Hormone Replacement Therapy and Treatment

Hormones regulate almost all parts of our body systems, from physical to mental health. That's why hormonal imbalance can result in serious health consequences, such as depression, insomnia, chronic fatigue, loss of muscle mass, and decreased mental clarity.

Vitazo HRT offers hormone replacement therapy (HRT) using different formulas and supplies to identify and address common hormonal imbalance symptoms such as the ones mentioned above. Our hormone replacement system uses a comprehensive approach to deliver the most effective results and improve our client's quality of life.

HRT is an effective treatment method used to relieve symptoms of menopause in women. The treatment uses synthetic hormones to supplement and replace the female hormones that are diminishing as the patient experiences menopause.

Falling estrogen and progesterone levels in a woman's body may cause various physical and emotional symptoms, such as mood swings, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness.

Hormone replacement restores estrogen and progesterone components in the woman's body by mimicking those created naturally by the body. HRT has also been proven to reduce fracture and prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women.

People with low estrogen levels don't often show any visible symptoms. In cases where symptoms occur, they may resemble other conditions, making it difficult to determine if the patient has low estrogen based on the symptoms alone.

Common low estrogen symptoms may include the following:

• Fatigue
• Depression
• Amenorrhea (missing periods often)
• Decreased sex drive
• Thinning skin and hair
• Weight gain
• Vaginal dryness
• Difficulty concentrating
• Insomnia
• Hot flashes and night sweats

The patient may need medical care if the low estrogen symptoms are significant. As with most conditions, the most effective treatment depends on the root cause, the symptoms, and the patient's treatment goals.

Besides HRT, which we've discussed above, here are other effective treatment options for low estrogen levels:

Estrogen Therapy

This treatment uses only estrogen, where the physician may prescribe vaginal estrogen cream to address thinning of the vaginal skin and reduce vaginal dryness.

Symptom Management

Physicians may recommend additional treatment options to manage low estrogen symptoms, such as vaginal lubricants, pelvic floor physical therapy, and drugs to lower cholesterol.

Treatment of Underlying Conditions

Physicians may suggest changing medications if the drugs being used to treat ongoing health conditions are affecting the patient's estrogen levels.

Low testosterone symptoms are sometimes more prevalent, but they can also be subtle. Testosterone levels decline as men age, which can result in certain conditions if the hormonal levels are abnormally low. Low testosterone levels can produce many symptoms, including the following:

• Low sex drive
• Depression
• Fatigue and low energy levels
• Body and facial hair loss
• Irritability
• Erectile dysfunction
• Low sperm count
• Low sense of well-being
• Increased body fat

There are several treatment options for managing low testosterone, including the ones mentioned below:

Exercise

Regular exercise is one of the most effective and natural ways to increase muscle mass and energy levels, improving overall health and well-being. Activities such as weightlifting and other resistance training are effective for short- and long-term testosterone production.

Weight Loss

One of the primary risk factors for low testosterone is obesity. Overweight or obese men are more likely to have low testosterone counts. They may feel better, more energized, and more active after beginning and sticking to a strict weight loss regimen.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

TRT is an effective treatment for low testosterone levels. This treatment helps replenish testosterone levels and improve symptoms related to low testosterone, improving the patient's overall health and well-being. A licensed and qualified physician can prescribe TRT in the form of injections, patches, pellets, or gels.

Our board-certified and licensed HRT clinicians at Vitazo HRT work hand in hand with patients to optimize their testosterone treatment. Our telemedicine providers will evaluate and review your lab results and use the available data to prescribe treatments remotely across Southern Arizona, including Tucson and the Phoenix area.

Contact us with any questions or scheduling inquiries regarding our HRT services.