Hormone Replacement Therapy

By Jake Alexandre


We can define a hormone replacement as a structure of medical treatment, in which the patient receives hormones either to supplement a lack of naturally occurring hormones, or to replace it with other hormones for naturally occurring hormones. Formerly the use of hormone replacement therapies was to alleviate the symptoms caused by menopause, but in current times this treatment is used for many other alike conditions as well.

The endocrine system consists of glands, and these glands are secreting hormones. If they work slowly they can affect many of the body's functions. Many hormones, especially those which are affecting growth and behavior, are of noteworthy importance in both men and women. The amount and levels of hormones change daily.

If there is a shortage of some hormone or in case of imbalance, hormones are artificially provided to the person or at times we replace the hormones. The purpose of replacement is also called hormonal therapy or hormone treatment, is to add, block or remove hormones. Usually hormonal disproportion is the cause for the physical and emotional experiences associated with menopause, and this hormone therapy is useful in that case; but nowadays other hormones such as testosterone or estrogen, are replaced by therapies too. Hormone replacement therapies are used to diminish the symptoms of menopause. There are two main types of therapies which are:

Cyclic Combination Therapy Cyclic combination hormone therapy involves taking oral estrogen and progestin mixed together with short breaks from hormone therapy. Continuous Combination Therapy Continuous combination therapy employs estrogen and progestin taken daily without breaks. Pills or transversal skin patches are typically used to administer the hormones.

There are different kinds of therapies which can be helpful for both men and women specifically for menopausal. HRT can have some side effects and these include possible weight gain, breast tenderness, and headaches - the symptoms are very similar to those you may have experienced prior to your period every month. The customary method of administering HRT is to start with the lowest dose, and to gradually increase it until the menopausal symptoms are relieved. Different types of hormone replacement therapies vary according to the types of hormones used, the dosing schedule and the course of administration. There exist numerous kinds of hormone replacement therapies. A person can choose either the natural hormone replacement therapy or the synthesized hormone replacement therapy to treat their condition and symptoms. Both therapies have their own advantages and disadvantages.




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