How Hormone Therapy Works
How Hormone Replacement Therapy Works at elev8HRT
A clear, physician-led process from your first call to ongoing care, for women and men across Kingwood, The Woodlands and New Caney.
The process
Six steps to balanced hormones
Every patient follows the same careful path, so nothing is guessed at.
Step 01
Call and schedule
Call our New Caney office at 281-319-4111. We will answer your questions and set up your first visit.
Step 02
Lab work
Blood work measures your hormone levels and related markers, such as thyroid function and blood counts.
Step 03
Consultation
Dr. Bernell reviews your labs, symptoms, history and goals with you, then explains your options.
Step 04
Start treatment
If you are a candidate and choose to proceed, treatment begins, including in-office pellet insertion for EvexiPEL.
Step 05
Follow up
Follow-up labs and visits check how you feel and keep your levels where they should be.
Step 06
Adjust as life changes
Hormone needs shift over time. Your plan is reviewed and updated as you go.
Why testing comes first
Your plan is built on your numbers
Symptoms like fatigue, weight gain and low mood can come from hormones, but they can also come from thyroid problems, low iron, poor sleep or medications. Testing first helps us find the real cause and avoid treating the wrong thing.
Your lab results also set your starting dose. Rechecking them during treatment is how we keep therapy both effective and safe.
Who it is for
Hormone therapy for women and men
Women
Perimenopause, menopause and surgical menopause symptoms, from hot flashes to low libido.
Men
Low testosterone symptoms such as fatigue, low drive, muscle loss and weight gain.
Pellet patients
Anyone considering or switching to EvexiPEL hormone pellets.
Serving the Lake Houston area
Close to home
Our office is at 22186 Market Place Dr., Suites 132 & 133, in New Caney, convenient for patients from Kingwood, The Woodlands, Porter, Humble and across Montgomery County.
- Kingwood
- The Woodlands
- New Caney
- Porter
- Humble
- Lake Houston
- Montgomery County
Questions
Common questions
How long does the whole process take?
Most patients complete labs and their consultation within a couple of visits. Treatment can begin once your results are reviewed and you have decided on a plan.
Do I have to do pellets?
No. Pellets are one option. Dr. Bernell will explain the others and help you choose.
How often are follow-up labs?
Follow-up labs are usually checked a few weeks after starting and then on a regular schedule. Your timing depends on your treatment and response.
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