It might surprise you to learn that hormone therapy has been in use for over a century. Hormones play an essential role in the female body, beyond their relation to reproduction or sexual health. For many women, low hormone levels can have a variety of negative effects on whole-body health and wellness, and hormone supplementation can drastically improve day-to-day life. Here’s what to know about hormone therapy and how you can benefit from a consultation with our intimate health providers here at Tideline Center for Health & Aesthetics.

What is BHRT?

BHRT stands for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. The goal of BHRT is to restore your estrogen and testosterone to a more comfortable level. “Bioidentical” means that the hormones used in BHRT are comparable to (or identical to) hormones your body naturally produces – they share the same chemical structure and are compatible with your body’s many uses of estrogen and testosterone. This helps decrease side effects and allows for a seamless transition.

What Can BHRT Treat?

One of the most common uses of BHRT for women is treating menopause symptoms. By restoring estrogen to a more appropriate level, you can treat symptoms like low mood, hot flashes, and sexual dysfunction. In menopausal women, hormone therapy can also help prevent bone loss (osteoporosis) and related injuries. BHRT isn’t just reserved for menopausal women but can be for any woman with low hormone levels, it can help boost energy, improve mental health, enhance sex drive, and much more.

Isn’t Testosterone a Male Hormone?

We tend to associate testosterone with men because they produce more testosterone than women. However, women still produce testosterone naturally – and in fact, it begins to decline along with estrogen during menopause – meaning that testosterone supplementation is an important part of BHRT for women. In fact, many BHRT pellets contain both estrogen and testosterone in amounts appropriate for your symptoms and natural hormone levels. Our providers can help you learn more about the benefits of including testosterone in your BHRT.

How Does BHRT Work?

The most common form of BHRT is a pellet inserted under the skin. This can be performed right at our office – once our providers determine the appropriate dose for your needs, a specially prescribed pellet will be placed under the skin during a quick in-office procedure. Other forms of BHRT exist, such as creams or patches, but pellets are one of the most effective options because they maintain a steady level of supplementation. You don’t need to do anything – the pellet simply releases hormones into the body over a few months. Then, you’ll return for another pellet according to your treatment plan.

Most women begin to see results within six months, although you might notice some improvement within a few weeks. Some women undergo BHRT temporarily before stopping treatment, while others remain on BHRT for longer. Our providers can help you determine the appropriate length of time based on your symptoms and medical history.

BHRT at Tideline Center for Health & Aesthetics

To meet with our providers and learn more about hormone therapy for menopause, contact our office serving the Long Island and Queens, NY area. Call us today at 516.833.1301 or fill out our online form to get started.

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Tideline Center for Health & Aesthetics, located in Lake Success, NY, provides solutions for men and women’s intimate health issues. Tideline consists of dedicated physicians and staff that specialize in personalized care and support. Doctors Girardi, Handler, Powers, and Gerardi address low libido, painful sex, hormonal imbalances, rejuvenation, and aesthetic treatments. Our team is available to you for intimate healthcare needs.

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