Hormone Therapy Columbus, Ohio

Perimenopause is the gradual transition into and out of menopause that women naturally experience as they age. While the process is organic, that doesn’t necessarily make it comfortable or routine for many patients. Dr. Weston and her team will create a plan that employs holistic lifestyle choices in tandem with safe perimenopausal treatments to help each patient as she prepares for this next stage in life.

Our Solutions Often Include:

• Nutraceuticals
• Lifestyle changes
• Pharmaceuticals (when needed)

Bioidentical hormone therapy (sometimes referred to as “natural hormone therapy”) is a treatment plan designed to effectively balance or boost hormones in the body. Most commonly used to ease symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, BHRT uses plant estrogens that are chemically identical to what we naturally make within our own bodies to improve the moderate and severe symptoms most commonly associated with menopause.

These Symptoms Include:

• Hot flashes and night sweats
• Disruptive mood swings
• Weight gain/unwanted weight loss
• Memory loss
• Restlessness and trouble sleeping
• Decrease libido and/or pain during sex

Because BHRT works to regulate hormones, this treatment may also help reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis, cognitive decline, and cardiovascular disease. Some patients have also found a decrease in skin wrinkles and an increase in elasticity as a result of this unique hormone therapy option.

The thyroid gland is responsible for controlling your metabolism. Without proper function, the thyroid can cause a whole host of problems, extending from forgetfulness, to eyesight issues, to heavy menstrual periods and beyond. Dr. Weston always does her best to reduce long-term reliance on medication, but certain circumstances may need drug-based solutions to yield optimal therapeutic outcomes.

Dr. Weston and her team will perform a complete panel for your thyroid, and will work with you directly to customize a strategy to eventually remove medication from your routine.

Too much (or too little) cortisol in the blood can indicate an issue with the all-important adrenal glands. Our team will run a cortisol test to accurately and quantitatively understand how “stressed” your body is and identify any adrenaline-based dysfunction that may be disrupting your life.

An untreated abundance of cortisol can increase your risk of high blood pressure, bone loss and Type 2 Diabetes. Too little cortisol could explain chronic fatigue, dizziness, mood swings and muscle weakness. The key is to catch the imbalance early before it gets worse and then design a sustainable plan to help regulate the stress hormone to a manageable level.

Stress and hormone imbalances are the root causes of hair thinning and shedding. Disruptions in your body’s natural endocrine system caused by lifestyle factors can speed up this process and lead to noticeable hair loss. To get your body’s hormones back on track, Dr. Weston employs natural hormone therapies and medical-grade supplements that address the root cause of thinning to promote hair wellness from within.

Restore Your Hair & Prevent Future Shedding

If you are already noticing the effects of hair thinning, our hair restoration solutions can be combined with hormonal therapy for a full-fledged counterattack to hair loss. PRP for hair growth is a targeted treatment that utilizes your body’s own growth hormones to stimulate dormant hair follicles & retain and strengthen your hair from falling out at the root.

Changes in body chemistry are constant throughout the female health journey, especially during pregnancy and childbirth. New mothers can be clouded with emotions and physical symptoms of haziness, anger, anxiety, and depression due to fluctuations in hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Achieving an optimal hormonal balance during these periods can mean the difference between getting through and fully experiencing life-altering moments.

Hormonal shifts through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum (followed by menopause and aging) each come with a unique set of challenges that require the right hormonal interventions at the right time. We will use our knowledge and tools to give you a healthy pregnancy and to help you feel supported all the way through your postpartum recovery.