Alive Health & Wellness

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Improving Your Hormonal Imbalances

If you’re feeling drained, moody, or just not quite yourself, it might be your hormones throwing things off balance. At Alive Health & Wellness, we get how much that can impact your day-to-day, and we’re here to help you feel vibrant again.

For women, our Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) tackles the challenges of perimenopause, menopause, or post-surgical changes. For men, our Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) fights back against the energy and strength dips that come with low testosterone.

HRT for Women: Feel Like You Again

Ladies, if hot flashes, sleepless nights, or feeling off are part of your daily grind, you’re not alone. Hormonal shifts in your 30s, 40s, or beyond can shake things up. Our HRT program is designed to smooth out those rough patches and help you feel like yourself again, with a plan made just for you.

Treatment Overview

We start with a real conversation and thorough lab work to check your estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels. With her 19 years of healthcare experience, Jenea creates a custom plan using bio-identical hormones that your body recognizes. 

You can pick from creams, patches, or oral capsules.
 
We’ll also toss in tips on nutrition, stress management, or exercise to boost your results. It’s a simple process with regular check-ins to keep you feeling amazing, whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or post-surgery.

Common Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause

Hormonal shifts can hit hard, especially during perimenopause (the years leading up to menopause, often starting in your 30s or 40s) and menopause (when periods stop, typically around your late 40s or 50s). Here are the most common symptoms our patients experience:

Hot flashes

Night sweats

Mood swings

Fatigue

Vaginal dryness

Irregular periods

Brain fog

Weight gain

Low libido

Transform Your Life with HRT

HRT can change everything, helping you feel vibrant and like yourself again. Our patients at Alive Health & Wellness rave about these benefits:

TRT for Men: Reclaim Your Strength and Drive

Guys, if you’re feeling low on energy, losing muscle, or noticing your drive isn’t what it used to be, low testosterone could be the issue. Our TRT program is built to help you feel strong, sharp, and ready to tackle life again—no nonsense, just results.

Treatment Overview

At Alive Health & Wellness, we offer a specialized comprehensive evaluation of Our low T treatment process is thorough and tailored to your unique needs. It begins with a comprehensive consultation with Jenea Bennett-Talley, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, to discuss your symptoms for hormonal imbalances. A detailed laboratory analysis is completed to assess testosterone levels and other critical markers. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, men achieve optimal hormone balance.  

Common Symptoms of Low Testosterone (Low T)

Low testosterone can affect men as early as their 30s, impacting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. At Alive Health & Wellness, we recognize these common signs that may indicate Low T:

Persistent fatigue

Decreased muscle mass

Reduced libido

Mood changes

Difficulty concentrating

Weight gain

Low stamina

Sleep disturbances

Loss of motivation

Transform Your Vitality with TRT

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) at Alive Health & Wellness can significantly enhance your quality of life, addressing the challenges of low testosterone with personalized care.

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is used to supplement estrogen and/or progesterone levels in women, typically during or after menopause. It’s designed for women who are experiencing symptoms caused by hormonal imbalances such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and vaginal dryness.

HRT can help relieve a wide range of symptoms caused by declining hormone levels:

  • Reduces hot flashes and night sweats

  • Improves sleep quality

  • Enhances mood and reduces anxiety

  • Supports vaginal and urinary health

  • Helps prevent bone loss (osteoporosis)

Yes, there can be some risks depending on your health history, age, and type of HRT used. These risks may include:

  • Increased risk of blood clots or stroke

  • Breast tenderness or spotting

  • Slightly increased risk of breast cancer with long-term use

  • Gallbladder disease in some cases

It’s important to discuss your individual risk factors with your provider.

Most women begin to notice symptom relief within a few weeks of starting HRT, with full benefits usually felt within 2 to 3 months.

There are several types and delivery methods for HRT. Your provider will help you choose what’s best based on your symptoms and preferences:

  • Pills

  • Creams or gels

  • Patches

  • Vaginal rings or tablets

  • Pellets inserted under the skin

TRT is a therapy designed to restore healthy testosterone levels in men with low testosterone (also known as “Low T”). Men experiencing fatigue, reduced libido, muscle loss, mood changes, or difficulty concentrating may be candidates for TRT.

Many men report significant improvements in their overall well-being after starting testosterone therapy, such as:

  • Increased energy and stamina

  • Improved mood and focus

  • Enhanced libido and sexual performance

  • Greater muscle strength and physical performance

  • Better sleep and recovery

TRT comes in a variety of formats to suit your lifestyle and preferences:

  • Injections (weekly or bi-weekly)

  • Topical gels or creams

  • Pellets implanted under the skin

  • Patches applied daily

  • Oral tablets (less common)

Yes, like any treatment, TRT carries potential side effects. These may include:

  • Acne or oily skin

  • Increased red blood cell count

  • Breast tenderness or enlargement

  • Testicular shrinkage

  • Fertility reduction

TRT should be carefully monitored by your healthcare provider through regular labs.

Some men start noticing improvements in energy and mood within the first 2 to 4 weeks. Full benefits, including muscle gains and improved sexual function, may take up to 3 to 6 months depending on consistency and dose adjustments.