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
A responsible BHRT plan starts with a careful health history and risk screen, then uses targeted lab tests to guide treatment and monitoring. Common baseline labs may include a complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), thyroid panel (TSH ± free...
by Joanne Hinson | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, FAQs
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is not a direct weight-loss treatment. However, by optimizing your hormonal symphony, it can make the lifestyle changes required for lasting weight control feel more achievable. During menopause, shifts in estrogen,...
by Joanne Hinson | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, FAQs
Menopause itself is linked to body-composition changes (more mid-section fat, less muscle) that many people experience as “weight gain.” Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) does not typically cause meaningful, long-term weight gain; some people notice...
by Joanne Hinson | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, FAQs
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is typically provided by licensed clinicians whose scope includes prescribing and monitoring medications – most often physicians (MD/DO), nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) with additional training...
