HORMONE THERAPY

  1. Hormone therapy for menopause:

    • A treatment that involves supplementing the body with estrogen, or a combination of estrogen and progesterone, to relieve common symptoms caused by declining hormone levels. These symptoms can include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances. Hormone therapy can be delivered through pills, patches, gels, or creams and is most effective for women experiencing moderate to severe menopausal symptoms. It can greatly improve quality of life.

    Gender-affirming hormone therapy

    • A medical treatment that helps align a person’s physical characteristics with their gender identity by adjusting hormone levels. For transgender women (male-to-female), this typically involves estrogen and anti-androgens to develop feminine traits such as breast growth and softer skin. For transgender men (female-to-male), testosterone is used to promote masculine features like a deeper voice, facial hair, and increased muscle mass. The therapy can be life-changing for many, reducing gender dysphoria and improving mental well-being.

    Male hormone therapy

    • Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is used to treat men with low testosterone levels to help restore normal testosterone levels to improve energy, mood, libido, muscle mass, and bone density. It can be delivered through injections, gels, or patches. TRT is typically prescribed when blood tests confirm low testosterone and symptoms such as fatigue, reduced sex drive, or depression are present.