What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that helps restore hormonal balance in the body by supplementing hormones that naturally decline with age. Hormonal imbalances can affect both physical and mental well-being, leading to a wide range of symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, depression, decreased libido, and cognitive difficulties. HRT helps alleviate these symptoms, improving your overall quality of life and promoting long-term health.
Who Can Benefit from HRT?
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Low energy or fatigue.
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Anxiety, depression, or mood swings.
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Sleep disturbances or insomnia.
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Decreased libido or sexual dysfunction.
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Cognitive difficulties or brain fog.
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Hormonal imbalances caused by menopause or andropause.
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Bone or muscle loss.
Specific Therapies Offered
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Estrogen
For menopausal disorders, skin aging, and mental well-being.
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Progesterone
Helps with hot flashes, cardiovascular health, and mental balance.
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Testosterone
Improves muscle strength, vitality, and libido for both men and women. Estrogen, Progestetone and Testosterone Deficiencies is decreased libido, memory problems, mood swings, sleep disturbances.
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Pregnenolone
Memory, stress resistance, arthritis, depression, anxiety. Pregnenolone Deficiency often leads to cognitive difficulties and reduced resilience to stress, as pregnenolone is crucial for brain function and mood regulation.
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DHEA
Enhances energy, fights fatigue, and supports cardiovascular health. DHEA Deficiency is unexplained fatigue, depression, decreased sexual desire.
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Melatonin
Regulates sleep-wake cycles and protects the immune system. Melatonin Deficiency is insomnia and persistent, intrusive thoughts.
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Growth (somatotrophic) hormone
Muscle development, reducing fat reserves in the body, skin tightening, stamina increase. Growth Hormone Deficiency is rapid fatigue, erectile dysfunction, difficulty relaxing.
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Thyroid hormones
Regulate your metabolism, weight, energy levels; skin, hair, nail growth. Thyroid Hormones Deficiency is fatigue, being sensitive to cold, weight gain, depression, hair loss, muscle cramps and weakness.
Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy
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Mental clarity improves focus and helps reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
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Energy levels increase significantly while also promoting better sleep quality.
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Sexual health is enhanced by boosting libido and alleviating symptoms of sexual dysfunction.
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Bone and muscle strength are supported, preventing loss of density and aiding in development.
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Hormonal balance is achieved with customized therapy to restore declining levels, enhancing overall well-being.
What to Expect During HRT?
Dr. med V. Camenzind will conduct a detailed consultation and blood analysis to tailor your treatment plan. Hormones are delivered via injections, pills, or creams, depending on your needs. Most patients start to notice improvements in their mood, energy levels, and overall well-being within a few weeks of starting the therapy. Hormone levels are regularly reassessed to ensure ongoing balance and effectiveness. Results are closely monitored to ensure safety and effectiveness, with noticeable improvements in energy, mood, and overall health typically appearing within weeks.
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Contraindications
- Severe heart, liver, or kidney conditions.
- A history of certain cancers.
- Untreated chronic conditions.