Hormone Replacement Therapy

If you’re feeling a bit off but can’t pinpoint why, hormone imbalance may be the reason. At Paradise Family Practice in Orange City, Florida, highly trained nurse practitioner Cassie Harrison, NP, tests your hormone levels and offers hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help you look and feel more like your younger self. Schedule an in-office, home visit, or telehealth evaluation by calling the office or requesting a visit online today. 

What is hormone replacement therapy?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment that restores balance by boosting levels of certain hormones, such as testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen, which are identical to hormones your body produces naturally. This treatment is highly effective for diminishing unpleasant symptoms and helping you look and feel younger.

Which symptoms can hormone replacement therapy reduce?

HRT at Paradise Family Practice helps eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance, including:

• Lack of energy
• Hot flashes
• Weight gain
• Muscle loss
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Low sex drive 
• Erectile dysfunction (ED) in men
• Vaginal dryness in women
• Problems focusing
• Difficulty sleeping
• Brain fog
• Skin changes
• Thinning hair
• Night sweats
• Low bone density

Balancing your hormones can dramatically restore your overall quality of life, especially for men and women over 40 and women transitioning to menopause.

Is hormone replacement therapy right for me?

Cassie determines if you’re a candidate for hormone replacement therapy by discussing your symptoms, reviewing your medical history, and completing a physical exam if necessary. She orders on-site lab testing to assess your current hormone levels and establish which HRT treatment may best suit you. She tailors a plan that provides the best outcome and long-lasting results.

You might not be a candidate for hormone therapy if you’ve previously been diagnosed with cancer or are at risk of developing certain cancers, blood clots, heart problems, gallbladder disease, liver disease, or other chronic medical conditions.

What happens during hormone replacement therapy?

Examples of forms of hormone replacement therapy that Cassie may prescribe include:

• Gels 
• Creams
• Patches
• Pills
• Injections
• Vaginal products
• Sprays
• Pellets

Cassie monitors the effectiveness of your treatment using periodic blood testing and by assessing the way you feel. She alters your hormone replacement therapy treatment plan whenever necessary to optimize health outcomes. 

It’s important to use hormone therapy exactly as instructed. Contact Paradise Family Practice anytime with questions throughout your treatment or if you’re interested in NAD treatment, Botox®, medical weight loss programs, or other anti-aging solutions. 

Schedule an in-office or telehealth evaluation today at Paradise Family Practice by phone or online to determine if hormone replacement therapy is right for you. Home visits are also available.