Any woman struggling with moderate to severe symptoms of hormonal decline, especially those in perimenopause or menopause may be a candidate. We’ll evaluate your full health picture before making any recommendations.

Many women feel symptom relief within 4–6 weeks. For others, it may take a few months to achieve full benefit. We monitor closely to make sure you’re progressing.

Is hormone therapy safe? Yes, hormone therapy is considered safe and beneficial when prescribed appropriately. The key is proper screening, monitoring, and using the lowest effective dose for symptom relief and prevention.

Hormone therapy is most effective and safest when started within 10 years of your final menstrual period. However, many women can still benefit even if they’re further along, depending on their health and symptoms.

Options include estrogen alone (for those without a uterus), or estrogen combined with progesterone. Forms include pills, patches, creams, gels, vaginal inserts, and more. We choose the best route based on your symptoms and medical history.

If you still have your uterus, yes, progesterone is needed to protect the uterine lining from overgrowth. If you’ve had a hysterectomy, you may not need it. We’ll determine the right combination based on your anatomy and risk profile.

Hormone therapy is not a standalone weight-loss treatment. However, optimizing hormones can significantly improve factors that influence weight, including sleep quality, energy, mood, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic function.

As part of the Midlife Reset, we take a comprehensive, medically guided approach. When clinically appropriate, care may include hormone optimization along with nutrition guidance, lifestyle strategies, and prescription weight-loss medications or metabolic support to help support sustainable results.

The focus is on restoring balance and improving how your body functions, rather than pursuing rapid or short-term weight loss.

In some cases, hormone therapy may not be appropriate. However, there are non-hormonal treatments available for managing menopause symptoms. We take a thorough look at your medical history and consult with your oncology team if needed.

FDA-approved hormones are tested for safety, consistency, and effectiveness. Compounded hormones are mixed by a pharmacy and may be needed in special cases, but they’re not regulated or tested to the same standards. We only use compounded options when no FDA approved version is suitable for your needs.

Low Estrogen: Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings, insomnia, and decreased skin elasticity. Low Progesterone: Anxiety, irritability, sleep disturbances, and irregular or heavy periods (in perimenopausal women). Low Testosterone: Low libido, fatigue, decreased muscle strength, poor motivation, and brain fog.

No. Pellet therapy is not currently recommended by leading medical organizations, including The Menopause Society. It is not considered evidence-based, and may carry risks related to dosing inconsistencies and safety. At Ignite Health, we focus on safer, FDA approved hormone therapy options that can be adjusted over time and closely monitored.

Yes — testosterone therapy can be an appropriate option for some women, particularly those experiencing low libido or other symptoms related to low androgen levels.

I take an evidence-based approach and only recommend testosterone when it’s clinically appropriate, using dosing that is safe and tailored specifically for women — not one-size-fits-all or excessively high levels.

When used, I typically favor methods that provide more stable, physiologic levels and allow for careful dose adjustment over time.

If this is something you’re curious about, we can review your symptoms, labs, and overall health to determine whether it makes sense for you.