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
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can be delivered as oral pills/capsules, skin patches, gels/sprays, creams, vaginal estrogen (local), pellets, injections, and troches/lozenges. The “best” option depends on your goals, medical history, convenience, and...
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...
