Hormonal changes can affect how you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally. At Evolve Medical Associates, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is personalized to your symptoms, hormone levels, health history, and individual needs. Your treatment can be tailored to help address hormone-related symptoms and support your overall well-being.
Restore Hormonal Balance and Feel More Like Yourself
Hormones play an important role in energy, mood, sexual health, sleep, body composition, bone health, and other functions. As hormone levels change with age, menopause, and other factors, you may experience symptoms that interfere with how you feel and function.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is carefully formulated to supplement hormones when clinically appropriate. At Evolve Medical Associates, we take the time to listen to your concerns, evaluate your health and hormone levels, and develop a treatment plan based on your unique needs. Your HRT plan may incorporate hormones like estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone, depending on your sex, symptoms, laboratory findings, medical history, and treatment goals.
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help Address:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Vaginal dryness and discomfort
- Changes in sexual function or libido
- Fatigue or decreased energy
- Sleep disturbances
- Mood changes and irritability
- Difficulty concentrating or brain fog
- Changes associated with menopause
- Symptoms associated with low testosterone
- Reduced muscle mass or strength
- Changes in body composition
- Other symptoms associated with clinically identified hormone changes
Because many of these symptoms can have causes unrelated to hormones, a medical evaluation is an important first step in determining whether HRT may be right for you.
HRT Options at Evolve Medical Associates
Hormone Pellets
Hormone pellets are small implants placed beneath the skin that gradually release hormones over an extended period. Because they do not require daily application, pellets may appeal to patients who prefer a longer-lasting delivery method. Your physician will determine whether pellet therapy is appropriate for you and establish monitoring based on your needs.
Hormone Injections
Injectable therapy delivers a prescribed dose of hormone according to an individualized schedule. Injections are commonly used for testosterone replacement and allow dosing to be adjusted as your needs and response to treatment change. Your physician will provide guidance on the appropriate dose, frequency, monitoring, and administration for your treatment plan.
Topical Hormone Therapy
Certain hormones can be delivered through topical formulations. Depending on the prescribed therapy, these may include creams or gels that allow the hormone to be absorbed through the skin. Your physician will explain how to use your medication correctly, discuss proper application techniques, and advise on preventing unintended transfer to others.
Benefits of Personalized HRT:
- Relief from certain symptoms associated with menopause or hormone deficiency
- Improved management of hot flashes and night sweats
- Support for sexual health and libido when symptoms are hormone-related
- Improvement in vaginal symptoms associated with menopause
- Support for bone health with certain forms of hormone therapy
- Multiple delivery methods to accommodate individual needs
- Dosing that can be adjusted based on clinical response
- Ongoing physician monitoring throughout treatment
HRT FAQs
Who is a good candidate for HRT?
You may be a candidate if you have symptoms associated with menopause, low testosterone, or another hormone-related concern. Your physician will evaluate your symptoms, medical history, risk factors, and relevant testing to determine whether HRT is appropriate.
How is my HRT treatment plan determined?
Your care begins with a discussion about your symptoms and goals. Your physician reviews your health history and may recommend laboratory testing. Your hormones, dosage, delivery method, and monitoring plan can then be personalized according to your response.
How long does it take to notice results?
Timelines vary based on the hormone, delivery method, symptoms being addressed, and individual response. Some improvements may occur within weeks, while others take longer. Follow-up appointments help your physician monitor your progress.
Can men benefit from HRT?
Yes. HRT may be appropriate for men with clinically confirmed hormone deficiencies, including testosterone deficiency. Because symptoms such as reduced energy or libido can have other causes, proper medical evaluation is important.
HRT in Charlotte, NC
Evolve Medical Associates is a physician-owned and operated medical spa in Charlotte, NC, founded in 2005. We create tailored, customizable treatment plans to meet your unique needs and goals. Plus, our adorable 4-pound Maltipoo, Lexi, will cuddle with you during treatments, making your experience as comforting as it is transformative! Schedule your consultation for HRT today to begin your journey to your most evolved self.
