Understanding Hormone Therapy and How It Can Improve Your Well-Being
Hormone therapy helps restore balance and ease symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and low libido. Learn how Garden OB/GYN creates personalized plans to help you feel your best again.
As we move through different stages of life, it’s completely normal for our bodies to go through changes—especially when it comes to hormones. For many women, entering their 40s and 50s means facing the effects of declining estrogen levels. This period, called perimenopause, can bring along a series of uncomfortable symptoms that disrupt daily life and overall well-being.
Why Consider Hormone Therapy?
You don’t have to settle for the discomforts that often accompany hormonal changes. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is designed to restore your body’s natural hormone balance, helping you feel more like yourself again. It can alleviate symptoms such as:
- Pain during intercourse
- Weight fluctuations
- Vaginal dryness
- Mood swings
- Low libido
- Hot flashes
These issues may feel frustrating, but the good news is that relief is possible—and personalized to your needs.
Choosing the Right Hormone Therapy for You
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to hormone therapy. At Garden OB/GYN in NYC, Queens, and Long Island, your provider will work closely with you to determine the best treatment plan. After assessing your hormonal levels—sometimes through lab work—they’ll recommend options tailored specifically for you.
Your plan may include:
- Estrogen creams
- Implanted pellets
- Vaginal rings
- Oral tablets
- Skin patches
Every woman’s body is different, and our team is committed to finding the approach that fits your lifestyle and addresses your specific symptoms.
When Will You Start to Feel the Difference?
While some benefits of hormone therapy may take a few weeks to fully kick in, certain treatments—like vaginal rings—can offer faster relief, especially for concerns like vaginal dryness. Typically, your provider will start you on the lowest dose, adjusting as needed over time to ensure you’re getting the best possible results.
Follow-up appointments are essential. At Garden OB/GYN, we’ll check in about three months after you begin treatment to monitor your progress and fine-tune your plan if necessary. You deserve to feel your best every day, without being held back by uncomfortable symptoms.
Ready to Reclaim Your Balance?
Your comfort and health matter to us. If you’ve been struggling with the effects of hormonal changes, hormone therapy might be the solution you’ve been looking for.
