Hormone Therapy Specialist in Eugene, OR

Hormone therapy is a common treatment option to reduce symptoms experienced with menopause, being an effective option for those who are suffering from moderate to severe hot flashes or significant vaginal discomfort and many other menopausal symptoms. It is also an effective option to prevent common complications that come with menopause, such as bone loss and the risk of suffering from bone fractures. Hormone therapy is also often used for patients who are experiencing early menopause to help manage symptoms or who have developed an estrogen deficiency. Any significant or even minor changes or imbalances of hormones can quickly start to affect the overall functioning of other systems in the body, so hormone therapy is an effective method of replenishing reduced hormone levels to rebalance them and reduce those uncomfortable symptoms.

Hormone therapy treatments work by replenishing the levels of specific hormones to the point where the hormone levels are sufficiently balanced to minimize or completely eliminate associated symptoms. There are multiple different types of hormone therapy available depending on the severity of the imbalance and the experienced symptoms of the patients, with the most common menopausal hormone therapy treatments that replenish estrogen levels including systemic estrogen and low-dose vaginal product. System estrogen will typically come in the form of pills, patches that adhere to the skin, a ring, or a topical cream, gel, or spray that contains a higher dose of estrogen to allow for gradual absorption of the hormone throughout the body, commonly used to treat almost all associated symptoms of menopause. Low-dose vaginal estrogen treatments will be provided in the form of a tablet, ring, or cream with a lower dose of estrogen that is absorbed into the body and is only usually used to help manage the urinary and vaginal symptoms associated with menopause.

As with many treatments, hormone replacement therapy does come with some potential risks, so not everyone will be deemed a suitable candidate for this type of therapy even if they are experiencing symptoms that would be alleviated. Before recommending hormone replacement therapy, your medical specialist will take your family history, personal medical history, and assessment of risk for stroke, blood clots, liver disease, osteoporosis, cancer, and heart disease into account. Generally speaking, this method of treatment will only be recommended for those who are of good health as their risks for potential side effects or complications will be very minimal. Hormone replacement therapy will often be recommended for patients who are experiencing significant menopause-related symptoms, including hot flashes, mood swings, hair loss, problems with memory, chronic fatigue, insomnia, and decreased libido. Some of the common requirements to determine whether a patient will be a qualified or good candidate to receive hormone replacement therapy include if they do not smoke if their heart is of good health, and if they are younger than 60 years of age or are likely to undergo menopause within the next 10 years. This type of treatment will be particularly recommended for patients who have a family history of colon cancer or osteoporosis or suffer from insomnia.

If you are experiencing significant symptoms that are caused by peri-menopause or menopause, speaking to a menopause specialist regarding treatment options including hormone replacement therapy to see if you would benefit from this type of treatment is strongly recommended. It is often recommended for patients who are suffering from the most common menopausal symptoms and the symptoms are intense enough to actually be interfering with their daily lives, such as chronic vaginal discomfort (itching and burning), hot flashes, mood swings, chronic insomnia, urinary problems, and more. The symptoms of menopause develop due to the significant changes in hormone levels as the estrogen levels deplete rapidly, taking hormone replacement therapy a very effective treatment option for many patients. For more information, please contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 911 Country Club Rd. Suite 222, Eugene, OR 97401. We serve patients from Eugene OR, Irving OR, Goshen OR, Coburg OR, Springfield OR, Cresswell OR, and surrounding areas