Hormone Replacement Therapy Dubai (HRT) for Menopause
Menopause is a natural and significant transition in a woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive years. While it’s a universal experience, the journey is unique for every woman. It is often accompanied by symptoms that can profoundly impact daily life and overall well-being.
Symptoms like hot flashes, disturbed sleep, mood changes, and vaginal discomfort can significantly affect your daily life.
Dr Aparna Gumma understands these challenges intimately. She aims to empower women to navigate menopause comfortably and confidently, ensuring their vitality and quality of life remain uncompromised.
One of the most effective and widely discussed solutions for managing menopausal symptoms is hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
As a dedicated specialist in women’s health, Dr Aparna Gumma offers comprehensive and personalised hormone replacement therapy Dubai to help you find relief and thrive through this natural life stage.
Understanding hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy Dubai (also known as HRT replacement or HRT therapy) involves supplementing the hormones that your body naturally produces less of during menopause, primarily estrogen and often progesterone.
As the ovaries produce less estrogen, women may begin to experience the common symptoms of menopause. By reintroducing these hormones, HRT aims to alleviate these symptoms and address the underlying hormonal imbalance.
HRT is not a “one-size-fits-all” solution. It is a highly individualised hormone treatment for menopause, tailored to each woman’s specific symptoms, medical history, and preferences.
The transformative benefits of HRT treatment
The benefits of HRT extend far beyond simply managing hot flashes. When prescribed appropriately by an experienced professional like Dr Aparna Gumma, hormone replacement therapy can offer significant relief and long-term advantages:
Relief from vasomotor symptoms: HRT effectively reduces hot flashes and night sweats, improving comfort and sleep.
Better sleep: By easing night sweats and hormone-related sleep issues, HRT promotes deeper, more restful sleep.
Mood support: HRT can help stabilise mood and reduce irritability, anxiety, and depression during menopause.
Improved vaginal health: Local estrogen therapy relieves dryness, itching, and pain from vaginal atrophy.
Bone protection: HRT helps prevent bone loss and lowers the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
Healthier skin and hair: Estrogen in HRT supports skin elasticity and hydration and may reduce hair thinning.
Reduced health risks: When started early, HRT may lower the risk of conditions like heart disease in suitable women.
Types of hormone replacement therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Dubai helps relieve menopause symptoms by supplementing the body’s declining hormone levels. There are two main types of HRT, and the best option for you depends on your medical history, symptoms, and whether or not you’ve had a hysterectomy.
1. Estrogen-only therapy
For patients who’ve undergone a hysterectomy, estrogen-only therapy is the usual course of treatment. Without a uterus, there’s no risk of estrogen causing thickening of the uterine lining, so progesterone isn’t needed.
Forms of estrogen:
- Oral pills – Taken by mouth.
- Skin patches – Applied directly to the skin.
- Topical gels – Rubbed onto the skin.
- Vaginal rings – Inserted and worn in the vagina.
- Vaginal creams – Applied to the vaginal area.
- Vaginal tablets – Inserted into the vagina.
- Skin sprays – Applied to the arm.
2. Combination therapy (Estrogen + Progesterone)
If you still have your uterus, a combined therapy of estrogen and progesterone (or progestin) is usually advised, since estrogen by itself can lead to excessive uterine lining growth and increase cancer risk.
Adding progesterone helps protect the uterus by keeping the lining in check.
Available forms:
- Pills
- Skin patches and topical gel
- Hormonal IUDs (intrauterine devices) along with patches or gel preparation
How hormone treatment for menopause delivered?
HRT treatment varies between systemic and local forms, depending on the symptoms and intensity.
Systemic HRT
- Delivers hormones through the bloodstream to the entire body.
- Best for relieving symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and more.
- Examples: Pills, patches, sprays, and gels.
Local HRT
- Targets specific areas, such as the vagina, to relieve symptoms like dryness or discomfort.or recurrent urinary symptoms
- It uses a lower hormone dose than systemic therapy.
- Examples: Vaginal creams, tablets, and rings.
Choosing the right therapy
Your healthcare provider will help you select the safest and most effective option based on:
- Your age
- Your symptoms
- Whether you’ve had a hysterectomy
- Your overall health and risk factors
- Family history
Always follow your doctor’s advice, and never start HRT without a professional evaluation. Dr Aparna Gumma will help you determine the most appropriate type and delivery method based on your needs and health profile.
Is HRT right for you? Important considerations
While HRT treatment offers remarkable benefits, it’s not suitable for everyone. Dr Aparna Gumma emphasises a thorough evaluation before recommending HRT. This includes:
Detailed medical history: Discuss your personal and family medical history, including any history of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, blood clots, stroke, heart disease, or liver disease.
Physical examination: This includes a blood pressure check and breast examinationand pelvic assessment.
Blood tests: For checking hormone balance and overall wellness.
Factors that might make HRT unsuitable or require careful consideration include:
- A personal history of certain types of breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers.
- A past record of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack.
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding.
- Active liver disease.
Women who are healthy and experiencing notable menopausal symptoms, particularly within a decade of menopause or before turning 60, often find that the benefits of HRT outweigh the potential risks.
However, careful ongoing monitoring is always part of Dr Aparna Gumma’s comprehensive approach.
How does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) work?
Menopause happens when the ovaries slowly reduce their production of estrogen and progesterone.
This hormonal decline leads to common menopausal symptoms. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) helps by restoring these essential hormones.
How often do you take hormone replacement therapy?
Treatment typically begins with the lowest effective dose—just enough to relieve symptoms. For those who experience early menopause (before age 40), higher doses may be needed to match the body’s natural hormone levels for that age.
Estrogen-only therapy is taken daily and is available in several forms, including pills, skin patches, gels, sprays, vaginal rings, and creams. Together with your healthcare provider, you’ll find the best approach that fits your lifestyle and requirements.
Combination therapy ( Estrogen + progesterone) can be taken in two ways:
Continuous-combined therapy: Estrogen and progesterone are taken daily in the form that suits you best.
Cyclic (sequential) therapy: Estrogen is taken daily, while progesterone is added for 12–15 days each month, often in pill form.
HRT is not a one-size-fits-all treatment since everyone’s symptoms, health background, and preferences differ. Dr Aparna Gumma will create a personalised plan tailored specifically to you.
Reclaim your balance and comfort during menopause
Menopause doesn’t have to mean discomfort or disruption. With Dr Aparna Gumma’s expert guidance and a customised HRT plan, you can manage your symptoms and embrace a healthier, more vibrant life.
Schedule your consultation today with Dr Aparna Gumma and begin your journey toward renewed well-being and lasting relief.
About Dr Aparna
Dr Aparna Devi Gumma, female gynaecologist in Dubai, is one of the most trusted partners in women’s health with over 28 years of expertise as an Ob-Gyn and Advanced Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgeon.
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