possible. Good candidates will also be aware of the potential side effects and complications and will work with their healthcare provider to ensure that HRT remains the best treatment option for them even as circumstances change over time.

The most common reason individuals receive HRT is to relieve menopausal symptoms, but this is one of many reasons why patients receive HRT, and not all individuals who are going through menopause will be a good fit for this course of treatment. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. Our clinic is conveniently located at 9001 Wilshire Blvd, Unit 206 Beverly Hills, CA 90211. We serve clients from Beverly Hills CA, West Hollywood CA, Hollywood CA, Culver City CA, Westwood CA, Fairfax CA, Beverly Crest CA, and surrounding areas.