Our body’s ability to naturally produce hormones may lessen or diminish as we age. For many, this is a natural occurrence. But for others, it may result from a condition that affects hormone production.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) helps replenish and replace the deficiency of hormones. Many people rely on HRT to live a comfortable and dignified life.
The inability to produce hormones may reduce the quality of life and cause debilitating symptoms.
We may not feel how our hormones help us with energy production, bone strength, and more. It is not until we produce less hormones that we feel the effects.
Low production of hormones can lead to burdensome symptoms such as fatigue, dry skin, weakened bones, hot flashes, and more.
Here are a few of the more prevalent symptoms we see:
Estrogens, progesterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and testosterone have been widely used and clinically accepted internationally since the 1940s. They are taken as both manufactured products and compounded preparations.
Though there are dozens of commercially available HRT products, there is a need for individualized compounded preparations.
Compounding allows us to prepare the exact dose, dosage form, and route of administration necessary for the best results. This also allows for careful titration of the medication.
Here are a few frequently used dosage forms or HRT:
Estrogen and testosterone are often brought up when talking about HRT, but other hormones may be beneficial for patients as well.
This hormone is released by the ovaries and can affect menstrual cycles. Progesterone is often used to reset or restart periods in women.
Additionally, progesterone is used alongside estrogen in HRT to reduce side effects.
Without progesterone, estrogen may increase the risk of uterine cancer. This hormone may also help with the side effects of menopause.
More studies are needed to understand the use of DHEA. It is naturally produced in the adrenal gland and can help boost the production of testosterone and estrogen.
DHEA is often used as an anti-aging supplement, though results for such claims are mixed.
This hormone is called a “pro-hormone” because it is a building block to produce other hormones. Pregnenolone helps produce estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and other hormones.
It also works as an anti-aging supplement with mixed results in studies.
This is a plant-based hormone that can be used inside the body. Chrysin is often used to promote testosterone production.
Because of this, it can be recommended for someone trying to build muscle. It can also be used for conditions such as anxiety and gout.
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