Feel Like Yourself Again
Hormonal changes are a natural part of aging, but that doesn’t mean you have to simply accept feeling unlike yourself.
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a personalized approach to hormone care designed to address symptoms associated with changing hormone levels. At LAK Med Spa in Wayzata, MN, Dr. Lisa Erhard and our medical team take a comprehensive approach to hormone optimization for both women and men.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, your treatment plan is based on your symptoms, health history, laboratory testing, and individual goals.
What Is Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Bio-identical hormones are designed to have the same molecular structure as hormones naturally produced by the human body.
BHRT may involve hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, depending on your individual needs and treatment plan.
At LAK Med Spa, hormone therapy is physician-led and includes evaluation and monitoring to help determine whether hormone replacement may be appropriate for you.
The goal is not simply to chase a number on a lab report. Your symptoms, hormone levels, medical history, and overall health all play a role in creating an individualized plan.
Why Consider Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Changes in hormone levels can affect how you feel physically and emotionally. Depending on the individual, symptoms may include:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Sleep changes
- Changes in mood
- Irritability
- Decreased energy
- Changes in sexual desire
- Vaginal dryness or discomfort
- Changes in menstrual cycles
- Difficulty maintaining muscle mass
- Other symptoms associated with hormonal changes
Hormonal symptoms can have many possible causes, so a medical evaluation is an important first step.
How Does BHRT Work?
Start With a Personalized Evaluation
Your journey begins with a consultation where we discuss your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, and goals.
Laboratory testing may be used to evaluate hormone levels and provide additional information as your provider develops your treatment plan. LAK currently describes its hormone programs as customized based on symptoms, test results, and lifestyle.
Create Your Individualized Treatment Plan
There is no single hormone regimen that is right for everyone.
Your provider will determine which hormones, if any, may be appropriate and discuss the available delivery options with you.
Monitor & Adjust
Hormone therapy is an ongoing process. Follow-up appointments and appropriate monitoring allow your provider to evaluate how you are responding and make adjustments when needed.
The goal is to find an approach that fits your body, your symptoms, and your overall health.
BHRT for Women
Women can experience significant hormonal changes during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause.
Depending on the individual, hormone therapy may be considered for symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, vaginal symptoms, and other menopause-related concerns.
Dr. Lisa Erhard is a board-certified OB/GYN with extensive experience caring for women through menopause and other stages of hormonal change. LAK’s current women’s wellness program includes bio-identical hormones as part of its menopause and women’s health services.
BHRT for Men
Hormonal changes aren’t exclusive to women.
Men may experience changes in testosterone levels as they age, which can be associated with symptoms such as changes in energy, libido, body composition, and overall well-being.
LAK Med Spa also offers physician-led testosterone optimization for men. Dr. Mark Erhard specializes in male hormone optimization, with treatment plans developed around laboratory testing, symptoms, and individual goals.
What Is BHRT Treatment Like?
Your experience will depend on the treatment approach selected for you.
Your initial visit typically includes a detailed consultation and appropriate laboratory testing. If hormone therapy is recommended, your provider will explain your treatment options, how your therapy will be administered, and what monitoring will be needed.
LAK currently offers hormone pellet therapy as one of its hormone optimization approaches. Pellets are small implants placed beneath the skin by a physician and are designed to release hormone over time.
Your provider will discuss the benefits, limitations, risks, and alternatives before treatment.
When Will I Notice a Difference?
Hormone therapy is not an overnight treatment.
How quickly someone notices changes depends on the individual, the hormones being treated, baseline hormone levels, symptoms, and treatment plan.
Your provider will monitor your progress and help determine whether adjustments are appropriate. Individual results vary, and hormone therapy is not intended to guarantee a specific outcome.
A Personalized Approach to Your Wellness
At LAK Med Spa, we look at more than a single symptom or laboratory value.
Your hormone health is considered alongside your medical history, lifestyle, goals, and overall wellness. Our goal is to create a thoughtful treatment plan that is specific to you rather than following a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Whether you’re navigating menopause, experiencing changes in testosterone, or simply want to better understand what may be contributing to how you’re feeling, a consultation is the place to start.
Who May Be a Candidate for BHRT?
BHRT may be considered for adults experiencing symptoms associated with hormonal changes when hormone therapy is medically appropriate.
Because hormone therapy isn’t right for everyone, your provider will review your health history, symptoms, medications, laboratory results, and individual risk factors before recommending treatment.
For menopause-related hormone therapy, there are both FDA-approved hormone products and compounded preparations. Major medical organizations note that compounded bio-identical hormone therapy has less established evidence for safety and effectiveness than FDA-approved formulations, so your provider should discuss the available options and their risks and benefits with you.
Is BHRT Right for You?
At LAK Med Spa in Wayzata, MN, hormone care is led by experienced physicians who understand that hormonal health can affect many areas of your life.
Dr. Lisa Erhard has more than 20 years of experience caring for women and has a particular focus on menopause and women’s health. LAK also provides men’s hormone optimization under the care of Dr. Mark Erhard.
Our approach combines medical evaluation, personalized treatment, and ongoing monitoring to help you make informed decisions about your hormone health.
If you’ve noticed changes in your energy, sleep, mood, libido, or overall sense of well-being, hormones may be one piece of the puzzle. The first step is understanding what’s actually happening in your body.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Lisa Erhard and the team at LAK Med Spa in Wayzata, MN to discuss your symptoms, testing, and whether hormone replacement therapy may be appropriate for you.