Hormone therapy is a treatment used for various medical conditions by supplementing hormones when the body isn’t producing enough or by limiting hormone levels to control cell growth.

1. Menopause Hormone Replacement
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years and comes with a significant drop in hormone levels. This can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, weight gain, sleep issues, and sexual dysfunction. Temporary hormone replacement therapy can ease these symptoms. Bioidentical hormone replacement is popular because it closely matches the body’s natural hormones, reducing side effects.

2. Prostate Cancer Treatment
For men with prostate cancer, hormone therapy can help by controlling hormone levels. Prostate cancer cells grow in response to androgens like testosterone. Anti-androgen hormones can stop the prostate from producing testosterone, which in turn helps stop the growth of cancer cells.

3. Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast cancer is another type of cancer influenced by hormones, particularly progesterone and estrogen. Some cancer cells have receptors that cause them to grow in the presence of these hormones. Hormone therapy can block these receptors, preventing the cancer cells from multiplying.

4. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition where women don’t produce enough estrogen and have increased androgen levels. Symptoms include excessive hair growth, acne, irregular periods, enlarged ovaries, and infertility. Hormone therapy helps restore the balance of hormones in the body.

5. Treatment for Growth Problems
Some children have low levels of growth hormone, which can result in short stature and delayed puberty. After evaluating their body chemistry, doctors may prescribe growth hormone injections to help them grow properly.

6. Low Testosterone in Men
As men age, their testosterone levels can drop, leading to symptoms like low energy, decreased sex drive, and depression. Testosterone replacement therapy can help alleviate these symptoms and improve quality of life.