In 30 days, I can honestly say, the real Laura Thornquist is back! I can now check off “dealing with hormonal imbalance” from my list of things to conquer. HerKare figured out what I was lacking and has brought me back to feeling normal again. (Oh, and the beautiful thing is most insurance companies cover the treatment! WAHOO!)
In early August I shared with all of you about some hormonal imbalances I was experiencing. They started as a “small” issue and then bombarded into an obvious problem for me. Kind of like an “out of the body” experience. I never wanted to blame my hormones for things that have been happening to me lately. I felt it was a “cop out.”
Did you know that doctors can determine exactly your symptoms and what is probably going on just by your blood results? During my visit to the Southlake clinic, Dania Khoncarly, PA-C, MPAS, BSN, RN and Dr. Raymond Westbrook, D.O. could describe my symptoms to a tee without me having to tell them much. I didn’t feel so “evil” and out of control knowing it’s such a common problem.
My results? I had a low thyroid, low Vitamin D (very common), low testosterone and progesterone. I go in every 10 days for a testosterone shot and take prescription medicine for the other deficiencies. Now I’m sleeping better, feeling happier and have the energy I thought I would never get back. The weight gain has stopped and is starting to reverse as I had never changed my diet or exercise plan. My moodiness has decrease and my patience level is back to where it was before. I’m BACK and my family is more than thankful, especially my daughter, Ava.
Ladies, I’m telling you if you have any of the symptoms below, regardless of age you need to at least get it checked out. Your choice of treatment is your own, but for me, I couldn’t afford not to get treated as I can’t slow my pace down…just not yet.
Weight gain
Depression
Fatigue
Acne
Hot Flashes
Insomnia
Low Libido
Night sweats
Irritability
Loss of concentration
Loss of muscle mass
Mood Swings
A deficiency in any of these can result in lower energy, fatigue, moodiness, weight gain… heck you name it.
But you don’t have to be OLD to have these imbalances either. Other causes include post pregnancy, genetic deficiency, birth control and obesity.
I feel so comfortable when I visit HerKare. If you haven’t heard of it, my guess is, you will soon from others besides me. To put it simply, HerKare diagnoses and treats hormonal imbalances in women.
HerKare has been able to drastically improve women’s lives, making them feel good again, happy, able to lose weight. In my opinion, this option is much better than popping an anti-depressant pill to try to get along.
The office is so clean and the staff is SUPER friendly. They put you right at ease and make sure you know you aren’t alone. They are also very open about how they can help. In some situations there are contraindications where they can’t treat a woman.
No woman is alike and so every treatment is individualized. I would like to consider it “special” as each and every one of us are unique and special.
things to consider with hormone replacement therapy.
What are the benefits of hormone replacement therapy?
- Improved energy levels
- Improved mood
- Reduction or elimination of night sweats and hot flashes
- Improved memory and concentration
- Improved sex drive
- Prevention of vaginal thinning & dryness
- Improved fat loss and muscle tone
- Decreased skin wrinkles
- Protection from osteoporosis
- Reduced risks of heart disease
Are there risks involved. Yes, there are and HerKare is very open and candid about them. Official FDA information regarding potential risks and side effects of each of the individual hormone replacement drugs utilized at HerKare is available here: Click Here
Of course, as any medical therapy, there are potential risks and side effects that must be carefully evaluated during the course of therapy. That is one of the reasons that the HerKare model fosters a professional relationship between physicians and patients, focusing on regular interaction and monitoring. With regular evaluation, the treatments professionals at HerKare can closely monitor the course of therapy and adjust as necessary to reach for clinically optimal outcomes.
In my opinion, it’s worth every second to find out what is going on with your body. HerKare provides just that. The treatment is up to you. But as women we deserve a fighting chance!
HerKare currently has 6 locations, three of which are in the DFW area. It’s a unique clinic of medical professionals focusing on the treatment of hormonal imbalance in women and accept insurance!
HerKare currently has 6 locations, three of which are in the DFW area. It’s a unique clinic of medical professionals focusing on the treatment of hormonal imbalance in women and accept insurance!
*This is a sponsored post, but as you can tell these opinions are my own experience.
