Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy: What You Need to Know
Hormone imbalances and insufficiencies can affect various aspects of health, including energy levels, mood, bone health, and sleep quality. At Impact Health NY, Hormone Replacement Therapy is one of the most powerful tools we have to help adults, especially those going through menopause or andropause.
Testosterone and Estrogen
By 35 years old, levels begin to fall 1 % – 2 % per year.This gradual drop can slow metabolism and reduce lean‑muscle maintenance.
Menopause
Estrogen production can plunge up to 90 % during first 12 months. The steep decline drives hot flashes, night sweats, and rapid bone‑density loss.
Post‑menopause
Women may lose 10 % of their bone mass within the first 5 years without intervention. Lower estrogen accelerates osteoporosis risk and fracture potential.
Smarter Hormone Health Starts Here
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a personalized medical treatment designed to restore the body’s ideal natural hormone levels as they decline with age. For women, this often means replenishing estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone; for men, it typically involves testosterone optimization. The goal isn’t just to relieve symptoms—it’s to help you feel stronger, sharper, and more like yourself again.
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Who benefits from Hormone Replacement Therapy?
HRT is best known for relieving menopause symptoms, but its benefits go far beyond that. Both women and men may benefit from hormone therapy if they’re experiencing adverse symptoms of aging, medical conditions, or surgical changes. Whether it’s hot flashes, low energy, weight gain, brain fog, or reduced libido, HRT can help restore hormonal harmony and improve overall well-being.
Common Symptoms Treated with Hormone Replacement Therapy
✔ Hot flashes and night sweats
✔ Vaginal dryness or discomfort during intercourse
✔ Low libido or sexual dysfunction
✔ Sleep disturbances
✔ Mood swings, anxiety, or depression
✔ Mental fog or trouble concentrating
✔ Fatigue and low energy
✔ Thinning hair and dry skin
✔ Decreased bone density
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5 Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy
When medically supervised and personalized, Hormone Replacement Therapy can offer life‑changing benefits:
Relief from Menopause Symptoms
Estrogen therapy is the most effective treatment for hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. It can also improve mood and sleep when symptoms are hormone‑related.
Bone Health and Body Composition
HRT can slow bone loss and reduce the risk of osteoporosis‑related fractures in postmenopausal women. HRT also improves lean muscle mass and shortened recovery times after exercise
Mental Clarity and Energy
Many patients report sharper focus, improved memory, and better overall mental performance once hormones are balanced.
Cardiometabolic Health
When started before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause, HRT may reduce the risk of heart disease. However, individual risks vary, so clinical screening is necessary.
Sexual Health
For both men and women, restoring hormone levels can improve libido, comfort during intimacy, and sexual function.
Personalized Hormone Therapy at Impact Health NY
At Impact Health NY we take a personalized and evidence‑based approach to Hormone Replacement Therapy, including both conventional and bioidentical hormone therapy options. Every patient starts with a full evaluation that may include:
- A full medical history and symptom review
- Blood work to test hormone levels
- Risk screening for cardiovascular, cancer, and metabolic conditions
From there, we develop a treatment plan tailored to your biology, lifestyle, and goals. We also emphasize supportive strategies like nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management to help your body respond to therapy.
Disease Doesn’t Wait. Neither Should You.
Hormone Replacement Therapy can be a powerful solution for restoring health and vitality when hormones decline. Whether you’re going through menopause, andropause, or chronic hormone imbalance, our team at Impact Health NY is here to help you feel better, live stronger, and age with confidence.
Ready to see if HRT is right for you? Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Hormone Replacement Therapy FAQ
Are there risks to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?
Yes. Hormone Replacement Therapy has potential risks that should be discussed with a qualified medical provider. Some risks are blood clots or stroke (especially with oral estrogen), Breast cancer (linked to long‑term use of combined estrogen‑progestin therapy)or heart disease (in older women who start therapy well after menopause).
How do providers reduce these risks?
To help lower risk, providers typically: Use the lowest effective dose, recommend transdermal (patch or gel) options when appropriate and regularly monitor hormone levels and overall health.
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy safe for everyone?
Not everyone is a candidate. You may not be eligible for HRT if you have any of the following:
A history of breast or uterine cancer, liver disease, unexplained vaginal bleeding, or a history of blood clots or stroke.
How can HRT be delivered?
Hormone Replacement Therapy can be delivered in several ways like, pills, patches, creams or gels, injections, or pellet implants.
How is the type and dosage of HRT determined?
The type and dosage are based on your age, health history, symptoms, and lab results.
