Recently, ex-cricketer Sanjay Bangar's son Aryan underwent Hormone Replacement Surgery to become Anaya. Tap to read in detail about the surgery and why it is required.
Why Is It Required?
Hormone Repacement Therapy, or HRT, helps treat hormones when the body is unable to make their own. It helps prevent hot flashes and insomnia.
Estrogen
Hormone replacement surgery is done during menopause to replace estrogen as it can cause hot flashes and vaginal dryness due to low estrogen levels.
Thyroid hormones
Hormone replacement surgery is done to treat people with low thyroid levels. It helps prevent the risk of thyroid cancer.
Testosterone
Hormone replacement surgery is done in men with low testosterone levels. It helps improve sexual desire and overall energy.
Growth hormone
Hormone replacement surgery is done in people with low growth hormone. Growth hormone is a chemical message to the bloodstream. It helps improve overall hormonal imbalances.
Information credits
This data is sourced from the National Institute of Health (NIH). Hormone replacement therapy helps when the body is unable to make their own.