{"id":1822,"date":"2025-08-06T21:15:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T21:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testosteroneclinic.pro\/?page_id=1822"},"modified":"2025-08-08T13:55:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T13:55:58","slug":"hormone-therapy-for-women-perimenopause-menopause-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/testosteroneclinic.pro\/?page_id=1822","title":{"rendered":"Hormone Therapy for Women (Perimenopause &#038; Menopause)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#002147&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;100px||100px||true|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row module_class=&#8221;bio-identical-title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Hormone Therapy for Women (Perimenopause &#038; Menopause)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Playfair Display||||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;43px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;50px&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;43px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; title_line_height_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;36px&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;natural-harmone-section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5eee8&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/testosteroneclinic.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/i-4.webp&#8221; title_text=&#8221;i (4)&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; height=&#8221;434px&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;selector img{||  object-fit: cover;||  object-position: top;||}&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-7px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#0a0a0a&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;29px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;33px&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;29px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BHRT_for_Women_in_Perimenopause_Menopause\"><\/span>BHRT for Women in Perimenopause &amp; Menopause<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For women going through the hormonal transitions of perimenopause (the years leading up to menopause) and menopause (cessation of menstrual periods), our clinic provides compassionate expertise in bioidentical hormone therapy. During perimenopause, a woman\u2019s ovaries begin to produce less estrogen and progesterone and cycle unpredictably; by menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels drop to very low steady levels. These hormonal shifts can cause a wide array of symptoms and health changes. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can replenish what the body is lacking, relieving symptoms and also conferring important long-term health benefits for postmenopausal women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;why-bioidentical-section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5eee8&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;29px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;30em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;41px&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customized_Estrogen_Progesterone_BHRT\"><\/span>Customized Estrogen &amp; Progesterone BHRT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customized Estrogen &amp; Progesterone Therapy: The foundation of menopause treatment is estrogen therapy \u2013 replacing the estrogen that is no longer produced can dramatically improve quality of life. We typically use bioidentical estradiol (chemically identical to the primary estrogen your ovaries made) in either a transdermal form (patch\/cream\/gel) or occasionally pills or even pellets so no need for taking every day; it can last for 3 to 6 months. Estrogen therapy is highly effective for classic menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, as well as vaginal dryness and discomfort . If a woman still has her uterus, we always prescribe progesterone alongside the estrogen \u2013 specifically bioidentical micronized progesterone \u2013 to protect the uterine lining. Estrogen alone can overstimulate the endometrium and increase risk of uterine cancer, but adding progesterone eliminates that risk by keeping the lining thinned and healthy . (Women who have had a hysterectomy typically do not need progesterone.) Progesterone has the added benefit of helping with sleep and mood for some women, and we usually give it as a capsule at night (it can have a calming, sedative effect).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/testosteroneclinic.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16b5f2f98b4bbf083f07d07bf2c530e9.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;16b5f2f98b4bbf083f07d07bf2c530e9&#8243; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; height=&#8221;457px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;150ms&#8221; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;selector img{||  object-fit: cover;||  object-position: top;||}&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; 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header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;41px&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personalized_BHRT_Plans_for_Women\"><\/span>Personalized BHRT Plans for Women<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every woman\u2019s body and symptom profile is unique \u2013 so we take an individualized approach to dosing. We\u2019ll start with a thorough evaluation of your symptoms, health history, and family history (for factors like breast cancer or blood clots), and often measure baseline hormone levels. Then we tailor a regimen and dosage of estrogen (and progesterone, +\/- other hormones) that fits you. Our goal is to use the minimum effective dose of hormones for the shortest duration necessary to relieve your symptoms and achieve your health goals . We\u2019ll typically re-evaluate every 6\u201312 months to decide if you should continue therapy or adjust the dose . Many women choose to stay on hormones for several years for ongoing symptom control and health benefits, and current medical guidance suggests it is safe for appropriate candidates, especially if started under age 60 or within 10 years of menopause . We will regularly review the risk-benefit with you as time goes on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5eee8&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/testosteroneclinic.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/i-5.webp&#8221; title_text=&#8221;i (5)&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; sticky_position=&#8221;top&#8221; sticky_offset_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; sticky_limit_bottom=&#8221;column&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_position_tablet=&#8221;none&#8221; sticky_position_phone=&#8221;none&#8221; sticky_position_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;selector img{||  object-fit: cover;||}&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_radii_tablet=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_radii_phone=&#8221;off|10px|||0px&#8221; border_radii_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-7px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;29px&#8221; ul_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;29px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;30em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;33px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#002147&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px|||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;29px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;29px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-7px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Symptoms_BHRT_Can_Help_Relieve\"><\/span>Common Symptoms BHRT Can Help Relieve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Symptoms Can BHRT Relieve? Midlife hormonal imbalance can cause more than just hot flashes. Women often are surprised at the variety of issues that were related to menopause until they experience relief by restoring hormones. Some of the common symptoms and problems we address with bioidentical hormone therapy include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vasomotor Symptoms: These include hot flashes (sudden waves of heat often with sweating) and night sweats that disrupt sleep. Estrogen replacement is the most effective treatment known for these symptoms .<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal &amp; Urinary Symptoms: Menopause can cause vaginal dryness, irritation, and pain with intercourse (dyspareunia), as well as urinary issues like urgency or recurrent UTIs. Estrogen, especially if delivered locally (vaginal estrogen), can dramatically improve vaginal tissue health \u2013 easing dryness and making sex comfortable again . It also helps maintain bladder and urethral tissue integrity.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual Well-Being: Low estrogen (and low testosterone) can lead to a drop in libido (sex drive) and sexual responsiveness. By replenishing these hormones, many women see their desire for intimacy improve and an increase in sexual satisfaction. In certain cases, we may add a low dose of testosterone to a woman\u2019s regimen to further boost libido and energy \u2013 this is an off-label use but supported for women with persistent low sexual desire. (We manage it very carefully to avoid side effects.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Disturbances &amp; Fatigue: Hormonal changes often underlie the insomnia or poor sleep quality many perimenopausal women experience. Night sweats wake you up, and even without sweats, low progesterone and estrogen can fragment sleep cycles. BHRT frequently leads to improved sleep, which in turn boosts daytime energy and reduces fatigue.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood Changes &amp; \u201cBrain Fog\u201d: The estrogen decline can bring on mood swings, new-onset anxiety or depressive feelings, and that famous \u201cmenopause brain fog\u201d that makes it hard to concentrate or remember things. Restoring hormonal balance tends to stabilize mood and clarity. Women often report feeling more like themselves \u2013 less irritable, less blue, and mentally sharper once on therapy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight Gain &amp; Metabolic Slowdown: Many women notice weight creeping up (especially around the midsection) or that maintaining their usual weight becomes harder during menopause. While multiple factors are at play, hormone balance is one of them. Estrogen therapy can help improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the accumulation of abdominal fat , making it a bit easier to manage weight with diet and exercise. It\u2019s not a magic diet pill, but it helps remove a barrier to weight loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;rediscover-eneger-section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5eee8&#8243; position_origin_r=&#8221;top_right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;29px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;30em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;33px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;29px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-Term_Health_Benefits_Risks_of_BHRT\"><\/span>Long-Term Health Benefits &amp; Risks of BHRT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond just relieving symptoms, hormone replacement has important health benefits when used appropriately. One major benefit is bone health: estrogen therapy prevents bone loss and can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures after menopause . This is especially important for women with risk factors or those who enter menopause early. There is also evidence that starting estrogen around the time of menopause may have positive effects on heart health and cognitive function \u2013 for instance, some data suggests it might lower the risk of heart disease and even dementia if begun in early postmenopause . (These potential benefits are an area of active research and can depend on timing and the individual; we can discuss what current science shows during your visit.) Hormone therapy is not right for everyone \u2013 it does carry some risks, which can include blood clots, breast cancer, or stroke in certain populations . However, for a healthy woman in her 40s or 50s with significant menopause symptoms, the benefits often outweigh the risks when therapy is started soon after menopause . We take into account your personal and family medical history (for example, if you have a history of blood clots or an estrogen-sensitive cancer, we may opt for non-hormonal strategies).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/testosteroneclinic.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/handsome-mature-doctor_656297-1013.avif&#8221; title_text=&#8221;handsome-mature-doctor_656297-1013&#8243; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; height=&#8221;434px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;selector img{||  object-fit: cover;||  object-position: top;||}&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-7px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#0a0a0a&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/testosteroneclinic.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/doctor.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;doctor&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; height=&#8221;434px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;selector img{||  object-fit: cover;||  object-position: top;||}&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-7px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#0a0a0a&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;29px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;30em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;29px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;33px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empowered_Decisions_Thoughtful_BHRT_Care\"><\/span>Empowered Decisions &amp; Thoughtful BHRT Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our clinicians will take the time to explain all your options \u2013 hormonal and non-hormonal \u2013 so you can make an informed decision. If you do choose BHRT, you will be closely monitored. We use the lowest effective dose and every year we\u2019ll re-evaluate whether you still need therapy . Our aim is to give you relief and health benefits without excess exposure. Many women express that hormone therapy gave them their life back \u2013 allowing them to sleep, work, and enjoy relationships again without the constant burden of symptoms. 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