The medical specialists who prescribe hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are typically endocrinologists or doctors who specialize in the endocrine system and hormones. However, several types of physicians may prescribe HRT, including:
Primary Care Doctors
- Family medicine physicians
- Internal medicine physicians
- Gynecologists
- General practitioners
These doctors often serve as a starting point to discuss hormones and may prescribe basic HRT, especially bioidentical hormones. However, they typically refer patients to endocrinologists or anti-aging specialists for more advanced HRT.
Endocrinologists
- Specialize in glands and hormones
- Experts in complex hormone conditions and imbalances
- Use medical testing to diagnose hormone deficiencies
- Prescribe synthetic or bioidentical HRT
Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine Doctors
- Focus on optimizing patients’ vitality and slowing aging
- Specialize in age management medicine
- Prescribe HRT, including bioidentical hormones
- Offer integrative treatments beyond just hormones
Obstetrician-Gynecologists
- Experts in female reproductive health
- Treat hormonal issues during menstruation, pregnancy and menopause
- May prescribe oral contraceptives, hormone therapy for menopause symptoms
Urologists
Transgender Hormone Therapy Doctors
- Prescribe cross-gender HRT for transgender patients
- Help feminize or masculinize patients' physical features
Naturopathic Doctors
- Practice complementary and alternative medicine
- Focus on natural remedies and the body’s innate healing ability
- May prescribe bioidentical HRT in combination with diet and supplements
While many doctors treat hormonal issues and imbalances,
endocrinologists are the true hormone experts. With advanced endocrinology training and an intricate understanding of the endocrine system, they specialize solely in glands and hormones. Endocrinologists use medical testing to diagnose specific hormone deficiencies, customize treatment plans with synthetic or bioidentical hormone replacement, and regularly monitor patients to ensure optimum hormone levels and health.
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