Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy can be an effective way to ease symptoms caused by changing estrogen and progesterone levels during perimenopause and menopause. At About Women By Women, you receive expert OB/GYN care from providers who understand what this transition can truly feel like.
We offer FDA-approved hormone replacement therapy across our Wellesley, Natick, Millis, and Walpole offices.
What Hormone Therapy Is & How It Helps
Hormone therapy is a medical treatment that restores a balanced level of hormones in your body when it does not produce enough. It can help reduce menopause and perimenopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, sleep disruption, and mood shifts.
At About Women By Women, we offer personalized, evidence-based hormone therapy options to help regulate hormone levels in a safe, consistent way. We use FDA-approved hormone replacement therapy options to support healthy function in midlife and after menopause.
We do not use compounded “bioidentical” hormones. This means you receive treatment that has been tested, standardized, and aligned with established safety guidelines.
How We Provide Hormone Therapy Care
Your OB/GYN consultation is designed to feel comfortable, clear, and unrushed, so you can focus on understanding your options and making decisions that feel right for you. Our approach is centered on thoughtful evaluation and careful attention to your comfort and well-being.
Our all-female OB/GYN team offers care that is respectful, unhurried, and focused on helping you understand your choices. These treatments may involve addressing symptoms like vaginal dryness, burning, recurrent discomfort, or pain with intercourse.
Talking about vaginal symptoms can feel awkward elsewhere. Our all-female team creates a space where you can openly discuss sensitive symptoms and concerns without feeling judged or awkward. Our multilingual clinicians also provide care in Spanish, Greek, and Russian, so communication is clear and comfortable.
Hormone Therapy Options We Offer
At About Women By Women, we provide multiple evidence-based hormone therapy options to choose from based on your symptoms and health.
We walk you through how each option works, how often it’s used, and what to expect, making sure you feel informed and comfortable before starting treatment.
We offer vaginal estrogen in the form of creams, tablets, and rings, to help restore moisture, elasticity, and comfort. These are low-dose vaginal estrogen therapies and may be a good fit if you prefer local hormonal treatment rather than systemic exposure to the whole body.
Oral hormone therapy can help relieve hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, and mood symptoms caused by hormonal imbalance. Our OB/GYN will review whether this approach is appropriate based on your medical history and overall health.
Dosing is personalized, and follow-up is always accessible if adjustments are needed.
Transdermal options, including patches and gels, offer a steady absorption of estrogen through the skin. These treatments can be well-suited for women who:
- Prefer low and consistent dosing
- Want to avoid oral medications
- Have certain risk factors where patches may be safer
For some patients, relief may come from combining systemic and local treatments. For example, a patch for hot flashes may be used with a vaginal hormonal cream for dryness or pain.
In such cases, we explain how the treatments work together, make sure treatment options are safe to combine, and adjust your plan based on how you feel over time.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Hormone Therapy?
You may be a good candidate for hormone therapy if you are experiencing any of the following.
Moderate or severe hot flashes or night sweats
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New sleep difficulties that accompany hormonal change
Low energy, irritability, or decreased sense of well-being connected to a hormonal imbalance
Hormone therapy may also be considered if you’ve had a hysterectomy, experienced an early or surgical menopause, or are at high risk for osteoporosis.
How We Ensure Safe & Effective HRT
Before beginning hormone therapy, our OB/GYNs complete a careful evaluation to make sure treatment is safe, appropriate, and tailored to your needs.
A Careful, Thorough First Evaluation
Your care begins with a thoughtful, careful evaluation led by an all-female OB/GYN team that takes time to understand your health and symptoms.
During your evaluation, we:
- Review your medical history, current medications, and any health conditions.
- Talk through your symptoms, lifestyle, and what you hope to improve.
- Explain each treatment option in clear language.
- Order lab tests when helpful to clarify hormone levels or rule out other causes of your symptoms.
Our on-site lab testing services allow us to complete your workup quickly.
Ongoing Support to Keep You Safe
Once you begin hormone therapy, we stay closely connected. Your provider checks in regularly to make sure the dose is right and that you’re feeling the changes you hoped for. Our follow-up includes:
- Regular visits to see how you're doing
- Dose adjustments when needed
- Simple symptom tracking to understand what’s working
Results You May Experience With Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy can create noticeable improvements in how you feel day to day. You may notice:
Hot flashes and night sweats often ease, allowing you to feel more comfortable at home, at work, and during sleep.
Vaginal estrogen can restore moisture and softness to the tissue, which may reduce dryness, irritation, or pain during intercourse.
When symptoms like night sweats or sudden warmth decrease, it becomes easier to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake with more energy.
You may notice fewer emotional swings, less irritability, and improved concentration when hormonal fluctuations are balanced.
Hormone Therapy in the MetroWest Area, MA
If you are experiencing symptoms that may be related to hormonal changes, we are here to help. You deserve relief that restores your comfort and confidence.
To schedule a consultation, please call us at (781) 263-0033 or request an appointment online.
