What Are The Signs You Need Hormone Replacement Therapy?

what are the signs you need hormone replacement therapy

Hormones impact nearly every part of your health—from energy and mood to metabolism, sleep, and sexual wellness. When those hormone levels shift (due to age, stress, or other factors), your body often shows signs that it’s time to take a closer look.

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Hormone Replacement Therapy, HRT for short, is a personalized treatment that helps rebalance men and women’s hormone levels using hormone optimization. At Aesthetica, we specialize in hormone replacement therapy for men and women age 35+ and use BioTE hormone pellets, bioidentical hormones, and other forms of hormone replacement therapy to help you feel more energized, focused, and physically well. Hormone optimization is commonly used to relieve symptoms of menopause, perimenopause, and low testosterone. Learn more about synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones here.

8 Common Signs You Need Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormonal imbalances can affect both women and men. These symptoms of hormonal imbalance can appear gradually or develop suddenly and often overlap with everyday stress, aging, or other conditions—which is why they’re often overlooked. The best way to know if you need hormone replacement therapy is to be evaluated and tested. You can schedule a hormone wellness consultation with one of Aesthetica’s experienced Nurse Practitioners to discuss your symptoms and start feeling like you again.

If you’ve been feeling off but can’t quite pinpoint why, you might be experiencing a hormone imbalance. Here are 8 common signs you could benefit from hormone replacement therapy:

1. Fatigue That Doesn’t Go Away

Many patients with hormone imbalances are not sleeping well, feel drained, sluggish, or foggy throughout the day. Hormonal imbalances, especially low testosterone, estrogen, or thyroid, can impact your energy levels and mental clarity.

2. Low Libido or Intimate Health Changes

A drop in sex drive, vaginal dryness, or erectile changes can also be a sign you might need hormone therapy. Testosterone and estrogen both play key roles in desire, function, and comfort. Optimized hormones can lead to healthier intimate health, relationships, and confidence.

3. Trouble Sleeping

Waking up frequently, feeling restless, or having trouble falling asleep can be symptoms of hormone imbalance, especially if estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol levels aren’t at optimal levels.

4. Weight Gain (Especially Around the Midsection)

Struggling with stubborn weight gain or changes in body composition despite healthy habits? There are many things, including hormone imbalance, that can affect how your body stores and burns fat. Many patients with less than optimal hormone levels have trouble losing weight despite living a healthy lifestyle. Hormone replacement therapy can help patients finally feel confident with their health and body. Call or text us at (801) 785-8884 to schedule a wellness consultation with one of our Nurse Practitioners today to see what may be causing weight gain.

5. Mood Swings, Irritability, or Anxiety

If you’ve been feeling more emotional, anxious, or irritable than usual, your hormone levels could be to blame. These symptoms often accompany perimenopause, menopause, or less than optimal levels of testosterone. If you’re noticing changes in your mood, you could benefit from a hormone wellness consultation to find the root cause of your symptoms.

6. Hot Flashes or Night Sweats

Sudden temperature changes, sweating at night, or flushing are common symptoms of menopause in women as estrogen declines due to aging. Your Nurse Practitioner can work with you to address these symptoms and decrease your discomfort during menopause or hormonal imbalance.

7. Brain Fog or Memory Issues

Difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, or feeling “mentally cloudy” may indicate imbalanced hormone levels—especially testosterone, estrogen, or thyroid. This is another sign you may need hormone replacement therapy to address these symptoms.

8. Irregular Periods or Missing Cycles (for women)

If your cycle has become unpredictable or has stopped altogether, it could be a sign that your hormones are out of sync or that you could be entering perimenopause. Irregular periods (or missing periods) can happen to women as they age. At Aesthetica, we can create a personalized treatment plan tailored to you based on your lab results and lifestyle.

How Do I Know If It’s Hormones?

The only way to know for sure if your hormone levels are imbalanced is through comprehensive lab testing and an in-depth consultation with an experienced provider. At Aesthetica, we specialize in hormone health and offer advanced testing and personalized treatment plans. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or low testosterone, our nurse practitioners are here to guide you every step of the way.

Optimizing your hormones as you age can also help prevent disease processes such as osteoporosis, heart disease, and more. If you relate to several of the symptoms above and they’re interfering with your quality of life, it’s worth scheduling a hormone wellness consultation.

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Aesthetica is a premier medical spa in Pleasant Grove, Utah with over 15 years of experience. If you think your hormone levels may be out of balance, you're not alone—and you don’t have to keep struggling with the symptoms alone. Our experienced Nurse Practitioners are here to help you with your hormone replacement therapy journey! Contact us today to take the first step toward a healthier, happier life as you age.

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