Hormone Therapy
Restore your balance, at every stage of life
Hormones shape far more than we often realize. They influence energy, mood, sleep, libido, metabolism and weight, in both women and men. As we age, these hormone levels naturally shift, and the effects can build up over time. At Dermapure, hormone therapy offers a medically supervised way to restore balance, as part of a longevity-focused approach to your health. Guided by our medical team and informed by blood testing, your plan is built around your needs and confirmed during a consultation.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormones act as the body's messengers, and when their levels decline, the effects can ripple through your energy, mood, sleep and overall wellbeing. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy uses hormones that are structurally identical to the ones your body produces, allowing it to restore balance in a targeted way. At Dermapure, treatment always begins with blood testing and a medical evaluation, so your plan reflects your hormone levels and your goals. As with any medical treatment, the benefits, risks and possible side effects are reviewed with you during your consultation.
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Hormone Balance for Women
For women, estrogen and progesterone become less predictable during perimenopause and decline at menopause. Because these hormones affect far more than reproduction, from sleep and mood to temperature regulation and bone health, their decline can bring hot flashes, night sweats, disrupted sleep, mood changes and a lower libido. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy replenishes estrogen, progesterone and, when needed, testosterone with hormones identical to those your body makes, easing these symptoms. After blood testing, your plan is personalized and adjusted over time with our medical team.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
For men, testosterone gradually declines from around the age of 30, a shift often linked to andropause that can affect energy, strength, focus, mood and libido. In some cases, low testosterone is not only age-related but caused by hypogonadism, a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough testosterone because of a problem with the testicles or the glands that regulate hormones. Once blood testing confirms the imbalance, testosterone replacement therapy helps bring levels back into a healthy range, supported and monitored by our medical team.
Medical Approach to Weight Loss
Weight management at Dermapure is structured, hormone-informed and closely supervised by our medical team, with each plan built around your health, your goals and regular monitoring.
GLP-1
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone your body naturally produces in the gut after eating. It helps regulate appetite and blood sugar by signalling fullness to the brain, slowing how quickly the stomach empties and supporting a steadier insulin response. For patients who qualify, our medical team may prescribe a GLP-1 medication as part of this supervised program, after reviewing whether it is right for you.
In-Clinic Care for the Changes That Come with Weight Loss
Significant or rapid weight loss changes the body, and the skin, face and hair do not always keep pace. These changes are normal, and several of them can be supported in clinic.
Facial volume loss
When you lose weight quickly, the fat that supports the cheeks and midface is lost along with body fat, which can leave the face looking hollow or tired. Dermal fillers and collagen-stimulating treatments can help restore volume and structure.
Skin laxity
When weight comes off faster than the skin can retract, it can look loose or saggy, especially as the skin's natural elasticity declines with age. Skin-firming treatments may help support firmness over time.
Hair thinning
Rapid weight loss and the nutritional shifts that come with it can push more hairs into their shedding phase, leading to temporary thinning. PRP for hair loss can help support thicker-looking hair.
Muscle loss
Weight loss can mean losing muscle, not only fat. Protecting it with enough protein and regular resistance training matters, and your medical team can guide you. In clinic, muscle-toning body treatments may also be part of the plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hormone therapy safe, and what are the risks?
As with any medical treatment, hormone therapy carries both benefits and risks that depend on your health, your hormone levels and the specific therapy. For estrogen and progesterone replacement, the medical literature describes considerations such as cardiovascular and breast health, which is why eligibility is assessed individually. Testosterone replacement is monitored with regular blood work to keep levels within a healthy range, and GLP-1 medications are prescribed only for patients who qualify. These factors, along with your personal and family medical history, are reviewed in detail with our medical team before and throughout treatment. Hormone therapy is always medically supervised, never a one-size-fits-all or lifestyle approach.
What is the difference between bioidentical and conventional hormone therapy?
Bioidentical hormones are structurally identical to the hormones your body produces, while conventional hormone therapy may use hormones from other sources. Both are prescription medical treatments, and the right option depends on your needs, your medical history and your physician's assessment. Bioidentical does not automatically mean safer or more effective; the goal is to match the therapy to you, based on blood testing and medical evaluation.
How do I know if hormone therapy is right for me?
It starts with blood testing and a medical evaluation. Your symptoms, hormone levels, goals and medical history are reviewed by our medical team, who confirm whether hormone therapy is appropriate and which approach best fits your situation. Some people are better suited to other options, which we will also discuss.
What are the possible side effects of GLP-1 medications?
GLP-1 medications are prescription treatments used in medically supervised weight management. Common side effects such as nausea, constipation and reduced appetite are usually mild and tend to ease over time. Less common effects are reviewed with you before you begin, and our medical team monitors your response and adjusts the plan. GLP-1 therapy is prescribed only for patients who qualify, as part of a structured program.
Who is not a candidate for hormone therapy or GLP-1 medications?
These treatments are not appropriate for everyone. They are generally not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and certain medical histories, such as hormone-sensitive cancers, blood-clotting disorders or other specific conditions, may make them unsuitable or call for extra caution. A full medical evaluation and blood testing are done first to confirm whether treatment is appropriate for you.
How soon will I see results, and how long does treatment last?
Hormone therapy is an ongoing, monitored treatment rather than a one-time fix. Many people notice changes in energy, sleep or wellbeing over the first weeks to months, and your plan is adjusted over time based on how you respond and on follow-up blood work. Results vary from person to person.
Why Choose Dermapure
At Dermapure, hormone therapy is part of a longevity-focused approach to your health, guided by physicians and a medical team who look at the full picture rather than a single symptom. As the largest network of medical aesthetic clinics in Canada, our teams share expertise and stay current with the latest advances, so your care reflects the strength of the entire network.
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