Female Hormone Replacement Therapy in Manchester, NH

Hormone Replacement Therapy Female

The Alchemy Clinic is excited to offer hormone replacement therapy (HRT). As we age, our bodies go through various changes, including a rapid decline in hormone levels, which can lead to profound effects on our physical and mental well-being. Our therapeutic approach to hormone optimization includes improving your quality of life, reducing and eradicating bothersome symptoms associated with hormonal decline, and improving your overall well-being. By utilizing traditional hormone replacement (systemic oral options, transdermal, or pellets) as well as bioidentical hormones, we offer an effective approach to treating hormonal imbalances. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a hormonal imbalance, book an appointment at The Alchemy Clinic to explore how hormone replacement therapy can benefit you.

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Hormones are chemical substances produced by our body that regulate and control various physiologic processes, such as growth, development, metabolism, libido, mood, and reproduction. They are excreted into our bloodstream and carried to different parts of the body, where they bind to specific receptors on cells and trigger a response. When your hormones are out of balance, such as in perimenopause or menopause, they can have serious implications for your health and well-being.

Hormone replacement therapy aims to replace these dropping levels of hormones that the body does not produce or is no longer capable of producing in order to alleviate the symptoms of hormone imbalance. In women, it helps relieve menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness and discomfort, insomnia related to menopause, hot flashes, and bone loss. In men, during andropause, it can help restore various bodily functions, such as sexual drive, reproductive function, maintaining healthy bones and maintaining muscle mass.

What Symptoms Can Hormone Replacement Help Alleviate in Women?

Benefits

Types of Female Hormone Replacement Therapy

The most common methods to replace female hormone imbalances aim to replace deficient estrogen or progesterone levels through systemic oral tablets, intravaginal tablets, patches, creams, or pellet implants. During your consultation, your provider will choose the best option based on your symptoms.

Hormone Replacement Pills:

Oral pills are one of the most common and easiest ways to give hormone replacement therapy to women. There are estrogen-only tablets or estrogen combined with progesterone. There are also intravaginal estrogen tablets, which are inserted daily for two weeks and then titrated down to 2-4 days a week.

Hormone Replacement Patches:

Topical patches are applied to the skin and are very common and convenient. You place them on your skin and replace them daily.

Estrogen Cream:

Estrogen Cream is similar to the patches. The topical application of estrogen cream is applied vaginally daily and then titrated down to 2-3 times per week.

Estrogen Vaginal Rings:

This estrogen ring is inserted vaginally and replaced every three months. This brings the convenience of replacing it every three months.

Estrogen Implants:

These small pellets are placed under the skin, usually on the stomach. The process involves numbing the skin with a local anesthetic. The implant keeps releasing estrogen. They are replaced every 3-4 months.

What is Testosterone replacement therapy

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) utilizes hormones that are molecularly identical to those our bodies naturally produce. Derived mainly from plant sources like soy or yams, these hormones are tailored by pharmacists into specific doses for each individual. This customization, known as compounding, ensures that the hormones match the body’s natural chemistry. While some standardized bioidentical hormones have FDA approval, custom-compounded ones do not. TRT is often preferred due to its potential for reduced side effects, given the hormones’ natural compatibility with the body. Additionally, the ability to fine-tune dosages allows for more personalized treatment and potentially fewer adverse effects compared to synthetic hormones.

Risks of Female Hormone Replacement Therapy

After the widespread speculations about the potential risks of using Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), women became more cautious about whether they should go for the therapy or not. However, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), the list of benefits outweighs the potential risks for many women. Hormone replacement therapy risks are mainly determined by the type of hormone therapy used, the dose, and the duration of treatment.

Who Should Consider Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Who Should Avoid Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Hormone replacement therapy is contra-indicated in anyone who has or previously had an estrogen receptor postive cancer history, including breast cancer, uterine cancer, and ovarian cancer. However testosterone replacement therapy may still be beneficial in some patients. For those with a history of thrombosis (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolus, for example), liver disorders, uncontrolled or untreated hypertension, or is pregnant, alternative treatments may be recommended under these circumstances. Alternatives to hormone replacement therapy include a healthy diet, lifestyle changes, and some medications.

PRICING:

FEMALE TRT FEE SCHEDULE:

$ 250

FOR CONSULTATION

$50/month PLUS the cost of hormone medications.
Initial labs $250 (not included).
Typically, medications cost $50 and are set by the compounding pharmacy.
Labs are rechecked at three months, then as needed based on your symptoms (labs not included in the plan).

$ 250

FOR CONSULTATION

Pellet Cost: Initial pellet insertion is $700 then subsequent pelleting every 3-4 months based on symptoms $600
Initial Labs are an additional $250 which will be drawn in the office
Visit for recheck and initial post pelleting labs are included
Dim SGS+ Hormone + Detox Dietary Supplement included with your first pellet insertion, then at cost thereafter.
Includes second visit for lab review and plan of care for pellets.

Hormone imbalances can make losing weight difficult for many patients. As a result, it is not uncommon for patients to seek treatment for both weight loss as well as hormone optimization