What Is Hormone Replacement Surgery?

By Yashika Goel
11 Nov 2024, 15:00 IST

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.