Bioidentical hormone therapyAssessed, prescribed and followed by a physician

For women

The symptoms that can be addressed include:

For women, bioidentical hormone therapy can be discussed when symptoms are linked to perimenopause, menopause or certain hormonal changes.

• Hot flashes and night sweats.
• Sleep problems.
• Fatigue or lower energy.
• Irritability, mood changes or difficulty concentrating.
• Lower libido.
• Vaginal dryness, intimate discomfort or pain during intercourse.
• Changes in the skin, weight or body composition.

Depending on the situation, the physician may discuss options including estradiol and, when needed, micronised progesterone. The hormone, the formulation, the dose and the route of administration are chosen individually.

For men

The symptoms that can be assessed include:

For men, a hormonal assessment can be indicated when symptoms are consistent with a drop in testosterone or other hormonal variations.

• Lower libido or fewer morning erections.
• Persistent fatigue or lower energy.
• Less strength, muscle mass or motivation.
• An increase in body fat.
• Mood changes, irritability or a lower sense of well-being.
• Difficulty concentrating.
• Less restorative sleep or harder recovery.

When a hormonal deficiency is confirmed and treatment is appropriate, the physician may discuss testosterone therapy. The decision rests on the symptoms, the blood work, overall health and individual risk factors.

Your path

Your path begins with a pre-consultation. That meeting gathers your health information, goes over your symptoms, your goals and your concerns, and reviews your medical history, your medications and your supplements.

After that meeting, you are given a requisition for blood work.

Once the results are in, you meet the physician for a full consultation. The physician reviews the complete blood work, interprets it against your symptoms and your health history, then discusses the options with you.

A plan built together

The plan can include:

If bioidentical hormone therapy is judged appropriate and safe, the physician builds a personalised treatment plan with you. The discussion takes in your priority symptoms, your goals, your general health, your lab results and your preferences.

• The hormones that could be considered in your situation.
• The most suitable form of treatment, for example gel, cream, patch, capsule or injection.
• The starting dose, and a gradual approach if needed.
• The expected benefits, the limits of the treatment and how long effects may take.
• Side effects, risks, contraindications and precautions to consider.
• Lifestyle recommendations that can support your well-being.
• The follow-up schedule and control blood work when required.

If the treatment is appropriate, the physician issues a prescription suited to your situation. Follow-ups then assess your response, your tolerance and how your symptoms evolve, and adjust the prescription when needed.

A personalised approach

Bioidentical hormone therapy does not automatically suit everyone. Some symptoms have other causes: stress, lack of sleep, a thyroid condition, certain medications, diet, lifestyle or an underlying medical condition.

Our approach is a careful assessment, clear information and respectful support. Every hormone therapy is assessed, prescribed and followed by a physician, according to your needs and your health.

Results

Expected benefits, limits and how long effects may take are discussed with the physician, then reassessed at follow-ups.