The type of hormone therapy your doctor prescribes may depend on your menopausal symptoms. For example, pills or patches can treat night sweats. Vaginal rings, creams, or tablets help alleviate vaginal dryness. Duke Health's certified menopause specialists at the HRT Clinic in Richfield MN are obstetricians and gynecologists who can prescribe hormonal hormone therapy, but the primary care provider or obstetrician gynecologist at the HRT Clinic in Richfield MN can also prescribe hormone therapy.
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What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is a type of hormone replacement therapy that uses processed hormones derived from plants to help people whose bodies don't produce enough of a certain hormone or whose hormone levels are out of balance.
What is the difference between hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy?
Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is a treatment that helps people with menopausal symptoms. Health care providers also call it hormone therapy (HT).
What vitamins interact with hrt?
There are some medications that can affect the continued functioning of HRT combination tablets and capsules, as they can sometimes cause irregular bleeding. Hormonal hormone therapy can also affect how some medications work by making them less effective.
How to Avoid Weight Gain on Hormone Replacement Therapy
Fear of weight gain is one of the main factors contributing to poor compliance with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Learn how to avoid gaining extra pounds while still receiving all the benefits of HRT.