Women Hormone Replacement Therapy
As an integrative health center, iNNOVAFUSION offers diagnostics and treatment plans for pre-menopausal and menopausal symptoms through Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) preparations.
The Endocrine Society describes BHRT as a Hormone therapy that has the same chemical and molecular structure as the estrogens and progesterone produced within the human body.
BHRT is made up of 2 formulations: bi‐est(rogen) and tri‐est(rogen). BHRT prescriptions are formulated to be administered Orally, Transdermal, or through the Vaginal route, depending on the needs of each patient. Some patients may require a dual-route treatment to effectively manage their symptoms.
Please note that although testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone are sometimes added to BHRT preparations by compounding pharmacies, the main components are estrogen and progesterone.
BHRT compounded formulations are amongst the most advanced hormone replacement therapy currently used in a wide variety of FDA‐approved formulations for the treatment of perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms.
Premenopausal and Menopausal Signs and Symptoms
- Clitoral shrinkage, painful intercourse, decreased genital sensation, and the inability to achieve orgasm.
- Decreased and/or complete loss of libido and vaginal dryness.
- Persistent hot flashes, depression, anxiety, panic, crying spells low or loss of libido, hair thinning, Insomnia, and panic attacks that affect activities of daily living.
- Loss of muscle mass, especially triceps/biceps, skin hangs, skin “crinkles and wrinkles,” breast drooping, shrinkage, or an unintentional significant increase in buttocks and belly fat.
- Persistent increase in bone, joint, and tendon problems with a diagnosis of Osteopenia or Osteoporosis.
- Urge urinary incontinence and recurrent UTIs’ not relieved by multiple antibiotic treatments.
Benefits of Bio-identical Hormone replacement therapy
By receiving bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, patients can expect to experience:
- Balance Moods
- More Energy
- Better Sleep
- Increased Fat Loss
- Stronger Libido
- Fewer Hot Flashes
- Higher Bone Density
- Recovery of Muscle Mass
Qualification for the BHRT hormone replacement therapy
- Full blown menopausal women who have gone for 12 MONTHS WITHOUT A PERIOD and are having symptoms that interrupt with their lifestyle.
- Women with perimenopausal symptoms who may consider themselves as “one foot in and one foot out” and commonly within the mid 40-50 age group.
- Women who currently have regular periods but are experiencing multiple signs and symptoms of menopause.
How it Works
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Initial Visit:
Our experienced Practitioner will discuss your specific symptoms, perform a detailed assessment of your health history and evaluate your lifestyle to establish your level of safety with being started on BHRT and which route of treatment will be most suitable.
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Laboratory testing:
Based on your assessment findings, a series of laboratory tests will be ordered by your skilled Practitioner to identify your specific hormonal deficiencies. These lab tests may include a 24 hrs. urinary hormones collection to identify your E1, E2, E3, P, T, DHEA, Adrenal Hormone levels, blood work to test your FSH, LH, Chem 12, TSH, Lipids, Serum E, T, DHEA levels. *iNNOVAFUSION is a cash payment ONLY clinic, and if you will like your insurance to pay for your lab test, we are contracted with third-party laboratory services that will bill your insurance directly for the labs ordered at your request
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Treatment visit:
During your visit, our experienced Practitioner will review your laboratory test results with you, identify your deficiencies and determine the course of Hormone replacement therapy that will work to effectively treat your symptoms. You will be given the option to choose which route of implementation works best for you before any final prescription is written.
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Follow up visit:
This visit can be held either through a virtual call or face to face after the first 30 days once treatment has started to evaluate your body’s response to treatment and make further changes as may be deemed necessary to ensure an effective relief of your symptoms. *Please note that you have the option to contact our Practitioner at any time once treatment is started to discuss any concerns that may arise. Our goal is to work with you in relieving your symptoms and restore your health.