Is hormone replacement therapy right for you?

Are you experiencing hot flashes, sleep problems, irritability and mood swings? Chances are you are experiencing all the symptons of menopause. However,  just because menopause is a natural part of a woman's cycle of life doesn't mean it's always an easy transition. It is a challenge both physically and emotionally. Menopause occurs when a woman is over 50 years of age and has not had a period  in 12 months. Changes in the level of estrogen and progesterone causes these symptoms as well as, night sweats, sleep disturbances, vaginial dryness and pain during sex. 

Why is Hormon replacement therapy (HRT) right for you? HRT compensates for decreased levels of estrogen and progesterone and provides relief from these symptoms. HRT invovles using medically manufactured hormones from plants to replace the missing natural hormones in a woman who is in the menopause stage. HRT can not only provide relief from these difficult symptoms, but can help  with their overall health problems like bone loss and fractures.

If you want to know more about all the different types and forms of HRT and if you are tired from menopausal symptons please don't hesitate to contact us. Dr. Leng has over 20 years experience helping penopausal woman find relief and improve their overall health. 

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Dr. Vuthy Leng For patient-centered, family medical care, trust Vuthy Leng, MD, of Family Medicine Clinic in Lakewood and Federal Way, Washington. With more than 15 years of experience practicing family medicine, Dr. Leng cherishes the opportunity to help patients heal their minds, bodies, and souls. Dr. Leng graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and biochemistry. He attended Ross University Medical School in Miramar, Florida, and completed his residency in rural family medicine at West Virginia University. Empowering patients to take control of their own health and wellness is important to Dr. Leng. He provides each patient with the most up-to-date treatment options so they can make a well-informed decision about their wellness. He seeks to create a caring, trusting relationship with every patient he sees. Whether you need basic primary and preventive care, assistance after a car accident, aesthetic treatments, or hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Leng is available t