What Is Hormone Therapy — and Is It Right for Me?

Jun 9

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and wondering whether hormone therapy might help, you’re not alone — and you’re asking the right question.

Hormone therapy (HT), also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), is a well-studied and highly personalized treatment option used to relieve symptoms caused by shifting or declining estrogen and progesterone levels.

💡 What is Hormone Therapy?

Hormone therapy replaces the estrogen (and sometimes progesterone) that your body no longer produces regularly during perimenopause and menopause. It can be delivered through:

Pills
Skin patches
Creams or gels
Vaginal rings or tablets

There are systemic options (which treat the whole body) and localized options (focused on vaginal or urinary symptoms).

🌙 What symptoms can it help?

HT can be especially effective for:

Hot flashes and night sweats
Vaginal dryness or discomfort
Sleep disturbances
Mood changes
Brain fog or low energy

For many, these symptoms are more than just “annoying” — they’re life-disrupting.

👩‍⚕️ Is Hormone Therapy safe?

For most healthy women under age 60 and within 10 years of menopause, HT is considered a safe and effective option— especially when symptoms are moderate to severe. But it’s not for everyone.

HT may not be recommended if you’ve had certain cancers, blood clots, liver disease, or other specific conditions.

🩺 How femcare.org can help

At femcare.org, we provide:

Hormone testing
Virtual consults with experienced women’s health providers
Personalized treatment plans — including whether HT is right for you

We help you weigh the benefits, risks, and alternatives so you can make the best decision for your body and lifestyle.

💗 Feeling better isn’t a luxury — it’s your right.

Book your hormone consultation today at femcare.org

Jessica Angerstein