Summer BanksHormone Replacement Therapy and Menopause
July 18th 2009 00:59
Some women choose to begin hormone replacement therapy after the symptoms of menopause begin. This therapy can reduce the strength and number of hot flashes that occur. Many hormone replacement therapies replace the loss of estrogen. The production of the hormones progesterone and testosterone are also affected by menopause. While the female ovaries will no longer create progesterone, the adrenal gland will often continue making testosterone though the levels may be lower than before the onset of menopause and thus the change in sexual desire and vaginal moisture. Bone reduction begins soon after menopause begins due to the relationship between the female hormones and bone production.
Estrogen hormone replacement therapy is prescribed on an as needed basis. Some women choose to naturally enter into menopause and never supplement with artificial or synthetic hormones. Others, especially those who have surgically induced menopause and osteoporosis or osteopenia, will choose hormone replacement therapy.
Testosterone replacement therapy can also be a part of post menopausal therapy. This replacement is a bit more complicated than estrogen replacement therapy. In order to supplement testosterone, the woman will need to undergo testosterone level tests before therapy and during therapy to ensure the levels are not too high or too low.
Estrogen hormone replacement therapy is prescribed on an as needed basis. Some women choose to naturally enter into menopause and never supplement with artificial or synthetic hormones. Others, especially those who have surgically induced menopause and osteoporosis or osteopenia, will choose hormone replacement therapy.
Testosterone replacement therapy can also be a part of post menopausal therapy. This replacement is a bit more complicated than estrogen replacement therapy. In order to supplement testosterone, the woman will need to undergo testosterone level tests before therapy and during therapy to ensure the levels are not too high or too low.
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