by Joanne Hinson | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, FAQs
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) comes in a variety of delivery methods—including pellets, creams, patches, gels, pills, and injections. Many patients wonder if one type is “better” than the others—but the real answer depends on your body,...
by Joanne Hinson | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, FAQs
Some parts of BHRT may be covered, but it depends on your plan and the specific medications. Many insurers cover FDA-approved estradiol patches/gels and micronized progesterone capsules (often with copays or prior authorization). Compounded bioidentical hormones are...
by Joanne Hinson | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, FAQs
Thinking about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and wondering when you’ll actually feel different? At Joanne Sumpio Hinson MD PLLC, we set clear expectations up front: BHRT is effective for many women, but it isn’t instant. Your body needs time to...
by Joanne Hinson | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, FAQs
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help some women think more clearly—especially when brain fog is tied to hot flashes, poor sleep, or abrupt hormone changes in perimenopause or early menopause. That said, research on memory and cognition is mixed....
by Joanne Hinson | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, FAQs
Generally, no. Most hormone pellets used in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)—especially estradiol pellets for women and testosterone pellets used in wellness settings—are custom-compounded products. Compounded pellets are not reviewed or approved by the...
by Joanne Hinson | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, FAQs
Thinking about bioidentical hormone pellets and wondering what the actual procedure looks like? Here’s a clear, step-by-step overview from Joanne Sumpio Hinson MD PLLC, so you can decide with confidence. What Are BHRT Pellets? BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement...
