Bioidentical
Hormone
Replacement
Therapy

what is bioidentical hormone
replacement therapy?

Almost every process in the human body is initiated and halted by hormones. These fascinating chemical messengers tell your body when to start and stop processes like sleep, excitement, growth, stress, and so much more. Hormone therapy has been used to treat uncomfortable menopause and andropause symptoms for a long time, so what’s the difference between synthetic hormones and bioidentical ones?

Synthetic hormones are by nature, not human identical. Synthetic hormones must be modified in order to qualify for the patenting process and these modifications are responsible for complications with continuous use.

Bioidentical hormones are identical on a molecular basis to human hormones making Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy safer and just as effective as conventional synthetic hormone replacement therapy.

We use a combination of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and a holistic treatment plan to help you bring your hormones back into balance.

symptoms of hormone imbalance

how BHRT can help

So how are we using bioidentical hormones to give you back your vitality and wellness? Our programs are supervised by a team of Medical Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Certified Hormone Specialists, who will assess your current hormone imbalances and help you to safely and naturally bring them back into balance. We use a combination of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and a holistic treatment plan that tackles many facets of wellness at once. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy uses carefully fine-tuned quantities of these body-identical hormones to rebalance a patient’s natural hormones.

During your consult, our Certified Hormone Specialists will take into account your lifestyle, diet, and stressors in conjunction with your bloodwork results to develop a program that addresses your unique needs and concerns. Our hormone specialists customize the hormonal components in your prescription specifically for your biochemistry and your tailored dosage is manufactured specifically for you at a compounding pharmacy.

how BHRT can help

treatment may include:

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our process

  • To get started with our program all you have to do is submit a request for an appointment here. After you contact us, our patient care team will review your request and get in touch with you to set up a time for a new patient appointment. The new patient appointment is done virtually for accessibility and convenience, allowing us to serve patients across Canada.

    The purpose of this appointment is to assess your eligibility for the program, equip you with introductory materials, and provide you with a blood testing requisition form.

  • Your blood work can be completed at a Dynalife or any other lab that is convenient for you. We recommend this testing be completed at least one week prior to your first visit (two weeks for patients outside of Alberta.) Please notify our team about all incoming blood work results..

  • Your BHRT appointments can be done virtually or in-house at any of our three physical locations. We currently offer in-house BHRT in Sherwood Park, St. Albert, and Spruce Grove.

    During your first consultation, one of our Certified Hormone Specialists will evaluate your symptoms, concerns, and future wellness goals. This consult will include a questionnaire focusing on your symptoms and concerns.

    After your evaluation, we will determine if our program would benefit you and begin building your treatment plan. Your treatment plan will be based on your medical history, symptoms, goals, and lab results. This highly-personalized plan will be a unique approach that may include a variety of paths such as nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management. Your treatment plan will be under the medical supervision of our team of Nurse Practitioners and Medical Doctors.

    Following your initial consultation and the development of your treatment plan, your prescription will be sent to one of our trusted compound companies. It may take a number of days for your prescription to be ready because only special compounding pharmacies can provide the expertise to safely and accurately manufacture your bioidentical hormone prescriptions.

  • Hormones and blood levels require careful supervision and ongoing monitoring. It takes 8 weeks for your medications to take full effect. Eight weeks after your treatment has begun you will be required to have your hormone levels rechecked and book your follow up appointment to assess, renew and may any changes needed to optimize treatment plan.

    Any changes to medications will require additional follow up blood work, some clients may need an additional follow up appointment to achieve optimization.

  • Yearly checks are required to review blood work and renew any medications. Your yearly appointment is due one year after your last appointment.

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