FAQ
FAQ's for Women
Welcome to the Women's FAQ page at MedStudio! Find answers to common questions about our services tailored to women's health and wellness needs.
Do you accept health insurance?
We acknowledge the stress of managing healthcare costs. We do not accept health insurance, and here's why:
1) Your health is important to us.
2) We want to provide personalized hormone health care. (Rather than letting health insurance companies dictate what you deserve or need.)
3) Many of our patients use their Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flex Spending Plan to pay for services.
Additional Costs
- MN has a 1.8% MinnesotaCare Provider Tax that will be assessed to all Healthcare services in 2024.
- A processing fee of 3.99% is added to all credit card transactions.
What do labs cost?
We partner with several different lab companies.
The cost depends on the type of testing you need (blood, saliva, urine, stool, hair), and we are happy to share those costs ahead of time.
The advanced hormone blood panel is $295 - $495.
The average advanced hormone urine/saliva test is $650.
Food intolerance & sensitivity testing is $695.
Costs can range as low as $49 for a single test or as high as $900 for advanced cardio or comprehensive stool analysis.
Common Terms & Definitions
MENOPAUSE – One year with no periods, elevated FSH & LH lab tests, low hormone levels and symptoms. Average age of onset is 52 (anytime between the ages of 45 and 55).
SURGICAL MENOPAUSE – Low hormone levels and symptoms of menopause caused by ovary removal or total hysterectomy.
PERIMENOPAUSE – The time just prior to menopause made up of irregular menstrual cycles and fluctuating hormone levels (increased levels of estrogen relative to progesterone). This transition time may last for 2-7 years before menstruation ends completely or even longer in some women. Cyclical menopausal symptoms or low grade symptoms often occur during this time.
PREMENOPAUSAL – Still menstruating and having regular cycles.
POSTMENOPAUSAL – The time that follows menopause.
ESTROGEN – Estradiol (E2), Estriol (E3), and Estrone (E1) are types of bio-identical estrogen. Estriol is the weakest of the three estrogens and is shown to have protectant qualities and help with menopausal symptoms. Estriol or estradiol is sometimes used vaginally for vaginal dryness. Estradiol is the primary estrogen involved in the relief of menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, decreased energy, depression, osteoporosis and heart disease. Estrone is a potent estrogen that increases after menopause.
PROGESTERONE – Protects the uterine lining and is believed to be protective of the breasts. Progesterone serves in bone protection, joint health, feelings of general well-being and is a weak diuretic. Progesterone needs to be in balance with estrogen.
TESTOSTERONE – A hormone very important for sex drive, energy, strong bones, and muscles.
PREGNENOLONE – A precursor hormone to many hormones. Plays a role in brain function and memory.
DHEA – A hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It is involved in immune function, memory, libido, and prevention of heart disease and bone loss.
Nutritional Support: Calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin D are essential for healthy bones. B-Complex, including B12, is important for estrogen response. DIM (3,3’-Diindolylmethane) which can be found in vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts and similar green leafy vegetables. DIM can also be taken as a supplement, and is valuable in estrogen metabolism. Omega 3 Fatty Acids can be beneficial to menopausal women for heart, breast, and bone health.
What is the difference between Peri-menopause and Menopause?
Changes in periods usually begin with peri-menopause. This can begin several years before a woman’s last menstrual period.
Menopause comes next, the end of the menstrual periods. After a full year without a period, menopause is over.
Post-menopause follows menopause and lasts for the rest of a woman’s life.
The average age for the last period is 51.
What is the MedStudio Hormone Replacement Therapy Process?
Step 1: Begin with a complimentary consultation to learn more and discuss options.
Step 2: Select which tests you need.
Step 3: Review labs and history with a highly qualified Nurse Practitioner to learn why you are feeling the way you're feeling.
Step 4: Pick a personalized journey to help you feel better together. No two people are alike, and hormone needs differ from person to person.
MedStudio creates personalized treatment plans tailored just for you and your needs.
More articles
We’ve spent years collecting the important stuff—all the science, research & articles about NHT, what it actually is, and what it does for you.
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The 2017 hormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society
The 2012 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
Evolutionary origins of polycystic ovary syndrome: An environmental mismatch disorder
Introduction: Determinants of polycystic ovary syndrome
The Polycystic Ovary Morphology-Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Spectrum.
Testosterone enhances estradiol’s effects on postmenopausal bone density and sexuality
Vascular Effects of Estrogenic Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Osteoarthritis associated with estrogen deficiency
Protective actions of sex steroid hormones in Alzheimer’s disease
The risks and benefits of long-term estrogen replacement therapy
The 2012 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
Hormones in Wellness and Disease Prevention
The Science of Hormones: Common Practices, Current State of the Evidence, and Questions for the Future