Hormone Replacement Therapy Houston
Balance Your Life
From Within
- Treating thousands of patients with hormone therapy
- Care from a board-certified surgeon and nurse practitioner
The Life You Want to Live
Is Within Reach
Safe and Effective Hormones
When you choose Northwest Endosurgical for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you can benefit from safe bioidentical hormone therapy. Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are derived from plants and are chemically identical to natural hormones produced by the human body. With natural hormones, our patients can avoid the side effects that are often associated with synthetic hormones.
A Continuum of Care
Dr. Matthew St. Laurent is dedicated to helping each of his patients achieve long-term success. Whether you’ve undergone bariatric surgery with him or you’re simply looking for ways to alleviate the symptoms of menopause, perimenopause, or andropause, choosing Dr. St. Laurent for your care means you have a team of medical professionals on your side.
Find Balance With HRT
Contact Northwest Endosurgical in Houston, TX, Today
Your hormones are responsible for regulating many functions within your body. When your hormone levels fall, you can experience physical and emotional symptoms. HRT can help you find balance and live more comfortably as you enter into the next stage of life. Houston patients trust Dr. St. Laurent with their HRT because he:
- Is a board-certified general surgeon who holds himself to the highest ethical standards
- Screens patients carefully to determine if they’re good candidates for HRT
- Creates custom blends of hormones for each patient to target their unique concerns and provide maximum benefits
If you’re going through menopause, perimenopause, or andropause and want relief for your adverse symptoms, hormone replacement therapy can provide the results you desire. To get started, reach out to our Houston bariatric surgery office.
"I recommend, without reservation, to anyone in need of gastric surgery to meet with Dr St Laurent."
Dianna T.
Suzanne - Actual Patient
HRT Can Improve Comfort
As we age, we start producing lower amounts of hormones, which can lead to a variety of uncomfortable effects in both men and women. Hormone replacement therapy is designed to help restore hormonal balance and improve a patient's quality of life.
At Northwest Endosurgical, we start many of our patients with small pellets inserted under the skin. These pellets contain estrogen or testosterone hormones that are continuously released over time. Dr. St. Laurent will create a custom blend of hormones that addresses your unique needs.
The procedure for inserting these pellets takes only a few minutes. There is no downtime, so patients can resume their normal activities immediately. However, you should avoid strenuous exercise for about a week. No follow-up visits are required and our patients can enjoy longer-lasting results than they would experience with other treatments.
The HRT Procedure Is Quick and Offers Lasting Benefits
Placing hormone pellets is a minimally invasive procedure that takes about two to five minutes to complete.
How do I know if I’m a candidate for HRT?
If you’re experiencing the symptoms of menopause, perimenopause, or andropause, you may be a good candidate for HRT. During a meeting with Dr. St. Laurent, our board-certified surgeon will learn more about your medical history, medications, body mass index, and symptoms to determine if hormone replacement therapy is right for you.
Who shouldn’t take HRT?
Dr. St. Laurent may decide hormone replacement therapy isn’t right for you if you have or have had abnormal vaginal bleeding, liver disease, blood clots, stroke, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or uterine cancer.
How long will I need HRT?
Most patients will need HRT for five years or less, but there’s no set length of time, and your treatment will be unique to you, your symptoms, and your preferences. Dr. St. Laurent will monitor you throughout your treatment to ensure your plan meets your needs and remains safe. Adjustments can be made to your plan as needed.
Are there side effects?
Side effects of HRT include irregular vaginal bleeding, mood swings, breast tenderness, bloating, and headaches. These side effects should resolve on their own within a few months and don’t require you to stop HRT. If your side effects are bothering you, contact Dr. St. Laurent and he can adjust your dose of estrogen or testosterone.
Are hormonal imbalances dangerous?
Andropause and menopause are natural parts of life, but a sudden drop in hormones can be dangerous. This drop can predispose men and women to colorectal cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease, and other age-related conditions. Systemic hormone therapy can help lower the risk of these conditions.
Our retention rate for hormone therapy patients is greater than 95%. Once patients start their hormone therapy, they typically return for follow-ups because of the improvement in their quality of life.
