For over 90 years, hormone replacement therapy has helped women over the age of 45. And pellet hormone therapy has proven to be one of the more effective hormone replacement therapies due to its relief of menopause symptoms.

Your doctor will consider certain risk factors when determining if HRT is right for you. For example, the risk of stroke, blood clots, heart disease, time since menopause, your age, and other factors.

Despite the inherent health risks, estrogen is still the gold standard for treating menopausal symptoms. For women who experience moderate to severe hot flashes or other menopausal symptoms, the benefits of short-term therapy outweigh the potential risks.

Data surrounding hormone replacement therapy can be scary and confusing. But the absolute risk to an individual woman taking hormone therapy is quite low. Talk with your doctor about your personal risks.

Women shouldn’t have to suffer through menopause. You may be able to manage your menopausal symptoms by making healthy lifestyle choices. In fact, your doctor may recommend that you change your exercise or eating habits before you try medication. Lifestyle changes aren’t providing enough relief from bothersome symptoms? There are many medications besides hormone therapy to relieve discomfort.

Pellet hormone replacement therapy is the delivery of hormone replacement via grain-sized pellets placed under the skin. These hormones are extracted from plants that replicate your body’s natural hormones. They consistently provide a low dose of hormones and will dissolve over time, but can last several months.

For those who prefer a more natural hormone replacement, pellet therapy is ideal. Our providers are able to prescribe the perfect dose and combination of hormones for each patient using pellet hormone therapy.

Women with a history of blood clots, breast cancer, or heart disease should not take hormone therapy for menopause symptoms. And women who don’t suffer from menopause symptoms should not take hormone therapy for preventing memory loss or strokes. Instead, talk to your doctor about other medications you can take or lifestyle changes you can make.