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    Hormone Therapy: what it is, what to expect and where to find it

    What is Hormone Therapy?

    Hormone therapy at medical spas and wellness clinics usually means treatment for symptoms linked to changing hormone levels, such as menopause-related hot flashes or low testosterone in men. Options include bioidentical hormone replacement (BHRT), testosterone therapy (TRT), and creams, patches, injections or pellets placed under the skin.

    How Hormone Therapy works

    A clinician reviews symptoms, health history and blood tests, then prescribes hormones such as estrogen, progesterone or testosterone to bring levels into a chosen range. Doses are adjusted at follow-up visits. Bioidentical means the hormone's structure matches the body's own; compounded bioidentical products are mixed by pharmacies and are not standardised like approved products.

    What to expect at the appointment

    1. A detailed intake about symptoms, medical and family history.
    2. Blood tests before treatment and at regular intervals afterwards.
    3. A prescription in a chosen form, such as cream, injection, patch or pellet.
    4. Follow-up appointments to review symptoms, side effects and lab results.

    Recovery and downtime

    Most forms have no downtime. Pellet insertion involves a small cut under local anaesthetic and a few days of care for the site.

    Safety and suitability

    • Hormone therapy carries risks that depend on the hormone, the dose and your personal history, including blood clots and effects on breast and prostate health.
    • Testosterone can affect fertility and blood counts, so monitoring is important.
    • Compounded hormone products vary in strength; ask what you are prescribed and why.
    • Coordinate with your primary care doctor or gynaecologist, especially if you have other conditions.

    Questions to ask before you book

    • Who prescribes my hormones, and what is their background in this area?
    • Which blood tests do you run, and how often?
    • Are the hormones approved products or compounded?
    • How will you monitor long-term risks?

    Hormone Therapy FAQ

    What is the difference between BHRT and traditional hormone therapy?

    Bioidentical hormones match the structure of the body's own hormones. Some approved products are bioidentical, while compounded bioidentical products are made by pharmacies and are not standardised. Both carry risks that should be discussed with a clinician.

    Do I need blood tests for hormone therapy?

    Blood tests are usually done before starting and during treatment, to guide dosing and watch for side effects. Ask your clinic how monitoring works.

    What are hormone pellets?

    Pellets are small implants placed under the skin that release hormones over time. Once placed, the dose cannot easily be adjusted, which is something to discuss before choosing this form.

    This is general information, not medical advice, and results differ from person to person. This treatment should be prescribed or performed by, or under the supervision of, a licensed medical provider. Talk to a licensed provider about your health history before booking.

    Written and fact-checked against our editorial rules (no prices, statistics or promised results) by the MedSpa Listings editorial team. Last reviewed 2026-11-03.

    Where to find Hormone Therapy

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