As we age, our bodies undergo natural changes, including a decline in hormone production during menopause in women and andropause in men. However, this shift may not occur smoothly, and your body may be thrown out of balance as hormone levels fluctuate. As a result, you may experience changes in your sleep habits, fatigue, low mood, mood swings, loss of muscle mass, difficulty losing weight (or even unexpected weight gain), and loss of libido, among other symptoms. These issues are not part of a normal aging process, and they can be alleviated with hormone replacement therapy to bring your body back into balance.

The process of transitioning is highly personalized to every individual. However, many transgender and nonbinary patients will choose to include gender affirming hormone therapy as part of their transition process. This type of hormone therapy can help you better align with your gender identity, so you can enjoy a higher quality of life with improved psychological and social functioning. El Con Health and Wellness Center emphasizes a personalized approach in every aspect of patient care, including hormone therapy for transgender individuals.