If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause and feeling overwhelmed by mixed messages about hormone therapy, you're not alone. Maybe you’ve heard it’s dangerous. Maybe you’ve been told to just “ride it out.” But if you’re not feeling like yourself—fatigued, foggy, moody, gaining weight, or just off—there’s a good chance your hormones are playing a role. Let’s clear the air on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and why it may be the missing piece in your wellness journey.
Bioidentical hormones are molecularly identical to the hormones your body naturally produces. That means your body recognizes them, uses them efficiently, and eliminates them properly. These hormones are typically made from plant sources and can be tailored to match what your body needs most—estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or a combination.
The fear surrounding hormone therapy began in 2002 when the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) published findings that linked hormone therapy with increased risk of breast cancer and heart disease. What most people don’t realize? That study used synthetic hormones (not bioidentical) and included women with an average age of 63—many of whom hadn’t had a period in over a decade.
That’s a very different story than a 48-year-old woman in the early stages of hormonal transition.
Since then, follow-up studies and re-analyses have shown that when bioidentical hormones are used correctly, especially when started closer to menopause, they’re not only safe—they’re protective.
So, Is BHRT Safe?
Yes—when it’s personalized, monitored, and used appropriately, BHRT can be a powerful tool to support long-term health and quality of life. The key? Working with someone who knows how to tailor your plan to your body, your labs, your story.
Hormones don’t just control your cycle—they influence everything.
We don’t do cookie-cutter protocols. We take the time to understand your full picture— symptoms, labs, lifestyle, and goals—and we walk with you through the entire process. We use functional medicine labs, bioidentical options, and a whole-body lens to help you feel like you again.
If your body feels off, there’s a reason—and you deserve support that makes sense.
Let’s start the conversation. Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, mood changes, weight gain, or just don’t feel like yourself, it’s not “just aging.” There are answers—and there’s a path forward.
