Hormone Replacement

Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Through Hormone Replace Therapy or HRT, these hormones are
balanced and regained naturally

What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Treatment for a hormonal imbalance will depend on what’s causing it.

If you have lower-than-normal hormone levels, the main treatment is hormone replacement therapy. Depending on which hormone is deficient, you may take oral medication (pills) or injection medication.

For example, if you have low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism), your provider can prescribe synthetic thyroid hormone pills. If you have growth hormone deficiency, you’ll likely have to take injections (shots) of synthetic growth hormone.

If you have higher-than-normal hormone levels, there are many treatment options depending on the cause. Options include medication, surgery, radiation therapy or a combination of any of these.

For example, if you have a prolactinoma, a benign (noncancerous) tumor that causes excess prolactin (a hormone), your provider may prescribe a medication to shrink the tumor or you may need surgery to remove it.

Hormone Imbalance Symptoms

Common hormonal imbalances include those that affect your metabolism. Your metabolism consists of the chemical reactions in your body’s cells that change the food you eat into energy. Many different hormones and processes are involved in metabolism.

Symptoms of hormonal imbalances that affect your metabolism include:

Slow heartbeat or rapid heartbeat (tachycardia).
Unexplained weight gain or weight loss.
Fatigue.
Constipation.
Diarrhea or more frequent bowel movements.
Numbness and tingling in your hands.
Higher-than-normal blood cholesterol levels.
Depression or anxiety.
Being unable to tolerate cold temperatures or warm temperatures.
Dry, coarse skin and hair.
Thin, warm and moist skin.
Irregular body fat distribution.
Darkened skin in your armpit or the back and sides of your neck (acanthosis nigricans).
Skin tags (small skin growths).
Extreme thirst and frequent urination.

What To Expect From Hormone Replacement Therapy

Because your body makes over 50 different hormones — all of which contribute to important bodily functions — you could experience several different symptoms depending on which hormonal imbalance you have.

It’s important to know that many of the following symptoms could be caused by other conditions, not just from a hormonal imbalance. If you ever notice a change in your day-to-day health and are experiencing new, persistent symptoms, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider — no matter what you think the cause might be.