Menopause and your hormones
For women, hormone changes usually come with aging and menopause. Menopause causes estrogen and progesterone levels to drop, which can lead to symptoms that affect daily life. For some women, those symptoms continue for years after menopause is complete.
Many women tell us they feel disconnected from the person they used to be, and their self-confidence takes a hit. That’s often when BHRT is worth a conversation.
How BHRT helps
BHRT for women usually uses compounded formulations to bring estrogen, progesterone and testosterone back into balance. Restoring that balance can ease symptoms such as low sex drive and vaginal dryness.
Hot flashes
Hot flashes are common during menopause as hormone levels fluctuate. BHRT can reduce how often they happen, which often means better sleep too.
Vaginal dryness
As menopause sets in, some women develop vaginal atrophy, with dryness, pain during sex, and sometimes itching or discomfort. Because BHRT can raise estrogen levels, many women notice more comfort and less pain during sex.
TODO Perimenopause section: when symptoms start and how treatment differs (needs medical review).