Find symptom relief and balance your hormones to achieve supplemental energy, faster weight loss, and more.
When your natural hormone production levels fall out of balance, hormone replacement can help you feel and function more like yourself. Yvette Gonzalez, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, of Sage Wellness and Medspa, is proud to offer personalized hormone replacement therapy to residents of Plantation, Florida, and the surrounding region.
How it works...
Hormone replacement therapy increases your natural hormone production levels with synthetic hormones. This highly individualized process begins with lab testing to determine your current hormone production levels.
There are several ways to administer supplemental hormones, including pills, creams, patches, injections, vaginal rings, and pellets inserted just beneath the surface of your skin. Ms. Gonzales works with you to find the right fit for your needs and explains the pros and cons of various options.
Is treatment right for me?
Hormones act as messengers throughout your body, triggering many functions. You naturally produce all the hormones you need, but over time, that production begins to decline. This can throw your system out of balance, creating numerous symptoms that can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Understanding the signs of hormonal imbalance empowers you to take action.
Some of the signs of hormonal imbalance in men include:
- Enlarged breast tissue
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low sex drive
- Loss of muscle mass
- Hair loss
Some of the signs of hormonal imbalance in women include:
- Vaginal dryness
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Irregular bleeding
- Acne
FAQs
What are some signs I might need hormone replacement therapy?
Both men and women might notice the following changes:
- Increased irritability
- Headaches
- Brain fog
- Weight gain
- Thinning, dry skin
How do you administer hormones?
There are several ways to administer supplemental hormones, including pills, creams, patches, injections, vaginal rings, and pellets inserted just beneath the surface of your skin. Ms. Gonzales works with you to find the right fit for your needs and explains the pros and cons of various options.
When will i see results?
It takes time for your system to adapt to supplemental hormones. Be patient as you move through the process, and rest assured Ms. Gonzales is here to help.
Consider keeping a written log of any changes you notice once you begin hormone therapy, both positive and negative. This provides in-depth information that can be used to tweak your therapy if necessary.
It can take several months to experience the full results of hormone replacement therapy. Once your body adapts, you can continue therapy for as long as needed.
What are the benefits of Hormone Replacement?
A few of our top benefits include:
- Regulated Temperatures - hot flashes are a telltale sign of hormonal imbalance. Hormone replacement regulates your temperatures to increase your daily comfort.
- Elevated Moods - hormones can affect your mood, resulting in anxiety, depression, or irritability. The right hormonal balance will stabilize and boost your mood.
- Revived Drive - because reproductive function is one of your hormones' main responsibilities, rebalancing your hormones will refresh your drive and experience.
- Sound Sleep - if your progesterone levels are too low, you may have difficulty sleeping. Hormone replacement will allow you to sleep deeply again.
- Increased Mental Clarity - with optimal hormone levels, many men and women report greater mental sharpness and improved memory.
- Better Physical Health - hormone replacement produces weight loss and greater retention of lean muscle mass for most patients.
