Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You?

As you age, your body naturally produces less sex hormones, and this can have radical effects on your body. If you’ve noticed your energy and sex drive dropping off the map, can’t sleep, feel hot all the time, or just can shake the blues, it could be time to talk to your doctor about hormone replacement therapy.

At Temecula Medical Group in Temecula, California, Richard Rawson, DO and his team provide concierge medical services, including hormone replacement therapy. When you become a member, you can get all of your hormone replacement needs taken care of monthly with no hassle.

Symptoms of changing hormone levels

The symptoms of shifting hormones can be different for everyone, but there are a few telltale signs that can signal you’re entering a change of life:

• Low libido or erectile dysfunction 
• Vaginal dryness or pain during sex
• Hot flashes or inability to control body temperature
• Insomnia or restlessness at night
• Fatigue during the day
• Depression and/or mood swings
• Inability to focus
• Brain fog
• Decreased muscular strength
• Weight gain

Any or all of these can be signs that your hormone levels are dropping. Women are more likely to have multiple symptoms that become noticeable at menopause, but men can also suffer from lowered hormone production, a condition called andropause. 

Hormone replacement therapy

At Temecula Medical Group, we believe in using natural, plant-based hormones that are as close to the hormones your own body makes as possible. These bioidentical hormones can be delivered by:

• Oral pills
• Patches worn on the skin
• Intramuscular injections 
• Implantable pellets  

One of our providers will meet personally with you, check your hormone levels, discuss your symptoms and goals, and come up with a treatment plan that involves the best hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for you. Once you become a member of our monthly concierge plan for hormone replacement therapy, it’s easy to get your hormone boosters and stay on track with your therapy.

You’ll likely start feeling better after just a few weeks of starting HRT.  Our providers will continue to check your levels and refine your treatment to find the plan that keeps you balanced and feeling like yourself. The goal is to create a customized HRT schedule that gives you just the right amount of hormones in your body at any given time, and doesn’t make your levels swing abruptly up or down. 

Want to check your hormone levels and find the right hormone replacement therapy option for you? Schedule a consultation with the team at Temecula Medical Group by calling 951-254-3905, or request an appointment online.