What Are The Pros And Cons Of Hormone Replacement Therapy

There are different pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). People usually partake in HRT when their hormone levels drop to a level where it is impacting their health in physical, emotional, mental and sexual ways.

The symptoms they can have can affect their lives and cause them to lose quality to their everyday existences. HRT can stop this. However, it is always good to be aware of the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy so that you know what you can possibly expect.

We are going to discuss the benefits and side effects of HRT in regards to the following:

After a hysterectomy
Osteoporosis
Menopause
General health

The following charts should give a great idea of how HRT can impact a person who is committed to the process and is working with a reputable clinic with consummate professionals. There are quite a few pros and cons of natural hormone replacement therapy.

We are going to start with the benefits and risks of HRT for mostly female issue such as after a hysterectomy, for osteoporosis and for menopause. We will then discuss the pros and cons of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for both males and females.

The pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy after hysterectomy

There is usually a sudden onset of menopausal symptoms after a woman has had a hysterectomy. When the removal of ones ovaries takes place (called salpingo-oophorectomy) usually within 48 hours to a few weeks after surgery, symptoms will start to happen. Levels of hormones drop and this is what causes the issues.

Experts say that HRT for women after a hysterectomy is very common and suitable. Once the hormones causing the problems are naturally and safely replaced and balanced, the symptoms stay away. This kind of treatment is only legal and safe; however, after testing takes place and a woman is in otherwise good health.

There are main pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy after hysterectomy. Some of the pro are: the improvement of sexual libido and desire, the lessening of vaginal dryness and the occurrence of natural vaginal lubrication. HRT can lessen mood swings, irritability, anxiety and depression and it reduces the risk of osteoporosis. Some of the cons are: allergic reactions, swelling, irritation at injection site, nausea, vomiting, rash, hives, blemishes and even some more serious issues that are rare, but will be discussed later.

The pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy for osteoporosis

When hormone levels drop with age, bone mineral density reduces. This can lead to weak and brittle bones that have a greater chance of fracturing or breaking. This loss of bone mass is called osteoporosis. The main benefit of HRT for bone health is stronger bones that can lead to less risk for the disease that causes bones to break easily. The cons are the same as above.

The pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy after menopause

Once again the cons of HRT are the same for any issue related to the loss of hormones due to the natural aging process. The pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy during menopause should be learned to be a fully educated consumer. Here are the pros of HRT for menopause: less hot flashes, less night sweats, less danger of developing weak bones and osteoporosis and less vaginal dryness, less uncomfortable sexual relations and a higher sexual desire.

What Are The Pros Of Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Chart

Of all of the pros and cons on hormone replacement therapy, here is a comprehensive chart of the benefits of this kind of natural treatment in general. If a patient follows their treatment plan exactly as written and adheres to their prescription written by our licensed doctors, they should get great results.

The Pros Of Hormone	Replacement Therapy

Increased energy	Bursting vigor and vitality
Increased endurance and stamina levels	An overall better emotional stability
Less depression	Less anxiety
Less irritability	Less agitation
Less mood swings	Less anger outbursts
Less body, muscle and joint pain	Less of a mental foggy feeling
Better concentration and focus	Better memory
Better sleeping patterns	Less sleep disturbances
The elimination of erectile dysfunction	Stronger erections
Longer lasting erections	Stronger orgasms
Longer lasting orgasms	More desire for sex and an increase in libido
Less vaginal dryness	Less hot flashes
Less night sweats	Lower cholesterol levels
Lower triglyceride levels	Lower risk for heart attack or stroke
Less risk for developing diabetes	The ability to manage diabetes better
A stronger immune system	Less instances of getting sick with colds or the flu
Faster healing from sickness	Faster healing of injuries
Stronger bone density	Less chance for bone fractures or breaks
Less risk for developing osteoporosis	Stronger skin elasticity
Less facial wrinkles	Less appearance of crow’s feet
Less sagging skin	A fresher and healthier glow to the skin
Less appearance of cellulite	Weight loss (especially fat around the belly)
Muscle gain	Better ability to recover after physical activity
Hair growth	Nail growth
Balding will slow	Organ growth

These are all pros and cons of male hormone replacement therapy and female HRT as well, respectively. HRT is for both genders, as aging does not disqualify either sex from losing hormone levels and experiencing the symptoms that go along with that.

When talking about specifically females, there are definite menopausal symptoms that can be rectified with HRT treatment. Men will experience some of the same issues as well. This is why is important to learn all about the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy for menopause and in general, the pros of hormone replacement therapy.

What Are The Cons Of Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Chart

In our discussion about what are pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy, we talked about the benefits so far. Now we must discuss the cons of therapy; things that could go wrong. It is important to be educated about these issues. When working with a clinic that is well versed in this kind of innovative medicine, negative side effects are very rare, but they can occur.

Possible Negative Side Effects	Of Hormone Replacement Therapy

Nausea	Vomiting
Stomach cramping	Indigestion
Bad breath	Fruity smell to breath
Dry mouth	Ulcers in the mouth
Rash	Hives
Blemishes	Chest pain
Chest pressure	Blurry vision
Shortness of breath	Dizziness
Swelling of gums	Swelling of hands, legs, ankles or feet
Redness at injection site	Swelling of mouth or tongue
Itching at injection site	Irregular heart beat
Irritation at injection site	Bleeding gums
Toothache	Sleeplessness
Fatigue and lethargy	Lack of energy
Depression	Anxiety
Irritability	Agitation
Moodiness	Mental fogginess
Bleeding gums	Difficulty focusing or concentrating
A dizzy feeling	A numb feeling
Paranoia	Breast pain (in men)
Dark colored urine or stool	Cramping
Swelling of breasts	A deeper male voice
Ejaculations issues	Shrinking of the testicles
Male patterned balding	Flatulence

Being aware of both the pros of hormone replacement therapy and the cons as well is important when going into HRT, as with any other kind of treatment. Being aware of negative side effects does not mean that they will happen to you, but awareness can make you ready to face them and take care of them if they do.