What are the signs that you need hormone replacement therapy?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Hormone replacement therapy is usually needed when a women reaches her menopause. Symptoms such as hot flashes, Night sweats, Vaginal dryness, Pain, itching, or burning during intercourse, Bone loss, Low sex-drive, Mood changes and Irritability show that one may need HRT.

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I'm a bit worried about my dad's thyroid levels. He has normal T397 and T48.5, but his TSH is slightly high at 5.53. What exactly does this mean? Should we be concerned or take any immediate action?

it's normal

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I recently did a sugar test and my fasting level was 92, not sure if that's okay. After eating, it was 150. I have a family history of sugar problems, so should I be concerned about these numbers and think about seeing a doctor?

Based on your results, a fasting sugar of 92 mgdL is within the normal range, but a post-meal reading of 150 mgdL could indicate prediabetes or early signs of insulin resistance. Given your family history of diabetes, I recommend consulting a doctor for further evaluation and to discuss preventive measures.

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I'm trying to understand more about the HbA1c test. Do I have to provide blood samples twice for this test, like a fasting one and another one randomly? Could you explain how this works? I'm a bit confused.

yes

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