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What doctor do I talk to about HRT?
There are Gynecologists, Urologists, Internists, and even Family Practice doctors that prescribe HRT. However, that is not the most important thing that a patient should consider when choosing a doctor for HRT. The most important thing is that the doctor specializes in HRT and has built their practice around it.
Does an endocrinologist do hormone therapy?
Endocrinology is the field of hormone-related diseases. An endocrinologist can diagnose and treat hormone problems and the complications that arise from them. Hormones regulate metabolism, respiration, growth, reproduction, sensory perception, and movement.
How do I ask my doctor about HRT?
Ask your doctor why he or she thinks a certain treatment is right for you, and what other options might be available if it doesn’t help. Ask about the side effects of HRT, and how long it may take for symptoms to subside. Having a plan may help you feel better about your decision.
Do you need a referral for HRT?
HRT is the process of using medications to change the hormones in the body. To start HRT, you will need 1 referral letter from a licensed mental health provider that addresses the WPATH Standards of Care guidelines.
When will a doctor put you on HRT?
You can usually begin HRT as soon as you start experiencing menopausal symptoms and will not usually need to have any tests first. However, a blood test to measure your hormone levels may be carried out if you’re aged 40 to 45.
Do you see an endocrinologist for HRT?
Being mindful of this interplay between hormones requires the skill of an endocrinologist who is the definitive hormone specialist. It is ideal when HRT is prescribed by an endocrinologist experienced in physiologic hormone replacement therapy.
What questions should I ask HRT?
Might I have problems when I stop taking HRT? Are there any serious side effects from HRT? Are there any long-term effects of taking HRT? Can you give me some other information (like a leaflet, DVD or a website) about treatment for menopausal symptoms?
Can you ask your doctor to put you on HRT?
If you would like to take HRT and you feel you would benefit from taking it then you should ask at your first appointment for a prescription of HRT. The majority of women benefit from taking HRT and women can start taking HRT during their perimenopause.
What questions should I ask about HRT?
Discuss the symptoms being experienced – consider whether they are likely to respond to HRT. Establish how much they are affecting the woman’s life. Bleeding – ask whether the woman is still having periods. If not, ask when her last period occurred.
What is informed consent in HRT?
Informed consent asks you to consider the expected benefits and the possible side effects of hormone therapy, so that you can decide with your medical provider, if hormone therapy is right for you.