Hormone Replacement Therapy
(HRT For Women)
Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers that play an important role in one’s health. A slight disruption may complicate your system.
For females, hormonal problems are, unfortunately, very common. An elevated or decreased estrogen level in women can lead to hormonal imbalances that affect one’s reproductive health and fertility.
Hormone imbalances can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, especially for menopausal women. Winter Wellness, a Flagstaff-based Naturopathic and Hormone Clinic, fully understands this. We are committed to helping you alleviate your hormonal issues through our hormone therapy.
A LOOK INTO WOMEN’S HEALTH: Female Hormonal Imbalances
Hormones regulate many aspects of life, such as growth and development, sexual functions, and mood. For a healthy mind and body, it is important to have balanced hormone levels.
Female hormones like estrogen play an important role in a woman’s body. As you get older, estrogen levels drop and menopause symptoms begin to appear. This causes hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and irregularities in your monthly period.
Hormonal disorders can cause problems in the body’s normal functions such as mood fluctuations, anxiety, and even endometrial cancer. If not treated, these may lead to a disruption in the body’s ability to function properly.
Signs of Hormonal Deficiency For Women
These signs and symptoms are indicators that your estrogen, androgen, and progesterone levels may not be optimal.
Symptoms:
- Hot flashes
- Night Sweats
- Mood swings
- Poor concentration
- Weight Gain
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Bone Loss
- Vaginal Dryness
- Brittle Nails
- Hair loss or thinning
- Urinary Incontinence
- Insomnia
- Low Libido
- Heavy bleeding
- Menstrual headaches/migraines
- Breast tenderness/ Fibrocystic breast
- PMS
- Irritability
- Acne
HRT For Women: Is it right for you?
Hormone replacement therapy (popularly known as menopausal hormone therapy) is a medication that contains female hormones. This medication replaces the estrogen that your body stops making during menopause (estrogen therapy).
The therapy can be used to treat menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal discomfort. It has also been proven to reduce bone loss and fracture in postmenopausal women.
Hormone therapy is not without health risks, just like other treatments for different diseases. If not administered by a trusted licensed health professional, hormone therapy may bring an increased risk of breast cancer, blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, and gallbladder disease.
HRT may not be recommended if you have these health issues:
- Pregnancy
- Vaginal bleeding issues
- Certain kinds of cancer
- History of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, liver disease
Certain types of HRT have a higher risk, and each woman’s risks can vary, depending upon the individual’s personal medical history and lifestyle. You and your health care provider need to discuss the risks and benefits for you.
What We Can Do For You
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Bio-identical Hormones chemically have the same structure as the hormones that your own body produces. Compounded prescriptions are preferred so they can be tailored to your specific needs.
Common Types prescribed: estradiol, estriol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone.
Common Forms: topical creams, oral capsules, troches, and pellets
Whether your goal is prevention, hormone replacement, or menopause treatment Dr. Erin Winter will evaluate your symptoms and laboratory tests to create a tailored treatment plan made specifically for you.
We Do More Than Just a Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Winter Wellness confidently treats:
- Menopause symptoms
- Perimenopause symptoms
- PMS/PMDD
- PCOS
- Irregular cycles
- Fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Low libido
- Osteopenia
- Hormonal acne
If you have these symptoms don’t be discouraged!
Where there is smoke, there is usually fire, meaning there ARE reasons AND answers for you. With a thorough intake and in-depth laboratory testing, Dr. Erin Winter can help you discover your specific imbalances and support your body in finding equilibrium.
Flagstaff Hormone and Naturopathic Clinic that Cares
Aging comes with rapid body changes.
If you’re experiencing symptoms that make you feel less confident, we’re here to help you.
WE PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLAN
We take time to understand the uniqueness and complexities of our patient’s health concerns and their underlying cause.
WE BECOME YOUR PARTNER IN YOUR HEALING PROCESS
We are not just doctors – we are our patients’ partners in their healing journey. We listen, care, and respect their body’s concerns.
WE GET TO THE UNDERLYING CAUSE OF YOUR ILLNESS
We don’t just identify symptoms, we make sure to find out and understand the exact causes of illness and pain. That way, we can provide a better treatment plan to promote the patient’s optimal health and well-being.
WE PROMOTE NONINVASIVE AND NATURAL HEALING
We have long years of clinical training, research, and experience in using safe and natural therapies to boost the body’s natural healing process.
WE WANT YOU TO ACHIEVE LONG TERM OPTIMAL HEALTH
With our long years of clinical training and experience, and with the help of the latest science, our individualized treatment plan aims to achieve long-term health success.
We make sure to educate patients about the causes of their illness and the recovery process. This allows the patient to enjoy long-term good health long after receiving treatment from us.
About Winter Wellness 
Winter Wellness is a Flagstaff-based medical clinic that specializes in naturopathic medicine, hormone replacement therapy, natural pain management, and aesthetics.
Our naturopathic and hormone clinic is owned by Dr. Erin Winter, a naturopathic doctor in Flagstaff, AZ. Her primary goal is to help as many people age gracefully as possible in a natural way
We exist to help you live the best quality of life possible!