As we age, our bodies change. One basic and sometime tumultuous change is menopause for women and andropause for men. Hormonally, our bodies shift and can cause a vibrant, productive life to be disrupted by changes of mood, sleep and strained relationships with family and friends.
Treatment for the hormonal changes has been with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Hormones commonly prescribed are estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
Using hormones is a personal decision by the patient after discussion with his or her health professional. Knowing the risks and benefits clarifies your decision regarding use of pharmaceutical or compounded bioidentical HRT. Specific and individualized treatment is best.