However it was found that estrogen alone does not have so many drawbacks like
the other hormonal therapies, therefore women who have had their uterus removed by hysterectomy are prescribed with estrogen alone.
Not exact matches
For instance, light
therapy inhibits the pineal gland in the centre of the brain and this may allow the production of more testosterone, and there are probably
other hormonal effects.
So, when we recommend estrogen or
other hormonal replacement
therapy as treatment for perimenopause, we are looking to restore a balance that will help you feel much healthier and more like yourself.
It depends on your individual
hormonal environment, your metabolism, dosing methodology, goals of
therapy, and many
other variables.
Treatment options for these include surgery, chemotherapy and
other biologics (specific types of drugs),
hormonal therapy and radiation.
As we begin to raise one level through
hormonal replacement
therapy, it's really important to carefully monitor the
therapy's effect on your
other hormones.
The most effective treatment for hot flashes, night sweats, and
other menopausal symptoms is generally believed to be hormone
therapy, which entails taking estrogen, sometimes in combination with progestin, to counteract the
hormonal changes associated with menopause.