Episode 137: What to expect when starting hormone therapy

Sky Women's Health

Hormone therapy (HT), also known as menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), is a treatment that involves supplementing the body with hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and/or testosterone) that it no longer produces in sufficient quantities during menopause. When initiating hormone therapy, it is important to be aware of potential symptoms that may arise during the adjustment phase. The good news is, they are most often temporary. In this episode we discuss. . . 1. Benefits of hormone therapy 2. Symptoms and duration when starting HT 3. What to do if symptoms persist 4. Contraindications to HT Read the blog post on this topic here. **This is not medical advice, just medical education. Please ask your doctor medical questions as they pertain to your specific situation. Educational purposes only. #womenshealth #menopauseweightloss #perimenopause #menopausesupport #hormonehealth Dr. Carolyn Moyers, DO is a board certified OBGYN and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine physician, and founder of Sky Women’s Health, a boutique practice in Fort Worth, Texas. Welcome to the Sky Women community where we are all stronger together. COME SAY HI!!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skywomenshealth https://www.instagram.com/drcarolynmoyers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywomenshealth Email: [e-mail] Sky Women’s Health: Https://www.skywomenshealth.com 1125 S Henderson St, Fort Worth, TX 76104 To become a patient: email [e-mail] or call 817-915-9803.

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