Hormone Replacement Therapy

When your natural hormone production declines, supplementation can restore optimal balance. Numerous residents of Red Bay, Alabama, rely on Devin Fancher, FNP-C, and the team at Luxe Aesthetics & Wellness, LLC, for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). If you’d like to learn more, booking a visit is as easy as making a quick phone call or spending a few moments online.

What are some signs of hormonal imbalance?

Hormones provide the communication your body needs to perform a vast array of functions. You naturally produce all of the hormones you need to thrive, but over time, that natural production declines. This can leave you with hormonal imbalances, which can create several uncomfortable and disruptive symptoms. 

This is especially true regarding sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, which work to regulate your reproductive health. 

Hormonal imbalance symptoms in women may include:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Dry skin
• Irritability
• Vaginal dryness

Hormonal imbalance in men may include:

• Enlarged breast tissue
• Erectile dysfunction
• Reduced sex drive
• Loss of muscle mass
• Loss of body hair

Both women and men can experience brain fog, weight gain, and mood swings due to hormonal imbalances. While declining hormone production is a natural part of the aging process, that doesn’t mean you have to accept the resulting changes as inevitable.  

How does hormone replacement therapy work?

Hormone replacement therapy works by adding supplemental synthetic hormones to those your body produces naturally. The goal is to restore optimal levels and eliminate the symptoms brought on by the imbalance. 

Lab testing is the first step and determines your current hormone production levels. There are several different ways to administer supplemental hormones, including injections, pills, patches, creams, and pellets inserted beneath your skin’s surface. Your practitioner discusses the approaches best suited for your needs.   

How long does it take before hormone replacement therapy results develop?

It takes time to see results after beginning supplemental hormones. Be patient as you move through the process, and rest assured you have the support of the Luxe Aesthetics & Wellness, LLC, team as your treatment progresses. 

It can be helpful to keep a written log of any changes you notice, both positive and negative. This information helps your provider customize your treatment, adjusting your hormone replacement therapy as needed to create the best possible outcomes. 

If you’re ready to begin to learn more about hormone replacement therapy and how it can work for you, reach out to Luxe Aesthetics & Wellness, LLC, today by using the online scheduling tool at any time or by calling the friendly office staff during business hours.