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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women
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Alleviate menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness with Hormone Replacement Therapy. HRT can help restore hormonal balance, improve quality of life, and reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis in women.
FemSculpt™ is the first practice dedicated exclusively to feminine rejuvenation and wellness. Our doctors are experts in female anatomy and vaginal rejuvenation treatments. Our procedures can help address the aesthetic and functional issues in order to restore a woman’s intimate well-being.
What are the benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy in women?
HRT is a great solution to alleviate menopause symptoms. The benefits of HRT include:
- Alleviation of Menopausal Symptoms: reduce hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, and sexual discomfort.
- Prevention of Osteoporosis: help slow down bone loss and reduce the risk of fractures associated with osteoporosis.
- Management of Genitourinary Symptoms: help restore moisture, elasticity, and thickness to the vaginal tissues.
- Cardiovascular Health: reduced risk of heart disease in younger women within a few years of starting menopause.
- Mood and Cognitive Function: Reduce mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and difficulty with memory and concentration.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy for women?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women involves the use of hormones to replace or supplement the hormones that naturally decline during menopause. The main goal of HRT for menopause is to decrease menopause symptoms and improve overall quality of life. Here are the two main types of HRT for women:
- Estrogen Therapy (ET): Estrogen therapy involves the administration of estrogen alone. It is typically recommended for women who have undergone a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) because they no longer require progesterone.
- Combined Estrogen-Progesterone Therapy (EPT): This type of HRT combines both estrogen and progesterone. It is typically prescribed for women who have not had a hysterectomy because estrogen alone can increase the risk of endometrial cancer in women with an intact uterus. Progesterone is added to protect the uterine lining.
How does HRT for Menopause work?
Estrogen is administered to alleviate menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness. If a woman has a uterus, progesterone is also given to protect the uterine lining. HRT can be taken in the form of pills, patches, gels, creams, or vaginal rings. The goal of hormone replacement therapy pellets for women is to restore hormone levels and improve overall well-being during and after menopause.
How soon will I see results from hormone replacement therapy?
Certain symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and night sweats, may show improvement within a few weeks to a few months after starting HRT pellets. Other symptoms, such as mood swings, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, and sexual discomfort, may also improve gradually over time with continued HRT for menopause.
What are the signs that you need Hormone Replacement Therapy?
- Menopausal Symptoms: For women, the onset of menopause typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. If you experience symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, or trouble sleeping, HRT may be considered to alleviate these symptoms.
- Perimenopausal Symptoms: Perimenopause refers to the transitional phase leading up to menopause. During this time, hormone levels fluctuate, and women may experience irregular periods, mood changes, fatigue, and other menopausal-like symptoms. Hormone Replacement Therapy may be recommended to manage these symptoms if they significantly affect your quality of life.
- Hormonal Imbalances: Hormonal imbalances can occur at any age and may be caused by conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hypothyroidism, or adrenal insufficiency. Signs of hormonal imbalances can include irregular or absent periods, acne, weight gain or loss, hair loss, mood changes, and fertility issues. HRT may be recommended to help restore hormonal balance in such cases.
During your consultation at FemSculpt, your provider will help you determine if Hormone Replacement Therapy pellets are right for you!
"Dr.Kafali is extremely knowledgeable. She took the time to address all my needs and made me feel very comfortable throughout the entire process. I felt very supported the whole time and my results are AMAZING! She truly exceeded my expectations. I 1000% recommend Dr.Kafali and FemSculpt!"
Dr. Sue Kafali
Board Certified OB/GYN, Cosmetic Gynecologist & Wellness Doctor
Dr. Sue Kafali, MD, FACOG is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and the Medical Director of FemSculpt™ Cosmetic Gynecology in Chicago. She focuses on comfort and function first, offering both non-surgical and surgical options to help women feel better in their bodies and daily lives.
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Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
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Professional Memberships: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG); American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
Specialties: Labiaplasty, Non-Surgical Rejuvenation, Labia Puff Fat Transfer, Labia Puff Filler Injections, Climax O-Shot, Cleft of Venus Narrowing, Perineoplasty, Clitoral Hood Reduction, and Vaginal Tightening (Vaginoplasty).
Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong
Triple Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Anh Tuan Truong, MD is a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon (cosmetic surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, and general surgery) and a fellowship director at Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics. His approach is grounded in extensive surgical training and a consistent focus on safety, technique, and natural-looking outcomes.
- Professional Memberships: Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS); Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS); Board of Trustees, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
- Specialties: Labiaplasty, Breast and body enhancement; facial rejuvenation; cosmetic surgery planning with an emphasis on proportion, balance, and refined, natural-looking results.
See Femsculpt's before & after gallery. With thousands of surgeries, and zero serious complications, it’s no wonder our cosmetic surgeons are among the Top Cosmetic Gynecology surgeons in Chicago.
Related Treatments We May Recommend
Based on your individual anatomy, symptoms, and goals, Dr. Sue Kafali or Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong may recommend a combination of surgical and non-surgical treatments. Each of our services give you a clear overview of what we offer so you can explore your choices before your consultation.
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