Empowered Wellness: Women’s Health through Hormones, Hope, & Healing.
Ok ladies… it’s time for some girl talk.
Hold on guys—I’ll loop you in shortly!
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock (and listen, if you have, no judgment
here), I’m sure you’ve heard all the talk about hormones and hormone
replacement. It’s a serious, life-altering subject, and I’m going to give it the
respect it deserves.
But first, let me reassure you: having this conversation does not mean you’re
“getting old.” It’s simply a reminder that as each birthday passes, every one of
your organs is celebrating that milestone too. That’s why it’s so, so important to
take care of what we’ve got!
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My Journey
It all started with sleep—or more accurately, the memory of it, because I wasn’t
getting any. This went on for years, getting progressively worse. Then came the
brain fog—losing my train of thought mid-sentence or forgetting an entire
conversation like it never happened.
And finally… the night sweats. After waking up literally soaked four nights in a
row, I waved the white flag and called my local provider.
When I say that call changed my life, I’m not exaggerating. I told her:
“You have to fix me. I’m exhausted but can’t sleep, I’m cold all the time but
sweating buckets at night, and even though I work out consistently, I can’t get
rid of this stubborn belly fat.”
Here’s what she didn’t say:
• “There’s nothing we can do.”
• “It’s just nature taking its course.”
• “Welcome to aging.”
Instead, she said:
“Let’s draw some labs and see what we can do to make you feel better.”
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One Year Later
I’m now thriving on a hormone replacement regimen tailored just for me—and
here’s the scorecard:
• Sleeping through the night? ✓
• No more midnight showers? ✓
• Making it through the day without losing focus? ✓
• Belly fat? ✓ (Okay, it’s not a miracle worker, but it’s helped!)
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Here’s the Thing
Why would we keep suffering—thinking we’re overreacting to all these
changes—instead of reaching out for help?
And, let me tell you this, you are not too young. You are not too young to be
already experiencing these symptoms, you are not too young to get your levels
checked, and you are not too young to at least start the conversation with your
provider. You owe it to yourself to take care of you!
And it’s not just the ladies. Gentlemen, you can rejoin the conversation now.
Get that testosterone (and yes, your estrogen too) checked. It could be truly life
changing.
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Best news yet? You don’t have to drive any farther than your nearest HCCH
Medical Clinic—located in Eagleville, Bethany, and
Pattonsburg.
Do it now. Your future self will thank you later.