Monday, June 22, 2015

About Hormone Therapy La Jolla, CA

By Freida Michael


Hormone replacement is a process in which the female hormones and sometimes the male one are used to treat menopausal symptoms. Menopausal symptoms include Hot flashes, Dryness of the vagina, mood swings, insomnia and lowered sexual drive. The forms of hormone therapy La Jolla CA are in the form of pills, patches, injections, vaginal creams, tablets or rings.

It may provide relieve to some troublesome menopausal symptoms. It may also give protection to bone thinning but it does have its risks too with the major ones been predisposing one to blood clots. Heart diseases, cancer of the breast and even stroke.

It is the duty of the patient in collaboration of with the doctor to establish whether this remedy is good for the client. The doctor should put into consideration the uniqueness of each woman and their full medical history before going ahead to prescribe this treatment. Short term usage of the remedy at low doses is deemed safe for the patient.

Hormonal replacement alone cannot be of help if a woman does not adopt a complete change in lifestyle. Healthy habits such as regular exercise and healthy eating reduce risks of menopausal symptoms, improve internal balance and ensure formation of healthier muscles. They are advised to go for regular checkups. If vaginal bleeding occurs, immediate medical attention is important.

It may be necessary for the client to try several forms the estrogen comes in before they finally find out the one that works the best for them because everyone is unique and what will work on your friend might not work for you.

Most women take estrogen. Some of them still have their uterus in place. They are advised to take progesterone to reduce chances of developing endometrial cancer. Progestin can also be found in several forms like pills, patches, vaginal creams and injections. It is recommended that they undergo the treatment in cycles. In this, estrogen in given as a pill or a patch for twenty five days with progestin being added between the tenth and fourteenth day. For the remaining days, estrogen is administered. For the last three to five days in the cycle, no hormone is taken.

For some women, additional medication is recommended if they are experiencing severe menopausal symptoms or is they have a higher risk for osteoporosis or disease of the heart. One of the supplement might be testosterone which is the primary male hormone. It improves the sexual drive. The patients are also prescribed with additional non hormonal medication.

Various steps can also be taken to change ones lifestyle in dealing with menopausal problems. Taking a healthy diet and also exercising regularly helps in decreasing the osteoporosis maintain heart muscles in a healthy state and improve balance of the hormones. Regular checkups are also recommended when one is on this treatment. Danger signs when on this remedy include vaginal bleeding or any symptom you deem not to be usual. This necessitates you to call your health care service provider immediately.




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