When your hormones are out of balance, your body lets you know. For both men and women, their hormone levels fluctuate as they age. This can mean irritability, emotional changes, and one of the most common symptoms: hot flashes.
Hot flashes are often uncomfortable and interrupt daily activities and sleep patterns. If you experience hot flashes and want relief, try hot flash treatment in Canton with hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Keep reading to discover Vital Balance 10’s comprehensive approach to hot flashes and how we help our clients live comfortably and feel like themselves again.
What Causes Hot Flashes?
According to research, there’s a connection between sex hormones and body temperature. Women create 2 primary sex hormones: estrogen and progesterone. Men create one primary sex hormone, testosterone.
When these hormone levels are out of balance, before, during, or after menopause (for women) or andropause (for men), the body has a difficult time regulating its temperature. This causes hot flashes.
Perimenopause
The beginning stage of the menopausal process, perimenopause, is also known as the menopause transition. For some women, this stage begins 8 to 10 years before menopause, when the ovaries produce less estrogen and progesterone.
As this process continues, your body transitions to mark the end of your reproductive years. This leads to irregular periods, mood swings, low libido, and can mark the start of hot flashes.
Menopause
On average, women experience menopause at age 52. During this natural change, your ovaries shrink and stop producing estrogen and releasing eggs. This process is responsible for menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes. Your provider diagnoses menopause when you have not had a period for 12 consecutive months.
Postmenopause
After menopause, you enter postmenopause, or the rest of your life without a menstrual cycle. Your body no longer releases eggs (ovulates), and your hormone levels remain low. Many women, but not all, see menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes, disappear or become milder in this stage.
While a common reason for women’s hot flashes, you do not have to struggle through hormone fluctuations alone. With hormone replacement therapy, we provide hot flash treatment in Canton to help women feel like themselves during each stage of their lives.
Andropause
After age 40, men’s testosterone levels decrease around 1% a year. Often called the “male menopause,” andropause refers to the decline in testosterone as men age. This decline causes many similar symptoms in males, as menopause does in females. Men might experience fatigue, low libido, hot flashes, and sexual dysfunction.
Other Reasons for Hot Flashes
While hormonal imbalances are the most common cause of a hot flash, people can experience them for unrelated reasons as well. Hot flashes can happen when your body temperature changes because of:
- Stress
- Medication use
- Caffeinated or alcoholic beverages
- Warm environments
- Taking a hot shower or bath
What Does a Hot Flash Feel Like?
There isn’t a universal “feeling” for a hot flash, but usually the sensation consists of heat in the face, neck, and chest, along with flushed skin or sweating. The intensity and duration of a hot flash differ from person to person. For most individuals, the average hot flash lasts between 1 and 5 minutes.
Our Approach: How We Treat Hot Flashes With HRT and TRT
For hot flash treatment in Canton, our team uses hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for men. Through understanding your unique needs and goals with hormone therapy, we can find the best solution for your hot flashes.
Addressing the Root of Your Symptoms With a Consultation
Your initial intake with our founder, Jennifer McClain, is free. She discusses what you need to know about HRT or TRT and helps you decide if this treatment is the right fit for you.
During your official consultation, a member of our team sits down with you for 60 to 90 minutes to talk about your goals with hormone therapy. We discuss the severity of your hot flashes, your medical history, and how hormone therapy can be a positive addition to your wellness journey.
Once our providers have a good understanding of your starting point, we order labs to see a full breakdown of your hormone levels. This helps us determine how we can implement HRT or TRT and in which ways they will work best with your body. We also let you know the risks and ways your body may react to hormone therapy so we can make the most educated decisions about your health together.
Finding Your Unique Dose
After reviewing your labs and discussing the benefits of hormone therapy, we establish the appropriate dosage for you. Our methods of hormone therapy consist of:
- Injections that can be administered in our office or in your own home.
- Pills that you take by mouth, usually at the same time every day.
- Patches that stick to your skin and slowly release the proper dose of hormones.
- Topical creams that you apply to your skin.
Every form of hormone replacement therapy and testosterone replacement therapy comes with unique instructions and factors to pay attention to. We provide you with all the necessary information so you can feel empowered and informed about your journey.
Throughout the course of your hot flash treatment in Canton with HRT or TRT, we remain available to you always. Whether you want to book a check-up appointment or give our team a call, we are here to answer your questions and provide support.
Ongoing Maintenance and Support
After starting hormone replacement therapy or testosterone replacement therapy, you can begin to feel more energized, reduce hot flashes, and feel more like yourself again.
Over the next 12 months, we monitor, adjust, and tailor your dosage and method of administration based on how your body reacts. Since HRT and TRT work differently for each client, we discuss your results and how you are feeling, and what we can do to reach hormonal balance and effectively reduce your hot flashes.
We want you to feel confident and comfortable on this journey, so if something does not feel right, we can change it. This is a journey we navigate together, as our team helps balance hormones to reduce symptoms, like hot flashes and night sweats.
Answering Frequently Asked Questions
Navigating hormonal imbalances can be a tiring and frustrating journey. Our team wants to answer all your questions as they come, so you continue to feel assured in Vital Balance 10 and our hot flash treatment in Canton.
How long do I have to be on hormone replacement therapy for my hot flashes?
The duration of your HRT or TRT for hot flashes depends on your hormone imbalance and how your body reacts to the treatment. At Vital Balance 10, we start with a 12-month program where we observe how your body reacts to the therapy.
Over the next year, we continue to adjust the dosage of your HRT or TRT to ensure that you are getting the best out of treatment. If you do not see changes after starting, our team works with you to find the appropriate balance that improves your symptoms.
After we have found what works best for you, your hormone therapy journey can go on indefinitely.
What should I do while on HRT or TRT?
Maintaining healthy habits during your HRT or TRT plan can improve the benefits of the process. Our team educates you on how to best prepare and maintain a healthy lifestyle during your hot flash treatment in Canton.
Our wellness experts recommend:
- Establishing healthy habits like eating a well-balanced diet and exercising regularly.
- Staying hydrated by drinking half of your body weight in ounces of water daily.
- Talk with Jennifer or your provider at VB10 if you are planning on starting any new medication. This allows us to guide you on proper medication use while on hormone replacement therapy.
- Refrain from drinking regularly or using any tobacco to prevent any disruptions in the body.
What can I pair my hormone therapy with to enhance my wellness journey?
If you are looking for an all-encompassing provider to help you meet your wellness goals, Vital Balance 10 can help you. For those on HRT or TRT for hot flash treatment in Canton, we recommend pairing the following services to improve your overall wellness:
- Emsella: The Emsella chair increases pelvic floor strength to reduce urinary incontinence and improve sexual wellness.
- Peptide therapy: If you struggle with fatigue, low metabolism, or are looking for anti-aging benefits, we can use peptide therapy to meet all of your goals.
- Weight loss: Many individuals undergoing hormonal changes experience weight gain. If you are looking for dietary guidance, medications, or injections, allow VB10 to help you on your weight loss journey.
No matter what your goals are with your wellness, our team is dedicated to finding the most effective solution for you, so you can feel like a 10 again.
Feel Like Yourself Again With Hot Flash Treatment
In Canton, we help clients reach their full wellness potential through our personalized and compassionate services. If you struggle with hot flashes and other symptoms of hormonal imbalances, our team can help you live life comfortably and happily again.
Request an appointment to discuss your concerns with Jennifer. She takes the time to understand you and creates a personalized wellness plan alongside the other caring members of our team.
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