by Joanne Hinson | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, FAQs
Yes — many men use injections (weekly or bi-weekly) or pellets (every 3 — 6 months) for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Injections are flexible and adjustable but can cause peaks and troughs; pellets are low-maintenance but harder to fine-tune once placed....
by Joanne Hinson | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, FAQs
Bone loss accelerates around perimenopause and after menopause as estrogen levels drop. That’s why many women notice new aches, shrinking height, or DEXA scans showing osteopenia or osteoporosis. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)—especially estrogen...
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....
