Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Hormones regulate nearly every part of how we feel and function, including energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, memory, and even motivation. But during perimenopause and menopause, these chemical messengers begin to shift. What often follows is a wave of symptoms that feel confusing, isolating, and often dismissed in traditional care: fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, weight gain, hot flashes, and a sense that something is just off.
At Ascension Longevity and Wellness, Dr. Jennifer Ward offers precision-based bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) that’s grounded in advanced science and deep listening. Each plan is custom-built using DNA testing and biological markers for precision support you can feel. If your hormones are no longer supporting your vitality, this is your chance to recalibrate.
Uses hormones identical to those your body makes
Dosing based on your hormone panel and DNA profile
Noticeable shifts in energy, mood, and symptoms within weeks
Integrated into your 6-month longevity plan with ongoing adjustments
Hormones play a key role in a wide range of biological processes, and when they’re out of balance, you feel it. For women in perimenopause and menopause, declining hormone levels can produce a range of life-altering symptoms, from fatigue and weight gain to hot flashes and declining sexual health.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is designed to restore hormonal balance using compounds that are structurally identical to the hormones your body naturally produces. Unlike synthetic options, bioidentical hormones are more easily recognized and metabolized by the body, reducing side effects and significantly improving how you feel day-to-day. Dr. Ward designs each BHRT protocol around your hormone levels, DNA profile, lifestyle, and goals, helping you feel supported from the inside out.
Your treatment begins with a comprehensive virtual consultation and lab work. Dr. Ward orders advanced testing, including a 3X4 DNA report and TruAge biological age analysis, to understand your hormonal landscape in the context of your genetics.
Once results are in, she customizes your BHRT plan. Depending on your needs, this may include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or DHEA delivered via creams, patches, pellets, or other methods that fit your lifestyle.
Regular check-ins allow for ongoing dose refinement, symptom tracking, and support. BHRT isn’t a quick fix. It’s a foundational part of a broader plan to reclaim energy, improve metabolic function, and extend your healthspan.
BHRT is designed to address a wide range of symptoms tied to hormonal decline, including:
Hormonal shifts can make you feel like a stranger in your own skin. BHRT is designed to realign your body with who you really are.
For many women, BHRT becomes the catalyst that shifts everything. It can restore energy that used to carry you through the day. It can help you sleep deeply and wake up clearheaded. It can bring emotional steadiness where there was once unpredictability.
Hormone replacement therapy also supports long-term health, protecting bone density, improving cardiovascular markers, and supporting metabolism. When combined with Dr. Ward’s full Ascension protocol, including nutrition, movement, mindset, and supplements, BHRT becomes part of a total wellness rebalance.
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and feeling the impact of hormonal changes, you may be a strong candidate for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, unexplained weight gain, poor sleep, or feeling emotionally “flat” are all common signals that your hormones may need support.
BHRT is not appropriate during pregnancy or for individuals with certain cancers or clotting disorders. Dr. Ward will review your full medical history and labs before starting any protocol. Your safety and comfort are always our top priority.
When hormones are balanced, everything feels lighter. Energy returns. Your metabolism starts working for you again. Mental fog lifts. You feel more like yourself, not just getting through the day, but enjoying it.
Many patients report better workouts, sharper focus, deeper relationships, and even increased confidence. These results are sustained through the ongoing support of your Ascension program.
You deserve more than a standard protocol. At Ascension, BHRT is personalized from your DNA up. Dr. Jennifer Ward has decades of medical experience and a deep understanding of how midlife changes affect the body, mind, and spirit. She’s been through burnout, hormonal imbalance, and personal reinvention herself. That’s why she delivers care that creates a path forward, crafted for you, with you, and supported every step of the way.
Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to the hormones your body naturally produces. Traditional hormone therapy often uses synthetic versions, which may be less well-tolerated. BHRT is also dosed based on your individual labs for precision and safety.
When supervised by an experienced physician and tailored to your specific needs, BHRT is considered a safe and effective treatment. Regular monitoring and lab testing are an essential part of the protocol.
Most women begin to notice improvements within a few weeks, with more significant changes over the first 2–3 months. Full benefits develop over time with consistent use and monitoring.
Dr. Ward offers several options, including topical creams, oral capsules, sublingual troches, and pellet therapy. The right delivery method depends on your preferences, lifestyle, and hormone profile.
Often yes, but every situation is different. Dr. Ward will review your full medical history to ensure that BHRT is safe and won’t interact with current prescriptions.
BHRT can support weight loss by optimizing your metabolism and energy levels, but it works best when combined with a personalized nutrition and movement plan like the Ascension 6-month program.
Not at all. BHRT can also be helpful in perimenopause or for women who are younger but experiencing hormonal imbalances like those caused by PCOS. The key is identifying what your body needs.
Not necessarily. Some women choose to continue long-term for ongoing symptom control and wellness support, while others use it for a period of time. Dr. Ward will help you make an informed decision based on your goals and test results.
