Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) involves the use of hormones to help support and restore hormone levels when the body is not forming hormones optimally or when hormone imbalance may be contributing to symptoms and changes in overall well-being.
Hormones play an important role in energy, metabolism, mood, sleep, brain function, libido, muscle health, menstrual cycles, fertility, and overall quality of life.
At Moonstone Naturopathic, we primarily focus on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). These hormones are designed to be structurally similar to the hormones naturally produced by the body. Treatment recommendations are individualized based on symptoms, laboratory findings, health history, lifestyle factors, and overall health goals.
Hormonal changes can occur during perimenopause, menopause, postpartum transitions, fertility challenges, thyroid dysfunction, chronic stress, and other stages of life. For some patients, hormone therapy may be an appropriate option to help support symptom relief, vitality, fertility, and overall wellness.
Our approach focuses on looking at the bigger picture — including nutrition, stress, sleep, digestion, movement, metabolic health, and lifestyle factors that may also influence hormone balance and overall health.
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help Support
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms
Hot flashes and night sweats
Sleep disturbances
Mood changes and irritability
Brain fog and focus concerns
Low energy and fatigue
Libido concerns
Vaginal dryness and discomfort
Fertility support
Cycle irregularities
Muscle recovery and body composition support
Overall vitality and wellness support
Our Approach
At Moonstone Naturopathic, hormone therapy is personalized and monitored carefully based on each patient’s needs, symptoms, laboratory findings, and goals.
Treatment plans may include bioidentical hormone therapy, clinical nutrition, lifestyle support, stress management, targeted supplementation, and additional therapies depending on the individual.
Our goal is to help patients better understand their options while creating realistic and individualized treatment plans that support both symptom relief and long-term wellness.
Laboratory Testing & Monitoring
Hormone therapy recommendations may involve laboratory testing and ongoing monitoring to help guide treatment decisions and evaluate how the body is responding over time.
Follow-up visits use both hormone testing and symptom changes to help determine whether adjustments to dosing or the treatment plan may be needed.
Testing may include blood work, salivary hormone testing, urine hormone testing, thyroid testing, and additional laboratory assessments depending on the individual patient and their health history.
