So while hormone replacement therapy cannot technically reverse the aging process, it can help to improve some of the most common signs of aging such as wrinkles, thinning hair, lower libido, and less energy.
Similarly, can HRT make you look younger?
The research, by scientists at the University of Erlangen-Nurnberg in Germany, provides medical proof for the first time that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the Pill really do make women look younger.
One may also ask, does high estrogen make you look younger?
The hormone estrogen is responsible for making skin look younger due to the hyaluronic acid it produces. Estrogen not only affects your skin but also your muscle mass, metabolism, and energy levels.
Can I take HRT for 20 years?
Women who took estrogen-only HRT for 20 years or more had a 73% higher risk of hormone-sensitive breast cancer than women who never used HRT. That’s still not a huge increase in risk, says Hugh Taylor, MD, director of the menopause program at Yale University.
Does HRT help sagging skin?
One study found that HRT was able to reduce skin slackness20 (and potentially wrinkle appearance, but this was not assessed). Another study using Premarin cream (0.625mg conjugated oestrogens) in women aged between 52 and 70 for 24 weeks did produce a significant improvement in fine wrinkles.
Does HRT change your face?
Coming back to the main question, of whether HRT changes your face, if you are undergoing HRT it is possible you may notice some facial changes. The main ones you may experience are increased skin thickness, elasticity, and hydration, along with the possibility of less wrinkles.
Can I stay on HRT for life?
Stopping HRT
There’s no limit on how long you can take HRT, but talk to a GP about how long they recommend you take the treatment. Most women stop taking it once their menopausal symptoms pass, which is usually after a few years.
Does HRT make your face more feminine?
Overall, you may gain or lose weight once you begin hormone therapy, depending on your diet, lifestyle, genetics and muscle mass. Your eyes and face will begin to develop a more feminine appearance as the fat under the skin increases and shifts.
Does HRT change your hair?
Low levels of estrogen and progesterone means your hair may start to fall out sooner and grow more slowly. The goal of hormone replacement treatment during menopause is to help your body attain healthy, balanced hormone levels, which is why many women may notice changes in hair thinning once they start treatment.
How long does it take HRT to start working?
It usually takes a few weeks before you will feel the initial benefits of HRT and up to three months to feel the full effects. It may also take your body time to get used to HRT. When treatment begins you may experience side effects such as breast tenderness, nausea and leg cramps.
Can HRT reduce belly fat?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can affect weight loss in women. In addition to having less abdominal fat, the same study found that women undergoing HRT were almost one whole point lower on the body mass index (BMI) scale, and they had nearly 3 pounds less of fat mass.
Is it better to take HRT or not?
It is currently believed that, overall, the risks of long-term (more than five years) use of HRT outweigh the benefits. HRT should not be recommended for disease prevention, except for women under 60 years of age with substantially increased risk of bone fractures, or in the setting of premature menopause.
Does HRT give you more energy?
Taking testosterone as part of your HRT can help improve your mood, energy levels and libido.
Do you gain weight on HRT?
Many women believe that taking HRT will make them put on weight, but there’s no evidence to support this claim. You may gain some weight during the menopause, but this often happens regardless of whether you take HRT. Exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet should help you to lose any unwanted weight.