Hormone Replacement Therapy

Do you have trouble sleeping at night because of night sweats, hot flashes, or vaginal discomfort? The team at Primary Care Walk In Clinic can help you decide whether hormone replacement therapy is right for you. At offices in New Port Richey and Spring Hill, Florida, the medical team can evaluate and balance your hormone levels during and leading up to menopause. Call your nearest Primary Care Walk In Clinic or request an appointment online for more information on hormone therapy for menopause.  

Who can benefit from hormone replacement therapy?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also called menopause hormone therapy, is a treatment for symptoms associated with menopause. They often begin during a period leading up to menopause called perimenopause. These symptoms may be mild enough that you don’t think about them much, or they can be severe.

If your symptoms are disruptive to your quality of life, it may be time to consult the Primary Care Walk In Clinic team about your hormone replacement therapy options. You might experience:

• Low libido
• Pain during sex
• Irregular periods, which can be heavier than usual
• Vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes and night sweats)
• Needing to pee often or urgently
• Trouble sleeping because of your symptoms
• Osteoporosis or weak bones

Hormone therapy helps keep your bones strong as they get weaker due to the loss of estrogen. It may help prevent bone fractures along with weight-bearing exercises and vitamin supplements. 

How does hormone replacement therapy work? 

During perimenopause, reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone start to fluctuate before their eventual decline. The symptoms of perimenopause and menopause occur because of these hormone changes. 

HRT aims to restore a hormonal balance in your body. More specifically, HRT replaces the estrogen you lose with age. 

Estrogen is largely responsible for regulating your sexual and reproductive system, but it also helps your bones stay strong and regulates blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and brain function. 

How do I take hormones for hormone replacement therapy?

The team at Primary Care Walk In Clinic can tell you more about your options for HRT and how to use them effectively. HRT comes in multiple forms, and you can choose based on your specific needs:

Hormone pills

Hormone pills are taken orally (through your mouth). The team can tell you the best time of day to take your pill and how often to take it.

Hormone patches

Some hormones are delivered through the skin by way of a dermal patch. You wear the patch in a discreet area and replace it once or twice a week based on the team’s instructions. 

Local estrogen

Local estrogen is an option you apply directly to the area that needs it, such as your vaginal tissues. Hormone creams or insertable rings can both deliver hormones to address vaginal dryness. 

To learn more about hormone replacement therapy for menopause, call Primary Care Walk In Clinic or request an appointment online today.