Menopausal hormone therapy is a form of hormone therapy that is used specifically to treat and reduce common menopause symptoms in women by replacing the estrogen hormone that the body stops making after menopause. Hormone therapy that is used to treat symptoms of menopause uses either estrogen therapy or a combination of estrogen and progesterone. It has been shown to be successful in managing moderate to severe symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness in healthy women. Hormone therapy can be administered in the form of oral pills or applied directly to the skin through patches, gels, sprays or other methods depending on the symptoms experienced. These forms of hormonal therapy have been approved by the FDA in the United State for treatment of menopause symptoms in women. It has also proven to be effective in preventing bone loss and reducing the likelihood and occurrence of fractures in women who are postmenopausal. Estrogen therapy is available in two main types – systemic hormone therapy and low-dose vaginal products. Systemic estrogen comes in different forms, such as pills, ring, gel, cream, skin patch or spray foam and can be used to treat the common symptoms found in menopausal women. It can be absorbed throughout the body and usually contains a higher estrogen dose. Low-dose vaginal products contain a lower dose of estrogen to limit the amount of estrogen the body absorbs. These come in cream, tablet or ring form and are typically only used to treat urinary or vaginal symptoms.

Hormone therapy has been shown to be the most effective treatment currently available for treating moderate to severe symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. Hormone therapy uses estrogen, which women stop producing during menopause, to relieve symptoms. It is available in many forms, depending on the symptoms and what application is going to be best suited to the individual. Estrogen can also protect against bone loss and can be used as a form of protection against osteoporosis. Estrogen hormone therapy has been approved by the FDA to treat women experiencing symptoms of menopause in the United States. This means that is has been thoroughly tested for safety and side effects to understand what risks women should be aware of when taking estrogen therapy and know what symptoms to watch for.

Many women are aware of hot flashes as a common sign of menopause and therefore, a sign that you might need hormone therapy. Other signs that you could need or benefit from hormone therapy include night sweats, vaginal symptoms such as itching, burning, dryness and discomfort during sexual intercourse, low sex drive, irritability, changes to your mood, sleep problems and bone loss. All of these could be symptoms of menopause that can be treated or relieved through estrogen hormone therapy. One of the key signs for women of being in menopause is a full 12 consecutive months without a period that isn’t caused by being pregnant, certain medications, sickness or breast-feeding. While some women may experience mild menopause symptoms that are only mildly irritable or uncomfortable, other women experience moderate to severe symptoms that impact and interfere with their day-to-day life. If your menopause symptoms are negatively impacting your life, see your doctor to find out if hormone therapy is right for you.

Yes, InShape Medical provides menopause hormone therapy for patients in and around the Cary, NC area. Our team of experts can answer any and all of your questions regarding menopause symptoms and the possibility of using hormone therapy to manage and relive your symptoms so you can go about your normal daily life. We will ask you a series of questions about your lifestyle, your health and your symptoms, as well as perform a physical exam to ensure that you are indeed going through menopause and that your symptoms aren’t the result of a different medical condition. We will be happy to walk you through your options for treatment and help you determine what the best course of action is for you. You can book an appointment online or give us a call today to find out how we can help you. We are conveniently located at 107 Edinburgh S. Drive, Suite 215 Cary, NC 27511. We serve clients from Cary NC, Raleigh NC, Durham NC, Chapel Hill NC, Apex NC, Pittsboro NC, and Garner NC.