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Hormone care for women

Hormone care for women in San Diego

Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and growth hormone all shift through perimenopause and menopause — and the symptoms deserve more than "your labs are normal." Care at Hormones and Wellness by SDBody begins with a clinician who reads your labs in the context of how you actually feel.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Shawn Vedamani, MD — Co-founder and Medical Director, Hormones and Wellness by SDBody. View credentials.
This page is educational and is not medical advice.

At Hormones and Wellness by SDBody, hormone care for women is led by an experienced clinician from the first visit. Your clinician reviews your symptoms, cycle and menopausal history, and labs, then explains whether treatment is appropriate.

Perimenopause and menopause are clinical pictures, not a single lab value. Your clinician reads your results alongside how you feel, so the plan fits you.

  • Board-certified clinicians caring for you at both clinics
  • Care begins with an evaluation — never just a product
  • Two San Diego clinics: Mission Hills & La Jolla
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Testosterone therapy for women

Testosterone is often thought of as a male hormone, but it matters for women too — women simply need less of it. It contributes to energy, motivation, libido, and muscle, and it declines with age.

Whether testosterone therapy is appropriate is a clinical decision your clinician makes after reviewing your symptoms, history, and labs.

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Signs to watch for

Common symptoms of low testosterone in women

  • Weight gain
  • Low sex drive
  • Muscle weakness
  • Dry skin
  • Muscle loss
  • Low mood
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Bone-density concerns
Your options

Testosterone therapy, matched to you

Dose matters. Your clinician individualizes therapy and monitors your response, because too little may not help and too much can cause unwanted effects such as acne or unwanted hair growth.

When appropriate, testosterone for women may be delivered as creams or injections. We do not offer pills or pellets, and your clinician helps determine what fits your needs.

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Estrogen therapy

Estrogen is central to women's reproductive and overall health, and together with progesterone it influences many body systems. As women approach menopause, estrogen can decline — sometimes sharply — producing a range of symptoms.

Clinicians at Hormones and Wellness by SDBody evaluate pre-menopausal, peri-menopausal, and post-menopausal women to understand the full picture before recommending care.

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Signs to watch for

Common symptoms of low estrogen

  • Hot flashes
  • Night sweats
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Mood changes
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Irritability
  • Memory changes
  • Headaches
  • Painful intercourse
  • Low sex drive
Your options

Treatment for low estrogen

If evaluation supports it, estrogen therapy may help ease symptoms associated with low estrogen. Your clinician reviews your personal and family history, benefits, risks, and monitoring before recommending anything.

Therapy is individualized and, when appropriate, may be delivered as pills, injections, or pellets.

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Progesterone therapy

Progesterone is a sex hormone involved in many processes, and one of its main roles is balancing estrogen. A decline in progesterone is often related to aging and can affect how a woman feels.

Your clinician evaluates progesterone alongside your other hormones, since the balance between them matters.

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Signs to watch for

Common symptoms of low progesterone

  • Anxiety
  • Irritability
  • Nervousness
  • Mood swings
  • Poor sleep
  • Heavier menstrual cycles
  • Migraine
  • Weight gain
  • Reduced libido
Your options

Treatment options for low progesterone

When appropriate, your clinician may recommend progesterone, often alongside estrogen to support balance. It is commonly taken as a pill, and your clinician confirms a deficiency before prescribing.

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Sermorelin and growth hormone support

Human growth hormone supports growth in youth and helps maintain the metabolic system in adulthood, including cell repair, skin, energy, and immune function. GH production declines with age.

Sermorelin is a growth-hormone-releasing hormone that may encourage the body's own GH production. Your clinician determines whether it fits your goals and health.

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Signs to watch for

Common symptoms of low growth hormone in women

  • Weight gain
  • Memory changes
  • Fatigue
  • Mood changes
  • Bone-density concerns
  • Low sex drive
  • Skin changes
Your options

Is sermorelin right for you?

Sermorelin therapy begins with a clinician evaluation and lab testing, with GH-related markers monitored over time.

See peptide therapy for evaluation and oversight.

Questions patients ask

Could this be perimenopause?
Perimenopause is a clinical picture, not a single lab value. Your clinician reviews your symptoms, history, and appropriate testing to explain what may be going on.
Is hormone therapy for women safe?
Benefits and risks vary by patient and treatment. Your clinician reviews your personal and family history, contraindications, alternatives, and monitoring before recommending care.
Will I have to stay on treatment forever?
Duration depends on the reason for treatment, your response, risks, preferences, and medical guidance. A clinician explains the monitoring plan and how treatment may be changed or stopped.
Do you have a location near me?
We see patients in person at two San Diego clinics: Mission Hills and La Jolla. You choose the location that is most convenient.
Does insurance cover it?
Coverage and self-pay costs depend on the service and your plan. We will walk through what is included before you commit.