Feel more like yourself through life’s hormonal changes with women’s hormone therapy at Roots Wellness. From hot flashes and night sweats to vaginal dryness, low libido, and changes in energy, we help you understand your hormones and explore treatment options tailored to your needs, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone replacement therapy when appropriate.
Restore Balance and Feel
Like Yourself Again
Your hormones influence everything from your menstrual cycle and reproductive health to sleep, mood, and sexual well-being. As estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, you may experience uncomfortable changes.
Women’s hormone therapy uses carefully selected hormonal treatments to address specific symptoms and hormone deficiencies. At Roots Wellness, we carefully evaluate your health history, symptoms, and relevant laboratory findings to determine whether estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or other hormonal treatments may be appropriate for you.
Signs of Hormonal Changes in Women:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Irregular menstrual periods
- Vaginal dryness or discomfort
- Sleep disturbances
- Mood changes and irritability
- Changes in sexual desire
- Difficulty concentrating
- Menopause-related discomfort
- Other symptoms associated with hormonal changes
How Does Women's Hormone Therapy Work?
Your hormone therapy plan begins with a consultation to discuss your symptoms, menstrual history, medical background, and wellness goals. Your provider may recommend blood work or specialized hormone assessments, including DUTCH testing when appropriate. Hormone testing isn’t necessary for every menopausal concern, so recommendations depend on your individual situation. Based on your evaluation, your provider explains suitable treatment options, including personalized dosing, follow-up care, and adjustments when needed.
Women's Hormone Therapy Options
Estrogen Therapy
Estrogen therapy replaces estrogen that declines during menopause. Available as patches, gels, creams, pills, and certain vaginal formulations, it can help relieve hot flashes, night sweats, and dryness. Systemic estrogen may also help prevent bone loss in appropriate patients.
Progesterone Therapy
Progesterone therapy is commonly prescribed alongside systemic estrogen for women who have a uterus. It helps protect the uterine lining from estrogen-related overgrowth. Oral progesterone is a bioidentical option that may also support sleep in some patients.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Testosterone plays a role in women’s sexual health, energy, mood, muscle function, and other aspects of well-being. For some women, testosterone therapy may help address low sexual desire and related concerns when clinically appropriate. At Roots Wellness, testosterone replacement options include injections, pellets, and creams. Your provider evaluates your symptoms, health history, and individual needs to determine whether treatment may be appropriate, with personalized dosing and ongoing monitoring.
DHEA Supplementation
DHEA is a hormone produced primarily by your adrenal glands and serves as a precursor to estrogen and testosterone. Prescription vaginal DHEA can help relieve certain menopause-related vaginal symptoms. Other DHEA supplements require careful evaluation.
Pregnenolone Supplementation
Pregnenolone is a hormone your body uses to produce progesterone, cortisol, and steroid hormones. Supplementation increases pregnenolone availability and supports these hormone-producing pathways. At Roots Wellness, your provider evaluates your hormonal health to determine whether supplementation is appropriate for your personalized treatment plan.
Benefits of Personalized Women's Hormone Therapy:
-
- Relief from hot flashes and night sweats
- Improved menopause-related sleep disturbances
- Reduced vaginal dryness and discomfort
- Support for sexual comfort
- Protection against bone loss with appropriate estrogen therapy
- Treatment tailored to your symptoms
- Multiple hormone delivery options
- Ongoing monitoring and personalized adjustments
- Support for sexual desire and libido when appropriate
Why Choose Roots Wellness for Women's Hormone Therapy?
At Roots Wellness, we understand that hormonal changes can feel different for every woman. That’s why your care starts with a conversation. Your provider reviews your symptoms, health history, and relevant test results before recommending treatment. Whether you’re considering estrogen, progesterone, or other hormone-related treatment options, we help you understand the benefits, limitations, and risks so you can make informed decisions.
FAQs
When Should I Consider Hormone Therapy?
You may consider hormone therapy if perimenopause or menopause are affecting your quality of life. Your provider reviews your symptoms and medical history to determine whether treatment is appropriate.
Do I Need Both Estrogen and Progesterone?
If you have a uterus and use systemic estrogen, you’ll generally need progesterone or another progestogen to protect your uterine lining. Women who’ve had a hysterectomy don’t require it.
Can Hormone Therapy Help With Vaginal Dryness?
Yes! Local vaginal estrogen and prescription vaginal DHEA can help relieve menopause-related dryness. Your provider can recommend an appropriate option based on your symptoms and health history.
Feel Like Yourself From the Roots Up
Hormonal changes are a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean you have to put up with uncomfortable symptoms. At Roots Wellness, we take the time to understand what you’re experiencing and create a personalized plan based on your needs. From estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone therapy to carefully evaluated supplementation, your care is guided by thoughtful medical assessment. Schedule your women’s hormone therapy in Thousand Oaks, CA, today!
