4 Unexpected Benefits of Hormone Therapy

If you’re thinking about hormone therapy, you probably have specific symptoms you want to address. Women often use it to minimize hot flashes, for example, while men might turn to it to combat the loss of muscle mass or erectile dysfunction.

If you choose systemic hormone therapy (versus a cream, for example), it affects your whole body. And that means the effects usually don’t stop with addressing one or two symptoms. 

Here at Louisiana Heart and Vascular Institute, our providers offer hormone therapy because it can be transformative. At our offices in Covington, Franklinton, and Hammond, Louisiana, we can explain how this treatment can give your body what it needs.

Generally, however, you can expect several perks with this kind of care. 

Lesser-known benefits of hormone therapy

Pursuing this treatment for yourself gives you a way to rebalance your body. Many people report that they feel like themselves again with hormone therapy. Ways it can help you feel better and healthier include:

1. More energy

In women, dwindling estrogen and progesterone can lead to feelings of persistent fatigue. The same is true for men as their testosterone levels decline with age. Fortunately, replenishing these key hormones can boost your energy levels. 

2. Stronger bones

Studies have connected estrogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with a lower risk of broken bones in women. It’s a direct way to lower your risk of osteoporosis. 

In men, testosterone plays a role in bone mineral density (BMD). Research has linked sufficient testosterone levels with better bone health.

3. More stable mood

If you remember back to your teenage years, this should come as no surprise: Shifting hormone levels can wreak havoc on your mood. 

Women going through menopause often experience feelings of anxiety and depression. Similarly, low testosterone can contribute to anxiousness and depressive feelings in men.

When you stabilize your hormone levels, you also stabilize your mood. 

4. A stronger relationship with your partner

A more stable mood obviously helps here. But hormone therapy also supports physical intimacy, a core component in most healthy relationships. 

In women and men, hormone therapy helps boost libido. It can also combat performance issues in men and dryness in women. With more enjoyable sex possible, this treatment can help you support your relationship. 

What to expect with hormone replacement therapy

Hormone therapy should be personalized to you. Our team takes the time to discuss your symptoms. We also order and review blood work. That allows us to create your custom hormone replacement therapy plan based on your body’s unique needs. 

The delivery method depends on what’s right for you. You might take your hormone therapy as a pill, or we can implant a tiny pellet under your hip. 

Along the way, we monitor your symptoms. We can fine-tune hormone levels to help you achieve optimal outcomes, including more energy, a boosted mood, and other benefits.  

To explore hormone therapy with our team, call Louisiana Heart and Vascular Institute or schedule an appointment online today.