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Hormonal imbalances are common concerns among men and women, especially as they age. At OG Health in Greenwood Village, Colorado, family medicine physician Oswaldo Grenardo, MD, MBA, MSHA, FAAFP, offers hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to restore balance, eliminate bothersome symptoms, and lower the risk of medical complications. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an in-person or telehealth visit online today.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Q & A
What is hormone replacement therapy?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Dr. Grenardo at OG Health involves taking prescription hormones, including testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone, to raise their levels in your body. These hormones are identical to those your body produces naturally. They’re safe, effective, and FDA-approved.
What are the symptoms of a hormonal imbalance?
You might experience the following symptoms if your hormone levels are too low:
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Reduced sexual desire
- Sexual dysfunction
- Vaginal dryness in women
- Painful sex
- Irritability
- Mood swings
- Urinary incontinence
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) in men
- Hot flashes
- Problems focusing
- Thinning hair
- Difficulty sleeping
- Night sweats
- Decreased muscle mass
- Increased body fat
- Lower bone density (frequent fractures)
HRT restores balance, helping you feel better, look younger, and experience a better quality of life.
Am I a candidate for hormone replacement therapy?
To learn if you’re a candidate for HRT, Dr. Grenardo discusses your medical history and symptoms. He weighs you, checks your blood pressure and other vital signs, and completes a physical exam, looking for signs of hormone irregularities.
He also orders blood work to evaluate your current hormone levels. While some people aren’t candidates for hormone therapy because of their medical histories or cancer risks, many benefit from this highly effective anti-aging treatment.
What should I expect during hormone replacement therapy?
HRT is available as pills, injections, patches, creams, gels, or pellets placed beneath your skin.
After beginning HRT at OG Health, you should start feeling better with more energy, healthier hair, and enhanced sexual function and drive. You could see changes in your weight, improved body composition, and enhanced strength. It might take a few days, weeks, or even months to experience the full effects of hormone therapy.
Follow up with Dr. Grenardo every few months or as needed for repeat blood work to ensure that your treatment is effective. Contact the OG Health office anytime with concerns or questions about your treatment. Eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, minimizing stress, and getting plenty of sleep are also necessary.
Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation today with Dr. Grenardo at OG Health by phone or online to determine if hormone replacement therapy is right for you.