Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone Replacement Therapy in Thornton, CO

Restore Balance with Lab-Guided Hormone Care

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) at My V Clinic helps men and women address symptoms caused by hormonal imbalance through personalized, medically supervised treatment. Every plan begins with comprehensive lab testing and an unhurried consultation to ensure safe, balanced care.

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Who May Benefit from Hormone Therapy

Hormonal changes can affect energy, mood, weight, sleep, and sexual health. HRT may be appropriate if you experience:

  • Persistent fatigue or low energy

  • Difficulty managing weight

  • Mood changes or brain fog

  • Low libido or sexual health concerns

  • Sleep disturbances

Our team evaluates symptoms alongside lab results to determine if hormone therapy is right for you.

Hormone Replacement Therapy FAQs

Do I need lab testing before starting HRT?

Yes. Lab testing is essential to create a safe, personalized treatment plan. READ MORE

Is hormone therapy safe?

When medically supervised and properly monitored, hormone therapy can be safe and effective for appropriate candidates.

How long does it take to see results?

Some patients notice improvements within weeks, while others see gradual changes over time.

Is HRT available for both men and women?

Yes. We offer hormone optimization tailored specifically for men and women.

Can follow-up visits be done virtually?

Yes. Many follow-ups can be completed via telemedicine after your in-clinic evaluation, If appropriate.

What is perimenopause? The zone of chaos explained by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD

It’s a short educational video (from late December 2025) by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, an OB-GYN and menopause specialist. The title is “Perimenopause: The Zone of Chaos”, and it’s basically a fast-paced explainer about what perimenopause actually is biologically.Key points from the video:

  • Women start with 1–2 million eggs at birth → down to ~10% by age 30 → ~3% by 40.
  • Eggs are lost through ovulation (only ~1 ovulates, but ~10,000 die in the process each cycle) + natural aging.
  • In a normal cycle, hormones (estrogen, progesterone, LH, FSH) follow predictable ups/downs, driven by brain → ovary signaling.
  • Perimenopause hits when egg reserve gets critically low → the brain’s signals start failing → hormones go chaotic (wild swings in estrogen, delayed/low progesterone, unpredictable cycles).
  • She shows graphs comparing normal cycles → perimenopausal chaos → postmenopausal flatline.
  • Calls it the “Zone of Chaos” because symptoms (erratic periods, mood/brain fog shifts, etc.) feel random and unpredictable.
  • Diagnosis relies mostly on listening to symptoms (no great blood test), then treatment/support can begin.

It’s very much in her style: science-backed, straightforward, aimed at normalizing the experience for women rather than dismissing it. No memes or jokes — pure info with some visuals like hormone graphs and text overlays.

Her next book, The New Perimenopause, is available for preorder: https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-perimenopause-book
Female sex hormone system: PMS, menopause, hormone replacement explained by Peter Attia MD

Female sex hormone system: PMS, menopause, hormone replacement therapy explained by Peter Attia MD

It’s an excerpt from episode 256 of his podcast The Drive, where he gives a clear, detailed breakdown of how the female endocrine system works—covering the menstrual cycle (phases, hormones like FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone), what drives PMS (often the sharp drop in progesterone), perimenopause/menopause transitions (rising FSH, dropping estradiol), and thoughts on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including when/why to consider it for symptoms, bone health, cardiovascular protection, etc.
He walks through a typical ~28-day cycle, ovulation around day 14, the luteal phase struggles many people experience, and why the system is so “all-or-nothing” compared to male hormones. It’s one of his more educational hormone-focused segments and gets referenced a lot in discussions about women’s health, perimenopause tracking, and HRT decisions.

Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan.

Watch the full episode and view show notes here: https://bit.ly/432u3eB

Disclaimer

This content is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or the practice of prescribing. No patient‑client relationship is created through this content.

Readers and listeners should not disregard, delay, or avoid seeking medical advice for any health condition. Care decisions should always be made in collaboration with your qualified prescriber, who is responsible for your individual care.

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