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Women’s Health

DocHigh is here to support you through your perimenopausal and menopause journey. Symptoms of menopause can impact your quality of life. Let our team see if hormone therapy is an option for you.

Our Services

Doc High: Women’s Health is dedicated to providing patients with individualized
treatment plans customized to provide the most benefits with the least side effects. HRT
is not recommended for everyone, but there are alternative treatment available. We are here to help you find one that works for you!

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Estrogen Pills

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Estrogen/Progestin Pills

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Estrogen & Estrogen/ Progestin Skin patches

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Estrogen Cream

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SERMs

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Scream Cream

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Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone replacement therapy offers relief from many menopause and perimenopause symptoms.

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Hot Flashes & Night Sweats

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Sleep Difficulty

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Skin & Hair Changes

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Vaginal dryness & Painful sex

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Libido change

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Mood Swings, Anxiety & Depression

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Brain & Memory Fog

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Joint Pain & Bone Loss

What Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Used For?

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is commonly used to alleviate symptoms of menopause in women, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. It can also help improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. In addition, bioidentical hormones
have been shown to improve cognitive function and memory in both men and women.
Furthermore, this therapy can be beneficial for individuals with hormonal imbalances caused by conditions such as thyroid disorders or adrenal fatigue. By restoring hormone levels to their natural state, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help regulate metabolism, improve immune function, and enhance overall quality of life.
DocHigh is here to support you through your perimenopausal and menopause journey. Symptoms of menopause can impact your quality of life. Let our team see fi hormone therapy is an option for you.

Estrogen Pills

Estrogen treatment in the form of pills is a common method of hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women. Examples of estrogen pills include Premarin, Estrace, and Estratab. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions for dosing, as most pills are taken once a day without food. These pills can help alleviate symptoms of menopause and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. While there are newer methods available, oral estrogen medication remains the most well-studied form of estrogen therapy.

Estrogen/Progestin Pills

Hormone replacement therapy in pill form, which combines estrogen and progestin to help reduce or alleviate premenopausal or menopausal symptoms. Estrogen helps reduce hot flashes, vaginal discomfort, and urinary issues, while also preventing osteoporosis. Progestin is added to reduce the risk of uterine cancer. Together, these hormones work to improve the quality of life for women experiencing menopausal symptoms.

Estrogen/Progestin Skin Patches

Estrogen treatment through skin patches is a popular form of hormone replacement therapy. Brands like Alora, Climara, Estraderm, and VivelleDot offer convenient options for women experiencing menopausal symptoms. Menostar, with a lower estrogen dose, is specifically used to reduce osteoporosis risk. The patches are easy to use and provide benefits similar to oral therapy without the risk of liver complications. Studies show that skin-absorbed estrogen poses no increased risk of blood clots compared to oral treatments. Overall, skin patches offer a safe and effective option for managing menopause symptoms.

Estrogen Cream

Estrogen treatment through topical creams, gels, and sprays offers a convenient and effective way to deliver estrogen directly into the bloodstream. These treatments are safer for individuals with liver and cholesterol issues compared to oral estrogen. Vaginal suppositories, rings, and creams are specifically designed to alleviate vaginal dryness and discomfort during intercourse. Studies have shown that these treatments are more effective in treating vaginal symptoms of menopause than other forms of estrogen therapy. Overall, these localized treatments provide relief without exposing the entire body to high doses of estrogen, making them a safe option for women who cannot take systemic therapy.

SERMs

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) have revolutionized the treatment of breast cancer, osteoporosis, and postmenopausal symptoms. These drugs can act as both estrogen agonists and antagonists, depending on the target tissue. Raloxifene, lasofoxifene, and bazedoxifene are among the SERMs developed for treatment. The key difference among these drugs is their endometrial safety. Compared to bisphosphonates for osteoporosis, SERMs are recommended for postmenopausal women with a family history of breast cancer. Raloxifene is widely used in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, with ongoing studies comparing its advantages with bazedoxifene. Research on long-term safety is ongoing to ensure the efficacy of SERMs in treating osteoporosis and other conditions related to hormonal changes in women.