Hormone Optimization
Feel Like Yourself Again
Hormones influence nearly every part of how you feel: energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, libido, mental clarity, muscle tone, and overall quality of life. When hormone levels shift due to aging, stress, thyroid changes, or other health factors, patients may begin to feel like something is “off” even when routine labs look normal.
At Springtide Medical, hormone optimization is a personalized, medically guided approach designed to identify imbalances, understand your symptoms, and create a plan that supports your body safely and effectively.
What Is BHRT?
BHRT stands for Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are chemically identical to the hormones naturally produced by the body. Depending on the patient’s needs, BHRT may include hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, or thyroid-supportive therapies. These hormones are available in the forms of pellets, creams, pills and injections.
What are BHRT Pellets?
Pellets are a compounded BHRT medication, about the size of a grain of rice, that is inserted under the skin to provide a steady release over time. Pellets provide all the benefits of pills, creams and injections and added convenience. Men typically get pellets inserted every 6 months, women get pellets inserted every 3-4 months.
Who May Be Eligible For BHRT?
BHRT may be appropriate for patients who have symptoms of hormone imbalance and who are medically cleared after a thorough evaluation. Common symptoms that may lead a patient to seek hormone optimization include:
- Fatigue or low motivation
- Brain fog, trouble focusing and memory difficulties
- Mood changes, anxiety, or irritability
- Poor sleep or night sweats
- Hot flashes
- Weight gain or changes in body composition
- Low libido or sexual discomfort
- Vaginal dryness
- Loss of muscle tone or decreased exercise recovery
Hormone therapy is not right for everyone. Eligibility depends on your symptoms, health history, lab results, risk factors, medications, family history, and personal goals.
How Can BHRT Help Eligible Patients?
For properly selected patients, hormone therapy may help improve symptoms related to hormone decline or imbalance. For many women in perimenopause or menopause, hormone therapy is considered one of the most effective treatments for hot flashes, night sweats, and genitourinary symptoms such as vaginal dryness or discomfort. For many men, hormone therapy is considered an effective treatment for reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, low energy, loss of muscle mass, depression / irritability and increased body fat.
Patients who are good candidates may experience improvements in:
- Energy and stamina
- Sleep quality
- Mood stability
- Mental clarity
- Libido and sexual wellness
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Vaginal and urinary comfort
- Muscle tone and recovery
- Overall sense of well-being
BHRT is not a one-size-fits-all solution. The goal is not to push hormones above healthy ranges. The goal is to restore balance, relieve symptoms, and support long-term wellness while monitoring safety.
Our Process: How To Get Started
1. Comprehensive Consultation
Your journey begins with a detailed consultation. We take time to understand your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, medications, menstrual or menopause history, sleep patterns, stress levels, nutrition, and wellness goals
2. Advanced Lab Testing
We use lab testing to evaluate hormone levels and other important markers that may influence how you feel. This may include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid markers, vitamin levels, metabolic markers, inflammation markers, and other labs based on your health needs.
3. Personalized Treatment Plan
Once your provider reviews your symptoms and lab results, we create a customized plan. This may include BHRT, targeted supplements, nutrition guidance, lifestyle support, stress management, sleep optimization, and follow-up testing.
4. Ongoing Monitoring
Hormone optimization requires careful follow-up. We monitor your response, symptoms, lab values, and any side effects. Your plan may be adjusted over time to help you feel your best while keeping safety at the center of care.
How Do Supplements Support BHRT?
Supplements can play an important role in supporting hormone optimization, but they should not be used as a substitute for medical evaluation or prescribed treatment. The right supplements may help address nutrient deficiencies, support adrenal health, improve sleep quality, support thyroid function, promote healthy inflammation balance, and assist with metabolism, bone health, and muscle function.
Examples of supportive nutrients may include vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, probiotics, adaptogens, or targeted mineral support, depending on your individual needs. Because supplements can interact with medications and may not be appropriate for every patient, we recommend a personalized supplement plan rather than guessing or following trends.
How BHRT and Supplements Can Positively Affect Your Life
When hormone therapy and supplements are used appropriately, they can help eligible patients feel more balanced, more energized, and more in control of their health. Springtide Medical’s approach is designed to help you move beyond simply “getting through the day.” We want to help you understand what your body needs, correct underlying imbalances when appropriate, and build a sustainable plan for long-term vitality.
Start Your Hormone Optimization Journey
You do not have to accept fatigue, brain fog, low libido, poor sleep, or hormone-related changes as your new normal. Springtide Medical provides personalized, medically guided hormone optimization to help determine whether BHRT, supplements, and lifestyle support are right for you. Patients typically start feeling better within 2-3 weeks after starting hormone treatments!
Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.
Disclaimer:
Hormone therapy is not appropriate for every patient. Treatment decisions are based on individual symptoms, medical history, lab results, risk factors, and provider evaluation. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and may carry additional quality and dosing considerations. Supplements may interact with medications or medical conditions. This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed healthcare provider.
Hormone Program Memberships
Hormone Program
- $350 For initial consult and lab work.
$199/month (6 months minimum) that includes:
- Hormone medications (pellets).
- Follow up lab work.
- Monthly provider visits.
Hormone Program
- $350 for initial consult and lab work
$199/month (6 months minimum) that includes:
- Hormone medications (pellets)
- Follow up lab work
- Monthly provider visits