Female Hormone Health & Wellness

Hormone therapy is used to treat the unpleasant or disruptive symptoms that affect women who have hormonal imbalances. Hormones are chemical messengers that aid in regulating a variety of different body functions. Imbalances in your hormones can affect your digestion, mood, temperature, and metabolism.

As your body ages the production of certain hormones start to slow down. When these hormones are restored to optimal levels through medical treatment the uncomfortable symptoms begin to disappear.

Some Hormones that are most commonly discussed include:

• Cortisol

• Insulin

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• Testosterone

• Thyroid Hormone

• Serotonin

Proper testing and evaluation is essential to determining if you are producing too little or too much of a specific hormone.

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How can I Tell if I Need Hormone Replacement….

As the aging process occurs our bodies undergo natural changes. During this process hormone level can fluctuate causing imbalances that if untreated can begin to affect our daily lives. In some instances, hormone imbalances can be caused by chronic stress or disease processes. Despite the cause, fluctuating hormones can disruption within our minds and bodies.

Some symptoms that are commonly experienced include unexplained weight gain, mood swings, insomnia, depression, loss of libido, fatigue, and brain fog. Unfortunately, hormone imbalances are very common currently and considered a part of the natural aging process. But just because this is common does not mean that you must suffer.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is popular treatment that can have you feeling like yourself again. BHRT is a type of hormone replacement therapy that is suitable for women and men to treat the imbalances that they experience in their hormone levels, currently at Dowd Beauty and Wellness therapy is only available for women. Bioidentical hormones are obtained from plant sources and have the same chemical composition as the hormones produced by our own bodies. As these hormones are chemically identical to the ones in our body, they are able to bind to hormone receptors in the exact same way that our natural hormones would.

The Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy Include:

-Increase in Energy Levels

-Improved Memory, Concentration, and Productivity

-Increase in Muscle Mass, Tone, and Endurance

-Improvement in Fat Loss

-Increase in Sex Drive

-Decrease in Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness, and Pain with Sex

Thyroid Optimization

The thyroid gland plays an essential role in regulation of various body functions including metabolism, body temperature, energy levels, body weight, and cognitive function.

The thyroid hormone also promotes health through multiple functions including elimination of cellular waste, promoting the breakdown of fat, enhancing hair growth, and reducing cholesterol levels and body weight. The thyroid is also important in maintaining cognitive function and preventing cognitive deterioration.

Testing for thyroid disease should include reviewing normal vs. optimal levels of thyroid function. Standard guidelines refer to a range that providers consider acceptable for most people based on extensive studies. Falling within the standard guideline range is considered okay, as long as you are asymptomatic.

However ‘Optimal’ thyroid levels are different, this approach is more personalized to the patient and their needs. Many individuals may notice benefits from fine-tuning their thyroid levels through the thyroid optimization process. It like finding the perfect balance for your specific body and its needs.

To determine ‘Optimal’ we consider your individual symptoms, how you feel, your age, and overall health to determine to best treatment.

Ultimately the goal of thyroid optimization is to help you feel better and improve your quality of life.

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Include:

• Weight Gain or Inability to Lose Weight

• Hair Loss

• Fatigue

• Constipation

• Dry Skin

• Depression

• Memory Loss or Brain Fog

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What to Expect During Your Health and Hormone Consultation…..

• Consent Forms will be emailed once your appointment is booked, if you do not have a chance to fill them out prior they will be done during your appointment time

• You will sit down with the Nurse Practitioner to discuss your symptoms and medical history

• Physical Evaluation will be performed

• Lab Testing will be done at that time or scheduled, Hormones are best tested during the luteal phase of your menses, also so labs may require fasting.

• Once your lab results are available a treatment plan will be created by the Nurse Practitioner

• Treatment plans may include: prescription medications, compounded medications, vitamins, diet plan, body scans, peptide therapy, supplements, etc.

• This plan will be sent to you for further review, if you would like to be seen in the office for a follow up an appointment can be scheduled.

• You along with the Nurse Practitioner will review all the options, then you will decide how you want to proceed with treatment

• This appointment typically lasts 60 minutes

Female Health and Hormone Consultation Pricing

Office Visit- $325 (includes 60min visit, Initial Female Hormone Labs, Treatment Plan)

Blumologie does not process insurance payments. You can use HSA/FSA card payments if your plan allows, we also accept Care Credit and Cherry Payment Plans.