What Are Hormones?

Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers, regulating energy, sleep, mood, metabolism, and sexual health. In midlife, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone play key roles beyond fertility—supporting brain health, heart protection, bone density, and emotional balance.

Estrogen

Estradiol does more than support reproduction—it fuels brain, heart, and bone health, keeps skin firm, and regulates sleep and temperature. When levels drop in perimenopause, hot flashes, brain fog, and anxiety can appear.

Progesterone

Progesterone balances estrogen, supporting calmer sleep, stable mood, reduced anxiety, and a healthy uterine lining. Micronized (bioidentical) progesterone is often used in BHRT to promote emotional well-being and physical health.

Testosterone

Testosterone isn’t just for men—women need it too, in smaller amounts. It supports libido, motivation, muscle tone, and cognitive sharpness. For some women, particularly those experiencing surgical menopause, long-term fatigue, or low libido – small, carefully tailored doses can make a significant difference.

Hormone Therapy

Hormonal changes in your 40s and 50s can impact nearly every part of your life—yet many women don’t realize these shifts could be influencing how they feel day to day.

Common reasons women start hormone therapy:

Hot flashes, night sweats, and disrupted sleep

Mood swings, irritability, and heightened anxiety

Brain fog, trouble focusing, and memory lapses

Low libido, vaginal dryness, and unexplained weight gain

How long does it take for hormone therapy to take effect?

Every woman’s response is unique. Many notice improvements within 2–6 weeks, often with better sleep and calmer mood first. Relief from hot flashes, improved energy, and sharper focus may take longer. Full benefits can take up to 3 months. At Hemma, treatment adjustments are guided not only by lab results but also by how you feel in daily life.

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