Feeling “off” lately — low energy, brain fog, trouble sleeping, or mood swings?
You’re not alone. These are common signs of hormone shifts — and they affect both women and men, often years before labs become “abnormal.” As a solo provider with a functional, personalized approach, I help patients optimize hormones, protect fertility, and feel like themselves again — without guesswork.
| ⚖️ Common Symptoms That HRT May Help Improve | ||
| 🧠 Brain & Mood | 💪 Body & Metabolism | 💗 Sexual Wellness |
| Brain fog, anxiety, irritability | Fatigue, muscle loss, slow recovery | Low libido, erectile dysfunction, vaginal dryness |
| Mood swings, burnout | Weight gain, low motivation | Painful sex or reduced pleasure |
| Poor sleep or night sweats | Thinning hair, dry skin | Less arousal or sensitivity |
⏰ When Should You Start Hormone Therapy?
Hormones don’t “crash overnight.” They decline slowly — but symptoms build.
👩🦰 For Women
- Perimenopause (ages 35–50s): Mood swings, hot flashes, cycle changes, low libido, sleep issues
- Postmenopause (no period for 12+ months): HRT can still help! Especially for brain, bone, metabolism
- Surgical menopause (ovary removal): Hormones drop instantly. HRT is often critical
👨 For Men
- Testosterone starts declining around age 30–40
- If you feel tired, foggy, or “flat” — and labs show low levels — TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) may be life-changing
🔐 Is Hormone Therapy Safe?
✅ Yes — when done correctly.
We use bioidentical hormones + routine labs to reduce risk and improve effectiveness.
🔒 Bioidentical = same as your body’s own
🩸 Estrogen patches + oral progesterone = lowest clot risk
🧠 Testosterone = safe when levels are monitored and fertility is considered
⛔ We avoid unsafe synthetic options or overdosing
| 💊 What Hormones May Be Used? | ||
| 🧪 Hormone | 🌟 What It Helps With | 👤 Who May Need It |
| Estradiol (E2) | Brain, bones, skin, mood, weight | Most women post-35 or postmenopausal |
| Progesterone | Sleep, anxiety, uterine protection | Women with a uterus or mood/sleep issues |
| Testosterone | Energy, drive, muscle, libido | Men with low T, some women post-menopause |
| DHEA | Adrenal, mood, metabolic support | Both men & women with low energy or stress |
| 🧴 How Hormone Therapy Is Delivered | |||
| 🚚 Method | 💉 Type | ✅ Benefits | 💡 Examples |
| Patch | Estrogen | Steady levels, low clot risk | Estradiol 0.05–0.1 mg 2x/week |
| Capsule | Progesterone, DHEA | Sleep/mood, oral ease | Micronized Progesterone 100–200 mg PM |
| Troche | Estrogen/Testosterone | Sublingual, customizable | Estradiol 0.25–1 mg, T 1–3 mg |
| Topical Cream | Testosterone | Avoids liver metabolism | Compounded 2–4% daily cream |
| Injection | Testosterone, Peptides | Long-acting, precision dosing | T cypionate 100–200 mg/week, Sermorelin 300 mcg |
💁♀️ Women’s Hormone Therapy: Tailored to You
| 👩⚕️ Scenario | ⭐️ Preferred Regimen | 🧠 Why It’s Used | 🌿 Functional Add-ons |
| Uterus intact | Estrogen patch + oral progesterone (100–200 mg PM) | Estrogen relieves symptoms; progesterone protects uterus and improves sleep | 💪 Protein 90–120g/day, 🧘♀️ Magnesium 400 mg PM, 💉 NAD+ nasal spray, 🧬 Sermorelin |
| No uterus | Estrogen patch or gel ± progesterone | Progesterone may still support sleep, brain, mood | 🧠 GHK-Cu nasal spray, 🌙 L-theanine, 🧴 DIM |
| Surgical menopause | Estrogen + progesterone ± testosterone | Full replacement often needed after ovary removal | 🧬 Glutathione, 💧 DHEA, 🥗 high-protein intake |
📚 Yes — I often recommend progesterone even if the uterus is removed. Studies show it may:
- Improve sleep 💤
- Reduce anxiety 😌
- Support cognition 🧠 and bone 🦴
🧔 Men’s TRT + Fertility: Energy 💥 Without Sacrificing Future 👶
Testosterone therapy helps with:
- 🔋 Energy, motivation, clarity
- 🧠 Mood and confidence
- 💪 Muscle + fat distribution
- 💗 Libido + function
👶 Want to preserve fertility?
| 💊 Option | 🧬 How It Works | ✅ Pros | ⚠️ Cons |
| hCG | Mimics LH → stimulates sperm & T | ✅ Maintains fertility ✅ Pairs with TRT ✅ Testicle size preserved | ⚠️ Injections 2–3x/week ⚠️ May increase estrogen ⚠️ 💰 More expensive |
| Clomid | Boosts LH/FSH from the brain | ✅ Oral ✅ Affordable ✅ Can delay need for TRT | ⚠️ Mood swings or vision changes ⚠️ Not ideal with TRT |
🧪 Labs I Recommend Before Starting
🧬 Women:
- Estradiol, Progesterone, Total/Free Testosterone, DHEA-S
- SHBG, TSH, Free T3/T4, Cortisol
- CBC, CMP, Lipids, Ferritin, Vitamin D, B12
🧬 Men:
- Total & Free Testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, Estradiol
- PSA, DHEA-S, TSH panel, Cortisol
- CBC, CMP, Vitamin D, Ferritin, Lipids
| 🌿 Functional Support & Peptides | ||
| 🎯 Goal | 🧪 Why It Matters | 🌱 Tools |
| Protein intake | Essential for hormone production | 90–120g/day (CFNIP-informed) |
| Deep sleep | Repairs hormones, restores balance | Progesterone 100–200 mg PM, Magnesium glycinate 400 mg, L-theanine 100–200 mg |
| Cortisol balance | High cortisol = low hormones | Ashwagandha 300–600 mg, Rhodiola, Maca |
| Hormone detox | Clears excess estrogen/testosterone | DIM 100–200 mg, Calcium D-glucarate 500 mg |
| Cellular energy | Restores brain, muscle, and mood | NAD+ nasal spray 300 mg/mL, GHK-Cu 5–10 mg, Glutathione 200–400 mg IM or liposomal |
| Tissue repair & sleep | Supports GH, metabolism | Sermorelin 300 mcg SC 5x/week |
📞 Ready to Get Started?
If you’re ready to feel more like you again — physically, mentally, and emotionally — I’d love to help you get there. As a solo provider, you’ll always work directly with me — no support staff, no covering doctors, no automated portals. Just real, personalized care.
📧 Email: mallory.jones@lighthouseeverlucenthealth.com
📱 Call/Text: 812-625-2280 Let’s build a plan that supports your goals, your hormones, and your life — one step at a time. 💛
