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Female Hormone Therapy (BHRT)

Personalized Bioidentical Hormone Therapy — Balanced, Energized, and Well at Every Stage

$395  · Comprehensive lab panel & initial appointment $199 / month  · Includes medications, procedures such as pellet insertions, labs, and specialist follow-ups

Who It's For

Female hormone therapy may be appropriate if you are experiencing:

These symptoms are common in perimenopause and menopause — but they are not inevitable. Bioidentical hormone therapy is designed to meet your body where it is and restore balance using hormones that are structurally identical to what your body naturally produces.

How It Works

Comprehensive lab panel & initial appointment$395
Monthly program$199 / month
Monthly program includes medications, procedures such as pellet insertions, labs, and specialist follow-ups.

Your program begins with a comprehensive lab panel and provider consultation to evaluate estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and other relevant hormones in context with your symptoms and health history. If appropriate, we build a personalized protocol using bioidentical hormones — matched to your biology, not a standard formula. Options may include:

What to Expect

Most women notice improvements in sleep and mood within the first few weeks. Hot flashes, energy, and libido improvements typically develop over 1–3 months. Full optimization takes 3–6 months as the protocol is adjusted based on follow-up labs and how you feel. Ongoing monitoring is built into your plan.

Results

Women on optimized BHRT commonly report:

Safety & Side Effects

Bioidentical hormone therapy is well-tolerated when properly managed and monitored. Common considerations include:

Frequently Asked Questions

Bioidentical hormones are structurally identical to the hormones your body produces. We use personalized compounded formulations rather than one-size-fits-all pharmaceutical doses.
No. Perimenopause — the years before menopause — often involves significant hormonal fluctuations that respond well to hormone therapy. Many women benefit from starting treatment in perimenopause.
When properly monitored, BHRT has a well-studied safety profile. We review your individual risk factors — personal and family medical history — at your initial consultation and ongoing.
Our programs are offered on a direct-pay basis. We can provide documentation for potential reimbursement, but we do not bill insurance directly.

Side Effects

  • Adjustment symptoms: Breast tenderness, mild cramping in first 4–8 weeks.
  • Mood fluctuations: Brief changes before levels stabilize.
  • Spotting: Breakthrough bleeding common early; report persistent or heavy bleeding.
  • Scalp hair loss / acne / facial hair: More common with testosterone therapy.
⚠ Contact Us Immediately: Heavy vaginal bleeding · New breast lump or discharge · Chest pain / SOB / leg swelling · Severe headaches or vision changes

Timeline

TimeframeWhat to Expect
Weeks 2–4Sleep and mood improvements
Months 1–2Hot flashes, night sweats, energy improve
Months 2–4Libido, vaginal comfort, mental clarity continue improving
Long-termBone and cardiovascular protective benefits

Lab Monitoring

TimepointTests
BaselineComprehensive lab panel
6–8 weeksResponse and adjustment
Every 3–6 mo.Follow-up labs to optimize

Topical Application (If Applicable)

  • Apply to inner wrist, arm, or thigh as directed
  • Allow to dry fully; wash hands after with soap
  • Rotate sites daily; avoid breast tissue

Pellet Post-Care (If Applicable)

  • Remove pressure bandage after 3 hours
  • No submersion for 3 days
  • No strenuous lower-body exercise for 3 days
⚠ Call Us: Increasing redness/swelling beyond day 3 · Pellet extrusion · Fever >101°F · Heavy/persistent vaginal bleeding · Unrelenting headache

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Schedule a consultation and we'll build a plan around your biology and your goals.