Our Patients’ Hormone Replacement Therapy Stories

In my mid-fifties, I noticed a distinct lack of energy, coupled with weight gain and horrible night sweats resulting in poor sleep habits. I felt like I was caught in a vicious cycle of tiredness and lethargy. I’ve always been focused on healthy eating and exercise, so it was alarming to me that I didn’t feel like doing anything.

I made an appointment with my doctor at the time, who patted me on the knee and made some sort of comment about “welcome to getting older.” I left the office feeling defeated and hopeless.

Eventually, an internet search led me to Dr. Scinta’s wonderful clinic! My blood work revealed hormones that were horribly out of balance. For the past three years, my hormone replacement therapy has truly made me feel like a new woman! I feel like I did 20 years ago, with more energy and getting a full night’s sleep. And I’ve lost 10 pounds. I am so grateful to Dr. Scinta and her wonderful team. I cannot imagine my life without hormone replacement therapy. I finally feel like my younger self again!!

All I can say is that BHRT is life-changing!

I had been struggling with menopause for 4 years. I checked off all the symptom boxes, with some so severe that I was becoming desperate and depressed. A friend told me about BHRT pellets and how much it helped her, but I couldn’t find anyone in my area that offered it.

I finally found Dr. Scinta, and since September 2022, I drive 5 hours each way from Massachusetts to New York every 3 months to get my pellet insertion. I do this because within weeks of my first insertion, ALL of my symptoms were gone! Dr. Scinta and her team have been amazing with my care, answering all of my questions and always providing clear explanations. I couldn’t recommend BHRT and Dr. Scinta more. The only request I have is that she will open another office in Massachusetts!

I came to Dr. Scinta over five years ago with complaints of fatigue, sluggishness, zero energy, an inability to lose weight, and, by far, the lowest libido ever (according to my husband). Feeling rather pathetic and not wanting to admit at age 40 that I was perimenopausal, I swallowed my pride and let her staff work me up for everything you could think of!

It turned out that my testosterone was basically non-existent, contributing to ALL of my symptoms. From there on, I began my very own regimen of HRT contoured to my specific needs. In about two weeks, a shade/cloud literally lifted, and I started to feel like I was 30 years old again!

I have been seeing Dr. Scinta ever since and have never been so grateful. My husband cannot thank her enough! Oh yeah, neither can I…

The younger, more alive,
Karlene

Everyone warned me about turning 40 as a woman, but I honestly didn’t believe them. Then came 41 and 42, along with weight gain, insomnia, increased anxiety, decreased concentration, and their friend – zero libido.

I tried to lose weight with a nutrition coach. I started Adderall because I thought I had adult ADD, and I was chewing melatonin like candy and praying for a good night’s sleep. None of it worked.

It never occurred to me that it could ALL be my hormones until my husband found an article about the importance of testosterone replacement in women. I immediately scheduled an appointment with Dr. Scinta, and she was a breath of fresh air. For the first time in I don’t know how long, I felt seen and understood. She explained the whole process, answered all of my questions, and was just a delight to work with.

I have been on BHRT for over a year now, and I’m never going back. My recovery from workouts is as fast as in my 20s. My anxiety has tremendously improved, my focus and concentration are back, and hello libido! I tell everyone and anyone who will listen about the benefits of BHRT (including my other healthcare providers) because not enough women are talking about this! I finally feel human again, and I am so grateful.

If you’re pondering whether or not BHRT is for you, just do it. You won’t regret it.

At 48, I started to notice "brain fog," hot flashes, trouble resting at night, night sweats, restlessness, and increased aches and pains. People kept telling me, "This is just part of getting old." I began thinking that people give up when they experience these life-changing symptoms. I wasn’t accepting that and was determined to turn the negative into a positive—40 is the new 30, and 50 is the new 40.

I did my due diligence and researched the pros and cons of BHRT. I talked to a couple of people who were already on BHRT to hear about their experiences. I decided to try it! Best decision I’ve ever made. Immediately (within 48 hours), the hot flashes subsided, my sleep patterns became more consistent, and my moodiness improved.

After about a month, I saw an amazing improvement in my energy level and relief from the aches and pains. My workouts improved, my workdays didn’t feel so long, and overall I felt more like I did in my 30s. I have now been on BHRT for over a year, and I can’t imagine life without it.

Dr. Scinta and staff are amazing!! Prior to the pellets, I felt like I was slowly losing my mind with no energy to try to find it. The brain fog I was experiencing was affecting my daily living and was starting to become a bit scary for me. I am very good at multitasking, and I was finding it increasingly difficult to remember even the simplest things to do. My energy level was at an all-time low—just getting out of bed was a taxing effort. Lack of sleep was becoming routine, and night sweats were the norm.

I saw the information during a visit for my husband’s weight loss program and thought it couldn’t hurt to give it a try. Reviewing my first set of labs with Dr. Scinta revealed so much that I couldn’t believe I was even functioning on a day-to-day basis.

Within a week and a half after my first pellet insertion, I knew I made the best decision ever. I actually began to sleep through the night, awake with energy, and in dry clothes (the night sweats are completely gone!). My ability to multitask and plan ahead improved greatly, and I felt like a human being again. I will continue to take the pellets for as long as I can and highly recommend and encourage others to give it a try.

When the hot flashes started, my plan was to just deal with them and let them run their course. However, I did not expect the fatigue or the brain fog. I was struggling through my workouts and struggling even more with finding words during presentations and meetings. I met with Dr. Scinta and discussed BHRT pellets as an option for me.

Honestly, I left the office not really sure this would help me and wasn’t convinced bioidentical hormones were what I needed. Until…I received the results of my blood work and found out my testosterone was down to an 8. I realized I needed to do something and scheduled an appointment for the insertion.

The results for me were immediate, and I felt strong for the first time in over a year. I also noticed my brain was not scrambling for words, and I could articulate my thoughts without a struggle. Who knew these symptoms were all interrelated?

I now know when I’m due for another insertion just by listening to my body. When I feel really tired for no obvious reason or the word struggle starts, I know it is time to call the office for a blood draw and schedule the next insertion.

I would recommend this therapy to anyone experiencing symptoms to see if hormone replacement is right for them. The staff at the office are wonderful and always take the time to answer all of your questions and concerns.

Here they are—all the verbs that described my life: hot flashing, brain foggy, irritable, insomniac, with no libido, no ability to concentrate, and zero focus. (My poor husband!) Then I found Dr. Scinta’s office and her amazing staff who saved me (and him) from a future of crankiness, forgetfulness, and a sexless life.

From the first blood draw, they measured everything, and it became OBVIOUS why I had been feeling so terrible. After my first pellet insertion, about two nights later, I started sleeping really well. I can’t explain why, but I just was.

In about 3-4 weeks, I felt so much better—no more hot flashes or night sweats. I could actually think, concentrate, and focus. Believe it or not, about two months in, my libido came back! Let’s just say my husband is no longer "my poor husband." I had my second pellet placed about 3.5 months after the first, and I feel amazing. I look great, and I feel wonderful.

The only downside is that my insurance doesn’t cover the therapy, but I feel so great that I don’t care. I’ll keep working and paying for it myself—it’s absolutely worth it. I’m 57 (turning 58 soon). I play tennis, golf, work 65-80 hours a week, and I look fantastic. My son even told me the other day, “You don’t look close to 60, Mom.”

If you have any of the symptoms I described, stop suffering. We’re so lucky to have Dr. Scinta’s office nearby. Give them a call and TAKE YOUR LIFE BACK! I did, and I’ll never look back.

My 40s did not feel like the new 30. I was tired all the time, had no energy for my regular exercise, sleepless nights, muscle loss, brain fog, and my hair was falling out. Already struggling with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, experiencing all these symptoms—oh, and reduced sex drive—just seemed like a cruel joke. I felt trapped in a body I didn’t recognize or feel was my own. My emotions were all over the place, and I felt I was barely functioning most of the time.

After the free initial consultation, I met with Dr. Scinta and instantly felt a connection and hope! She explained the advantages of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and gave me confidence that she could help. Her knowledge about hormones and their relationship to my hypothyroidism was what my primary medical care had missed for years. Deciding on Bioidentical Hormone Therapy was easy.

Within a week of my first treatment, my energy returned, my mood and emotions improved, and my body started to feel less foreign. After a few weeks, I felt like myself again—more vibrant than I had in a long time. My skin and complexion looked more youthful, exercise felt good again, I regained muscle, and my libido was back. My body felt like my own again. Dr. Scinta and her team are so caring and supportive and continue to be an integral part of my health journey. I am forever grateful to have found Dr. Scinta and the Medical Weight Loss team!

My name is Mary, I am 57 years old and have been receiving Bioidentical Hormone replacement pellets for over two years now – and I can tell you firsthand that it’s the absolute best thing I’ve ever done for myself and my family. When I first started menopause, I tried to push through the mood swings, hot flashes, lack of motivation, and poor sleep. I tried vigorous exercise and natural supplements, but nothing helped. I then decided to visit my gynecologist and go on HRT—the pharmaceutical kind. It helped a little, but not enough. After reading up on pharmaceutical HRT, I was a bit alarmed and decided to go off them. That’s when my research began for a more natural form of HRT, and I found Medical Weight Loss of CNY, Dr. Wendy Scinta, and NP Julie Cannizzo. They have truly changed my life.

If you do your research, you’ll find that HRT actually reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, dementia, and Alzheimer's. So, what could be better than plant-based HRT? When I began getting bioidentical hormone pellets, I felt 100% better in every way. I had more energy, finally got a good night’s sleep, was able to exercise, stopped getting hot flashes, and my physical relationship with my husband improved tremendously. Menopause affects us mentally and physically, and for me, the pellets have been like the 'fountain of youth.' I haven’t felt this good since my 20s. My husband and I have been together since we were 16 years old, dated for ten years, and have been married for 31 years—and our relationship has never been better. Before the pellets, I felt like a flatliner; they completely changed my life.

For what it’s worth, my husband said he doesn’t care what the pellets cost. He told me, 'I’d pay a million dollars every three months! I got my wife back!'

I feel like my young self again! I began experiencing all the classic symptoms of decreased hormone levels—fatigue, trouble sleeping, unexplained weight gain, brain fog, low libido—and was miserable. I started receiving Bioidentical Hormone Replacement pellets, and it changed my life. I can’t imagine going through the rest of my life without them. I literally feel 25 again, and over the first year of receiving the pellets, I lost 20 pounds! The staff at Dr. Scinta’s office is friendly, accommodating, and professional.

I’m committed to growing old gracefully, and continued hormone replacement will forever be part of my routine. There’s absolutely no reason to suffer from the symptoms of decreased hormone levels. Get a consultation today!