Welcome to Village Medicine
Your Hormone Health
Hormones fluctuate, but sometimes it’s more than that. Our hormones levels can fall out of balance and impact everything from your sleep and your mood to your energy level and libido.
People of every kind of body can experience low or imbalanced hormones for all kinds of reasons including aging, illness, injury, and childbirth. Whatever the reason, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone.
It can be hard to feel like yourself when your hormones are out of whack. Village Medicine provides hormone optimization to help restore you to optimal health and help you feel like yourself again.
What We Treat
- Menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, urinary incontinence, and vaginal dryness
- Irritability & mood swings
- Trouble sleeping
- Sexual health concerns
- Muscle loss
- Fatigue
- Loss of libido
- Low T (low testosterone)
- Perimenopausal symptoms
Why Try Hormone Optimization in Seattle?
Energy + Libido
Hormone optimization can help increase your energy throughout the day and improve your vitality at night (or, you know, whenever).
Overall Health Boost
When your hormone levels are balanced, you’ll see and feel the difference in all aspects of your wellbeing.
Personalized Treatment
We customize your hormone therapy to get you to optimal balance. No more. No less.
What to Expect
The Hormone Optimization Process
Your Consultation
During your first appointment for hormone optimization in Seattle, your Village Medicine provider will ask you about your concerns, goals, medical history, and prescribed medications. They’ll also take the time to get to know you as a person and make sure you feel genuinely listened to and seen.
Your Treatment
We’ll fine tune your hormone optimization treatment plan according to your unique needs and hormone levels. One-size-fits-all treatments just won’t cut it to get you to where you need to be.
Your Ongoing Journey
In addition to customized hormone treatments, our multidisciplinary team of physicians and healers will make sure your physical, mental, and spiritual needs are cared for on your way to finding balance. And it doesn’t end there. Village Medicine is here to support your whole-person health through every step and stage of your wellness journey.
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Care Instructions
Before beginning hormone optimization, Village Medicine recommends:
Familiarizing Yourself with the Risks
Hormone replacement therapy and other hormone treatments may elevate your risk for certain types of cancer, blood clots, stroke, and cardiovascular disease.
Considering the Side Effects
Potential side effects vary depending on the specific hormone treatment. Your hormone health provider at Village Medicine will make sure you’re fully informed and walk you through any possible side effects before you begin treatment.
Post-Treatment
Post-Care Instructions
After seeing your hormone specialist, Village Medicine recommends:
Following Instructions
It’s important to follow any post-treatment instructions given to you by your hormone health provider at Village Medicine. These instructions may vary depending on your individualized treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Am I a good candidate for hormone optimization?
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You might be a good candidate for hormone optimization if:
- Your hormones are imbalanced
- You have have low bone density
- Your libido isn’t what it used to be
- Menopausal symptoms are disrupting your life
The best way to know if you’re a good candidate for hormone optimization in Seattle is to meet come in for a consultation with your Village Medicine provider.
- How long does hormone replacement therapy take to start working?
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It can take several weeks to start noticing a difference and about 3 months to experience the full effect.
- What is low T?
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Low T or low testosterone is a condition where your testicles don’t produce enough testosterone. It’s normal for testosterone levels to drop as you age, but low testosterone can also result from certain medical conditions and injuries. Symptoms of low T can include having a low sex drive, mood changes, and reduced muscle mass.
Get Started
Tell us more about you and your needs using our Treatment Planning Tool.
Select your concerns, and we’ll provide custom treatment recommendations for your unique needs.
