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How can I tell if my hormones are off?
Signs or symptoms of a hormonal imbalance
- weight gain.
- a hump of fat between the shoulders.
- unexplained, and sometimes sudden, weight loss.
- fatigue.
- muscle weakness.
- muscle aches, tenderness, and stiffness.
- pain, stiffness, or swelling in your joints.
- increased or decreased heart rate.
What is the best time to take HRT morning or night?
Thus nausea can be reduced by taking the HRT tablet at night with food instead of in the morning, or by changing from tablets to another type of HRT such as transdermal patches.
How to know if you need hormone replacement therapy?
Physical Signs of Being Unwell.
How effective is hormone replacement therapy?
The effectiveness of hormone replacement can decline in some women after long-term use. A number of studies have also found that the combined effects of estrogen/androgen replacement therapy can increase libido and arousal over estrogen alone.
What should you know about hormone replacement therapy?
HRT is not right for everyone. There is some concern that taking estrogen may cause cancer of the endometrium (end-o-mee-tree-um). Any vaginal bleeding should be carefully watched if you choose not to take progestin. There does seem to be a link between HRT and breast cancer. Your caregiver will help you decide if you can safely take HRT.
What to expect after hormone replacement therapy?
Decreased libido. This will begin one to three months after starting treatment.