Hormones · FAQ
How do the hormone treatments on this page work?
Short answer
These hormone treatments work in different ways. Testosterone therapy supplies testosterone, while Enclomiphene changes hormone signals involved in testosterone production. Menopause cream works through its prescribed ingredients. Vaginal estriol cream delivers estrogen to vaginal tissue. Your physician selects an option based on your symptoms and risks. Results vary.
Testosterone therapy adds testosterone to the body. It may be considered when a person has symptoms and confirmed low testosterone. It also reduces the body's signals for its own testosterone and sperm production. This makes fertility goals an important part of the treatment discussion.
Enclomiphene acts on estrogen feedback signals in the brain. This can increase signals that tell the testes to make testosterone when that system can respond. Results vary. Enclomiphene is not an FDA-approved drug, and it is not appropriate for every cause of low testosterone.
Menopause cream works through the hormones listed in the prescription. Its effects and risks depend on its ingredients, dose, and where it is applied. Vaginal estriol cream delivers a form of estrogen to vaginal tissue and may help local dryness or irritation. Results vary.
A licensed physician in your state decides which option, if any, fits your needs. Compounded medications are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for one patient and are not FDA-approved.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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