Menopause & Women's Hormone Therapy in Wilbraham, MA
Quick answer: Axis Health offers hormone replacement therapy for women in perimenopause and menopause — estrogen, progesterone and, when appropriate, testosterone — after a full review of your symptoms, cycle, health history and labs. Plans are adjusted as your needs change.
Symptoms HRT may help
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Poor sleep
- Mood swings, anxiety or brain fog
- Vaginal dryness or painful intimacy
- Low libido
- Changes in weight, energy or cycles
Many women notice these changes years before their last period, during perimenopause. You don't have to wait for menopause to get help.
How it works
- Consultation — we listen to what you're experiencing and review your cycle, personal and family history, and medications.
- Labs in our office — hormone and general health panels, with set prices on our Pricing page.
- Your plan — the hormones, doses and forms that fit your symptoms and health history.
- Follow-up — regular check-ins in person, by telehealth or by phone to fine-tune your plan.
Is hormone therapy safe?
For healthy women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause, current guidance from The Menopause Society says the benefits of hormone therapy for bothersome symptoms generally outweigh the risks. Your history — including breast cancer, blood clots, stroke or liver disease — decides whether it's right for you, and we go through that with you first.
Why women choose Axis Health
- Time to be heard — symptoms are taken seriously, not dismissed
- Led by Eric Ruiz, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, RNC-OB, with a background in labor and delivery nursing and training in women's health and HRT
- Labs drawn on site, follow-ups by telehealth or phone
Serving Wilbraham, Springfield, Ludlow, Hampden, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow and Palmer.
Frequently asked questions
Am I too young for hormone therapy? Perimenopause can start in your early 40s or even late 30s. If you have symptoms, it's worth an evaluation. See Perimenopause Symptoms and When HRT Makes Sense.
Do you prescribe testosterone for women? Sometimes, for low libido when it's appropriate after evaluation and labs.
How soon will I feel better? Hot flashes and sleep often improve within weeks; other changes can take a few months.
Can HRT help with weight? It isn't a weight-loss treatment, but better sleep and energy can help. We also offer medical weight loss.
Treatment is based on an individual medical evaluation; not every patient is a candidate, and results vary.
Reference: The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society. Menopause. 2022;29(7):767-794.