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Women’s Wellness Program
The Physiologix Women's Wellness Program is a hormone supplementation program developed by Dr. Stickler based on his years of experience in Age Management Medicine and his Cenegenics Medical Institute Training. Women, who display symptoms of fatigue, lack of stamina, difficulty remembering things, weight gain, decreased libido and common menopausal side effects like night sweats and hot flashes, may be candidates for Bioidentical Hormone replacement (BHRT). BHRT can be effectively used to successfully treat many types of hormone deficiencies, including estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and DHEA. The great appeal of Bioidentical hormones is that they are natural, and our body can metabolize them as it was designed to do, minimizing side effects.
At Physiologix, a panel of blood tests and an initial consultation is performed, prior to prescribing any therapy. The actual “therapy” comes in a variety of forms, which can be applied to and absorbed through the patient’s skin or taken orally. “Dosages” can then be adjusted according to changes in the patient’s condition.
The program includes a nutrition component that begins with an evaluation by our licensed Registered Dietitian. The prescribed diet plan focuses on low glycemic/low energy density foods with guided supplementation. Vitamin and mineral supplementation is an important aspect of the nutrition component and a plan is tailored specifically to your needs.
THE EVALUATION
The evaluation begins with an extensive panel of blood work to evaluate all hormone levels as well as fasting insulin levels and a detailed VAP cholesterol battery. This blood work can be drawn in our office at your convenience or at any of over 3000 LabCorp locations throughout the United States and generally results in approximately five days.
The next step is an evaluation which includes a consultation with our Registered Dietitian, a Dexa Scan to determine lean muscle mass/body fat percentage and a bone scan to evaluate bone density of the spine and femur heads. Following testing you will meet with Dr. Stickler to review the testing/lab work and receive a plan to address your goals and treat any identified deficiencies.
PRICING
The cost of the initial evaluation is $350. The program maintenance fee is $125. per month for a period of one year. Additional costs not included in the program are follow-up labs (performed every four months) to evaluate hormone levels. The follow-up lab draw is $225.00 for the standard panel with additional charges for thyroid screen if necessary. Prescriptions and supplement costs are not included in the monthly maintenance fee.
LOCATION
We are conveniently located at 1516 Kanawha Blvd., East on the river in the Historic District of Charleston. Free parking is located in the rear of the building.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
This program is not covered by traditional insurance but is covered by many flex spending and health savings accounts. Interest free medical financing can also be obtained through CareCredit. For more information about this financing please visit the carecredit website at www.carecredit.com.
If you are tired of being tired and are looking to regain the energy, libido, body and mental clarity you once had, this is the program that will guide you to that goal. For further questions please visit our website at www.physiologix.org or phone our office at 304-347-4313.
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