Hormone Therapy

Hormone therapy during menopause replaces or adds the female sex hormones (estrogen and progestogen) that the body no longer produces in the same amounts. The therapy consists of substances that are either identical to or similar to the effects of the body’s own hormones.

Different Types of Hormone Therapy

  • Local estrogen treatment affects only the vaginal mucosa. This type of treatment is available as creams, suppositories, or an estrogen-releasing vaginal ring. Local estrogen can be used by most women, except those undergoing treatment for breast cancer. It can be used for as long as needed.
  • Hormone therapy (also called hormone replacement therapy or HRT), which affects the whole body and is available as tablets, gels, patches, or sprays. This type of therapy can also help prevent osteoporosis, if the medication is being taken.

Estradiol

Estradiol is a natural form of estrogen used to relieve menopausal symptoms. It is the same type of estrogen produced by ovaries and is available as tablets, gel, spray, or patches.

Who Can Receive Hormone Therapy?

All woman experience menopause differently. For some, the symptoms are significant enough that hormone therapy can be a helpful relief during a certain period.

It is an individual decision that should be made in close consultation with a doctor who has expertise in menopausal health.

 

If you are experiencing symptoms and would like to explore whether hormone therapy is the right option for you – you are welcome to contact our clinic.

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