Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Perimenopause

Perimenopause typically starts when women are between 35-45 years old and can last up to 10 years. During perimenopause extreme estrogen fluctuations and declining progesterone and testosterone can cause a myriad of symptoms. Menopause hormone therapy or MHT, (previously called HRT), is used to support and stabilize hormones and manage symptoms. Estrogen can be used to even out the dips in natural estrogen levels and progesterone and testosterone can be used to boost/supplements the body’s naturally declining levels.

Some ways MHT can help during perimenopause include:

• Alleviate sleep disturbance and insomnia, including trouble falling asleep and staying asleep

• Minimize hot flashes and night sweats

• Improve energy

• Help with mood stabilization (irritability, low mood, anxiety)

• Lessen brain fog

• Minimize hair thinning and skin changes such as loss of moisture and elasticity

• Improve libido

• Decrease joint pain

• Help prevent loss of bone or muscle mass