Hormone Replacement Therapy

If you’re bothered by hot flashes, brain fog, or difficulty sleeping, turn to board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist Lia LaBrant, MD, FACOG, in Beverly Hills, California. She offers hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to ease symptoms and restore your quality of life. Schedule an appointment with Lia LaBrant, MD, today by calling the office or booking a visit online.

What is hormone replacement therapy?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment consisting of hormones identical to those your body naturally produces. It helps replenish hormones that have decreased, often because of perimenopause or menopause. Dr. LaBrant customizes a treatment plan that balances your levels and helps you feel more like yourself.

Which symptoms can HRT address?

HRT can help ease the following symptoms and more:

• Night sweats
• Hot flashes
• Vaginal dryness
• Pain during sex
• Urinary incontinence
• Fatigue
• Weight gain
• Low bone density
• Brain fog
• Difficulty concentrating
• Trouble sleeping
• Racing heartbeat
• Muscle loss
• Depression, irritability, or mood changes
• Dry skin
• Thinning hair
• Worsening premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Joint aches, headaches, and muscle aches
• Low sex drive (low libido)

You might experience these symptoms during the period leading up to menopause (perimenopause), after reaching menopause, and beyond.

What are the benefits of HRT?

The main benefits of HRT include fewer symptoms and a better quality of life. HRT can reduce your risk of osteoporosis, boost your energy, and help you look and feel younger. HRT is a simple treatment that offers dramatic results.

However, you won’t be a candidate for HRT if you have a history of heart disease or certain cancers. Dr. LaBrant determines if hormone replacement therapy is right for you.

Which forms does HRT come in?

The different forms of HRT for women include:

• Vaginal tablets or rings
• Creams
• Gels
• Pills
• Skin patches
• Pellets
• Sprays
• Intrauterine devices (IUDs)

Dr. LaBrant tailors a plan based on your unique needs and can adjust your therapy as needed.  

What can I expect when trying HRT?

After reviewing your medical history, medications, symptoms, lifestyle, treatment preferences, and goals, Dr. LaBrant completes a physical exam and orders blood work to evaluate your hormone levels. She discusses your options for finding an HRT treatment that best suits you.

Take your HRT exactly as directed by Dr. LaBrant and follow up with her routinely to ensure that your hormone levels stay balanced. Call her office with questions anytime throughout HRT treatment.

Schedule a hormone replacement therapy evaluation with Lia LaBrant, MD, by calling the office or booking a visit online today.