AGELESS ESTHETICS MEDSPA · ROCHESTER & WINONA, MN

Hormone Optimization

Hormone therapy consultations for perimenopause, menopause, and healthy aging with Patti Servin-Hughes, MSN, APRN, CNP.

What is menopause hormone therapy?

As you move through perimenopause and menopause, your ovaries make less estrogen and progesterone. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) uses prescription hormones to replace some of what your body makes less of. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) uses hormones with the same chemical structure as those your body makes.

How it can help. Hormone therapy can ease hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. Systemic hormone therapy can also help slow bone loss and reduce fracture risk in appropriate patients. Your age, the timing of menopause, and your medical history help guide whether it’s a good fit.

When to consider a consultation

You can meet with Patti even if your symptoms are mild. A consultation gives you time to talk about what has changed, what you want to protect as you age, and whether hormone therapy belongs in your care plan.

Day-to-day well-being. Talk through changes in sleep, comfort, or other symptoms that are affecting your routine.
Bone health. Ask about osteoporosis risk, especially if menopause came early or you have a family history of osteoporosis.
Long-term health. Discuss how movement, strength training, nutrition, sleep, and preventive screening fit into your plan alongside any treatment options.

What to expect

Start with a conversation. Patti reviews your symptoms, health history, and priorities for healthy aging.
Review your options. She considers whether testing would help guide your care and discusses the potential benefits and risks of treatment.
Plan your follow-up. If you start treatment, you and Patti will decide when to check in about symptom relief, side effects, and any adjustments.

Meet Patti Servin-Hughes, MSN, APRN, CNP

Patti is a family nurse practitioner with a background in intensive care and family medicine. Her hormone therapy education includes training through Worldlink Medical. Consultations are available in person in Rochester and Winona. Ask our team about telehealth availability.

What is Worldlink Medical?

Worldlink Medical is a professional education platform for clinicians. It offers courses in hormone optimization and bioidentical hormone therapy, with training on how clinicians evaluate patients and individualize treatment.

Frequently asked questions

What does “bioidentical” mean?

Does hormone therapy help you live longer?

Hormone therapy can be one part of a healthy-aging plan when it fits your needs. Evidence has yet to show that starting it to extend lifespan is beneficial. Patti can help you weigh its role in symptom relief and bone health alongside other preventive care.

Bioidentical hormones have the same chemical structure as hormones the body makes. Some FDA-approved medications use bioidentical hormones. The formulation that makes sense for you depends on your symptoms and medical history.

Will I need lab work?

Many people can be evaluated for perimenopause or menopause based on symptoms and menstrual history. Patti may order tests if they would help clarify a diagnosis or guide your care.

What are the risks?

Risks vary with your medical history and the type of therapy. Some systemic options can increase the risk of blood clots or stroke. Patti will review your history and discuss the potential benefits, risks, and alternatives with you.