Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

• Comprehensive hormone testing: We assess key hormones—including estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, and others—to understand where you are in your hormonal transition and to establish an essential baseline for safe and personalized treatment planning.
• Personalized therapy: Our ultimate goal is to help relieve your symptoms with a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle. Options may include: patches, pills, creams, gels, sprays. Many of the available options are covered by insurance.
• Root-cause investigation: We carefully evaluate for conditions that can mimic hormonal imbalances, such as thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, or nutrient deficiencies to fully support your overall health journey and provide essential referrals if necessary.
• Ongoing support and follow-up: Hormonal fluctuations—especially during perimenopause—require close monitoring and thoughtful dose adjustments to keep symptoms well-managed. You'll also have the ease and peace of mind of having a provider who is responsive and accessible, offering timely answers to your questions and concerns throughout your care.

1. 30-Minute Phone Consultation - $75 (deducted from initial consultation)
   A brief phone call to discuss your symptoms, concerns, and goals. During this consultation, you'll also learn how the program works and determine if it's the right fit for you.
2. Advanced Lab Testing
   Comprehensive hormone and metabolic panels are ordered to establish a clear baseline and identify any contributing factors. You will be provided with a lab order to take to the lab of your choice. Although the labs ordered are relatively routine, Functional Method MKE cannot guarantee insurance coverage.
3. 1-Hour Virtual Initial Comprehensive Consultation - $300 ($225 after phone consultation)
   A deep dive into your health history, lab results, and current symptoms to begin crafting your personalized care plan.
4. Customized Treatment Plan
   As part of your initial consultation, we collaborate closely with you—considering your history, symptoms, and lab results—to develop a tailored hormone therapy plan. This plan is created & discussed during your initial consultation through shared decision-making and partnership, combined with supportive lifestyle recommendations to help optimize your results.
5. Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustments - $125/month
   Hormone needs change over time—your care plan should, too. We provide regular follow-ups and responsive support to ensure your therapy remains effective, with timely answers to any questions or concerns along the way.
6. Maintenance Phase with Extended Follow-Ups - $150/visit
   Once your provider determines your hormone regimen is stable, you may choose to transition to follow-up visits every three months to maintain your progress while continuing to receive ongoing support.

While hormone replacement therapy can provide significant relief and health benefits for many women, it's important to recognize that HRT is not suitable for everyone. At Functional Method MKE, your safety is our top priority. Based on current clinical guidelines, you may not be a candidate for HRT if you have any of the following conditions:

• History of breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers
• Active or recent blood clots (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism)
• Known or suspected pregnancy
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Severe liver disease
• History of stroke or heart attack within the past year
• Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Known clotting disorders or thrombophilia

If you have any of these conditions, we will carefully evaluate your individual risks and discuss alternative approaches to managing your symptoms and optimizing your health.

Our goal is to provide safe, effective, and personalized care—always putting your well-being first.

At Functional Method MKE, we do not offer hormone pellet therapy. While pellet implants are popular in some practices, we believe it's important to prioritize methods that are safe, regulated, and evidence-based.

Pellet therapy is not FDA-approved, and the compounded hormone doses used are often unregulated and inconsistent, which can lead to hormone levels that are far too high for the body's natural balance. These elevated levels can increase the risk of unwanted side effects and long-term complications, some of which may be irreversible.

Additionally, there are many safer, more effective, and more affordable options available—including FDA-approved bioidentical hormone therapies—that allow for easier dose adjustments and closer monitoring.

We are committed to providing care that is personalized, transparent, and grounded in your safety.