Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy
How it works:
01
Consultation & Lab Testing
Meet with one of our licensed providers to discuss your symptoms, goals and health history. We’ll perform comprehensive lab work to evaluate hormone levels, vitamin status, and thyroid function.
02
Begin Your Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on your results and goals, we’ll recommend the HRT option best suited for you—whether that’s pellets, injections, creams or a combination approach.
03
Ongoing Care & Evaluations
We continue to monitor your progress with follow-up labs and adjustments as needed, along with evaluations to ensure your hormones remain optimized as your body changes.
Restore your balance.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Common Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance:
- Low libido
- Fatigue
- Mood swings
- Sleep disturbances
- Hot flashes
How do I get started?
Your journey with HRT starts with understanding your body. At Revive, we start with a consultation with one of our licensed providers, where we discuss your symptoms and wellness goals. We then perform a comprehensive lab panel to assess hormone levels, vitamin deficiencies, and thyroid function, with additional testing available when needed.
Our HRT Options:
At Revive, we believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Your treatment plan is customized based on your symptoms, lifestyle and lab results.
We offer a variety of options, including:
- Pellet Therapy
- Injectable Hormones
- Topical Creams
- Troches
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to experience results from HRT?
The time to experience results from hormone therapy varies from person to person. Typically, you can expect noticeable results within a few weeks.
What side effects are there?
Men and women can experience different side effects from HRT. Most of these resolve as your body acclimates to the new hormone levels.
This includes but is not limited to:
Nausea
Bloating
Headaches
Breast Tenderness or swelling
Acne
Mood swings (rare)
Changes in hair pattern or loss of hair
Fortunately, most of these unwanted side effects are temporary and, if not, can be managed with dosage adjustments or stopping therapy altogether.
How long do I have to continue treatment?
How long you'll do hormone replacement therapy varies significantly between individuals due to health factors, symptoms, genetics, and more. Your provider will continually check in with your progress and discuss how long to continue treatment as needed.
Who is eligible for hormone replacement therapy?
Those experiencing one or more symptoms of hormone imbalance and are not pregnant or breastfeeding are eligible for hormone therapy. Most commonly, hormone therapy patients are women and men over 40.