Hormone Replacement Therapy

As we age, many things about our bodies change. One of the things that changes, is our hormones. Hormones help to determine how tall you grow and how you handle stress and, of course, they also regulate the functioning of your sex organs.

The goal of your treatment plan is to restore the balance of hormones in your body and help you feel good again by alleviating the symptoms mentioned earlier. Once your treatment plan is started, our staff will follow up with you every 6 to 8 weeks, for the first few months, to check on your progress.

Your medication may need to be slightly adjusted from time to time, especially during the first 3–4 months of therapy to make sure you are getting the most out of your treatment. It is very important to stay consistent with taking you hormones and reporting back to our staff or your physician, on your progress.

Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a hormone produced mainly by the hypothalamus (an almond-sized region of the brain) and is released either directly into the blood via the pituitary gland or to other parts of the brain and spinal cord. Best known for its role in childbirth, oxytocin plays a vital role in triggering uterine contractions. Many times, if contractions are not powerful enough to complete delivery, the mother will be given oxytocin to help the labor process and contractions. Oxytocin has also been studied for its role in social bonding and possible anxiolytic properties.