Do you prescribe hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
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No — we don't prescribe, including HRT. What we do is the full picture: testing, finding the actual driver, and supporting the body's own hormone production and clearance. If HRT is the right move for you, we'll happily coordinate with the prescribing doctor and our work usually makes HRT work better when it's used.
What's DUTCH testing and do I need it?
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DUTCH is dried-urine hormone testing that shows not just your hormone levels but how you're metabolizing them — the part most blood panels miss. It's especially useful for perimenopause, persistent PMS, and stubborn estrogen-dominant patterns. We'll discuss whether it's worth running for your specific case.
Is it perimenopause or something else?
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Both are common. Many "perimenopause" symptoms have a non-hormone driver underneath — thyroid, gut, adrenals, blood sugar. We test to separate the two so you're treating the right thing instead of the obvious one.
Do you treat PCOS?
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Yes. PCOS almost always has an insulin / blood-sugar component, plus inflammation, gut, and androgen pieces. We map yours and build a plan around the drivers, not just the cycle.
Do you take insurance?
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We do not take insurance. We provide a superbill so your insurance can reimburse you directly depending on your benefits, and we accept HSA and FSA. Our rates are time-based, which means we do what's actually best for you — not what an insurance menu allows.
Are you accepting new hormone patients?
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Yes. We see patients from Elk River, Otsego, Zimmerman, Rogers, and the surrounding Sherburne County area. Start with a free phone consultation so we can hear your story and confirm we're the right fit.
