Services
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormones shape far more than the menstrual cycle. They influence sleep, mood, energy, cognition, body composition, bone density, and how you age. When they shift — through perimenopause, menopause, or other changes — the effects can ripple through nearly every system in the body.
Hormone replacement therapy is among the most thoroughly studied interventions available for these transitions. For the right patient, it can be genuinely transformative. In this practice, HRT is offered within a comprehensive naturopathic framework: thorough assessment, careful prescribing, and ongoing monitoring as part of a complete picture of your health.
Common Reasons Patients Begin HRT
Hormone-related symptoms often present together, and the right combination of supports varies by person. HRT can be useful across a range of perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal concerns, including:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Sleep disruption and night waking
- Mood changes, irritability, or low motivation
- Brain fog and difficulty with focus
- Vaginal dryness and changes in libido
- Joint pain, muscle loss, and changes in body composition
Hormone therapy may also be considered as part of a treatment plan for:
- Perimenopause with significant cycle changes
- Surgical menopause (following hysterectomy or oophorectomy)
- Early menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency
- Long-term bone density and cardiovascular considerations
What's Included
HRT is delivered as part of an ongoing relationship, not a single transaction. Every prescription is paired with appropriate testing, monitoring, and follow-up.
- Comprehensive Initial Consultation — A full naturopathic consult covering history, symptoms, lifestyle, and your goals for treatment.
- Baseline Lab Work — Hormone panels, thyroid function, metabolic markers, and other testing needed to inform safe, effective prescribing.
- Individualized Treatment Plan — A written plan including HRT recommendations alongside any supporting nutritional, botanical, or lifestyle interventions.
- Bioidentical Hormone Prescriptions — When clinically appropriate, prescriptions for estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone in forms and doses suited to your needs.
- Scheduled Follow-Up Visits — Regular appointments to assess response, monitor symptoms, and adjust dosing as your body responds.
- Ongoing Lab Monitoring — Repeat testing at appropriate intervals to track how treatment is working and catch anything that needs adjusting.
- Coordination with Other Providers — Communication with your family doctor or specialist when treatment plans overlap.
Benefits
When the clinical fit is right, hormone replacement therapy can meaningfully improve daily life through perimenopause, menopause, and the years beyond.
- Steady, restorative sleep
- Improved energy and mental clarity
- Mood and emotional regulation
- Relief from hot flashes and temperature sensitivity
- Tissue health through urogenital changes
- Support for bone density and long-term wellbeing
Naturopathic Services
Contact Info
Available by appointment only
- +1 (250) 881-7800
- drkatia@drkatiademarco.com
- 1752 Blair Ave, Victoria, BC
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