If the signs and symptoms of menopause make you hot and irritable, find a solution at Axmann & Whitaker Gynecologic Associates. With an office located just north of Dallas in Plano, Texas, Brenda Axmann, MD and Mary Whitaker, MD provide patients with individualized hormone replacement therapies to help manage menopause symptoms. To learn more about hormone therapy, call the office today to schedule your initial consultation. You can even book your appointment online.
Your gynecologist at Axmann & Whitaker Gynecologic Associates may recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) when your menopause symptoms make getting through daily life difficult.
Dr. Axmann and Dr. Whitaker only recommend HRT only for some women, including those who have:
Bioidentical HRT uses naturally-derived hormones that are bioidentical to the hormones your body creates. These hormones mimic what your natural hormones do, and your body can’t tell the difference between them.
Some bioidentical hormones are pharmaceutical products that remain the same for every dosage. Instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Dr. Axmann and Dr. Whitaker often opt for customized HRT: They create the right combination of bioidentical hormones in the right levels to relieve your symptoms.
Because of this personalized approach, you may get a different combination over time as your body adjusts to menopause. Dr. Axmann and Dr. Whitaker monitor your hormone levels to determine the best bioidentical HRT for your needs.
If you opt for HRT, you can reap a range of benefits. First and foremost, HRT reduces both the severity and frequency of your menopause symptoms. It may:
Furthermore, HRT gives you a level of protection against certain age-related diseases. For example, it may reduce your risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, and the development of Parkinson’s like symptoms.
For your convenience, HRT comes in a variety of forms, and Dr. Axmann and Dr. Whitaker may suggest oral medications, topical lotions, vaginal creams, or insertable pellets, which provide HRT over a period of time.
To learn more about HRT and if it’s the right choice for you, call the office or schedule your appointment online today.
