Hormone Replacement Therapy

Wellness in Shelby, NC

Quick Overview

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective treatment for adults who experience moderate to severe symptoms of a hormone imbalance.
High-quality supplemental hormone patches, creams, and injections can be used to stabilize your hormone levels and help you find fast and lasting relief from mood swings, fatigue, and other hormone-related symptoms.
You may be a candidate for hormone replacement therapy if you have persistent symptoms of a hormone imbalance that you can’t manage with lifestyle and diet changes.

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About Hormone Replacement Therapy

When hormone levels become unbalanced, they can affect your energy, mood, sleep, weight, and overall sense of well-being. At Wellness by Design, Dr. Zuniga and his team offer personalized hormone therapy for adult women and men to help restore balance and relieve symptoms related to hormonal changes. Depending on your needs, treatment may include oral medications, patches, creams, injections, or pellet therapy to provide a plan that fits your body and your lifestyle.

Low Testosterone is associated with:
-17% increased risk of cardiovascular disease
-50% increased risk of bone fractures
-52% increased risk of diabetes
-69% increased risk of Obesity
-86% increased risk of Depression
-6x increased risk of male infertility
-1.5-2x increased risk of mortality

Hormone Replacement Therapy Q&A

When should I consider hormone replacement therapy?

You may be a candidate for hormone replacement therapy if you have persistent symptoms of a hormone imbalance that do not improve with lifestyle changes, nutrition, sleep optimization, or exercise. Common symptoms can include the following:

Men: Common Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency

Symptom	Common Signs
Low energy	Fatigue, low stamina, low motivation
Low sex drive	Decreased libido, less interest in intimacy
Sexual performance	Erectile dysfunction, fewer morning erections
Mood changes	Irritability, low mood, trouble focusing
Body changes	Weight gain, more body fat, loss of muscle mass
Hair/physical changes	Hair thinning, decreased strength, slower recovery
Joint discomfort	Joint pain, inflammation, general aches

Women: Common Symptoms of Estrogen and/or Testosterone Deficiency

Symptom	Common Signs
Low energy	Fatigue, low motivation, reduced stamina
Mood changes	Mood swings, irritability, trouble concentrating
Low sex drive	Decreased libido, reduced sexual satisfaction
Body changes	Weight gain, loss of muscle tone, reduced strength
Hair/skin changes	Hair thinning, dry skin
Hormonal changes	Irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats
Vaginal/sexual health	Vaginal dryness, pain with sex, reduced lubrication
Joint discomfort	Joint pain, inflammation, body aches

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