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Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Are you ready to take control of your health and restore balance to your life? Our Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Program is designed to help you feel like yourself again - naturally and safely.
Bioidentical hormones are carefully crafted to be chemically identical to the hormones your body produces. Unlike synthetic alternatives, they are derived from natural sources and provide a more personalized approach to hormone therapy. This means they mimic your body's own hormones more closely, offering a gentler and more effective solution for restoring hormonal balance.
It’s your time to feel empowered and in control of your health.
Welcome to a new chapter of wellness powered by the natural, personalized support of bioidentical hormones!
THE HORMONE JOURNEY
What To Expect
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Book Pre-HRT Consultation
(Out of Office)
Patient fills out forms.
Lab Order is created, then you will be booked for your initial consultation.
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Once the labs return, we build a treatment plan – just for you.
Your provider will review your medical history, symptoms and labs.
This will contain information about:
Lifestyle modifications
Nutraceuticals - supplements help your body to process hormones better
Hormone Replacement Medications.
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(Virtual or In Office)
Check your progress and fine-tune your plan if needed.
This will include:
Review of Labs and Symptoms
Making any adjustments if needed.
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(Virtual or In Office)
Continuing to monitor symptoms.
This will include:
Review of Symptoms
Making any adjustments on hormone dosing if needed
Possibly adding additional medications if needed.
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(Virtual or In Office)
Patients should be seeing full effects of hormones by now.
This will include:
Adjusting medications (if needed)
Adding additional medications (if needed)
Considering trailing pellet therapy
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Management as needed
THE HORMONE JOURNEY
Understanding Bloodwork
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Aids calcium absorption to support bone and cardiovascular health
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CBC (includes differential and platelets)
Complete Blood Count: measures individual components of whole blood like platelets, white and red cells and hemoglobin.
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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel: measures the blood sugar, kidney function, electrolytes and liver function
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A measure of iron stores
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Measures the amount of follicle stimulating hormone in a blood sample.
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Measures average blood sugar over the prior 3 months
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Helps transport glucose (body’s main energy source
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Measures good and bad fats in the blood
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Prostate specific antigen screens for prostate cancer
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A protein in the blood that binds to testosterone
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Measure of available/active/free thyroid hormone
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Blocks conversion of T4-T3 (active thyroid hormone) and prevents T3 from reaching its destination to provide symptom relief
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Prohormone that converts to T3 and reverse T3, doesn’t reflect the amount of available/active thyroid hormone. The hormone is received when taking Synthroid or Levothyroxine
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Sex hormone made by men and women responsible for many metabolic processes
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Measures antibodies in blood that indicate the body is attacking the thyroid gland. Diagnostic for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (autoimmune thyroid condition) when elevated
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone: measures hormone from the pituitary that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce T4. Not beneficial on its own to measure success of thyroid treatment or diagnosis
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Vital support of the nervous system, brain function, formation of red blood cells (that carry oxygen) and other vital metabolic processes
Tailored to You, Designed for Success
Personalized Plans
Your wellness is as unique as you are, which is why our hormone replacement program focuses on creating a plan specifically for you. Every step of the process is guided by your individual needs, symptoms, and health goals to ensure you receive the care and support you deserve.
How We Personalize Your Plan
Comprehensive Assessment
We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your medical history, lifestyle, and the symptoms you’re experiencing. This foundation helps us identify the areas where support is most needed.
Advanced Diagnostic Testing
Using bloodwork and diagnostic tools, we gather a complete picture of your hormonal health. These results guide our approach and ensure your plan is based on precise, personalized data.
Customized Treatment Plan
Your provider will develop a hormone replacement therapy plan tailored to your body's needs. This may include bioidentical hormones designed to naturally align with the hormones your body produces.
Lifestyle Recommendations
Alongside treatment, we provide nutrition, fitness, and overall wellness guidance to enhance your results and help you feel your best.
Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustments
Your body evolves, and so does your plan. Through regular follow-ups and ongoing communication, we fine-tune your treatment to stay aligned with your health goals.
Possible Symptoms
Transition Onto HRT
A significant hormonal transition will occur in the first 3-6 weeks after beginning your HRT regimen. Therefore, certain changes might develop that can be bothersome.
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Testosterone stimulates the muscle to grow and retain water, which may result in a weight change of two to five pounds. This is only temporary. This typically happens more often in high doses such as with pellets and especially during hot, humid weather conditions.
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This is common in hot and humid weather. It may be treated by drinking lots of water, reducing your salt intake, taking cider vinegar capsules daily, (found at most health and food stores) or by taking a mild diuretic, which the office can prescribe.
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This may occur in the first few months after beginning HRT, especially if you have been prescribed progesterone and are not taking properly: i.e. missing doses, or not taking a high enough dose. Please notify the office if this occurs. Bleeding is not necessarily an indication of a significant uterine problem. More than likely, the uterus may be releasing tissue that needs to be eliminated. This tissue may have already been present in your uterus prior to starting HRT and is being released in response to the increase in hormones.
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These may occur if you were quite deficient in hormones. They will disappear when enough hormones are in your system.
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Some pimples may arise if the body is very deficient in testosterone. This lasts a short period of time and can be handled with a good skincare routine. If these solutions do not help, please call the office for suggestions and possibly prescriptions.
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Is VERY rarely caused by the addition of hormones, including testosterone. More often a woman’s hair has been thinning or dormant for a long time because of the lack of hormones. Once hormone therapy begins, the hair follicles wake up and begin to do their job- shed old hair and grow new hair. This can last several weeks and be very disconcerting, but rest assured it is normal and is a sign of healthy metabolism. Supplements and over the counter topical Rogaine helps slow down the shed stage and may be helpful. Your provider may also have other topical options available during this transition to lessen the shedding.
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Testosterone may stimulate some growth of hair on your chin, chest, nipples and/or lower abdomen. This tends to be hereditary. You may also have to shave your legs and arms more often. Dosage adjustment may reduce the problem but rarely will eliminate it.
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Awaken same time each morning
Increase day time bright light exposure
Establish daily activity routine
Exercise regularly
Set a side a worry time
Comfortable sleep environment
Do something relaxing before bedtime
Try a warm bath
Develop regular pre sleep rituals and a regular bedtime
DON’T
Nap (unless a shift worker)
Drink alcohol
Use stimulants (caffeine, nicotine)
Expose yourself to bright light at night
Exercise within 3h before bedtime
Eat a heavy meal or drink within 3h before bed
Expose yourself to noise/noisy sleep environment
Try to sleep in an excessively warm or cold bedroom
Use the bed for things other than sleep or sex
Be a clock-watcher
Try to sleep
(a paradox: the harder you try the more difficult it will be to fall asleep)
Do’s & Don’ts
Sleep Hygiene
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Hormones FAQ
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Hormone replacement therapy is a medical treatment designed to replenish hormones that the body is no longer producing at sufficient levels, often due to aging or specific medical conditions.
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HRT may be suitable for individuals experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance, such as fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, or reduced libido. A consultation is essential to determine eligibility.
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HRT at Artavi involves bio-identical hormones, which are chemically identical to the hormones naturally produced by your body. These hormones include estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
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HRT can alleviate symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness, improve mood and energy levels, strengthen bone health, and enhance overall quality of life.
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Results can vary, but many patients begin noticing improvements in their symptoms within a few weeks of starting therapy. Full effects may take several months.
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HRT is not necessarily a lifelong commitment. The duration of treatment depends on the individual's goals, symptoms, and response to therapy. This will be evaluated through regular follow-ups.
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Your provider will carefully monitor your progress while taking HRT and may adjust the dosage or type of hormone therapy based on your response. It is important to attend regular follow-up appointments to ensure that your treatment is working effectively and to address any potential side effects.
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Item descriptionHRT may not be suitable for individuals with certain medical conditions, such as a history of breast or uterine cancer, liver disease, or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also avoid HRT. It is important to disclose your full medical history to your provider before starting HRT.